name brands vs no names

[TBITB]

what's everyone's opinion on no name brand parts? specifically, i mean intakes, strut bars, lowering springs... stuff like that. sometimes you get what you pay for. other times you just pay for the name. im ballin on a budget, so please help me. i've seen intakes, springs, and strut bars for under $100 apiece. tempting...

[JRBRUIN7@aol.com]

It is very tempting but in the car world you usually get what you pay for, it may cost a bit more for name brand parts but it will be worth it in the end, but TRD is way overpriced for what it is, its just name brand parts that have the TRD name on them, like the intake is from AEM but TRD charges way more for it because of what it is, so do your research on everything before you make a purchase or ask around here.

[carboncrazytc]

i got a set of hotchkins lowering springs in the box i would sell you for 100 $$ just to help you out..

[TBITB]

Originally Posted by JRBRUIN7@aol.com

It is very tempting but in the car world you usually get what you pay for, it may cost a bit more for name brand parts but it will be worth it in the end, but TRD is way overpriced for what it is, its just name brand parts that have the TRD name on them, like the intake is from AEM but TRD charges way more for it because of what it is, so do your research on everything before you make a purchase or ask around here.

thanks, that helps a lot. im willing to save the extra cash if it makes a difference. i am tempted no longer!

[JRBRUIN7@aol.com]

Just remember do your research and shop around and you can usually find a good deal on whatever you are looking for.

[ac3 b00gi3]

brand names are good becuz they hav history
no names are known as gini-pigs
no one knows anything about them
well thats how everything starts out anywayz
everything is new once until they build up a name for themselves
wheather good or bad

[TBITB]

its hard to make a decision on no name parts when it comes to the engine tho. i wouldnt want anything serious to go wrong cuz thats my ass ya know? i guess it's worth the extra dollar or two(hundred) to get it right. like doing installs: have an amateur friend do it for cheap or a professional do it.

[carboncrazytc]

a professional most def if you have any doubt what so ever on your skill level take it somewhere and that way if it screws up its on them not you : )

[ac3 b00gi3]

yup PRO !!
DEFINETLY when it comes to engine work
most things you can do by yourself or with a friend
but engine work get a pro bro
save yourself the guilt
anytime you hear something your gunna worry lol
if its a pro not a care in the world trust me !

[TBITB]

thanks. i got over 36K miles on the car (since july '06). i've never had a car this long so i dont know what to expect as far as the internals and other things i know next to nothing about. the last thing i need is for it to be cuz of a faulty install. guess it also helps to have a friend who is a pro!

[ac3 b00gi3]

oh yea .. it definetly helps
i have about 5 pro friends .. two own performance and body shops
you can become a pro too
just read .. watch and learn
you'll get it .. TRUST ME !
i'm on my way of becoming one myself lol j/k

[Heavy Chevy]

Well im from a family that believes in name brands, and thats all i have ever known when came to my cars. So i say go name brand, but dont go trd, way too expensive

[ac3 b00gi3]

lol .. i like TRD .. thats our brand

[Heavy Chevy]

I like them to. I have bought some things from them that wasnt too bad.

[travis1041]

hey i have learned that allot of things could be name brand on the west coast and no name brand on the east coast so check with different dealers and remember 80% of the time u get what u pay for.

[bwood87]

Its always a tough call but nothing is a sure shot. Sometimes you will get name brand stuff that just sucks and some no name brand product could be way better, but in most cases its the other way around.

[ac3 b00gi3]

Originally Posted by bwood87

Its always a tough call but nothing is a sure shot. Sometimes you will get name brand stuff that just sucks and some no name brand product could be way better, but in most cases its the other way around.

Agreed
basically wat i sed
some no name products maybe good
they just need to be givin a good name to become a good brand

[TBITB]

Originally Posted by ac3 b00gi3

oh yea .. it definetly helps
i have about 5 pro friends .. two own performance and body shops
you can become a pro too
just read .. watch and learn
you'll get it .. TRUST ME !
i'm on my way of becoming one myself lol j/k

i got one friend who just got outta school not long ago for audio/security install. i have a couple friends who are into tunning (03 galant and 98 civic gsr swap - both slow) and they know more than me. now that i've found this club, i feel more comfortable with things i didn't know before. i just need time to sit and mess with it when it gets warmer here!

[ac3 b00gi3]

yup .. thats all you need
just remember to put everything back where u got it from lol

[navylife59]

All good points.

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