If you were me, would yoube happy with this header?

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27-01-2012, 03:04 PM
infurNOS

If you were me, would yoube happy with this header?

Just recived the RMF header rep from an Ebay seller, but i am not sure if am happy with it. The collector seems to be intented in and not round. The ports don't seem to be very round and around the welds and up the runners there is a sticky yellow substance.

Would you return it if you were in my shoes or am i just splitting hairs? Or jsut not worry about it and get the exhaust shop to try and round the collector.

http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/a...8/IMG_0674.jpg
http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/a...8/IMG_0673.jpg
http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/a...8/IMG_0672.jpg
http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/a...8/IMG_0675.jpg

Thanks
27-01-2012, 03:08 PM
mocchi

lmao. i would complain abt dented collector.
claim paypal that item doesnt fit.

as for flange, you get what you pay for a PLM junk.
i got plm junk too.
27-01-2012, 03:11 PM
u mad?

that headers groce

get your money back and get a genuine, even buy used if u have to.
27-01-2012, 03:12 PM
infurNOS

Quote:

Originally Posted by mocchi

lmao. i would complain abt dented collector.
claim paypal that item doesnt fit.

as for flange, you get what you pay for a PLM junk.
i got plm junk too.

ffs, seller had good feedback and everything. If claim through paypal ill need to send it back and that will cost $$$$$.
27-01-2012, 03:13 PM
infurNOS

Quote:

Originally Posted by u mad?

that headers groce

get your money back and get a genuine, even buy used if u have to.

Yea i think i will... cant find a genuine one
27-01-2012, 03:14 PM
mocchi

i would claim paypal first, and see if he can give partial refund to cover your cost fixing dented collector.
27-01-2012, 03:16 PM
infurNOS

Quote:

Originally Posted by mocchi

i would claim paypal first, and see if he can give partial refund to cover your cost fixing dented collector.

I think ill just claim paypal and get the header from a different seller, its probably poorly designed somewhere else costing me power..
27-01-2012, 03:18 PM
lilthug

thats what usually happens when u buy ebay reps
27-01-2012, 03:24 PM
infurNOS

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilthug

thats what usually happens when u buy ebay reps

I bought one from another seller a couple of years ago and it was MUCH better quality than this one....
27-01-2012, 03:29 PM
VT3C

you get what you pay for bro - some people learn the hard way from buying cheap fake sh1t.

Why do people think this RMF header is so good ? it's really not a very good design in any way.. super tight bends, many join welds (these arent smooth on the inside yo) and then the ground clearance is worse than any other 4-1's i've seen. just because it looks wild with pipes going everywhere doesnt mean it's good for power delivery.

FYi B-series ports are not round - they are kinda squared-off.. but those ports look like a blind-man was given a dremel for his birthday.

buy my Mugen 4-1 instead LOL.
27-01-2012, 03:31 PM
GSi_PSi

what seller was it if i may ask
27-01-2012, 03:34 PM
GSi_PSi

Quote:

Originally Posted by VT3C

you get what you pay for bro - some people learn the hard way from buying cheap fake sh1t.

Why do people think this RMF header is so good ? it's really not a very good design in any way.. super tight bends, many join welds (these arent smooth on the inside yo) and then the ground clearance is worse than any other 4-1's i've seen. just because it looks wild with pipes going everywhere doesnt mean it's good for power delivery.

FYi B-series ports are not round - they are kinda squared-off.. but those ports look like a blind-man was given a dremel for his birthday.

buy my Mugen 4-1 instead LOL.

lol just because something isnt branded doesnt mean its shit, the rmf rep i tested back to back vs the toda 4-2-1 was very similiar on my dyno graph.
toda producing more torque downlow and the rmf making more hp up top.
27-01-2012, 03:47 PM
mocchi

Quote:

Originally Posted by infurNOS

Just recived the RMF header rep from an Ebay seller, but i am not sure if am happy with it. The collector seems to be intented in and not round. The ports don't seem to be very round and around the welds and up the runners there is a sticky yellow substance.

Would you return it if you were in my shoes or am i just splitting hairs? Or jsut not worry about it and get the exhaust shop to try and round the collector.

http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/a...8/IMG_0674.jpg
http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/a...8/IMG_0673.jpg
http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/a...8/IMG_0672.jpg
http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/a...8/IMG_0675.jpg

Thanks

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27-01-2012, 03:48 PM
infurNOS

Quote:

Originally Posted by VT3C

you get what you pay for bro - some people learn the hard way from buying cheap fake sh1t.

