Replica Parts?
11-07-2006, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ipcheck
lol, SEIBON is one of his main advertised links on his site, NICE Site by the way, <~~webmaster.
And as for the website, thanks, I built it myself
And, yes, that is my original photography
11-07-2006, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by UrbanTacticZ
That's an iffy line. How exactly do you make a replica CF hood? That is not a proprietary design. OEM style is--OEM style.
And if you think its a replica of Nissan you are crazy because I am not arguing on that basis.
If they make something else that is a replica, please, share. Other than that, your remark is flawed.
And if you think its a replica of Nissan you are crazy because I am not arguing on that basis.
If they make something else that is a replica, please, share. Other than that, your remark is flawed.
How about the
Seibon TT front lip - replica of KstyleKing front lip
Seibon TT side skirt -replica of KstyleKing side skirts
ALL Seibon Honda MG hood- Mugen replicas
Seibon 350z CW front lip- C-west replica
Seibon 05-06 CD hood- california dream replica
Seibon 350z NS spoiler- nismo V1 replica
....would you like me to go on?
"Knowledge is power"
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11-07-2006, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonLTD
How about the
Seibon TT front lip - replica of KstyleKing front lip
Seibon TT side skirt -replica of KstyleKing side skirts
ALL Seibon Honda MG hood- Mugen replicas
Seibon 350z CW front lip- C-west replica
Seibon 05-06 CD hood- california dream replica
Seibon 350z NS spoiler- nismo V1 replica
....would you like me to go on?
"Knowledge is power"
Seibon TT front lip - replica of KstyleKing front lip
Seibon TT side skirt -replica of KstyleKing side skirts
ALL Seibon Honda MG hood- Mugen replicas
Seibon 350z CW front lip- C-west replica
Seibon 05-06 CD hood- california dream replica
Seibon 350z NS spoiler- nismo V1 replica
....would you like me to go on?
"Knowledge is power"
Honestly though, I do not want to have anything to do with replica companies.
90% of my business comes from experienced tuners who know exactly waht they want. I deal with proprietory brands and race proven technology.
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11-07-2006, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by UrbanTacticZ
If I was BS’ing you, SEMA would not have passed regulation that discourages knockoffs and replicas and the Whitehouse would not have endorsed it.
Originally Posted by UrbanTacticZ
90% of my business comes from experienced tuners who know exactly waht they want. I deal with proprietory brands and race proven technology.
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11-07-2006, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonLTD
Seibon also had a huge booth at SEMA.
I can say one thing for sure, at least they don't sell only replicas.
11-07-2006, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonLTD
The only parts I see on your site are Bride and Sparco.
E-Commerce sites are a hassle to build when you use your own software and not paypal.
11-07-2006, 07:24 PM
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the site is nice, i give it to you, but don't rock on the replicas man, i think they are great, mines have been, and I have another replica on the way.
check out my current work, still busy on it...
www.tdautowerkes.com
check out my current work, still busy on it...
www.tdautowerkes.com
11-07-2006, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ipcheck
the site is nice, i give it to you, but don't rock on the replicas man, i think they are great, mines have been, and I have another replica on the way.
check out my current work, still busy on it...
www.tdautowerkes.com
check out my current work, still busy on it...
www.tdautowerkes.com
Being apart of the industry side as opposed to only the consumer side shines a new light on the subject that many have a hard time grasping.
I want this industry to continue to prosper and Japanese tuners to continue to allow USA distributors. I feel that knockoff companies and those who sell them hurt legit proprietors.
If you truely feel that knockoffs are ok, then that's fine, its your opinion and this great country allows you to have your own.
This is the exact reason why I launched the www.EXELIFE.com project, to educate consumers. Consumers then can make their own choice about where they stand.
I will always stand by the industry, and the companies that back my work are proof that I believe I am on the right track
Consumers want cheaper prices, proprietors want to protect their products. I can see both sides, and I understand both issues. But at the end of the day, the industry argument makes more sense to me because I am a car enthusiast as well as a business person.
