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how can i tell if function and form type 1s are fake?

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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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Ok, so I'm going to buy some function and form type 1s for $525. Some guy i know wants me to buy his 1 year used function and form type 1s for $400. That same guy told me the place I'm going to buy it from isn't an authorized dealer and they might sell me fake crap.. anyways im a lil spooked. so if i go and check em out, how can i see if its fake? what details will give it away? i doubt theyre fake because the shop has been there for quite some time. the shops name is "Nor Cal auto stylez". in fremont, CA. if anybody can tell me how to check fake crap or if they're good please tell me.. thanks!
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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You're buying it from a guy or a place? Fake as opposed to what? It's not like these are collectors items. And these are almost bottom of the barrel coilovers anyway. There'd be no profit in counterfeiting them.

If there is it would be news to me.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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You're buying it from a guy or a place? Fake as opposed to what? It's not like these are collectors items. And these are almost bottom of the barrel coilovers anyway. There'd be no profit in counterfeiting them.

If there is it would be news to me.
i mean like fake N1GGaz.. i only buy from real N1gGaz.. who keep it real.. ya feel me? hahahha jk. I'm buying it from a place. and what i meant by fake is that if they've been counterfeited and put a fake label.. This is new to me, the guy who was trying to sell me his coilovers said to watch out for fake f&f type 1s. lol i only heard it from him so i think he's just trying to get me to buy his stuff for his profit. thanks for your straight forward response though. ima buy it new.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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i only heard it from him so i think he's just trying to get me to buy his stuff for his profit.
This sounds like the the real story.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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sounds like he just wants you to buy his ****. Go look at the coilovers and if the label isn't in crayon theyre probably real.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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i think I just saw these on ebay last night....
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Default Re: how can i tell if function and form type 1s are fake?

Aztec said it all
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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lol fake coilovers not with f&f Type 1s
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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hahaha thanks for the replies guys, you are all too funny with the responses. i guess i made myself look like a fool ahaha.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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better safe than sorry right?
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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^ yup
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 05:17 AM
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What's the verdict?

Those are fake to begin with. Meaning those aren't real coilovers. They're cheap for the price for the product.
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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Try to contact the manufacture are see if they have an authorized dealer list, or website.

Popular springs like Tein are copied etc.
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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verdict should dont buy them at all if your looking for something in that price range just get yourself PROGRESS!
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Post some pics
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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I was doing some online brwosing and found this link to my name. Just thought id confirm for you that the coiolovers are REAl and not replicas. I dont think they would even bother making cheaper coilvers as a replica like "grumblemarc" said. We are a legit shop and not some 'guy" selling parts on craigslist to meet up or some think. If you would like to see them for yourself come by and check them out. We have PLENTy in stock. You can also check our other products on our website. Hope this helps, if you have any other
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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questions, feel free to contact us. My name is Cesar.

www.norcalautostylez.com
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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Default Re: how can i tell if function and form type 1s are fake?

Originally Posted by NCAS
I was doing some online brwosing and found this link to my name. Just thought id confirm for you that the coiolovers are REAl and not replicas. I dont think they would even bother making cheaper coilvers as a replica like "grumblemarc" said. We are a legit shop and not some 'guy" selling parts on craigslist to meet up or some think. If you would like to see them for yourself come by and check them out. We have PLENTy in stock. You can also check our other products on our website. Hope this helps, if you have any other
the question already has been answered
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by NCAS
I was doing some online brwosing and found this link to my name. Just thought id confirm for you that the coiolovers are REAl and not replicas. I dont think they would even bother making cheaper coilvers as a replica like "grumblemarc" said. We are a legit shop and not some 'guy" selling parts on craigslist to meet up or some think. If you would like to see them for yourself come by and check them out. We have PLENTy in stock. You can also check our other products on our website. Hope this helps, if you have any other
Yeah i did go in there and i bought the coilovers from your shop so now i know they ARE REAL. You probably don't remember me but i remember you! lol my bad for doubting your shop though, just had to re-assure myself. now that same friend who tried to sell me his coilovers is trying to sell me other Honda parts lmao.
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