Silly Rabbit Intercoolers question

[SteveKen]

Hey, Steve!

What's your opinion on the Wagner IC's? I assume you've handled a few in your day... I know one of my intercoolers has a small leak, and I was leaning towards the Wagners, as Apikol has a core charge. Plus, the CF shrouds are kinda pretty. Besides, selling my old IC's as cores will take a few hundred off the cost of the Wagners.

Thanks!

I prefer to use the stock grilles and fog lights. I also prefer the flexibility of the stock shrouds which makes the bumper easier to install.The Wagners are nice though.

I guess the bottom line is the dyno. I doubt anyone is willing to do a thorough comparison of all the ICs out there for the RS6.

[JettaGLi16v]

I prefer to use the stock grilles and fog lights. I also prefer the flexibility of the stock shrouds which makes the bumper easier to install.The Wagners are nice though. I guess the bottom line is the dyno. I doubt anyone is willing to do a thorough comparison of all the ICs out there for the RS6.

Thanks for the reply!
Can I ask why you prefer stock grilles? I was thinking the Wagner grilles would be advantageous, because of the extra opening area. I can definitely see what you are saying about the stock shrouds being more flexible.

[lswing]

Thanks for the reply!
Can I ask why you prefer stock grilles? I was thinking the Wagner grilles would be advantageous, because of the extra opening area. I can definitely see what you are saying about the stock shrouds being more flexible.

I run the Wagner IC's, but still have stock grills in place with fog lights. Blocks a minimal amount of airflow I would say. Also, the carbon shrouds do not look good at all, mine are a bit warped and yellowing, not nice clean shiny carbon. You have to really look to see them anyhow. I did get my set used, but the yellowing is probably from years of normal use. The carbon is also poorly formed by hand it seems with plenty of odd weaves and bends.

Overall the Wagner's are great, although I swear I notice a bit more turbo lag due to the extra volume, maybe I'm just crazy?

No real info performance wise, they don't leak! I also run water meth so IC cooling is not as big of a need.

I can get a few pics probably if you want.