WALD Replica! ! !
07-11-10, 03:03 AM
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(I agree that this Nav got better function then stock), but with same out look, as stock, why isn't this Nav a replica. where this WALD style body kit got the same out look as the REAL one.
so your saying that if this company that makes the WALD style body kit thats in perfect fittement and sell it for more then is not a replica? cuse the Flyaudio COPY exact same out look with the stock Nav
so your saying that if this company that makes the WALD style body kit thats in perfect fittement and sell it for more then is not a replica? cuse the Flyaudio COPY exact same out look with the stock Nav
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07-11-10, 03:33 AM
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The nav is made to fit our OEM, so of course it has to retro fit all of our controls. We wouldn't want to stick a nav in there that looks foreign to our interior. The replicas of the WALD and all Legit kits are direct copies. Most of the time the company will purchase the real one and use it to form the replica mold. That's what they all do. I guess you could say they both are replicas, but the kits are usually ***** material & quality. I guess some are more strict when it comes to this and I'm one of those that stands behind a product that was actually R&D and work was put into it, unlike these guys making replicas. It's the thought of watering down the market with *****ty stuff that bothers me. Soon you can't tell what's what and....they even try to sell it as legit stuff at the legit prices. It's a craft that takes time for skilled people to make em and you get people just popping off a mold and mass producing. It's the principle, but to each his own. When I build my car, I like to think I'm one of the few that have something legit or belong to a club in itself by just having something like a Authentic WALD Kit, not that I have one, but that's the spirit and thought behind authentic owners.
07-11-10, 05:44 AM
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I agree. It's all in good debate. I don't hate or try to "burn" people with replicas, but there is no way around the fact that the companies making replicas are directly stealing another companies product and making profit off of it. Buying from them is pretty much supporting a thief. The authentic companies can't go after them because they can't patent their kits. I believe it's like trying to patent a spaghetti recipe... it's just not possible. Saying it's better for my pocket or I just can't afford the authentic product just isn't a valid excuse. But hey, we all have the rights to our own thoughts. Buying a rep kit isn't like murdering a person or anything.
07-11-10, 01:53 PM
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authentic body kit makers should be making their kits out of polyurethane. those who make them out of fiberglass are asking for people to buy replicas. why would you wanna pay $600 for a lip that will crack after a small dip?
i'd pay more for poly urethane. just for the damage resistance and better fitment.
i'd pay more for poly urethane. just for the damage resistance and better fitment.
07-11-10, 02:10 PM
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i cant help but notice, your sig says you have a blitz style grill. yet you're giving thumbs down about knockoffs. hypocrite much?
my opinion is, if it fits well, and its a good price, then i'd get it. but i wouldn't be going around saying its the real thing. i'm not rich. nor do i have a well paying job yet. so its more of what i can afford for the time being. i pay for things according to quality and price.
to knockoffsmy opinion is, if it fits well, and its a good price, then i'd get it. but i wouldn't be going around saying its the real thing. i'm not rich. nor do i have a well paying job yet. so its more of what i can afford for the time being. i pay for things according to quality and price.
07-11-10, 04:42 PM
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I dont know why you guys are bashing on ppl who buy replica... Are you paying for there replica parts? if not then i dont think you should worry about it... just my 2 cents...
07-11-10, 06:58 PM
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speaking of replicas. LOOK WHOS THE MODEL CAR FOR THE EBAY VERTEX REP.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...ht_9416wt_1167
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...ht_9416wt_1167
07-11-10, 07:04 PM
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that's strange, i would've thought, if anything, that the front lip would be a rep while the rest of the kit is authentic since the front lip takes the brunt of damage while driving
