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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 07:38 AM
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ebay apexi turbo timers for $30 any good?

So everyone that sells these turbo timers wants around 100 for them. Yet they are all over ebay new for 20-30 bucks... Has anyone bought one off ebay and is it some fake cheezy garbage or a real bargain?
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 07:45 AM
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well take a look at the product, whenever any performance type product is on ebay, it will specify that its the real or or they always like to throw in the word "Style" meaning it looks identical , they claim its supposed to perform like the real deal..... remember the old saying
" YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR"

Im not completely trashing ebay cheapy items , but some of them i wouldnt even think twice and just spend the extra couple bucks and get the real deal.
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 07:47 AM
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Turbo Timers really aren't necessary for our cars. Save your money for something else.
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by PatricksEvilEvo
So everyone that sells these turbo timers wants around 100 for them. Yet they are all over ebay new for 20-30 bucks... Has anyone bought one off ebay and is it some fake cheezy garbage or a real bargain?
I just assumed it's fake without checking Ebay.

http://realorfakeitem.com/real-vs-fa...rbo-timer-id25
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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I bought one of those from ebay in February this year,i haven't really checked to see weather is an original or not although for the price i don't think it is,i think i paid $28.00 with free shipping,however everything in the unit works as intended so far,i guess if you want an original this may not be it,but is a good price option if you don't mind not having an original piece,Ebay is a great place to buy stuff from,just have to be aware of stuff like that.And like it's been said before,you do get what u pay for.
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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I would just buy a 100$ hks one they work great and are good quality ebays most likley junk!
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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Just get the official brand you want on ebay,some sellers are really selling the real deal!
I say ebay is a good way to sell items worldwide, not just local sells.
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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I know I sure as hell wouldn't wire any Chinese knock-off electronics into my ignition/ECU....
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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I know I sure as hell wouldn't wire any Chinese knock-off electronics into my ignition/ECU....
I couldn't agree more. As a rule of thumb, I wouldn't trust 99% of what's available on eBay. Your best bet is to consider making your next purchase with a vendor from this site that sells the real deal and piece of mind.
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by rush63
I just assumed it's fake without checking Ebay.

http://realorfakeitem.com/real-vs-fa...rbo-timer-id25
Thats awesome. Never even heard of that site before
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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Turbo Timers really aren't necessary for our cars. Save your money for something else.
Yup!
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Definitely a knock off.

Also, who uses turbo timers anymore?
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Turbo timers are a waste of money. They serve no benefit on turbos with water cooling
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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i will sell you mine for 50
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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Save your time and money and stop looking for a turbo timer.
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