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08-29-2011, 08:30 PM | #1 |
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AR Downpipe question
I bought some AR down pipes from another member on the forum. I got them today but I do not see the AR name anywhere. The only thing written on them is ss304. I assume that means Stainless Steel grade 304. Any way to know if these AR. I will say they look great. The welding looks great.
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08-29-2011, 08:34 PM | #2 |
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08-29-2011, 08:37 PM | #4 |
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no name plate. i specifically asked the guy if they had it and he said yes. kinda not real pumped right now. Below is a pic from his ad. I didnt see the name plate so I asked him if it was on there.
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08-29-2011, 10:03 PM | #9 |
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They're probably BB Fab. If so, I would argue that they're 99% AR quality.
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08-30-2011, 01:05 AM | #11 |
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Mine were powder coated, had name plates. Just couldn't read it.
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08-30-2011, 02:52 AM | #12 |
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There really is no way to be sure if you got the AR design DP or BB fab DP. Again, as someone did say, BB took AR's design and straight up copied them. That is the risk you do take when buying used parts. If any of you are interested in getting an AR design dp, I do want to let you guys know that we are one of their master distributors and do keep them all in-stock physically without the 3-4 week custom order. You will definitely be getting an authentic product as well.
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08-30-2011, 05:19 AM | #14 |
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Early AR pipes had no name plates !!!
AR only started to put them on, when two disgruntled ex-employees formed their own business and blatantly copied them and sold them for cheaper.
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08-30-2011, 08:18 AM | #16 |
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my AR dont have a plate. who cares by the way .
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