WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

[chanomatik]

Originally Posted by mav1178

Why be mad?

I bought my Subaru diffuser at $500+, knowing full-on that there's cheaper options on the market.

To each their own.

-alex

I meant I paid $800+ to have something exclusively for a while, but now there's the same piece for 1/8th the price. It's different because when I bought mine there was no sign of an exact replica coming out. That you paid $500 knowing there's a $100 version out is kinda weird, unless you were forced to buy it because it came with the BRZ you wanted that was already on the lot.

[Burrcold]

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.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by chanomatik

I meant I paid $800+ to have something exclusively for a while, but now there's the same piece for 1/8th the price. It's different because when I bought mine there was no sign of an exact replica coming out. That you paid $500 knowing there's a $100 version out is kinda weird, unless you were forced to buy it because it came with the BRZ you wanted that was already on the lot.

Not weird, I bought it because I did not want to have cheap replica items on my car.

Case in point: the late model 180SX Type-X had a rear spoiler that was 3 pieces from the factory, and costs $600+. You can get a 1-piece fiberglass replica for around $200-250 10 years ago.

After sanding and painting, they both look identical...

As for paying $800+, I can't help you on that one. I paid ~$525 with the car ( I had the dealer order it for me), and installed it myself in about 1 hour with little work.

Plus, the genuine Subaru part has a serial number on it, the replicas do not.

Again, to each their own. Someone will eventually make a cheap replica of the STi lip kit, or make their own STi-ish Gurney flap... whatever floats your boat.

-alex

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by mav1178

Not weird, I bought it because I did not want to have cheap replica items on my car.

Case in point: the late model 180SX Type-X had a rear spoiler that was 3 pieces from the factory, and costs $600+. You can get a 1-piece fiberglass replica for around $200-250 10 years ago.

After sanding and painting, they both look identical...

As for paying $800+, I can't help you on that one. I paid ~$525 with the car ( I had the dealer order it for me), and installed it myself in about 1 hour with little work.

Plus, the genuine Subaru part has a serial number on it, the replicas do not.

Again, to each their own. Someone will eventually make a cheap replica of the STi lip kit, or make their own STi-ish Gurney flap... whatever floats your boat.

-alex

Have you seen these replicas in person? I have seen the real part and the replica, and cheap is not a word I would use at all. In fact, if these replica manufacturers were making the OEM part, I would not be disappointed. That's how good they are. But hey if the stamp or serial number is what makes you happy, by all means stick with OEM. I totally see the logic (not being sarcastic at all).

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Have you seen these replicas in person? I have seen the real part and the replica, and cheap is not a word I would use at all. In fact, if these replica manufacturers were making the OEM part, I would not be disappointed. That's how good they are. But hey if the stamp or serial number is what makes you happy, by all means stick with OEM. I totally see the logic (not being sarcastic at all).

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

[chanomatik]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

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.

Originally Posted by mav1178

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

[awlllwa]

PlastiDipped my wheels.

[Skippman]

Had mine Opti-Coated today.

[Final1]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

There are 2 or 3 vendors on this site selling diffusers for under $100. All look to be very good quality. The one I got is great for 1/5th the price of the OEM one.

Pretty awesome for 1/5 of the price compared to an OEM!

Originally Posted by mav1178

Installed between my 24 hours of watching Le Mans nonstop...

-alex

RIP Allan Simonsen -_-..

[sprintertrueno86]

JDM tips

Takumi approves.





Tips were installed last week. Debadged "SUBARU" today. Glue residue was super stubborn to get off even with WD40 and in 90 degree heat. Gonna roll with the BRZ badge for now but I'll probably rip those off too.

[FastJew]

Passed 1000 miles & picked up som crickets under the hood

[jonnyozero3]

@ sprintertrueno86

Just FYI - I don't think your tips are pushed all the way in...they should be flush with the diffuser cutouts. There are other threads showing this around here.

[sprintertrueno86]

Originally Posted by jonnyozero3

@ sprintertrueno86

Just FYI - I don't think your tips are pushed all the way in...they should be flush with the diffuser cutouts. There are other threads showing this around here.

I pushed them in as far as I could. There's a raised edge on the tip that stops them from going further. Anyone with the tips jammed them in pass the raised edge?

[mush]

where are u guys buying those JDM tips? if u dont mind