Why do people think this RMF header is so good ? it's really not a very good design in any way.. super tight bends, many join welds (these arent smooth on the inside yo) and then the ground clearance is worse than any other 4-1's i've seen. just because it looks wild with pipes going everywhere doesnt mean it's good for power delivery.

FYi B-series ports are not round - they are kinda squared-off.. but those ports look like a blind-man was given a dremel for his birthday.

buy my Mugen 4-1 instead LOL.

I bought one for my civic ages ago it was excellent, made awesome power and the quality absolutely destroyed this one, which is why i went to buy another, but not from the same seller. Clearance was **** too:

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...73#post2315073
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...13#post2120813

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSi_PSi

what seller was it if i may ask

PM sent
27-01-2012, 04:16 PM
VT3C

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSi_PSi

lol just because something isnt branded doesnt mean its shit, the rmf rep i tested back to back vs the toda 4-2-1 was very similiar on my dyno graph.
toda producing more torque downlow and the rmf making more hp up top.

did you not look at the photos ? LMFAO.

if you want to rock fake shit and support pirates go for it.
27-01-2012, 04:41 PM
GSi_PSi

Whats wrong with supporting these guys >?

http://wgtccdn.wegotthiscovered.netd...5-s450-fit.jpg

LOL but seriously, the rep i had would bum rape that rep in terms of quality and welds
27-01-2012, 06:17 PM
infurNOS

just disputed through paypal for the ENTIRE amount, fingers crossed
27-01-2012, 08:24 PM
infurNOS

the good news is the seller has offered a full refund, the bad news is it will cost me over $160 to return it :(
27-01-2012, 08:32 PM
VT3C

Aharrr THOSE pirates are ok haha. Yeah that faker in the pics is what am talking about.
You can get quality replicas and often made by same manufacturer than the originals but i work in an industry where your intellectual property and designs are your bread and butter. You have to support the manufacturers that spend the r and d on these products or you make it less viable for these companies to exist.. we've all heard the rant before lol.. but from personal experience with fake or replica parts, you get what you pay for in terms of quality, fitment and function in general.
When i was broke, i would never have had any mods if it werent for fakes, but i learnt my lesson and in the long term, genuine parts pay for themselves but if you are just going to play with the car for a year or two, not much point investing big dollars in genuine parts.
27-01-2012, 10:15 PM
dougie_504

If it were me, just get the collector rounded, clean the yellow shizz, and have the primaries ported a bit so they're better shaped, unless of course you actually want to start with a decent product in which case just buy the genuine and not a BS rep.
27-01-2012, 10:25 PM
vtecing

I got this header a few weeks ago from ebay. It was about $180 inc delivery. For the price I am extremely happy with it and wouldnt even consider going with a top dollar item next time. The only thing I can find that isnt up to scratch is inside the collector. I think the top dollar ones would be better tapered? has any one got a pic to compare?

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/1118/img0369on.jpg

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/641/img0371wr.jpg

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8523/img0373i.jpg
28-01-2012, 12:25 PM
TODA AU

Get a 1ft length of 2.25" steam pipe & wack it in a vice.
Put the collector end over it & beat it back to shape with a wooden of teflon hammer.

Clean the yellow crap off with carby cleaner...

Use a oil stone to check the flannel is flat, & check the ports basically line up with the gasket.

Other than that, don't expect top shelf parts when you bought eBay crap.
28-01-2012, 01:19 PM
DNYALL

Yeh, sorry to say, but when you buy replica, don't expect anything of any sort of quality... That looks rubbish...
28-01-2012, 01:40 PM
infurNOS

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNYALL

Yeh, sorry to say, but when you buy replica, don't expect anything of any sort of quality... That looks rubbish...

this is my second replica, the first one was flawless
28-01-2012, 01:58 PM
dougie_504

By flawless do you mean it performed as well as a proven top-of-the-range product, or it was aethetically pleasing?

And is this header going on your DC2R?
28-01-2012, 02:44 PM
infurNOS

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougie_504

By flawless do you mean it performed as well as a proven top-of-the-range product, or it was aethetically pleasing?

And is this header going on your DC2R?

both, help me make 117kw at the wheels on my b18c2 civic (I/H/E + tune).

Yes it is (well was) going on my DC2R
15-02-2012, 07:41 PM
slingsy

Yellow stuff is probably to protect the machined surface, not necessary on stainless. No big deal.. but about the deformed end, that is a definite flaw and either was damaged through post or poor quality assurance. If the seller provided postage insurance that would have made your life easier.