Subject	For what it's worth - I agree w. G. Dupree on the RVM
Posted by	YugoBernie (NoVA) on January 31, 2004 at 2:10 AM
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In Reply To	I'm not saying they are Kmart brand parts >> posted by Coz@CZP on January 31, 2004 at 01:43 AM
Message	downpipes and testpipes issue. The fact they are copies isn't the point. They are substandard IMHO because: -welds are on the outside which leaves nasty flow issues inside -piping is smaller diameter (2.25) -304 stainless isn't the best when it comes to high temp applications right off of the turbos. Now do i expect them to fall apart after 3 months, no but I'd rather buy the surperior product IMHO and not worry about it. These are Greg's and IMHO the definition of quality: Bernie Bilski berniebilski@comcast.net 1995 NISSAN 300ZX TwinTurbo 5 Speed in Cobalt Green 1989 YUGO GVL 5 Speed in Arctic White ZCCNV #390 ~ ECZA #368 Need INSTALLS, DIAGNOSTICS or SERVICE in the NoVA/DC/MD area? Please drop me a line. Check out my Energy Suspension Tension Rod & Rack Bushing Offer.
Follow Ups	RVM Pulley..... - Nismo Z 00:57:52 01/31/04 Stay away from RVM Parts, not only are they cheap >> - Coz@CZP 01:16:45 01/31/04 funny you say that. I just got my DP's/TP's in today from... - creamofthecrop7 01:34:46 01/31/04 I'm not saying they are Kmart brand parts >> - Coz@CZP 01:43:58 01/31/04 For what it's worth - I agree w. G. Dupree on the RVM - YugoBernie (NoVA) 02:10:34 01/31/04 Not attacking but - NytWolf 11:44:25 01/31/04 Take another look @ those RVMs, they are not the - YugoBernie (NoVA) 02:27:39 02/01/04 aren't the RVM's welded on both sides, actually? (n/m) - Scotts94z32 14:20:11 01/31/04 Problem is, a 'divorced' downpipe was invented long - AshsZ 07:30:47 01/31/04 GD isn't taking issue w. the fact it's a div. down pipe, but - YugoBernie (NoVA) 09:08:39 01/31/04 Could those parts be made any differently though? - AshsZ 09:32:36 01/31/04 RThe seperator block in an off the shelf HKS part - Chip(GMS Racing) 09:59:49 01/31/04 Hey Chip, are you going to be at the shop today? (n/m) - mongoozTT 11:09:23 01/31/04 Yes. (n/m) - Chip(GMS Racing) 12:01:42 01/31/04 FALSE! The 4 bolt down pipe seperator that RVM sells - Greg D. (Specialty-Z) 13:37:03 01/31/04 Got me there, but HKS has been making the 5 bolt for - Chip(GMS Racing) 17:03:24 01/31/04 Welcome to Capitalism! It happens in any industry (n/m) - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 01:50:36 01/31/04 man i really hate that rebutal... - Longhorn20 02:42:20 01/31/04 It may not be accepatable, but Capitalism is ammoral. (n/m) - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 03:16:46 01/31/04 Here's a good example to think about... - ZigZag 16:42:27 01/31/04 This is the dilema, only way to beat this problem is - northZ 02:58:28 01/31/04 Quality costs $$$$ - GO 09:43:37 01/31/04 It all depends on quantity of scale and how well - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 09:51:55 01/31/04 crap here we go again - GO 10:00:47 01/31/04 Have you seen a set of GD downpipes - GO 09:24:21 01/31/04 lmfao!!! - CaptanZap 11:14:05 01/31/04 Then do so and post the outcome, then we'll make better - NytWolf 11:17:57 01/31/04 well i figured all my rants and posts - CaptanZap 11:44:29 01/31/04 If it comes with belts I think i'm going to get it $94>> - Nismo Z 01:52:25 01/31/04 What's the warranty on it? (n/m) - Coz@CZP 01:54:55 01/31/04 I would use only Nissan or Gates belts! (n/m) - HakenTT 02:09:05 01/31/04 Some times - it's better to pay for a name brand when it - YugoBernie (NoVA) 02:53:10 01/31/04 True, this is one RVM product that is not worth the risk - RegalZ 11:05:24 01/31/04 *shrug* always liked the Fischer Pulley. (n/m) - Milo (Sport Z Magazine) 01:59:52 01/31/04 Why is this such an issue? - NytWolf 11:14:48 01/31/04 To me the RVM pulley looks like the ASP or 1st Gen UR - YugoBernie (NoVA) 02:38:06 02/01/04
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