[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

I believe that picture you posted is the lower spec kit, there is actually two, Type S and Type S Pro. Every vendor i've seen in the states have only been selling the basic "DIY" without the metal air guide. iirc the one that comes with the big air plate should also come with fittings already installed on the lines, ready to go like the Perrin. Not 100% sure about the fitting already installed tho, I guess we'll have to wait till someone in the states get the higher end kit. I guess I just got your terminology wrong, since I know HKS sells universal oil coolers, but we do have 2 model specific coolers for us.

I know HKS gets bashed a lot for being too universal and not specializing on any specific car company. I used to work at HKS, so i've personally seen R&D or at least heard about it. They definitely don't just throw on a bunch of parts in the catalog and hope it works

I guess when it comes down to it, yes you are paying for the name and R&D for both the HKS and Perrin kits. You could put it together yourself for cheaper but at the expense and risk of your own R&D

Wasn't aware there were two kits. What's the top one cost? The low spec is already too expensive. The only issues I have with HKS is that they make the worst air filters on the market and they are overpriced on a lot of parts Other than that they make fine parts.

Not much R&D in a cooler though. The only specific bits of the low spec kit is the spacer. The high spec, the spacer, grill for the wheel well, the mount and cutting the lines for you.

I can fit an intercooler just fine with my setup and I know you can with Perrins also, so is the... 1100? or whatever the high spec will cost really worth it?

Obviously that'll all come down to personal opinions