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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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I just purchased $70 ducts off ebay. I've since seen the Mines for $800-1400/pair. What is the difference? (Both are for '07) I know they're shaped differently, but can there be that much difference? Thanks to whoever can answer this.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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mines intake ducts are made of dry carbon. the buyer is paying the hefty price for the material and name associated with the product.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Be sure to post pics after you install the ducts. BTW what color is your car?
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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Yeah your just paying for material and the name... To me personally it does the same job..... POST pic i'm interested !
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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make sure you didnt get (2) 03-06 intake ducts
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Are you getting dual air ducts?
I have a single and it looks greats, wonder how dual will look.

POST PICS!!!! when you get them.
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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pics?
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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once pics are up and it looks like it works. im buying them for sure
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ParanoidAndroid
Are you getting dual air ducts?
I have a single and it looks greats, wonder how dual will look.
my guess...twice as good! FTW
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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pics.........?
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jgregory124
pics.........?
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by A.H
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pics +2 subscribed
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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+1. Pics?!
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pics!!!!!!!!

wonder if i could get the left side individually.
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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Ebay
intake ducts-car-20001.jpgintake ducts-car-20002.jpg
Mine's
intake ducts-7wpx5xs.jpgintake ducts-bal_0434.jpg
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Looks like a Z with big nostrils. I only have one on my '04. LOL
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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The Mine's setup looks better but for the price you can't beat it. Good find.
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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I think I will stick with my single air duct.
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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the mines would look better if they didn't go down so far. IMO. i still love the look of dual ducts. it gives it an aggressive touch, even if they look like nostrils.
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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i think the ebay's would look better if they were actually lined up. the mines are too skinny IMO.
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