Borla UEL on eBay? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Ammonia · 07-27-2013, 02:10 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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