I Just Don't Understand...
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I Just Don't Understand...
So I'm looking at Stance Nation's Dominican show coverage and noticed 90% of the wheels on these cars are knockoffs. I'm thinking to myself that Stance Nation has everything to do with wheel/suspension setups and if I were to follow their coverage I would want to see real wheels...wheels that are hard to obtain, rare or at least thinking outside the box. I understand the real vs. knockoff debate is neverending but come on. I remember reading Import magazines back in the day and seeing featured cars using high end parts...giving people something to build towards or desire.
Nowadays, you can buy knockoff wheels and get just as much, if not more, media exposure than the guys supporting the pioneers of the aftermarket community.
Case in point, as a TE-37 lover for many years I finally bought my first set of TEs last year. From the moment I mounted them to the moment I sold them, I never really felt like I had something different than the rest. I think the replica companies have diluted that feeling for me. I have since moved on to Work Equips...which are now going to be replicated by XXR...
At any rate, I'm not knocking people who can't afford the real deal or saying knockoffs are crap, blah blah blah. But, I am saying that if the show coverage, featured cars, magazine articles, etc. are showing you pictures of parts that are so easily obtained, then the bar has been substantially lowered...kind of like the resale value of the Z
Nowadays, you can buy knockoff wheels and get just as much, if not more, media exposure than the guys supporting the pioneers of the aftermarket community.
Case in point, as a TE-37 lover for many years I finally bought my first set of TEs last year. From the moment I mounted them to the moment I sold them, I never really felt like I had something different than the rest. I think the replica companies have diluted that feeling for me. I have since moved on to Work Equips...which are now going to be replicated by XXR...
At any rate, I'm not knocking people who can't afford the real deal or saying knockoffs are crap, blah blah blah. But, I am saying that if the show coverage, featured cars, magazine articles, etc. are showing you pictures of parts that are so easily obtained, then the bar has been substantially lowered...kind of like the resale value of the Z
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Don't get me wrong, it matters to me personally but it's discouraging that the social media's majority of coverage doesn't support it. At first I understood where high end wheel owners came from...blaming people who chose to go the lesser route for whatever reason. But now, what do future wheel enthusiasts have to look forward to? Limited edition Varrstoens? Because that's all they are seeing in show coverage.
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I thought I was the only one that noticed,Those cars look like cars regular cars around my town lol, I think alot has to do with importing them in too I think there more expensive even for reps,the S30 engine set up was nice tho!
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The people who have real parts do stand apart from those that don't. It does get a lot more respect and if you notice, magazines like super street and D sport don't feature cars with crappy/replica parts. Take pride in yourself and your build and buy real!
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What I don't understand is how people think they have hooked up cars when all they have is wheels, slammed and maybe a lip? Usually all off brand parts too.
Seems like no one does nice audio setups anymore, real engine work and dress up, upholstered interior, big brake kits etc.
Civic = 350Z & Integra = G35
Sad, but true especially as they get older and more affordable.
Seems like no one does nice audio setups anymore, real engine work and dress up, upholstered interior, big brake kits etc.
Civic = 350Z & Integra = G35
Sad, but true especially as they get older and more affordable.
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When I see someone rolling on reps I dont really care. When I see authentic parts I'm like because I know they come with a hefty price tag.
Face it we're like women. We know we can get that fake Louis Vuitton bag anywhere, yet we would still much rather pay the big bucks just to say we have a real one.
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What I don't understand is how people think they have hooked up cars when all they have is wheels, slammed and maybe a lip? Usually all off brand parts too.
Seems like no one does nice audio setups anymore, real engine work and dress up, upholstered interior, big brake kits etc.
Civic = 350Z & Integra = G35
Sad, but true especially as they get older and more affordable.
Seems like no one does nice audio setups anymore, real engine work and dress up, upholstered interior, big brake kits etc.
Civic = 350Z & Integra = G35
Sad, but true especially as they get older and more affordable.
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Reps are here(all products!)because people don't have the money for the real thing.
Some originals are a rip off.They jack up the price due to the name.It depends what you are buying.In A a lot of things,you get what you pay for.
However,there are exceptions to this rule.
There are always gonna be knocks offs.Something gets popular,the Chinese
are building a copy.THats just business.
Real car guys want the best.THey are willing to pay the price.
To me,you put one cheap piece on your car,the entire car suffers.
Some originals are a rip off.They jack up the price due to the name.It depends what you are buying.In A a lot of things,you get what you pay for.
However,there are exceptions to this rule.
There are always gonna be knocks offs.Something gets popular,the Chinese
are building a copy.THats just business.
Real car guys want the best.THey are willing to pay the price.
To me,you put one cheap piece on your car,the entire car suffers.
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What I don't understand is how people think they have hooked up cars when all they have is wheels, slammed and maybe a lip? Usually all off brand parts too.
Seems like no one does nice audio setups anymore, real engine work and dress up, upholstered interior, big brake kits etc.
Civic = 350Z & Integra = G35
Sad, but true especially as they get older and more affordable.
Seems like no one does nice audio setups anymore, real engine work and dress up, upholstered interior, big brake kits etc.
Civic = 350Z & Integra = G35
Sad, but true especially as they get older and more affordable.
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Still though, it's hard to get some of the OG JDM stuff like Amuse, Top Secret, and Mine's. I haven't seen much pop around for a group buy or what not.
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Hard to get that stuff because there are 4 replicas of each. Why would Top Secret make a new style diffuser today for the Z, only to sell 10 before Strafe gets a hold of one, copies it, and offers it for 80% less.
If you think Varrstoen hasn't hurt Volk, you're wrong. If you think mastergrade didn't effect Top Secret, you're wrong.
They've all felt it and respond by not making things for that platform anymore. Even TS stopped making the widebody for the G35...
I can't even find an authentic Gialla or Kenstyle bumper for the G35 anymore - most new guys buying the car don't even know who really makes these parts. They call them "K-style" or "Type G". I feel bad being one of the first to bring a particular part to the US because as far as I know only 2 have been sold in the US and ALREADY I was PM'd by someone to get it and make a replica of it... **** off... you serious?
If you think Varrstoen hasn't hurt Volk, you're wrong. If you think mastergrade didn't effect Top Secret, you're wrong.
They've all felt it and respond by not making things for that platform anymore. Even TS stopped making the widebody for the G35...
I can't even find an authentic Gialla or Kenstyle bumper for the G35 anymore - most new guys buying the car don't even know who really makes these parts. They call them "K-style" or "Type G". I feel bad being one of the first to bring a particular part to the US because as far as I know only 2 have been sold in the US and ALREADY I was PM'd by someone to get it and make a replica of it... **** off... you serious?
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