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shu5892001 · 04-11-2013, 10:52 AM

I was looking for lug nuts and came upon these on EBay,

Kics R40 in Black for 130, which is like half of the regular price.

I thought these would be fake for sure. But I looked at the buyer's rating, he's got 99.4% positive feedback and has been selling on Ebay for over a year.

Also it says item location is in China, which raises another flag...

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/KYO-EI-RACING...6227b6&vxp=mtr

Anyone has experience with this seller?

Thanks

King Tut · 04-11-2013, 10:55 AM

I can't see eBay at work, but I see this in the link:

KYO-EI-RACING-COMPOSITE-R40-M12x1-25-WHEELS-BLACK-FLOATING-SEAT-LOCK-LUG-NUTS

That doesn't sound like Kics R40 to me. It sounds like Knock Off R40 to me.

shu5892001 · 04-11-2013, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Tut

I can't see eBay at work, but I see this in the link:

KYO-EI-RACING-COMPOSITE-R40-M12x1-25-WHEELS-BLACK-FLOATING-SEAT-LOCK-LUG-NUTS

That doesn't sound like Kics R40 to me. It sounds like Knock Off R40 to me.

I did a quick google and seems like Kyo EI is a production line from Mackin Inustry and all the Kick lug nuts belongs to that product line

http://www.mackin-ind.com/kyo-ei/

So for sure the seller is selling these as genuine R40s

King Tut · 04-11-2013, 11:05 AM

Looks like there are tons of fake R40s out there. Did you check this thread:

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=817526

shu5892001 · 04-11-2013, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Tut

Looks like there are tons of fake R40s out there. Did you check this thread:

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=817526

Thanks for the find,

I checked this thread. But I think the seller is using pictures of the legit product so can't really tell from the pictures.

I think I'm gonna pass on these. The fact that the item is located in China is a HUGE FLAG lol

King Tut · 04-11-2013, 11:08 AM

Yeah if it is too good to be true it is. You know what the real ones cost, so pay to play. This thread has some pics too:

http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89146

I got my real lugs from Evasive Motorsport. They seem to have great prices and sell just about every lug you could ever want.

celica73 · 04-11-2013, 11:11 AM

Damn, hoping to see something else in this thread

I certainly wasn't clicking to see a conversation about nuts.

shu5892001 · 04-11-2013, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Tut

Yeah if it is too good to be true it is. You know what the real ones cost, so pay to play. This thread has some pics too:

http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89146

I got my real lugs from Evasive Motorsport. They seem to have great prices and sell just about every lug you could ever want.

yep gonna buy the $250+ ones lo.

Thanks for the help

L3P47 · 04-11-2013, 11:17 AM

My rule of thumb is, if you have a gut feeling then your probably right about them being fake. I would look at some of the vendors on here at getting any parts. I don't order anything off eBay for my car.

CSG Mike · 04-11-2013, 11:31 AM

If you're looking for real Kics, we can get them for you.

shu5892001 · 04-11-2013, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

If you're looking for real Kics, we can get them for you.

PMed

bakerr6 · 04-11-2013, 12:57 PM

save the cash and pick up the CSG lugs. Cheaper and you'll be just as happy if not happier

04-11-2013, 10:52 AM	#1
shu5892001 Ontario's FT86 Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2016 Lexus GS-F Location: Toronto Posts: 684 Thanks: 261 Thanked 165 Times in 111 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Are these fake? I was looking for lug nuts and came upon these on EBay, Kics R40 in Black for 130, which is like half of the regular price. I thought these would be fake for sure. But I looked at the buyer's rating, he's got 99.4% positive feedback and has been selling on Ebay for over a year. Also it says item location is in China, which raises another flag... http://www.ebay.ca/itm/KYO-EI-RACING...6227b6&vxp=mtr Anyone has experience with this seller? Thanks

04-11-2013, 10:55 AM	#2
King Tut NASA SpecE30 Racer Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2006 Honda S2000 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 7,279 Thanks: 607 Thanked 5,759 Times in 3,055 Posts Mentioned: 274 Post(s) Tagged: 10 Thread(s)	I can't see eBay at work, but I see this in the link: KYO-EI-RACING-COMPOSITE-R40-M12x1-25-WHEELS-BLACK-FLOATING-SEAT-LOCK-LUG-NUTS That doesn't sound like Kics R40 to me. It sounds like Knock Off R40 to me. __________________ - King Tut Street/Track Car: 2006 Honda S2000 TT3 \|\| Race Car: 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30 \|\| Tow Vehicle: 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Sold Cars: 2012 BMW M3 \|\| 2013 Subaru BRZ \|\| 2012 Porsche Cayman R \|\| 2009 Chevrolet Z06 \|\| 2009 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 Nissan 350Z

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King Tut NASA SpecE30 Racer Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2006 Honda S2000 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 7,279 Thanks: 607 Thanked 5,759 Times in 3,055 Posts Mentioned: 274 Post(s) Tagged: 10 Thread(s)	Looks like there are tons of fake R40s out there. Did you check this thread: http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=817526 __________________ - King Tut Street/Track Car: 2006 Honda S2000 TT3 \|\| Race Car: 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30 \|\| Tow Vehicle: 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Sold Cars: 2012 BMW M3 \|\| 2013 Subaru BRZ \|\| 2012 Porsche Cayman R \|\| 2009 Chevrolet Z06 \|\| 2009 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 Nissan 350Z

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King Tut NASA SpecE30 Racer Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2006 Honda S2000 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 7,279 Thanks: 607 Thanked 5,759 Times in 3,055 Posts Mentioned: 274 Post(s) Tagged: 10 Thread(s)	Yeah if it is too good to be true it is. You know what the real ones cost, so pay to play. This thread has some pics too: http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89146 I got my real lugs from Evasive Motorsport. They seem to have great prices and sell just about every lug you could ever want. __________________ - King Tut Street/Track Car: 2006 Honda S2000 TT3 \|\| Race Car: 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30 \|\| Tow Vehicle: 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Sold Cars: 2012 BMW M3 \|\| 2013 Subaru BRZ \|\| 2012 Porsche Cayman R \|\| 2009 Chevrolet Z06 \|\| 2009 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 Nissan 350Z

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