08-19-2013, 02:43 PM
|
#1
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Algonquin, Misarikwack
Posts: 710
|
Quiz of the day: replicas or genuine?
................................
Last edited by madmods; 08-24-2013 at 06:44 AM.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 02:49 PM
|
#2
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Toronto
Posts: 2,656
|
There are 2 blurred out chinese characters in red so fakeeeee.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 02:54 PM
|
#3
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Montreal QC Canada
Posts: 222
|
You post it from China so fake
__________________
2003 Boxster S
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 03:19 PM
|
#4
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Canada
Posts: 3,128
|
proof is in the weight - knock-offs tend to be a lot heavier.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 03:21 PM
|
#5
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 8,709
|
light, durable and cheap. You can only have two.
__________________
GT3 Recaro Seats - Boxster Red
GT3 Aero / Carrera 18" 5 spoke / Potenza RE-11
Fabspeed Headers & Noise Maker
BORN: March 2000 - FINLAND
IMS#1 REPLACED: April 2010 - NEW JERSEY -- LNE DUAL ROW
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 03:46 PM
|
#6
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Algonquin, Misarikwack
Posts: 710
|
..............................
Last edited by madmods; 08-24-2013 at 06:44 AM.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 03:55 PM
|
#7
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Algonquin, Misarikwack
Posts: 710
|
.............................
Last edited by madmods; 08-24-2013 at 06:44 AM.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 04:20 PM
|
#8
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 4,810
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by madmods
nouff with quiz... sorry
In US$ equivalent those retails at $1,240 per wheel ($4,900 package). Installation included.
and they sell believe it or not. So it appears that today, if anyone is not only able to copy a design, but also the craftsmanship, they are able to slip in the industry as fast as those who spend millions in developing a product.
Anyone sees a long term problem with that trend?
|
Can you get me set of those Hamann center caps in black ?
__________________
Don't worry … I've got the microfilm.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 04:36 PM
|
#9
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Algonquin, Misarikwack
Posts: 710
|
............................
Last edited by madmods; 08-24-2013 at 06:44 AM.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 04:39 PM
|
#10
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 4,810
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by madmods
Was that a serious question?!
Outside diameter 68mm
Outer diameter 67mm
Logo arc diameter 64.5mm

|
That looks like a BMW fitment not a Porsche ?
__________________
Don't worry … I've got the microfilm.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 04:42 PM
|
#11
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Algonquin, Misarikwack
Posts: 710
|
............................
Last edited by madmods; 08-24-2013 at 06:45 AM.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 04:44 PM
|
#12
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Algonquin, Misarikwack
Posts: 710
|
................................
Last edited by madmods; 08-24-2013 at 06:45 AM.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 04:45 PM
|
#13
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 4,810
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by madmods
hang on, will ask around for ya. You need them in 76mm/60mm right?
|
You are correct !
__________________
Don't worry … I've got the microfilm.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 04:50 PM
|
#14
|
Certified Boxster Addict
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 7,669
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by madmods
... So it appears that today, if anyone is not only able to copy a design, but also the craftsmanship, they are able to slip in the industry as fast as those who spend millions in developing a product.
Anyone sees a long term problem with that trend?
|
They didn't copy the craftsmanship, just the design.
Production craftsmanship is based using the exact right materials that meet all of the requirements of the engineering design; following the exact manufacturing processes to produce a product that is guaranteed to meet all of the engineering specifications; and having verifiable monitoring to ensure that every unit built meets all of the design parameters.
Those are great looking knockoff's and I am not saying that they are not built well, but there is no real craftsmanship.
__________________
1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more
1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
1979 911 SC
POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 04:51 PM
|
#15
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Algonquin, Misarikwack
Posts: 710
|
.....................................
Last edited by madmods; 08-24-2013 at 06:45 AM.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 04:58 PM
|
#16
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 4,810
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by madmods
Would 4 (four) of those help you endure the waiting period?
I'll post on the aftermarket parts local forum here about your requirements. Might take one or two days to pin them tho. Can't promise but can try.
|
Valve stem caps ? If, so, I have a set.
__________________
Don't worry … I've got the microfilm.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 05:00 PM
|
#17
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Algonquin, Misarikwack
Posts: 710
|
...................................
Last edited by madmods; 08-24-2013 at 06:45 AM.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 05:03 PM
|
#18
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 4,810
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by madmods
Hang on there mate, is this yellow? You want me to give you time to think about it?

|
Color aside, that's a great looking wheel ! What are the fitments ?
__________________
Don't worry … I've got the microfilm.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 05:17 PM
|
#19
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Algonquin, Misarikwack
Posts: 710
|
..........................
Last edited by madmods; 08-24-2013 at 06:45 AM.
|
|
|
08-19-2013, 05:22 PM
|
#20
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Algonquin, Misarikwack
Posts: 710
|
.................................
Last edited by madmods; 08-24-2013 at 06:45 AM.
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:36 AM.
| |