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coupster · 11-14-2011, 05:25 PM

Not to sure if the top pick has been covered by its own thread but I'm going to let you know right now that you pay for what you get. I recently began a S13 RHD SR swap and like everyone else I went in and bought a whole lot of parts to make my build as fun as possible. Now some people think I am crazy for all of the work I have put into my car and I would tell them they are crazy and I would do it all over again if I had the chance. Now getting to the point I want to say that I did not go cheapo on all of my parts but my exhaust was a Godspeed special. I think I paid $275 shipped and let me tell you from the start I was impressed with the welds and how clean they looked. Well on start up the exhaust was a little loud for me but that first drive was something else. With a new clutch master 6 puck and Fidanza light weight flywheel not broken in I tuck the car out for an ease drive. to my surprise the can insulation ejected itself along with the silencer in the can. But wait that is not it, with a closer inspection the back of the can opened up as well. so let me be the first many to say I am done with knock offs. By the way this exhaust was purchased from an ebay seller Aerosports who hung up the phone on me when I simply and calmly asked for a replacement.

So if you value your money stay away from Godspeed and the other ebay items. your only going to waist your money and get a sketchy item!!!!!!!!!!

I am inviting all of my Zilvia brothers to post up their experiences so we as a community can benefit from each others experiences!!!!!

LOVE YOU ALL KEEP SPINNING THOSE TIRES!!!!!!!

801nismo104 · 11-14-2011, 05:29 PM

cool story

F20cS13 · 11-14-2011, 05:31 PM

Godspeed is horseshit
I think peoples biggest misconception is because they see these brands advertised n magazines. Just because you see Godspeed crap in magazines doesn't mean there reputable, its called PAID advertising. And I understand the appeal as this pertains to mostly cheap minded individuals.

And people who say: well if it blow/breaks I'll just replace it.
.......I get so sick of the Godspeed bandwagon. Skunk2 borders on this subject as well.

fckillerbee · 11-14-2011, 05:33 PM

well it sounds like your bad customer service came from EBAY and not Godspeed. Have you called Godspeed and asked them what they will do for you? I know some of the dudes down there are more than helpful. ;D

I've rocked Godspeed arms, and have yet to have a complaint.

Just because you got the 1 bad item, doesn't mean you should bash everything they sell. Just sayin....

Martino · 11-14-2011, 05:36 PM

!Zar! · 11-14-2011, 05:36 PM

TLDR

Cliff notes: Florida

F20cS13 · 11-14-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by !Zar!

TLDR

Cliff notes: Florida

And a bad experience on eBay doesn't result I an exhaust being made like shit? What an irrelevant comment

What is with this gay bieber shit?

fckillerbee · 11-14-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by F20cS13

And a bad experience on eBay doesn't result I an exhaust being made like shit? What an irrelevant comment

What is with this gay bieber shit?

yes, cause every manufacturer is perfect.

I wonder what my buddy should do about his stance coils snapping in half. Maybe no one should buy stance ever again.

yeah....right.

F20cS13 · 11-14-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fckillerbee

yes, cause every manufacturer is perfect.

I wonder what my buddy should do about his stance coils snapping in half. Maybe no one should buy stance ever again.

yeah....right.

I think stance has a better rep then shitspeed. Care to start a pole?

Wheelchair · 11-14-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by F20cS13

I think stance has a better rep then shitspeed. Care to start a pole?

What's a pole? Flagpole?

coupster · 11-14-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by F20cS13

I think stance has a better rep then shitspeed. Care to start a pole?

I agree 100%

fckillerbee · 11-14-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by F20cS13

I think stance has a better rep then shitspeed. Care to start a pole?

You are right, but what does that have to do with a one time problem making the conclusion that ALL godspeed parts are garbage. If that was the case then the FD Rookie of the year wouldn't run those parts. ;D

coupster · 11-14-2011, 05:50 PM

Ok everybody you have to take into consideration the proper installation of these Items. I installed an exhaust not coilovers. I am not saying that you friend did not install the coilovers incorrectly but what I am saying is the POS i bought had no reason on my end for exploding on me. If I would have bought a HKS high power this would have never happened. Bottom line you pay for what you get, it cost half the price of the name brand not only because of the brand name but because the high end brands have to keep up with their standards!

fckillerbee · 11-14-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by !Zar!

TLDR

Cliff notes: Florida

ohhhh, that explains everything. I should have noticed. ;D

Wheelchair · 11-14-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by !Zar!

TLDR

Cliff notes: Florida

HAHAHAHAHA!

Writingyourpostswithoutgivingpausesmakesitverydiff iculttoread.

s14fbs · 11-14-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by !Zar!

TLDR

Cliff notes: Florida

hahahahahaha thats awesome but so true

badbob2121 · 11-15-2011, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by !Zar!

