WhackyWill Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 I almost bought a new exhaust for my 350Z off eBay, but maybe I should check with my learned Zedders on here first. Its on eBay from 1stCarParts Item No 310581966114 and described as a "Nissan G35 Exhaust photos shows a full system and it went for £142 - 00. 1stCarParts have over 5000 parts on eBay. Anybody had any dealings with them or this exaust system. Thanks. Will. :thumbs: Quote
The Chubby Ninja Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 It seems pretty cheap. Personally id stay away and spend a little more on a cobra or skorpion Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Cheap generally means crap. Dirt cheap generally means will screw you and your car over. Quote
14N Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 I'm by far no expert on exhausts (although I'd love a new one), but one thing I've gathered and learned from reading numerous posts and threads on the subject is that you get what you pay for. If its cheap, there's normally a reason. Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 It looks like an unstamped Japspeed K2, as above, either the Cobra Sports Exhaust or Scorpion Exhaust that we offer would be our choice for an OEM replacement, both proven to fit well and sound great... 1 Quote
Wasso Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Agreed I'd stick with a branded item. I'm personaly not even a fan of the copies, there's a distinct difference. Quote
Humpy Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Agree as others have said, stick with a branded item. Buy cheap and you will get cheap. Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Would you trust a knock off Durex condom to do the job? Now just apply that logic to everything. Works for me. Quote
Keyser Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Would you trust a knock off Durex condom to do the job? Now just apply that logic to everything. Works for me. DO NOT TAKE ADVICE ON CONDOMS FROM THIS MAN!!! Sorry mate I just had to 2 Quote
S1 HNK Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Buy a decent one. It will only give you aggro down the line when it's starts rattling like hell! Quote
WhackyWill Posted February 12, 2013 Author Posted February 12, 2013 What does BBK know about Condoms....and what's that to do with my exhaust... Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Some would argue but it's only a bit of rubber/welded metal ( dependant on if we're talking about condoms or exhausts), but how would you really feel if it failed? Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 What does BBK know about Condoms.... Nothing. Been a few years since I had the need for one. Quote
WhackyWill Posted February 12, 2013 Author Posted February 12, 2013 Lets get back to my exhaust... Has anybody bought one from 1stCarParts on eBay and fitted it ?? Quote
AliveBoy Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Japspeed 350z exhausts = rubbish Unbranded copy of a Japspeed 350z exhaust = well, draw your own conclusions.... Quote
WhackyWill Posted February 12, 2013 Author Posted February 12, 2013 Is it though DeadMan...How do you know... 1 Quote
14N Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Looking at the sellers registered business name etc, and the items he/they have for sale, I imagine they have a cheap source for cheap(er) parts and store them in a warehouse to flog on eBay. I maybe wrong though. I think it's safe to assume they're not an aftermarket performance parts expert. But, on the other hand, their feedback rating is very good. However eBayers (myself included) often leave feedback when the parts have been delivered and examined, rather than after a few months of use. However, it MAY be quite a good copy of an OK exhaust and with the notorious quality of Japspeed stuff, there's a chance it may even be better. If you can afford it and for the sake of £140, it might be worth a shot. If you do get one, and it fits perfectly, and it sounds good, and the build quality is decent, please let us all know. I'll most probably be interested in getting myself one. Possibly... Quote
Dblock Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 It looks like an unstamped Japspeed K2, as above, either the Cobra Sports Exhaust or Scorpion Exhaust that we offer would be our choice for an OEM replacement, both proven to fit well and sound great... +1 Quote
Ekona Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 If it looks like a cheap copy of a cheap exhaust... Take a punt if you want, you could always sell it back to close what you paid for it if it's no good. Hell, even if you can't it's only £150. Quote
DaddyCee Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 It looks like an unstamped Japspeed K2, as above, either the Cobra Sports Exhaust or Scorpion Exhaust that we offer would be our choice for an OEM replacement, both proven to fit well and sound great... +1 on the Cobra. Quote
Dblock Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 If it looks like a cheap copy of a cheap exhaust... Take a punt if you want, you could always sell it back to close what you paid for it if it's no good. Hell, even if you can't it's only £150. It's £150 which is great. But if it doesn't fit right or needs modding that's more money. Taking it on or off also costs money unless your DIYing it. I like the k2 I think it sounds amazing but it's badly made. Tips will start rattling soon and the baffles will pack in soon. After all that you could have had a scorpion or cobra which come with warranties and aren't known for their fitting problems. I'm usually the guy saying buy cheap but it actually doesn't work out that why IMO. But if £150 is your budget then go for it. Quote
Briggsybriggs1 Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 Just looked at the full system cat back on there priced well . Did you ever get it ? Quote
OV53 Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 You get what you pay for..... So do what I did and buy an Amuse.......DO IT NICE OR DO IT TWICE! Quote
WhackyWill Posted September 18, 2013 Author Posted September 18, 2013 Just looked at the full system cat back on there priced well . Did you ever get it ? Hi Briggs. No' didn't bother due to the good advice on here.. Quote
Briggsybriggs1 Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 Was going to odrer one but found this post and it put me off , so what did you end up fitting on yours the. ? Quote
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