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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 02:06 PM
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So I bought this on ebay and paid $450 BNIB for it and thought it was legit. Some people are saying it is a replica. What do you guys think? The welds look legit to me.


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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 10:27 AM
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Looks legit to me. Even if it's not, it's a great looking piece.
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 06:36 AM
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In short, does it matter if it is or not?
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 06:38 AM
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In short, does it matter if it is or not?
For $450, I would think so lol. Just so OP knows if he got ripped off. But still, looks great and probably sounds amazing.
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 09:20 AM
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I'd prefer to not know and assume I paid a good price.
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by tommycrx
In short, does it matter if it is or not?
Ofc it matters who would rather have a replica than the real thing especially if I paid the price of the real thing. Replicas are replicas because they are known to have lesser quality than authentic parts.
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 12:03 PM
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Ofc it matters who would rather have a replica than the real thing especially if I paid the price of the real thing. Replicas are replicas because they are known to have lesser quality than authentic parts.
If it was a rep, what would you do? It's installed now. No returning it. Just run it and assume it's legit
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 01:08 PM
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If it was a rep, what would you do? It's installed now. No returning it. Just run it and assume it's legit
I can still return it, so it does matter. The seller said it was authentic so if it isn't then I'm returning it
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 04:26 PM
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I can still return it, so it does matter. The seller said it was authentic so if it isn't then I'm returning it
Oh word, A+ seller. Maybe toyomatt86 has some input, he's oddly knowledgeable in random things like this.
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 05:05 PM
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Measure the exhaust pipe OD, I know on the Ek, DC etc...the Spoon N1 piping is 2.38". Most replicas I've seen are 2.5". I also haven't seen a replica axle-back, only mufflers.

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