TLDR

Cliff notes: Florida

...........

zspeedrft · 11-14-2011, 05:38 PM

i hate knockoffs.....especially those guys from jdm sports with their plastic parts

F20cS13 · 11-14-2011, 05:58 PM

It had to do with reputation. Not overall product individuality... and a fully built car with name parts doesnt mean shit. You can always make an accurate product for your show/sponsorship vehicle, its another to produce them on a grand scale with outstanding results.

fckillerbee · 11-14-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by F20cS13

It had to do with reputation. Not overall product individuality... and a fully built car with name parts doesnt mean shit. You can always make an accurate product for your show/sponsorship vehicle, its another to produce them on a grand scale with outstanding results.

what?

fully built car would put more stress on these so called shitty parts. I'm sure odi looked into them before installing them on his car. I've showed the arms that sit in my living room to bmw mechanics, fd drivers, even a few people that weld, they say the welds look like shit, but the fact is it's welded all the way through.

Look i'm sorry you don't like godspeed, you may have had a bad experience in the past, but I strongly believe that people/things change.

You know how many times I have customer say they won't buy firestones because of what happened on the Fords in 98.....THAT WAS OVER 10 YEARS AGO. Can you imagine the amount of change from then till now.

If your gas pedal on your prius stuck, would you call all toyotas shitbags? Each and every one before and after the problem.....

omgRWDgoodness! · 11-14-2011, 06:20 PM

Lots of waisting time, pole voting and squirrels jumping into mufflers in this top pick.

*S13Boosts* · 11-14-2011, 06:01 PM

ur a ricer i hope ur car catches on fire!

slydin240sx · 11-14-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by S13Boosts

ur a ricer i hope ur car catches on fire!

You can't spell correctly! So shut your mouth. You're just being a typical internet douche.

*Wake* · 11-14-2011, 06:03 PM

lol start a pole? how the fuck do you do that?

s14j · 11-14-2011, 06:04 PM

this already has been covered 4785946857489232875834 times.

you pay for what you get easy as that. who cares people are gonna buy what they what when they want.

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c72c · 11-14-2011, 06:06 PM

These rants tend to bother me. I know most people think all knockoffs are shit, but popular brands aren't always great either. Every once in a while you get a 'bad apple'. Also, some companies (like hks iirc) have their turbos made by a different company, that company also decided to start selling the same turbo without the hks stamp for less. Same exact quality, just not 'name brand'... knockoff?

I had the same thing happen to me on a drive one night, and iinm it was an rs-r exhaust.

ZenkiCam · 11-15-2011, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by c72c

These rants tend to bother me. I know most people think all knockoffs are shit, but popular brands aren't always great either. Every once in a while you get a 'bad apple'. Also, some companies (like hks iirc) have their turbos made by a different company, that company also decided to start selling the same turbo without the hks stamp for less. Same exact quality, just not 'name brand'... knockoff?

I had the same thing happen to me on a drive one night, and iinm it was an rs-r exhaust.

Looks like your exhaust prolapsed

fckillerbee · 11-14-2011, 06:11 PM

OMG A RSR EXHAUST HAD PROBLEMS.....

this is what I was talking about. There is always a bad apple...doesn't mean all apples in the tree are bad.

c72c · 11-14-2011, 06:17 PM

^Nothing to feel bad about... shit happens. I even laughed when I saw it.

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Originally Posted by fckillerbee

OMG A RSR EXHAUST HAD PROBLEMS.....

this is what I was talking about. There is always a bad apple...doesn't mean all apples in the tree are bad.

That's what I was getting at.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 11-15-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by c72c

^Nothing to feel bad about... shit happens. I even laughed when I saw it.

That's what I was getting at.

Question is, how fucking old is that exhaust?!?! Considering it was probably passed around like a dirty whore, parts arent built to last forever. I had a Blitz NurSpec do the same thing on my first S14, mind you, I've had the exhaust for over 6 yrs when it did it and the car was slammed to the ground.

But in all honesty, nobody really gives a fuck about this thread. People will do what they want to do and buy whatever shit they can afford. Some folks can only afford knock offs, some can afford the name brand stuff, then we have idiots out here who thinks Pep-boys is a damn car accessory shop.

