Replica HKS Exhausts Ebay/Godspeed
09-11-2008, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by WTX350Z
I got the joke...its made overseas...etc...
Well on the ethical problem I keep telling myself "the name brands don't care about me, even if I buy from them, I don't really matter." so...why should I care about them?
There's some things I'll go "cheapo" on. Bent tubing is one of em. Things don't rust in the desert....so not a real issue here
There's some things I'll go "cheapo" on. Bent tubing is one of em. Things don't rust in the desert....so not a real issue here
09-11-2008, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ace04
I know, that was for the others
I agree with your position. So do you currently own one of these exhausts? If so, have you experienced any problems? Would you recommend?
I agree with your position. So do you currently own one of these exhausts? If so, have you experienced any problems? Would you recommend?
nope, don't have one. Chatted a bit w/ a few who do....I will soon. Just have to make myself go on ebay and spend the $
09-12-2008, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ace04
First, I wouldn't know, and it was merely a sarcastic speculation. Secondly, I was kidding.
Sweatshop
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A sweatshop is a working environment with very difficult or dangerous conditions, usually where the workers have few rights or ways to address their situation. This can include exposure to harmful materials, hazardous situations, extreme temperatures, or abuse from employers. Sweatshop workers are often forced to work long hours for little or no pay, regardless of any laws mandating overtime pay or a minimum wage. Child labour laws may also be violated. Sweatshops may be compared to the factories of the early industrial revolution in countries such as the UK and US, where regulations were few and far between.
Though often associated with third-world countries, sweatshops can exist in any country. Sweatshops have existed in several cultures, including Early American culture beginning in the 1850s. Sweatshops can produce many different goods, from clothing to furniture.
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A sweatshop is a working environment with very difficult or dangerous conditions, usually where the workers have few rights or ways to address their situation. This can include exposure to harmful materials, hazardous situations, extreme temperatures, or abuse from employers. Sweatshop workers are often forced to work long hours for little or no pay, regardless of any laws mandating overtime pay or a minimum wage. Child labour laws may also be violated. Sweatshops may be compared to the factories of the early industrial revolution in countries such as the UK and US, where regulations were few and far between.
Though often associated with third-world countries, sweatshops can exist in any country. Sweatshops have existed in several cultures, including Early American culture beginning in the 1850s. Sweatshops can produce many different goods, from clothing to furniture.
for example, Nike sneakers have long been produced in so-called "sweatshops," but does that make it lesser quality?
i know i sound argumentative, and i know you were being sarcastic. however, sweatshops are no joke
09-12-2008, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by halcyon901
i know i sound argumentative, and i know you were being sarcastic. however, sweatshops are no joke
however, sweatshops are no joke
You need to need to pull your emotional investment out of this X02 exhaust business and stop reacting like it was a personal attack - It wasn't.
You're reading too far into what I said and you're filling in gaps by creating moot assumptions.
I'm sure goods coming from sweatshops are of varying quality, just like many other business organizations in many other industries.
09-12-2008, 10:41 AM
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ace04,
i would like to write that in no way, do i take your comments as a personal attack.
first, your comment about the quality of the x02 knock-off was that it looked like it was made from a sweatshop. and yet, in your last post, you write goods coming from sweatshops are of varying quality.
second, how can sweatshops be a joke? even after copying the entire wiki definition of sweatshop, you still think it is comedic?
if so, i guess it comes down to a matter of taste, some have it, some dont.
i would like to write that in no way, do i take your comments as a personal attack.
first, your comment about the quality of the x02 knock-off was that it looked like it was made from a sweatshop. and yet, in your last post, you write goods coming from sweatshops are of varying quality.
second, how can sweatshops be a joke? even after copying the entire wiki definition of sweatshop, you still think it is comedic?
if so, i guess it comes down to a matter of taste, some have it, some dont.
09-12-2008, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by halcyon901
first, your comment about the quality of the x02 knock-off was that it looked like it was made from a sweatshop.
09-12-2008, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ace04
You just don't get it... You're drawing a wrong inference somehow. None of my comments mentioned anything about the quality of X02.
but don't know a better way of explaining it...I guess halcyon has some sweatshop experience or a bit touchy in that area.
09-13-2008, 09:46 PM
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For the rust I've read about people using VHT and Duplicolor clear coat spray. Its a flameproof high tempurature clear coat thats intended to be used on engine parts and exhaust system to protect against rust. I plan on spraying my entire X02 system with that once I get it and should take care of the rust issue.
09-14-2008, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by WTX350Z
looks like cxlighting has stopped selling the exhaust...at least for now. the last 3 auctions were pulled from the site. Interesting
Here's something else I found.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Infin...mZ190251511534
It's looks like a replica of the Topspeed N1 or Tanabe Concept G exhaust...
http://www.thenismoshop.com/ikorb.ph...roduct_id=1559
I wonder what it sounds like?
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09-14-2008, 06:23 PM
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I msg'd them asking if they were going to relist any..haven't heard back yet.
May buy it from one of the other vendors...feedback isn't as good, so not a fan of that. we'll see.
On that other exhaust. I worry since the N1 is pretty loud. and I want the "TD"
May buy it from one of the other vendors...feedback isn't as good, so not a fan of that. we'll see.
On that other exhaust. I worry since the N1 is pretty loud. and I want the "TD"
Originally Posted by ace04
****, you're right. I wonder what happened?
Here's something else I found.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Infin...mZ190251511534
It's looks like a replica of the Topspeed N1 or Tanabe Concept G exhaust...
http://www.thenismoshop.com/ikorb.ph...roduct_id=1559
I wonder what it sounds like?
Here's something else I found.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Infin...mZ190251511534
It's looks like a replica of the Topspeed N1 or Tanabe Concept G exhaust...
http://www.thenismoshop.com/ikorb.ph...roduct_id=1559
I wonder what it sounds like?
09-15-2008, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ace04
I saw those too. From what I can observe, they are the same piece of equipment being sold at different prices.
It is likely that they are manufactured at different sweatshops.
...Or maybe it's a HKS and they forgot to put it in the title & description!!!
It is likely that they are manufactured at different sweatshops.
...Or maybe it's a HKS and they forgot to put it in the title & description!!!
09-15-2008, 04:56 PM
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I got mine a bit over a week ago from EB on Ebay. Its listed as a KCR brand but, looks just like the X02 and HKS hi-power. It sounds great outside idiling and driving, but drones a bit for my taste. Ive gotten used to it but, wished it was quieter in cabin.
~Dv8
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09-15-2008, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Dv8
I got mine a bit over a week ago from EB on Ebay. Its listed as a KCR brand but, looks just like the X02 and HKS hi-power. It sounds great outside idiling and driving, but drones a bit for my taste. Ive gotten used to it but, wished it was quieter in cabin.
~Dv8
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stock cats? HFC? or TP?
