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DONOT BUY REPLICA SKUNK 2 CAMBER ARMS

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Old Aug 19, 2018 | 07:07 PM
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This is a warning!!!
I tried searching before i bought mine but this is a PSA to everyone so they do not make the same mistake i do
Do not buy the Aliexpress, ebay camber arms they do break the replicas of skunk 2 the new design did not even last me 3 months!! i had these replica sk2 rear camber arms on my ek civic 00 when it broke it threw my car to the right and made me hit a wall slightly and it broke during a right hand turn at mild low speeds



to throw extra dirt in my face the seller
Leosport Store on aliexpress refused to even respond to my email... shame but this message will hopefully save alot of people from making the mistake i did my car was not low and this was properly installed the shame... all the research i saw lead me to believe this may auctually of been a good decision as theirs not much stress on this bolt but i was wrong!! so dont be me buy real **** or keep oem
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 05:51 AM
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 06:45 AM
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I feel bad for you since you crashed your car, happy that you weren't hurt but ultimately I feel that this a lesson all people should learn. Buy real ****
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 09:00 AM
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TruHart makes quality products if you don't want Skunk2. Made in the USA too.

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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 09:05 AM
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Everyone eventually learns not to purchase knock-off parts. It just takes longer for some than others.
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Chance EG
Everyone eventually learns not to purchase knock-off parts. It just takes longer for some than others.
I was one of the slow ones.

Knock offs are only sometimes okay on non critical parts like hood spacers, upper radiator bracket, valve stem caps or other non stress bling spots. And even then, fitment may still be a problem.

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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 10:39 AM
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This is is what happens when you buy chicken **** and expect it to taste like chicken salad.
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 04:41 PM
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PSA: skunk2 are even inferior parts compared to most. knockoff suspension parts? death wish.
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by eghatch9295
PSA: skunk2 are even inferior parts compared to most. knockoff suspension parts? death wish.
Eh, some of their parts are pretty alright. Their B and H series cams are nice. Intake manifolds are decent (Ultra series work well but the finishing machine work leaves something to be desired). Their throttle bodies are garbage (Pro series). Camber kits/LCAs are fine. Coilovers are garbage.

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I was one of the slow ones.

Knock offs are only sometimes okay on non critical parts like hood spacers, upper radiator bracket, valve stem caps or other non stress bling spots. And even then, fitment may still be a problem.
Agreed. I'll only use generic/knock off parts for simple cosmetic things like you mentioned, and even then the craftsmanship or overall aesthetic of the pieces are almost never as clean/professional as a comparable part from a reputable company.

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Old Aug 22, 2018 | 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by hybridnorth
I feel bad for you since you crashed your car, happy that you weren't hurt but ultimately I feel that this a lesson all people should learn. Buy real ****
More like don't lower your car, it will make you buy more ****.
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