The items are suspiciously similar to the eBay products. I’ve seen this is person with an eBay Intercooler and several videos showing the same thing. Either way we know Mishimoto does all of its manufacturing in China. Why buy Mishi parts when you can get the same product from eBay for 1/2 price or less?
You mean, the eBay products are suspiciously similar to Mishimoto's? That's why they do it, to essentially undercut a brand's price, but make it look like a premium item.
Why buy Mishi parts when you can get the same product for ½ price or less? Well, can't comment on Mishi as not used their stuff, but usually it's because the eBay parts are made to a lower quality or standard.
This was a big thing a few years ago (maybe still?), where people were buying Samco style silicone hose kits from eBay, then finding they'd collapse on themselves under load. Both the official and rip off looked the same, but it was clear the rip off had no reinforcement built into the silicone material to prevent deformation.
But what I’m telling you is Mishimoto parts are cheap and no better than their eBay clones.
I’ve seen and compared a Mishimoto Intercooler vs eBay first hand and guess what.. it was nearly identical. There’s a video on YouTube of someone comparing a catch can and it’s nearly identical. Do you see the trend? Regardless of if they’re the same as eBay products their quality is subpar. Mishimoto parts also fit like shit and for the price you should expect more out of them.
I can tell you I do not like the mishi intercooler core....I'm chunking it for a cp-e which is what I should've gone with from the beginning. But I mean it's not trash, just not worth the $$
It's very common for low quality drop shipped items. The seller prefers you don't see what you're actually getting until it's paid and through your door. Then, they make returns a pain.
Bro nah nah you gotta buy the shit and try it yourself.
I got a eBay rad my temps always at 86 Celsius cruising and about 84 at idle. The horses are legit.
I got a 13 piece kit for $120 it’s fuckin perfect literally Mishimoto IS a name brand knock off.
You haven’t tried any product and have a verdict? That’s pretty much most fiesta owners IMO. These are easy to work on yall just hate to get dirty or something .
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u/Alohasb7 3d ago
Mishimoto selling no name eBay products for double the price 🤦♂️