Genuine TRD parts off eBay? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

rickyb80 · 01-21-2014, 02:13 AM

I've had good luck and bad luck on eBay when it comes to "Genuine" TRD parts. I bought a genuine 86 arm rest and had it shipped from Japan and it was definitely legit. I am very happy with that purchase and it certainly costed enough to be genuine.

However, most recently I bought a "Genuine" TRD shift knob and I can tell you that it does NOT feel genuine at all. The red threading is a different shade than they boot (it's a little lighter and not as thick), and it's VERY light when compared to the OEM FRS knob. I understand the idea of wanting to save weight and all, but it's my understanding that you want a shift knob to have a good weighty feel.

dnieves · 01-21-2014, 07:47 AM

Rule of thumb: get your genuine parts from Japan (especially from eBay) and avoid anything from China.

01-21-2014, 02:13 AM	#29
rickyb80 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 13' FRS-10 #0652 Location: Beltsville, MD Posts: 61 Thanks: 4 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	eBay crappy TRD stuff I've had good luck and bad luck on eBay when it comes to "Genuine" TRD parts. I bought a genuine 86 arm rest and had it shipped from Japan and it was definitely legit. I am very happy with that purchase and it certainly costed enough to be genuine. However, most recently I bought a "Genuine" TRD shift knob and I can tell you that it does NOT feel genuine at all. The red threading is a different shade than they boot (it's a little lighter and not as thick), and it's VERY light when compared to the OEM FRS knob. I understand the idea of wanting to save weight and all, but it's my understanding that you want a shift knob to have a good weighty feel. __________________ 2013 SC10N FRS - Takeda CAI, J2 FP, EVO3 CB, Front lip, side skirts, spats, Hotchkis FST brace, Grimmspeed MC brace/hood struts, Smoked Valenti Tail/Reverse lights, 30% tint, Perrin Antenna/drift knob/pulley, short shifter, AP knob, 86 armrest/doorsills/grips, and much more.......

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dnieves Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: FR-S 10 Series Location: NY Posts: 1,062 Thanks: 615 Thanked 347 Times in 251 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rule of thumb: get your genuine parts from Japan (especially from eBay) and avoid anything from China.

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