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Ammonia 07-27-2013 02:10 PM

Borla UEL on eBay?
 
Curious, why are these so cheap? They look like genuine brand new Borla UELs. I just don't want to miss something and buy headers that end up being made out of cardboard.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Borla-17284-...#ht_2036wt_976

That price includes free shipping, almost seems too good to be true. Opinions? Experiences?

Aaron_blatherwick 07-27-2013 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by vteclol (Post 1100425)
If you do a quick search another seller is even cheaper than that and they're a huge reseller.

And who's this reseller that's cheaper!?

FR-S Matt 07-27-2013 03:20 PM

You get what you pay for.

DarkCard 07-27-2013 07:37 PM

I love mine, meh

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popos1907 07-28-2013 01:03 AM

Ft86 speed factory has em for 6 something

Fast_Freddy 07-28-2013 01:29 AM

I got the last one from Amazon for $435 shipped! Worth every penny and then some.

d4wt 07-28-2013 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Fast_Freddy (Post 1101320)
I got the last one from Amazon for $435 shipped! Worth every penny and then some.

:eyebulge:

man i love good finds like this that pop up on amazon

Ammonia 07-28-2013 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast_Freddy (Post 1101320)
I got the last one from Amazon for $435 shipped! Worth every penny and then some.


Wow seriously? WTF!

Ammonia 07-28-2013 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FR-S Matt (Post 1100496)
You get what you pay for.

So if I pay more for the exact same product, it will be better? :(

Dan@AWD 07-28-2013 11:24 PM

I don't know how they are selling them that cheap. Basically near dealer cost. He must only be making $10-$20 after ebay fees and shipping.

FR-S Matt 07-28-2013 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ammonia (Post 1102676)
So if I pay more for the exact same product, it will be better? :(

You'll get one that won't potentially fall apart and crack at the flex joints. Unless you enjoy replacing headers yearly, go for it. I'm staying away from this poorly machine welded crap. Seen plenty of stories from several people on these forums to not even consider them.

Dan@AWD 07-28-2013 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast_Freddy (Post 1101320)
I got the last one from Amazon for $435 shipped! Worth every penny and then some.

Must have been a pricing error and they just honored it. You got lucky with that one.

Ammonia 07-28-2013 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FR-S Matt (Post 1102686)
You'll get one that won't potentially fall apart and crack at the flex joints. Unless you enjoy replacing headers yearly, go for it. I'm staying away from this poorly machine welded crap. Seen plenty of stories from several people on these forums to not even consider them.


Oh I gotcha. FWIW those early iterations with the warped flanges and cracked joints have been replaced by Borla, and from what I can tell the new ones are in good shape. TY for your concern though.

FR-S Matt 07-28-2013 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ammonia (Post 1102691)
Oh I gotcha. FWIW those early iterations with the warped flanges and cracked joints have been replaced by Borla, and from what I can tell the new ones are in good shape. TY for your concern though.

The flanges warped have been fixed. Not so sure about the longevity of the flex joints, but good luck regardless. They at least replace them with a warranty so all you really lose is time if you get a bad one. The price is very attractive, but there's always a catch.


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