OT: TCD 535i Prototype Intercooler Pictures

[Jordan]

I'd rock that intercooler/turbo setup, and laugh at jordan while he stares at my exhaust pipes 8)

That would be assuming you could afford TCD's setup. Which you almost certainly cant, as it is more then your car is worth. That would also assume that I gave a flying fuck.

[TCD]

If I'm going to spend the asking price on that kit

We wouldn't sell you a kit if you offered to pay twice the retail price! And unless you want to gut your a/c and or put a custom front end on the car, there isn't sufficient space for an air/air intercooler. We will NOT offer a kit that is substandard just so it looks cool.

Todd

[nando]

I'd rock that intercooler/turbo setup, and laugh at jordan while he stares at my exhaust pipes 8)

That would be assuming you could afford TCD's setup. Which you almost certainly cant, as it is more then your car is worth. That would also assume that I gave a flying fuck.

heh, it's definetly not worth more than my car, and you have no idea how much money I make ;)

not that I'd do a turbo anyway.. with 5g's, I'd probably do an S50 swap or something. I prefer NA power :)

[Jordan]

We wouldn't sell you a kit if you offered to pay twice the retail price!

Was there a point in saying that? I mean obviously I wouldn't buy the kit in the first place, let alone pay double price. 1x price is overpriced IMHO.

[OreoGaborio]

jordan... seriously... wtf is jammed up your ass?

[TCD]

Was there a point in saying that?

The point is that you obviously have no appreciation for function over form and you are clearly more concerned with asthetics while we are clearly more concerned with performance.

Todd

[Digitalwave]

This forum sucks :roll:

TCD, looks great man. Did you ever end up building an E30 CAI?

[matt325is]

WOW.

TCD, it looks good man.

Jordan, sometimes its not about looks man. The Water-Air intercoolers flow a LOT MORE than FMIC's. When it comes to pure performance cars, FUNCTION comes before FORM. There are 2 reasons why people get FMIC's. 1. They have a show car, and want it to look cool. 2. FMIC's are a good deal cheaper than water intercoolers (in this case, 2 is me). By the way, my turbo setup was worth more than my car, I did it :roll:

Might want to get your bearings straight.

matt

[89325iturbo]

Good work TDC,
I look forward to seeing the new dyno numbers!!

[UNHCLL]

Everything is about looks. Always somewhere looks will fall into the equation. And that intercooler looks stupid.

If I'm going to spend the asking price on that kit, I should be able to expect a big badass front mounted intercooler behind my bumper so people can see and hear I mean business.

And this is why 3 years later you still have a non-driveable car. You realise, you are almost the epitome of "Rice"?? Rice being defined as all show and no go. Wow, a ported head, and a cam. A cam mod that you tell most people wont do shit on an otherwise stock M20.

TCD turns out bad ass products, and I have major respect for his quality, craftsmanship and ingenuity. Hate all you want, but when it comes down to it, I'd take his 325i Turbo over your "Custom Kitted" car anyday.

Harsh? Yes
Honest? Yes

I'm fed up with this forum and its ignorance and childish antics. Remove my mod status, ban me, whatever. There is a great injustice when you trash on knowledgeable and reputable people just because of looks.

Now I'll await your attacks on my beat to shit '87 325is, insults on its body condition, its high mileage, and the fact its not pristine. But to me, an e30 is a car to be driven, so i dont give a shit.

[OreoGaborio]

OHHH SNAP! :shock:

[Digitalwave]

[SlammedE30]

Rock on Chris.
-Ted

[e9nine]

:idea:

TCD = professional engine builder dispelling all the myths about boost. Let's keep it civil and harness his wealth of knowledge.

We all have different tastes on appearance and performance but that doesn't mean we shouldn't get along or be one-sided and vehemently biased.

[M-technik-3]

:idea:

TCD = professional engine builder dispelling all the myths about boost. Let's keep it civil and harness his wealth of knowledge.

We all have different tastes on appearance and performance but that doesn't mean we shouldn't get along or be one-sided and vehemently biased.

I'll second your statement before the self destruction begins.