whats the difference between replica... and authentic. PLZ ANSWER!
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Originally Posted by Disco_Monkey
Get the authentic if you want it perfect.
For example:
Urethane Replica = 600 bucks
Bodywork to get it close to RIGHT = 2000
AUTHENTIC = 2000
Bodwork to get it PERFECT = 600
For example:
Urethane Replica = 600 bucks
Bodywork to get it close to RIGHT = 2000
AUTHENTIC = 2000
Bodwork to get it PERFECT = 600
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Originally Posted by G352NV
Just a FYI. If your going to buy a knock off Kenstyle kit, why bother?
Knock off is about 450.00 a bumper.
Real is about 850.00 a bumper.
Its going to cost about 350.00 to fix and paint the knock off if you want it done right.
Its going to cost about 150.00 to paint the real deal.
Real bumper with paint 1000.00
Fake bumper with glaze primmer and paint 800.00
Now is 200.00 worth the headach?
Now Im not talking about if the fitment is so bad you have to send the knock off back. Now thats going to cost ya even more!
Knock off is about 450.00 a bumper.
Real is about 850.00 a bumper.
Its going to cost about 350.00 to fix and paint the knock off if you want it done right.
Its going to cost about 150.00 to paint the real deal.
Real bumper with paint 1000.00
Fake bumper with glaze primmer and paint 800.00
Now is 200.00 worth the headach?
Now Im not talking about if the fitment is so bad you have to send the knock off back. Now thats going to cost ya even more!
authentic impul front bumper $1500
to paint $150
replica impul front bumper $300
to paint and install replica $350
$1650 - $650 = $1000 difference
i think most of these guys here are talking about the worst case scenario. where the replica has horrible fitment. in that case, you just send it back and get another one. So if you do order a replica make sure they give you a guarentee and free replacement.
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Originally Posted by abcdefGGGGGG
I dont know how much the kenstyle is but for impul
authentic impul front bumper $1500
to paint $150
replica impul front bumper $300
to paint and install replica $350
$1650 - $650 = $1000 difference
i think most of these guys here are talking about the worst case scenario. where the replica has horrible fitment. in that case, you just send it back and get another one. So if you do order a replica make sure they give you a guarentee and free replacement.
authentic impul front bumper $1500
to paint $150
replica impul front bumper $300
to paint and install replica $350
$1650 - $650 = $1000 difference
i think most of these guys here are talking about the worst case scenario. where the replica has horrible fitment. in that case, you just send it back and get another one. So if you do order a replica make sure they give you a guarentee and free replacement.
my shop charged me 280 to paint my nismo front but wanted 580 for paint and installation
saved 300 bucks here
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personal preference in the end.. but I think that there are some replica's that you'll be very impressed with.. that's all.
It's not a matter of having the money or not either. For a person that's going to be road racing/drifting so on so forth.. a lot of spirit driving.. you think that getting authentic pieces all the time is smart? Of course not.. however, for the person that's just daily driving, car shows.. etc., then authentic would be more considerable for you.
In the end though.. just like almost every other body part/brand/ it's all going to end up being based on personal preference.
It's not a matter of having the money or not either. For a person that's going to be road racing/drifting so on so forth.. a lot of spirit driving.. you think that getting authentic pieces all the time is smart? Of course not.. however, for the person that's just daily driving, car shows.. etc., then authentic would be more considerable for you.
In the end though.. just like almost every other body part/brand/ it's all going to end up being based on personal preference.
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Originally Posted by abcdefGGGGGG
2000 for bodywork. hell no. i dont know if your talking about a full kit or just the bumper. I assume you mean the bumper since you said 600. but no way is it gonna cost you 2000. it should only cost you $400 tops to have your replica painted and fitted perfectly.
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Originally Posted by skeleton_cru
$400 at Macco.
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Originally Posted by abcdefGGGGGG
Just take it to a bodyshop that has experience with bodykits. If you find a good one then your set. I have a very good bodyshop that deals with this kind of stuff all the time and gives me good prices thats why i dont have such a problem buying replicas. I know they will make it look perfect and it wont cost me much.
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there is no comparison between an authentic Kenstyle and a knockoff. same with an authentic Top Secret, Ings, Impul, whatever. Buying a real Kenstyle kit is like buying oem, and this isn't me trying to play it up...it's true. There is a reason why Kenstyle and Impul are dealer optional parts in Japan, quality.
It does always come down to personal preference, not budget. I don't have the budget for a lot of things but that doesn't mean I'm going to buy a replica. There are a lot of people who have plenty of money who'll buy a replica over an authentic. I see it everyday considering the products that we hold US trademarks for as the US agents for these companies in Japan are the ones being knocked off. I don't like replicas and I'm biased due to my job, but I would just think that even if you had to purchase piece by piece of a Kenstyle kit, it would be more gratifying in the end knowing you had the real product that you wanted as opposed to settling for something less.
my $0.02
It does always come down to personal preference, not budget. I don't have the budget for a lot of things but that doesn't mean I'm going to buy a replica. There are a lot of people who have plenty of money who'll buy a replica over an authentic. I see it everyday considering the products that we hold US trademarks for as the US agents for these companies in Japan are the ones being knocked off. I don't like replicas and I'm biased due to my job, but I would just think that even if you had to purchase piece by piece of a Kenstyle kit, it would be more gratifying in the end knowing you had the real product that you wanted as opposed to settling for something less.
my $0.02
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