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Old 07 July 2011, 01:51 PM
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hi all,

i was looking for a hks bov and come across these are they fake or genuine please as they seem real but not sure?


http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm...olesalers.html

thanks.
Old 07 July 2011, 01:56 PM
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Looks abit fake, and for the price, depends what p+p is. But its saying Sorry, this item is no longer available.
Old 07 July 2011, 02:03 PM
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yes sorry didnt read,

but just found these as well

http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm...olesalers.html


http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm...olesalers.html

they look real with the holographic logo.
Old 07 July 2011, 02:20 PM
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They do look real enough, its not easy to tell by pictures. As long as it does the job thats the main thing, any reviews on there. Also watchout for import changers.
Old 07 July 2011, 02:32 PM
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That will be fake for that money!

HKS website has a whole section on fake items which are very hard to tell apart from the real thing, also lists approved retailers.

Stay clear IMO of this one.
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Definately fake. Pay the right money and get a genuine one. Fake ones no good for your engine, dont work as well.
Old 07 July 2011, 02:41 PM
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thanks guys,

yea will get a genuine one as i think i sort of answered my own question due to the fact there from china, DOA!!!!

also anyone got a link please for the fitting kit for an my99 uk 2000 wagon as i have a standard valve at the mo and will need the fitting kit when i get the hks.

thanks.
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Id say it was fake, the genuine 1s i think have a vac pipe with a bit thicker end to stop the pipe blowing off and the 1 in the pics dont show it.
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Sorry mate just had a quick look at this thread but is this not what you are after ?? if so surely wont beat that price for a genuine one !! one s/h for sale on here as well.

https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-par...nd-silver.html
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cheers jono,

going to give this guy a bid on ebay as he has a few so might get a cheap one.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HKS-SSQV-3-Dum...item3cb9a994f5

just going to need the fitting kit, any ideas please mate.

cheers
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Does it not say got fitting kit with it?
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Originally Posted by jaygsi
Does it not say got fitting kit with it?

hi jay

no mate its just the uni kit, i need the adapter plate for when i take off my standard valve, looked on demon tweeks but cant find any all i can find is the one for 01 onwards.
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