Why buying cheap chinese sh*t on the Ali sites is dumb af

9M71 · 01-15-2020, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Agree with you OP!

Thats why we offer XPH carbon fiber parts. Our prices are very competitive (probably the lowest from a US vendor) and you receive better customer service and support.

All items are shipped from the US, takes a few days to be delivered. We offer fitment guarantee. If you do not like the item for any reason we will take it back no questions asked.

shipped from the us but originate from...?

Spun Crankhub · 01-16-2020, 01:38 AM

Lots of good points in here. Considering going into my online banking account and disputing the charge on my credit card, but at $68 I think I've just about reached my threshold for considering anymore lost time simply not worth it.

Spun Crankhub · 01-16-2020, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 9M4N71U

shipped from the us but originate from...?

I would guess a decent amount of their parts do originate from China, but the advantage is they have likely chosen a trusted vendor, and you as the end consumer have a US based seller to contact in the event of a problem.

aBMWfan · 01-16-2020, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TacoChris

I would guess a decent amount of their parts do originate from China, but the advantage is they have likely chosen a trusted vendor, and you as the end consumer have a US based seller to contact in the event of a problem.

+1

cionide · 01-16-2020, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TacoChris

I would guess a decent amount of their parts do originate from China, but the advantage is they have likely chosen a trusted vendor, and you as the end consumer have a US based seller to contact in the event of a problem.

Just because something comes from china doesn't mean it's shit. Probably everything you have on you right now was made in china, down to your phone.

mike@x-ph.com · 01-16-2020, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 9M4N71U

shipped from the us but originate from...?

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Originally Posted by TacoChris

I would guess a decent amount of their parts do originate from China, but the advantage is they have likely chosen a trusted vendor, and you as the end consumer have a US based seller to contact in the event of a problem.

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Originally Posted by aBMWfan

+1

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Originally Posted by cionide

Just because something comes from china doesn't mean it's shit. Probably everything you have on you right now was made in china, down to your phone.

+1

It comes from China but all products are tested before released to the market. We even have changed manufacturers at one point because we were not happy with their quality.

We spend thousands of dollars on revisions, testing , fitment.

9M71 · 01-16-2020, 10:30 AM

Thanks for being up front, Mike. And yes, agreed that most (if not almost all), parts come from China and not all suppliers are equal.

six-n-twins53 · 01-16-2020, 11:18 AM

Unfortunately as more of these cars are sold as used, people who could afford them new will obtain them. Once they hit the teenage price range, that's when the pep boys shit gets tacked on

SheaButter · 01-16-2020, 12:23 PM

My vote: Go Authentic Vorsteiner (or whatever your favorite look is) CF on everything besides the front lip.

I've gone both routes and prefer to have a replica front lip since they are ticking time bombs...

I don't think I've ever debated a sub $100 purchase for as long as I did. Those little upper canard splitters are cool looking, but I think they're best on a dark colored M, so I decided against them. After reading this post it sounds like I made the right call...

cionide · 01-17-2020, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SheaButter

My vote: Go Authentic Vorsteiner (or whatever your favorite look is) CF on everything besides the front lip.

I've seen enough threads about shitty fitment of vorsteiner to pass on every product they make. Aliexpress fitment at 10x the price.

Spoolin Montego · 01-21-2020, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SheaButter

My vote: Go Authentic Vorsteiner (or whatever your favorite look is) CF on everything besides the front lip.

I've gone both routes and prefer to have a replica front lip since they are ticking time bombs...

I don't think I've ever debated a sub $100 purchase for as long as I did. Those little upper canard splitters are cool looking, but I think they're best on a dark colored M, so I decided against them. After reading this post it sounds like I made the right call...

I always laugh when I see these kinds of posts. Some of the worst fitting items I have seen in person are Vorsteiner items.

clutchdj · 01-21-2020, 05:08 PM

Love the thread title

JamesGames · 01-21-2020, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoolin Montego

I always laugh when I see these kinds of posts. Some of the worst fitting items I have seen in person are Vorsteiner items.

+1, Owned an Authentic vorsteiner diffuser that needed thick and long bolts plus wide washers to hold that thick/heavy CF flush to the bumper. Swiss cheesed the hell out of the bumper just to make it fit like m performance parts. Never again - currently rocking RW carbon 3d design which fit WAY better. For the cost of that diffuser, I expected at least DECENT fitment

Taco_Bueno · 01-21-2020, 05:55 PM

There's a thread in here about someone upset they lost their $1400 front lip..

I don't see the purpose of spending 5-10 times more for parts that won't really add value to your car and can be easily damaged.

SheaButter · 01-30-2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cionide

I've seen enough threads about shitty fitment of vorsteiner to pass on every product they make. Aliexpress fitment at 10x the price.

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Originally Posted by Spoolin Montego

I always laugh when I see these kinds of posts. Some of the worst fitting items I have seen in person are Vorsteiner items.

You guys are funny, and clearly hate Vorsteiner. I think you may have read it wrong, I didn't mention the quality of fitment. It was an arbitrary brand (I don't even have Vorsteiner parts on my own car

).

Redridge · 02-04-2020, 08:10 PM

I agree with the OP somewhat, but when you get one that fits and 4x cheaper... its like hitting the lottery.

Taco_Bueno · 02-05-2020, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Redridge

I agree with the OP somewhat, but when you get one that fits and 4x cheaper... its like hitting the lottery.

WhO cArEs AbOuT tHe FiT iF iT iSnT bRaNd NaMe AnD dOeSnT cOsT 6x aS mUcH

mike@x-ph.com · 02-06-2020, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Redridge

I agree with the OP somewhat, but when you get one that fits and 4x cheaper... its like hitting the lottery.

Looks great!

wdskukm3 · 02-06-2020, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by six-n-twins53

Unfortunately as more of these cars are sold as used, people who could afford them new will obtain them. Once they hit the teenage price range, that's when the pep boys shit gets tacked on

Haha that's true. Something you see on the E46 now.

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Spun Crankhub Major General 964 Rep 5,032 Posts Drives: 15 F82 SOLD Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (63)	Lots of good points in here. Considering going into my online banking account and disputing the charge on my credit card, but at $68 I think I've just about reached my threshold for considering anymore lost time simply not worth it.
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9M71 Major 1234 Rep 1,164 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 \| 6MT Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NYC iTrader: (2)	Thanks for being up front, Mike. And yes, agreed that most (if not almost all), parts come from China and not all suppliers are equal.
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SheaButter Lieutenant 275 Rep 529 Posts Drives: F80 M3CP F86 X6M Join Date: May 2015 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (2)	My vote: Go Authentic Vorsteiner (or whatever your favorite look is) CF on everything besides the front lip. I've gone both routes and prefer to have a replica front lip since they are ticking time bombs... I don't think I've ever debated a sub $100 purchase for as long as I did. Those little upper canard splitters are cool looking, but I think they're best on a dark colored M, so I decided against them. After reading this post it sounds like I made the right call... __________________ Instagram: That_M_Power E93 M3 AC Schnitzer Carbon Fiber - Fully Gutted Exhaust and muffler delete \| 2007 DB9 Bone Stock \| 2016 428i
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Redridge New Member 9 Rep 20 Posts Drives: F80 M3, 86 911, 17 Rubicon Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I agree with the OP somewhat, but when you get one that fits and 4x cheaper... its like hitting the lottery. Last edited by Redridge; 02-07-2020 at 09:12 PM..
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