Replica vs. Originals
10-12-2005, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Gruppe-S
Yup, we were planning on working with Aerosync to do that lip in PU. However we opted for the fiberglass version. The PU lip was never made and never sold. I don't think any samples exist either.
Now in my experience I think it's difficult for a non-existent lip to bleed and get oil everywhere.
Cheers,
Gary
Gruppe-S
Now in my experience I think it's difficult for a non-existent lip to bleed and get oil everywhere.
Cheers,
Gary
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10-12-2005, 04:42 PM
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Hello, I'm the Original Poster, here it is:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-04...spagenameZWD1V
That is the Kaminari lip. I'm guessing it's a replica because it says "KM style". Anyone have any experience with this replica? It says they garuntee it to be PU...
If I were to get it new an original and in Canada, it would cost me $510CDN / $435USD.
If I were to buy it from ebay as a replica, it would be $180usd + $120usd shipping to Canada + $50usd tax and brokerage fees at the border = $350usd / $410CDN
basically, it saves me around $100. That's why I was asking is it worth it, is it worth it to save $100. Is it worth it to buy a $510CDN original lip?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-04...spagenameZWD1V
That is the Kaminari lip. I'm guessing it's a replica because it says "KM style". Anyone have any experience with this replica? It says they garuntee it to be PU...
If I were to get it new an original and in Canada, it would cost me $510CDN / $435USD.
If I were to buy it from ebay as a replica, it would be $180usd + $120usd shipping to Canada + $50usd tax and brokerage fees at the border = $350usd / $410CDN
basically, it saves me around $100. That's why I was asking is it worth it, is it worth it to save $100. Is it worth it to buy a $510CDN original lip?
Originally Posted by Gruppe-S
A good indicator is to ask others in the community with their experience with THAT particular replica. Another factor to keep in mind is that if you're buying fiberglass, fiberglass molds will break down rapidly, so #1 is going to fit better than #99. 
Cheers,
Gary
Cheers,
Gary
10-12-2005, 06:01 PM
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No spend the extra and get the OG. For $100 its worth the piece of mind and will be backed by kaminari, plus it will fit.
If you go with the ebay replica your taking your chances. It will cost way more then $100 for the body shop to correct the problems if it a bad replica.
If you go with the ebay replica your taking your chances. It will cost way more then $100 for the body shop to correct the problems if it a bad replica.
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