It's in the works!

 

Where is Tomei's factory located?

 

http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_artic...e-hks-usa.aspx

Eric Hsu is a pretty awesome guy, and he's really outspoken about knock-off brands. after he posted this article, I 100% agree

 

At least their R&D is all over the place though.

 

Neyagawa City, Osaka
Japan

Oh, you mean where is their manufacturing taken place?

Take your pick, they even have some stuff made in Africa. I'll tell you one thing, not China.

If you want poor quality, and slow production. Hit up China, they are pretty good and producing crap, replicate with up to 50% accuracy, and leave you hanging when you really need and ETA on your product.

Luckily we don't have to deal with that, we only have 1 product that comes in from overseas and they are readily available with QUALITY. I can easily tell when a company is purchasing products from China, regardless if its under their own name or not. Solely based on quality and how long their backorders are when they are out. Also its funny to see how many times they change the ETA of when they are going to receive their crap product.

 

I'm not sure I understand the logic. The Chinese have conquered nuclear fission, they manufacture integrated circuits with respectable precision, are able to introduce machining acceptable to the global high-end sector, but they can't weld a pipe? Hell, even Snap On purchased a 40% stake in a Chinese factory.

 

Almost every electrical component in your house from the computer you're typing on to the TV in your living room is also manufactured in China. Hating on a product because it was produced abroad is ignorant.

I've seen products (electronics & car parts) produced in China that put a lot of well renowned US manufactures to shame. These cars are manufactured in Japan not the US. Keep that in mind before disliking something because it's not made here.

There are plenty of products made from Chinese suppliers that are **** quality and absolute garbage but there are also products made from US based suppliers that are just as bad. Hating on Chinese products is like your parents generation hating on Japanese products back in their day. Seems kind of silly when you look at it now.

 

The goal for everyone in the USA to have a product made overseas is to increase margin. So if they can cut corners by having the quality just "O.K." or "Good enough" and make more money, they are going to do so.

If you pay a Chinese manufacturer double the amount they are used to, they will make sure they build your product with absolute precision and quality. China seems like they will make anything for any price. The price you pay them will decide how nice something is built.

Taiwan and other countries overseas set a higher standard and will give you a quality product for a price they set, not just whatever your looking to offer them.

 

Honestly I havent heard anything bad about them. I used to have a Turbo XS BOV, that I did have an issue with. That thing leaked extremely bad. Sounded okay though lol. I have seen people running their exhaust systems and intercooler kits with no problems.

 

You're describing something called a perfect market. Though it doesn't really exist, China comes pretty close. It's something we strive for in the West, at least some of the economists do, but can't make it happen. Yes, they will manufacture anything at any price. You want to pay $2 for a wrench? Fine. Want to pay $20? Sure. This is a good thing. It leaves the consumer in charge of his own fate.

 

Yo new to this, I have a ralliart and just installed my txs catback and it’s not the sound I want very minimal, I’m trying to get a better sound, would changing the the stock cat to a test pipe work ? And if I do add that would the 3” test fit directly to the stock 2.7ish down pipe or would I have to replace that too?

 

yes you can. If you are looking for a nice down pipe and cat back let me know. i have a Greddy RS race catback for sale as well a catless test pipe. PM if you are interested. i also have a thread with photos of the product.