Sounds like you have already made up your mind. When it comes to refined quality and comfort it's a no brainer to switch, but you'll be back if you don't get a manual.
G80 is a nice all around vehicle. If the wagon were Stateside, I would be picking one up.
I mean JDM parts in Japan are reasonably priced. It's when you try to get them here stateside where is severely overpriced.
This debate has been going on for decades, before it was only Ebay you could get your Fugen and Fays parts.
Looks good, looks like the filter faces downward. I'm assuming it's going to cost the same as a JDM branded one.
It would be nice if AWE released a valved version of the FL5 exhaust ;)
This is true, but the question then becomes how much of the safety standards are met when made in China.
I have a set of HRE's that are made in Taiwan even though they claim USA made. I had one wheel replaced under warranty. Will Alibaba do the same? Rays/Volks are all made in Japan to my...
I have my pitchfork in hand...... but it's no different than replicas from Rota.
Keep us updated no on how they handle spirited driving. I wouldn't mind throwing a fake set on an EV if they are strong enough.
No track for me, just backroads and mountains. I care about grip, these are just fine for my situation, occasional spirited driving. On a track I would think a separate set of 18's would be best. These are hardly stretched , and at $200 a tire, why not lol