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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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whats up fellas..whats the difference between a replica airwalker front lip and an authentic airwalker front lip... i saw these on ebay ...just wanna make sure this is legit..cuz i don't want to spend over 400 for a lip...

option 1: the picture on this is not the airwalker..but if u read and click on the other picture the airwalker is there...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ship-Free-S...1QQcmdZViewItem


option 2: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-S2000...emZ350017962773

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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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Price would be the biggest difference, obviously.
I would take the replica personally.
I know that authenticity & patent are important but I can't justify spending over 400 for a lip.
Yeah, I know.. I'm cheap

Dan
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Its nice to know you have a good quailty product from a JDM company, but stinks when you wait x amount of months and the fitment sucks on the product (not all companies are like this though). You would be better off buying the replica.

I was all about authentic body peices but from hearing stories and others personal experiences im swaying towards replicas on some peices (lips / front bumpers being one of them)
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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You gotta watch urethane replicas. My buddy bought an Amuse urethane replica and it was flimsy as shit.

Check their feedback. From that you can see who else has bought that lip. Then send them a message on the quality of the part.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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good point everyone..thanks
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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I bought the walker lip replica for $200, on ebay last year. It was thick polly, good strong material. The fitment had a bit of a gap around the side of the vents however, so It wasn't perfect, but with some dremel work it could be. I am not running it anymore and have it for sale if interested. It has some scuffing underneath from rubbing on the road but is underneath and not noticeable. It was painted yellow but a back yard job and needs to be sanded and repainted. Pm if you want it. i'll sell it pretty cheep, its taking up space.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by s2000Junky,Jan 29 2008, 09:20 PM
I bought the walker lip replica for $200, on ebay last year. It was thick polly, good strong material. The fitment had a bit of a gap around the side of the vents however, so It wasn't perfect, but with some dremel work it could be. I am not running it anymore and have it for sale if interested. It has some scuffing underneath from rubbing on the road but is underneath and not noticeable. It was painted yellow but a back yard job and needs to be sanded and repainted. Pm if you want it. i'll sell it pretty cheep, its taking up space.
pmd you
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