06-24-2013, 12:15 PM | #2563 |
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drove rt 125 in shamokin, pa with a bunch of cars that were much faster than mine...in a straight line. Rally with 2 gtrs, 1 f430, cls amg, many e55 amg, c55 amg, etc. Was sponsored by amg of the northeast. What a road!!!!! if anyone has a chance or wants to set up a meet to drive it again, I'd be down in a heartbeat. I drove from 6:30 a til 8 pm and loved it all! but especially the sections of 125 we did really twisty.
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06-24-2013, 01:17 PM | #2564 |
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So pissed I opted full retail for mine back in April of 2012, then it arrived in October and was only exclusive for a few months before the others came out.
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06-24-2013, 01:32 PM | #2565 | |
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06-24-2013, 02:00 PM | #2566 |
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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.
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06-24-2013, 02:04 PM | #2567 |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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PlastiDipped my wheels.
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Had mine Opti-Coated today.
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JDM tips
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Passed 1000 miles & picked up som crickets under the hood
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