Who cares, if they can make a better product at a cheaper price why bash them. That's what the capitalist system is all about. As long people dont go around claiming that its the real thing I couldnt give a two cents if its fake. A body kit is a body kit, an expensive label isnt going to neccessarily make it any better.

 

your missing the point. The companies that design these kits spend the time and effort to create the kit from scratch, which isnt cheap, then the knock off companies come and clone the kit and sell it for cheap because the materials are not that expensive. But many times the knock off is not near the quality of the original. The point is they are stealing someone elses hard work and effort like its nothing. If you spent a ton of time designing and building a kit and then a knockoff company came and copied it and sold it for 1/4 the price I am sure you wouldnt have the same sentiments as above

 

there are always positive and negative effects when buying a "knock-off". but if you have the money then go for the real thing. if not, well then thats why there are so called knock-offs. the name is the most expensive part of most products.

 

welcome to america!!!!!

 

wrong, the time it takes to develop and create a product is what makes it so expensive. Knockoff companies dont have to pay for this aspect, all they pay is for supplies.

 

You can roll up in your knock-off bodykit, and flash that fake Rolex to complete the picture.....

 

Meh, its whatever, as long as you don't front like its authentic (I don't like the word real or fake), I don't see anything wrong with it. People see 1k as opposed to 3k and 2 months wait and laugh, others see something wrong with that picture.

I'd rock some of there stuff but I guarantee nothing on my car will be half ***, but then again I will probably chop up one of their bumpers and mold some other things in, I can't see myself chopping up the authentic version, that would be crazy to me, especially if I don't like the outcome. If there is hating on that, then all I can say is sorry, and I can't please everyone. (LOL if I go that route)

 

Of course they are a knockoff they dont front and say its the real thing tho. Also they do have better fitment and quality than some original stuff

 

This is OT but it kind of reminds me of Hyundai and their REALLY similar car designs.

 

Make things simple if these big companies want to get rid of knock-off companies just sue them, bring their behinds to court. That will definitely solve the issue that's if these big companies copyrighted or trademarked their products. The reason people go for knock-offs is because their mentality is "why pay for something authentic for full price while you can buy a few imitation for the same price."

 

Wow! Very passionate thread...Some very interesting perspectives as well.

There are some very valid points on both sides of the argument of whether you are for or against buying knockoffs. For me, I guess it boils down to whether or not the product is an illegal copy of the product.

For example, I don't buy bootleg videos or CD's. I don't by fake Louis Vuitton, Dooni, Prada, or Coach products for the wifey. I would never own a fake Rolex, Patek Philippe or Bvlgari. IMO, that's just like buying stolen goods.

However, on the flip side would I buy a Shelby Cobra, Porsche Spider or 356 replica? Sure would. Although these are copies of the original, I'm quite sure that in most cases permission has been provided by the original developers of these products. However, I would not hesitate in devulging the fact that they were replica's. Not trying to empress anyone other than the man upstairs.

I think some of the issue stems from those of you who have deep pockets that enjoy boasting about your ability to buy whatever the latest name is and the fact that you shelled out an exorbanate amount of cash, while Timmy went a different route saved a ton of money but his car looks just as good, if not better.

Unfortunately, because society has placed so much emphasis on wealth and looking good and owning the latest designer gizmo, that unfortunately, most people are just trying to fit in by any means necessary. Which, is very sad...to say the least.

Sorry about the rant...but BOT. Some of these kits are well into the $5,000 range. That's a lot of cheese. I'm no baller, so that would not be an affordable option for me...so if there is an affordable option available that would yield the results I'm after, I would surely take it. Just as long as the product was not claiming to be authentic, I would have no problem. And would not hesitate to tell folks that it is a copy...

Welcome to America, where free enterprise runs rampant....

Jitters

 

Since these companies use an authentic kit to cast a mold, the kit would be identical. It wouldn't fit better....it would fit the same, or worse depending on the quality of the mold, mold process, and production quality control. Knockoff companies do not spend R&D to "improve" the fitments, they just knock them off.

Do you mind knockoff clothes, watches, etc....

 

Whens the last time you test fitted a Shine Auto kit? If they were smart they would improve the fitment and I have seen Shine copy alot of kits that are very hard to get in the states. I dont wear knock off clothes or watches nor do I wear "Designer" clothes what for. Most people buy expensive kits to showoff if it looks clean and gets the job done and the company isnt fronting telling people its something else then let it be

 

We had 2 customers bring kits to us to paint and install. Fitment was as expected....

If you want to support knock-offs, that's up to you....it's your money.


Team up a knock-off JP kit with an Allpine system and run some Rota wheels and you're balling on a budget......

 

Theres a difference between replica and just plain ****ty. Understand that most people cant afford or are not willing to pay $2000+ for a kit. It just is what it is. For me personally I like the real thing but if someone wants to run a knockoff who cares its not affecting what you do so let it be. So many people protect the "Real" manufacture as if they care about you or even know who the hell you are for that matter.