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Hicompression · 01-13-2011, 07:49 AM

Ditto the OP's experience with my OBX headers. 3,000 miles and counting. Zero problems. No Check Engine Light with the straight pipes and the rear O2 extenders either.

1up5dn · 01-13-2011, 08:30 AM

I guess since you paid someone for the headers you don't think it is stealing? This isn't about saving a buck or how the quality/fitment is. I applaud those who refuse to buy stolen property just to benefit themselves. This is about having a moral compass, not about getting a bargain.

2010 2-Tone · 01-13-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 1up5dn

I guess since you paid someone for the headers you don't think it is stealing? This isn't about saving a buck or how the quality/fitment is. I applaud those who refuse to buy stolen property just to benefit themselves. This is about having a moral compass, not about getting a bargain.

They are NOT stolen!!! That is just your take on it!!! YOU ARE A MORAN!!! and that is coming from me that DID buy Kook's.

Hicompression · 01-13-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 1up5dn

I guess since you paid someone for the headers you don't think it is stealing? This isn't about saving a buck or how the quality/fitment is. I applaud those who refuse to buy stolen property just to benefit themselves. This is about having a moral compass, not about getting a bargain.

Mine weren't stolen. I bought them from an authorized OBX vendor.

OBX headers are different than Kooks right down to the welds. Maryland Speed's thread comparing the two proved that. Similar looking?...yes. Stolen design...I think not.

1. There is a limited # of bends that the header tubes can take for the same car between brands. Do they look similar?....Yes. You know why, because it's for the same application people. Duh!

2. The ball and socket collector flange has been around for years. No one owns the patent on that. If OBX had used a slip fit or even gasketed collector somebody else would be screaming knock-off.

3. Stainless steel? Many manufacturers make stainless steel headers. I'm not aware of any patents on this type of stainless steel.

4. O2 bungs?...yeah the factory has those too so I would expect all aftermarket headers to have them.

The OBX haters' arguements are flawed. Haters are gonna hate no matter what. I've said it before and I'll say it again...I have never seen so much "header snobbery" in regard to this topic in my life.

1up5dn · 01-13-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 2-Tone

They are NOT stolen!!! That is just your take on it!!! YOU ARE A MORAN!!! and that is coming from me that DID buy Kook's.

Whew! I'm glad I'm a moran. If I was told I was a morON, THAT would be insulting........

xxlbeerz · 01-13-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 1up5dn

I guess since you paid someone for the headers you don't think it is stealing? This isn't about saving a buck or how the quality/fitment is. I applaud those who refuse to buy stolen property just to benefit themselves. This is about having a moral compass, not about getting a bargain.

Iwantone2 · 01-13-2011, 10:48 AM

It was only a matter of time...

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Bewenched · 01-13-2011, 10:56 AM

I guess OBX headers are fine if you dont mind putting Chinese made products on your car. Personally I dont.

Hicompression · 01-13-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bewenched

I guess OBX headers are fine if you dont mind putting Chinese made products on your car. Personally I dont.

That has never been proven. There wasn't a single "Made in China" sticker on the box, headers or instructions when I received mine.

Keep on hating...

DELTA · 01-13-2011, 11:21 AM

Buy American!

*Milk 1027* · 01-13-2011, 11:28 AM

There's a reason Marylandspeed started those other threads.
If you have nothing to contribute, stay out.

Snake Slayer · 01-13-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DELTA

Buy American!

Then you should not have a bought a car that is produced in canada by canucks and whose parts are produced in mexico and canada? I wish you people would stop with your ignorant rants! Think before you speak!

BowlingSS · 01-13-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake Slayer

Then you should not have a bought a car that is produced in canada by canucks and whose parts are produced in mexico and canada? I wish you people would stop with your ignorant rants! Think before you speak!

Ditto...

ssmike · 01-13-2011, 12:18 PM

And guess where the 20" wheels on our beloved Camaro's are made....that's right, CHINA! I wanted to "buy American" so I did, only to find out a lot of parts are made elswhere....Mexico, Italy, Canada, China, and who knows wherelse! There's no way around it. If we only bought stuff made in the US we'd be hard preseed to find it or it would be very expensive.

With OBX products, whether or not they're knock offs, I probably would steer away from them anyway because of their track record and horror stories! I'm glad for those of you that have no problems but I worry about long term quality. I personnally won't buy their products! As far as the Chinese wheels, that's ok as long as they're not proven to be knock offs of some other brand!

01-13-2011, 07:49 AM	#15
Hicompression Rumbly Bumble Bee Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 1,469	Ditto the OP's experience with my OBX headers. 3,000 miles and counting. Zero problems. No Check Engine Light with the straight pipes and the rear O2 extenders either. __________________ 2010 RALLY YELLOW 2SS 6M -OBX Longtubes FTW!

01-13-2011, 10:48 AM	#21
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	It was only a matter of time... Here's something to lighten the mood: __________________

01-13-2011, 11:28 AM	#25
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	There's a reason Marylandspeed started those other threads. If you have nothing to contribute, stay out. __________________

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