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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 02:52 AM
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is it just me or.....

does Buschur overcharge the F**k out of certain things?

$200 for a ~6 inch pipe that goes from the MAS to the turbo....
(absurdly priced)

$330 for a pipe that goes from the intercooler to the intake manifold
(bad but not as bad as the damn intake pipe)
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 03:28 AM
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Ummmm, have you priced the HKS racing suction? Use that as your comparison and the Buschur intake looks pretty damn good!

That upper IC pipe includes a new BOV. For just the pipe it is $240 I think.

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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 03:52 AM
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well im also including my experience with the exhaust being made very carelessly, my freinds full turbo back hits the rear, we had to add 2 inches of spacers to the muffler mount and mount the entire exhaust allllllll the way to the drivers side to make the tip not melt the bumper, besides the O2 bung being welded way to high so that the O2 senser hits the underbody of the car so much that we had to wrap it in a cut rubber hose just to prevent the O2 wires from fraying/tearing from rubbing against the underbody

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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 10:13 AM
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Buschur is one of, if not THE cheapest part manufactorer for our cars. They definitely provide the lowest prices at the best performance. You probably should look at other prices, then Buschur's.
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 02:03 PM
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You're way off base here.
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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Originally posted by instigator
You're way off base here.
Why is that?
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 05:08 PM
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Well let me see. Maybe because his original stuff is less expensive than pretty much anyone elses parts out there. What does he make in house that you can get cheaper (for the same quality) as his? The exhaust fitment is a little tough, but mine is fitting fine.
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 09:36 PM
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I agree that the pipe MAY be a tad $$$$ but it fits the best, why not???
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 11:12 PM
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 06:38 AM
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Buschur's intake filter that they sell for $80, I found it for around $20 (at cost) so that would be $35 or $40 retail. Nice mark up. B/S
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 12:19 PM
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I'll admit that my Buschur turboback exhaust wasn't the best about fitment and quality but it was no way overpriced at $695. My O2 bung was also welded too high on the pipe and I ended banging with a hammer a little dent on the undercarriage so it could fit without touching. The exhaust should take about a hour to install but mine took almost 4 hours til I could get it to fit perfect and not hit anything and I even had access to a lift for my install.

But you can't deny that their products make awesome power. My car is different beast with exhaust. I will most likely go with their FMIC and hopefully it will fit a little better.
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 07:32 PM
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does anybody else have problems like these?
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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Buschur's parts are 1/3rd less than almost anywhere else. What are you smoking? (and yes you get overcharged everywhere for piping...but they do have to fabricate these things.)
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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Originally posted by 5StarSuzuki
Buschur's parts are 1/3rd less than almost anywhere else. What are you smoking? (and yes you get overcharged everywhere for piping...but they do have to fabricate these things.)

a third, really?

Buschur cat back - $450
HKS Hi-power -----$475

Buschur Downpipe - 300
Other companies --325
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 09:23 PM
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Buschur's products are nice. simply put. I've seen his products on DSM's. Someone should bring it up to him about the fitment issues, im sure he'll get right on it. His evo products i would say are fairly priced considering the competitions prices. Yes im sure he's making a lump of cash for that inlet pipe. But if it upsets you that much, then make your own. At least ur paying less for his stuff then the HKS one, he may be making a profit, but u are saving money at the same time by having an option other then hi dollar brands.
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