11-14-2011, 05:25 PM	#1
coupster Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Panama City Age: 38 Posts: 118 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	knock it off with the knockoff!!!! Not to sure if the top pick has been covered by its own thread but I'm going to let you know right now that you pay for what you get. I recently began a S13 RHD SR swap and like everyone else I went in and bought a whole lot of parts to make my build as fun as possible. Now some people think I am crazy for all of the work I have put into my car and I would tell them they are crazy and I would do it all over again if I had the chance. Now getting to the point I want to say that I did not go cheapo on all of my parts but my exhaust was a Godspeed special. I think I paid $275 shipped and let me tell you from the start I was impressed with the welds and how clean they looked. Well on start up the exhaust was a little loud for me but that first drive was something else. With a new clutch master 6 puck and Fidanza light weight flywheel not broken in I tuck the car out for an ease drive. to my surprise the can insulation ejected itself along with the silencer in the can. But wait that is not it, with a closer inspection the back of the can opened up as well. so let me be the first many to say I am done with knock offs. By the way this exhaust was purchased from an ebay seller Aerosports who hung up the phone on me when I simply and calmly asked for a replacement. So if you value your money stay away from Godspeed and the other ebay items. your only going to waist your money and get a sketchy item!!!!!!!!!! I am inviting all of my Zilvia brothers to post up their experiences so we as a community can benefit from each others experiences!!!!! LOVE YOU ALL KEEP SPINNING THOSE TIRES!!!!!!!

11-14-2011, 05:31 PM	#3
F20cS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vegas Posts: 172 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Godspeed is horseshit I think peoples biggest misconception is because they see these brands advertised n magazines. Just because you see Godspeed crap in magazines doesn't mean there reputable, its called PAID advertising. And I understand the appeal as this pertains to mostly cheap minded individuals. And people who say: well if it blow/breaks I'll just replace it. .......I get so sick of the Godspeed bandwagon. Skunk2 borders on this subject as well. __________________ Honda powered s13

11-14-2011, 05:36 PM	#5
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	__________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

11-14-2011, 05:36 PM	#6
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	TLDR Cliff notes: Florida __________________

11-14-2011, 05:38 PM	#18
zspeedrft Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LoS AnGeLeS Age: 40 Posts: 1,562 Trader Rating: (54) Feedback Score: 54 reviews	i hate knockoffs.....especially those guys from jdm sports with their plastic parts __________________

11-14-2011, 05:29 PM	#2
801nismo104 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 233 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	cool story

11-14-2011, 05:33 PM	#4
fckillerbee Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 39 Posts: 4,266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	well it sounds like your bad customer service came from EBAY and not Godspeed. Have you called Godspeed and asked them what they will do for you? I know some of the dudes down there are more than helpful. ;D I've rocked Godspeed arms, and have yet to have a complaint. Just because you got the 1 bad item, doesn't mean you should bash everything they sell. Just sayin....

11-14-2011, 05:50 PM	#13
coupster Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Panama City Age: 38 Posts: 118 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Ok everybody you have to take into consideration the proper installation of these Items. I installed an exhaust not coilovers. I am not saying that you friend did not install the coilovers incorrectly but what I am saying is the POS i bought had no reason on my end for exploding on me. If I would have bought a HKS high power this would have never happened. Bottom line you pay for what you get, it cost half the price of the name brand not only because of the brand name but because the high end brands have to keep up with their standards!

11-14-2011, 05:58 PM	#19
F20cS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vegas Posts: 172 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It had to do with reputation. Not overall product individuality... and a fully built car with name parts doesnt mean shit. You can always make an accurate product for your show/sponsorship vehicle, its another to produce them on a grand scale with outstanding results. __________________ Honda powered s13

11-14-2011, 06:20 PM	#21
omgRWDgoodness! Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Age: 33 Posts: 1,498 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Lots of waisting time, pole voting and squirrels jumping into mufflers in this top pick. __________________

11-14-2011, 06:01 PM	#22
S13Boosts Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VEGAS Posts: 5,292 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	ur a ricer i hope ur car catches on fire!

11-14-2011, 06:03 PM	#24
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 41 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	lol start a pole? how the fuck do you do that? __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

11-14-2011, 06:04 PM	#25
s14j Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hollywood Age: 32 Posts: 1,087 Trader Rating: (72) Feedback Score: 72 reviews	this already has been covered 4785946857489232875834 times. you pay for what you get easy as that. who cares people are gonna buy what they what when they want. its been coveredddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd ddddddddddddddddd __________________ 95 s14 ka DD

11-14-2011, 06:06 PM	#26
c72c Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	These rants tend to bother me. I know most people think all knockoffs are shit, but popular brands aren't always great either. Every once in a while you get a 'bad apple'. Also, some companies (like hks iirc) have their turbos made by a different company, that company also decided to start selling the same turbo without the hks stamp for less. Same exact quality, just not 'name brand'... knockoff? I had the same thing happen to me on a drive one night, and iinm it was an rs-r exhaust. __________________

11-14-2011, 06:11 PM	#28
fckillerbee Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 39 Posts: 4,266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	OMG A RSR EXHAUST HAD PROBLEMS..... this is what I was talking about. There is always a bad apple...doesn't mean all apples in the tree are bad.