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Old 06-24-2013, 03:01 PM   #2571
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Originally Posted by Burrcold View Post
I could understand if these were cheaply made knockoffs, but they are quality ABS plastic, with all the OEM hardware just like the OEM units. I normally would never buy replica parts, but in this case I could never justify spending a lot on any diffuser, so this was perfect.
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Originally Posted by mav1178 View Post
I am not discounting the replicas, I have not seen them nor do I care.

My point is, to each their own... people get too worked up over how good/bad/expensive/cheap a product is.

Plus, I am one of the "old school" guys that support legit, original vendors. I don't give my money to vendors or manufacturers that make copies of an original design, copyright or not.

-alex
Basically what burr said. I agree with you 100%! Sorry, I should have included that these "knockoffs" are pretty much the exact quality as OEM. That's really my gripe. I know there will always be cheaper parts and I prefer quality, so I'll pay more. However, paying $800 (or $500) for a part that others are paying $100 or less for to have the same QUALITY is a unique frustration. That's all I was getting at.

My car is full of genuine parts. Mostly OEM GT-86 interior. My exterior knockoff will be STI-replica wheels, but that's because they're in a size and offset that Subaru doesn't offer.

I appreciate your input, though, and didn't mean to knock your purchase of the diffuser. I'm glad you paid less than I did! hahaha
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