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  1. 02-19-2009, 09:49 PM #1
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    Default OEM or replica???

    ok so i am wanting to buy some integra optional side skirts and one guy has an OEM one for 250 and another guy his a fiberglass or abs plastic one for 60 bucks..which one do u think i should buy???

    **note that i already have the OEM type r lip and OEM valences..

    what i want to get is the oem one so i will have the complete OEM set but at the same time i dont want to spead so much money bc i still have to paint my car too..so wat do u guys think??
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  2. 02-20-2009, 01:24 AM #2
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    OEM!!!!!
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    And I do drive a Miata, so I am gayer than a three dollar bill...
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    both and flip one
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    id buy the replica.. so if they break... it wont be such a loss.... its a economy car remember that! noone will probrably be able to notice.. unless you tell them!
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    Quote Originally Posted by JITB
    id buy the replica.. so if they break... it wont be such a loss.... its a economy car remember that! noone will probrably be able to notice.. unless you tell them!
    i agree... most of the time oem will mess up faster then replica
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  6. 02-20-2009, 03:19 AM #6
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    OEM. It took me 18 months to finally find mine in 2005/06 at a price I was willing to pay. I paid around $300 shipped for a new set when they were selling on eBay for $800.

    Screw Honda, I paid $120 shipped for a brand new oem e30 M3 sideskirt last summer. Still looking for the other side though, lol!
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    Option A
    if you get the replica, its fiberglass easily breakable! if you chip the replica you will end up buying another one and repainting it. i had an issue once when i tried to buy a replica but it didnt end up being flush on my car. waste of time

    Option B
    if your already going to be painting your car ill go with the OEM if you get the replica your still going to end up painting it already so dont cheap out and get the OEM
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  8. 02-20-2009, 05:59 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    OEM. It took me 18 months to finally find mine in 2005/06 at a price I was willing to pay. I paid around $300 shipped for a new set when they were selling on eBay for $800.

    Screw Honda, I paid $120 shipped for a brand new oem e30 M3 sideskirt last summer. Still looking for the other side though, lol!

    i payed 115$ for the sideskirt on the svt contur! shipped to my door!

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  9. 02-20-2009, 07:44 PM #9
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    OEM usually fits correctly. Replica usually needs extra work. Extra work will cost extra money if you are paying to have it done. OEM wins.
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    thanks guys i think i will just buy the OEM one




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