No hard feelings though, we are all Z homies
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11-07-2006, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonLTD
Seibon also had a huge booth at SEMA.
One thing that pisses me off about SEMA is that they look down upon replicas etc, but they allow known replica companies to have booths because they love to sell show space at the event especially if the booth is big. Seibon is one of the thriving replica companies right now because there is such a huge demand for Carbon Fiber and they have it. I believe Sean's father owns the actual factory in CHINA so profits are huge for him
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11-07-2006, 10:38 PM
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Actually I've seen many Seibon products that are of better quality than the originals (Veilside comes to mind). I have an authentic veilside hood that is far worse quality than any Seibon hood I've seen. 
I hate Veilside.
I hate Veilside.
11-08-2006, 04:01 PM
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I agree. Honestly if you have a $2000 veilside kit that has nothing to justify its price especially when fitment sometimes is horrible, do you honestly think the average consumer is going to purchase that?. The only thing you pay for with an authentic kit is the brand name alot of the times. I'm by no means saying authentic kits are bad, just not practical alot of the times.
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Originally Posted by ipcheck
I have bought many replicas, and must I say, most have fit perfect, sorry for the pains you must have had yourself with fitment, since you seem to have experience on them not fitting correctly, and installing a replica lip kit on a 350z, has by far, nothing to do with a honda civic or 1998, that made no sence.
One more thing. A replica is a part made just like the real one, sometimes you will find that replicas are in fact of better quality than the real deals... Sorry to bust your bubbles, but, if you pay for something, and you paid very cheap, it will be cheap, no matter what it is, and expensive, is expensive, but name brand **** is just overpriced. Go buy a top secret lip kit, and find that you have to pay 2k plus, go buy a CWEST lip kit, INGS, any of those, will set you back 2k, and when you receive it, it will be the same **** as the replica, just original... pfffffff
to everyone their own.
One more thing. A replica is a part made just like the real one, sometimes you will find that replicas are in fact of better quality than the real deals... Sorry to bust your bubbles, but, if you pay for something, and you paid very cheap, it will be cheap, no matter what it is, and expensive, is expensive, but name brand **** is just overpriced. Go buy a top secret lip kit, and find that you have to pay 2k plus, go buy a CWEST lip kit, INGS, any of those, will set you back 2k, and when you receive it, it will be the same **** as the replica, just original... pfffffff
to everyone their own.
11-08-2006, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rocks
So what company makes a Nismo V2 kit replica? Kitcars are replicas, but they look like fun to build. I like replicas, im not paying 2500-4000$ for overpriced fiberglass.
Obviously you have no idea what is involved to design and construct a kit from scratch.
If you think you are paying to buy "overpriced fiberglass" you are seriously mistaken.
11-08-2006, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rocks
I hate name brand jocking ricers with a passion.
11-08-2006, 08:38 PM
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So shouldnt buy a replica shelby cobra even though its like 100 times better than an original and costs less? You have lost your mind. They make thier money back on like the first 5-10 kits they sell. I have seen kits go for 4000$...... I will be buying the replica nismo v2 bumper and wing soon.
11-08-2006, 08:41 PM
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most people can't seemed to grasp the idea of R&D costs. You're not paying $2k for overpriced FG, you're paying $2 for all the hours that went into designing that kit, as well as other costs such as QA among other things.
imo, boasting about getting replica is akin to people boasting that they have fake LV wallets.
imo, boasting about getting replica is akin to people boasting that they have fake LV wallets.
11-08-2006, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by noodleman
most people can't seemed to grasp the idea of R&D costs. You're not paying $2k for overpriced FG, you're paying $2 for all the hours that went into designing that kit, as well as other costs such as QA among other things.
imo, boasting about getting replica is akin to people boasting that they have fake LV wallets.
imo, boasting about getting replica is akin to people boasting that they have fake LV wallets.
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