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I'm all for a well done replica part!! I don't see any reason to spend $1600 on a part that will meet some debris on the freeway, and ultimately be useless to me. It is far easier for me to part with a $300 lip than it is to part with a lip that costs double what my ///M3 payment is. I plan on painting the lip anyway, so I'd rather not opt for carbon fiber. As long as fitment is good, I'll opt for a replica lip made of another material.
When it comes to wheels, however, I'll stick with OEM, Klassen or BBS. Speedtrap, The replica looks well constructed, and would be worth saving a few hundred dollars. That company did a good job. |
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Our attorneys are in the process of contacing this vendor and the original manufacturer in regards to the copyrights & intellectual property violation.
For a list of Authorized Vorsteiner Dealers & Original Vorsteiner products please contact us at 1-800-601-7615 or info@vorsteiner.com Thank you for your all of your support & patronage and we hope to continue to provide the highest quality parts & service to the BMW community and members. Best Regards, VORSTEINER [Perfection Redefined: Exclusive Vehicle Tuning ] tel: 800.601.7615 tel: 714.974.4300 fax: 714.974.4315 web: www.vorsteiner.com |
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11-10-2008, 11:51 AM | #51 |
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^^ good luck with that. you bust one, 3 more will sprout up overnight. by no means am i siding with the replica vendor, but it's just the nature of the beast unfortunately. i can attest to vorsteiner quality, i have the full CF diffuser, it fit like a glove and has held up to tremendous amounts of heat. buying replicas on ebay can be shady at best...caveat emptor is what i always tell anyone!
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I put it to you again: Why the markup between 335 and M3 aero parts of identical construction and fitment? |
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11-10-2008, 01:46 PM | #55 | |
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I haven't gotten one constructive response from you guys yet in this thread. Will you produce less expensive lips made from cheaper materials? Or just bang others over the head for producing products we want? YOU SIR, FAIL.
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11-10-2008, 01:49 PM | #56 |
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There are a lot more 335s than there are M3s. When you can sell a lot more of a product, it will more easily offset the initial production costs. A good example is my NSX, the production run was extremely low. So things like aftermarket headlamp kits are very rare and expensive. Or even the OEM headlamp costs over $2000 as opposed to a more complex headlamp assembly for any other Honda or Acura which is just in the hundreds. We've been trying to get someone make a better tail lamp assembly but no one will touch it because the small market for the product will force them to sell the lamps at a prohibitive cost due to the high costs of initiating production.
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11-10-2008, 01:56 PM | #58 |
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AHH now I know why their parts are so expensive. They have a team of attorneys on salary.
Don't really see how you're gonna be able to nail any replica vendor on anything here. But, whats also funny is that it took me to bring it to your attention. Talk about poor PR. If I were you, to satisfy the many consumers on this board, I would have maybe offered a group buy, or something else besides these measures you've taken. I'm not saying you're in the wrong, but you've really left a bad taste in my mouth. Not to mention that this statement about your lawyers is almost laughable. You wont see a dime from me unless you get your priorities straight.
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sponsor my next 3 cars with all possible product from you and i promise to get that guy's ass in taiwan for you guys. I am serious btw.
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Volume speaks louder?
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GL with that. Maybe you should consult with some other name brands like Hamann for example or even BMW. LOL ________ Web shows Last edited by Bluesummer; 09-07-2011 at 05:29 AM.. |
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11-10-2008, 05:55 PM | #66 |
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Vorsteiner is having this same problem with a replica of their e92 bootlid spoiler. They are trying to stop production of the product when the vendor is in a country like taiwan, that might not have copyright laws. The confusing part is that Vorsteiner got its claim to fame by making replica CSL parts (10% differnece from OEM parts because of materials and construction). The only way that these vendors in taiwan can make successful replicas is if they make small changes in the design or production of the parts. Sure, replicas would bring Vorsteiners prices, and exclusivity down, but that is how many aftermarket companies are started and how theyre is innovation in these products. It is said that these replica spoliers have better fitment than the authentic Vorsteiner ones. I'm not siding with the replica vendors, and love the Vorsteiners products, but some enthusiasts want a nice part, but cannot afford the price of Vorsteiner products. I hope this problem gets sorted out soon.
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