BOTCHED EUROCHARGED H/E BRACKETS
08-27-2009, 08:14 PM
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BOTCHED EUROCHARGED H/E BRACKETS
Went to mount the Eurocharged Heat Exchanger today. Not happy with mounting. Mounts do not lay flat against curved bumper beam. Anyone, how did you attached their product to your vehicle?
08-27-2009, 08:23 PM
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'13 Dodge Dart, '16 Audi Q5
I think that since these H/E's are used for both the C32 and the SRT6, they can't bend the brackets perfectly to fit one or the other. So they mount them to the H/E flush and then need some massaging on install...
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08-27-2009, 10:12 PM
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08-27-2009, 10:22 PM
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08-27-2009, 10:24 PM
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Like stated above, its designed for multiple vehicles. Hammer is not really needed. Drill a hole ir use self tapping screws and the brackets will hold just fine. I have seen a lot worse fitting products than this made for Mercedes vehicles.
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08-27-2009, 11:28 PM
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so much for the advertising: comes ready to mount
BS http://www.eurocharged.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=99
BS http://www.eurocharged.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=99
08-27-2009, 11:40 PM
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2008 A8L, 2002 996TT X50, 2009 X5
When installing mine, the lower brackets were very twisted, as was the one upper one (mine had only one upper mounting tab - driver's side). I found that wrapping them in a MF towel and tweaking them a bit with some pliers worked wonders to get everything lined up properly - swinging a hammer's probably overkill, IMHO.
Had to then drill a bit on the lower areas, used some Grade 8 nuts and bolts with locking washers there, and a self-tapping screw into the bumper crash bar (I already had the hardware). Seemed pretty sturdy when all said and done - YMMV.
EDIT: by "ready to mount" I'm sure they're just differentiating from the cheaper "generic" heat exhangers you can buy online, but require some extra work to have the mounting points welded on.
Had to then drill a bit on the lower areas, used some Grade 8 nuts and bolts with locking washers there, and a self-tapping screw into the bumper crash bar (I already had the hardware). Seemed pretty sturdy when all said and done - YMMV.
EDIT: by "ready to mount" I'm sure they're just differentiating from the cheaper "generic" heat exhangers you can buy online, but require some extra work to have the mounting points welded on.
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08-28-2009, 12:17 AM
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so much for the advertising: comes ready to mount
BS http://www.eurocharged.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=99
BS http://www.eurocharged.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=99
Im sure if we can the Eurocharged guys to add a note to the site that says "Some slight modification needed when installing" or "Professional installation suggested" if its to much work.
Ill leave your thread now, sorry if I came across sounding like an a$$
08-28-2009, 12:32 AM
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lomita, many here have installed aftermarket heat exchangers. Some minor fabrication is to be expected during fitment. Certainly that’s not beyond your capabilities. A ‘custom’ install helps to make the task that much more rewarding. Ensure the circuit is properly of its residual air to fully exploit the upgrade.
Be heading back to Irwindale’s ‘strip next month. Care to join us?
08-28-2009, 01:46 AM
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Grade 8 hardware? Should stay fastened just fine.
lomita, many here have installed aftermarket heat exchangers. Some minor fabrication is to be expected during fitment. Certainly that’s not beyond your capabilities. A ‘custom’ install helps to make the task that much more rewarding. Ensure the circuit is properly of its residual air to fully exploit the upgrade.
Be heading back to Irwindale’s ‘strip next month. Care to join us?
lomita, many here have installed aftermarket heat exchangers. Some minor fabrication is to be expected during fitment. Certainly that’s not beyond your capabilities. A ‘custom’ install helps to make the task that much more rewarding. Ensure the circuit is properly of its residual air to fully exploit the upgrade.
Be heading back to Irwindale’s ‘strip next month. Care to join us?
08-28-2009, 02:49 AM
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lol......not only zipties. i just didnt feel comfortable with the drilling part and the way it sat there. in addition to the nuts, bolts and washers i used, i use some serious extra strength thick zipties. i mean, we're talking possibly a cm or so wide and very strong haha. but no, not ONLY zipties
08-28-2009, 06:48 AM
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And, there was NO mention of the relocated washer lines for the headlights, until AFTER I told Brandon about them. Again, an easy fix, but TRUELY NO bolt on.
Nevertheless, it is a good piece of hardware, that ANYONE here even thinking of modding SHOULD be able to install, IMHO.
08-28-2009, 09:34 AM
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Use the self tapping screws and the flexible aluminum will fall right into line.
I have had mine for a couple of years and over 30,000 miles with no problems.
I have had mine for a couple of years and over 30,000 miles with no problems.
08-28-2009, 09:47 AM
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2008 A8L, 2002 996TT X50, 2009 X5
Don't anticipate any problems. 
FYI - the hardware was/is a nice assorted "Grade 8 Metric Hardware kit" from Autozone... nothing fancy, and only a couple bucks, but handy to have around.
I think Woody/Waldig of the SRT-6 world secured his larger, heavier "supercooler" with ONLY professional-grade zip ties - don't believe I've seen him post any problems with that arrangement, either.
FYI - the hardware was/is a nice assorted "Grade 8 Metric Hardware kit" from Autozone... nothing fancy, and only a couple bucks, but handy to have around.
I think Woody/Waldig of the SRT-6 world secured his larger, heavier "supercooler" with ONLY professional-grade zip ties - don't believe I've seen him post any problems with that arrangement, either.
08-28-2009, 09:55 AM
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Well, to be fair, my Code3 required a little elbow grease as well
And, there was NO mention of the relocated washer lines for the headlights, until AFTER I told Brandon about them. Again, an easy fix, but TRUELY NO bolt on.
Nevertheless, it is a good piece of hardware, that ANYONE here even thinking of modding SHOULD be able to install, IMHO.
And, there was NO mention of the relocated washer lines for the headlights, until AFTER I told Brandon about them. Again, an easy fix, but TRUELY NO bolt on.
Nevertheless, it is a good piece of hardware, that ANYONE here even thinking of modding SHOULD be able to install, IMHO.
) there's some added work if you've got 'em. Some may also appreciate it's allegedly fully-reversible without any evidence of the install left after. The EC one requires some minor drilling, but nothing too severe. They both function appropriately, given a proper install is done, and appear to both be high quality units.
08-28-2009, 12:10 PM
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From what I gather, the C3P HE is a bolt-on solution if you don't have headlight washers... but as you learned and informed everyone () there's some added work if you've got 'em. Some may also appreciate it's allegedly fully-reversible without any evidence of the install left after. The EC one requires some minor drilling, but nothing too severe. They both function appropriately, given a proper install is done, and appear to both be high quality units.
) there's some added work if you've got 'em. Some may also appreciate it's allegedly fully-reversible without any evidence of the install left after. The EC one requires some minor drilling, but nothing too severe. They both function appropriately, given a proper install is done, and appear to both be high quality units.
08-28-2009, 12:27 PM
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Yeah, I like the idea of the drain valve on the eurocharged / LET unit, but the ease of install convinced me to buy the C3P unit. It did take Brandon a few weeks to get it to me, but I can't complain because it's been sitting in my living room for a month.
