Good thing to know when u buy used and ebay stuffs. THanks for the head up Drivelne

 

That always helps .

Here is a recent example of a Gias replica, sent by a customer of ours;

 

good info .. for those who take the cars to carshows

 

so from the fake gias picture...what is it that showd its a fake?

 

The steal or aluminum arm that attaches to the dial that reclines the seat is straight on the replica. Where the real one has a curve to keep them tucked in closer and not sticking out quite as much.

I wonder if that carbon kevlar on the replica is real?

 

Yeah I guess so, while they are new.....

 

how about the cushion, how can u tell that its a replica?

 

Good to know!!! Thanks guys!!!

 

Most of the time the fabric is either sewn crooked or in a jagged line. Also, the cuts are very specific when Bride makes their cushions. The gradation always starts at a certain point.

 

bump!

 

The real comparison would be to stress test them and see if they indeed break / warp / explode in flames / cause world hunger / blah blah that everyone is afraid of.

 

Cause world hunger for sure

 

I just did a quick search on one of the bigger auction motor sites and noticed many fakes were saying something along the lines of:
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"Bride" is a legal registered trademark in Canada.

These seats are not made in Japan.
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Some saying Taiwan and other locations.....

 

Well, it is ILLEGALLY registered in Canada and Taiwan. Japan is currently on court case right now with Taiwan. It's doubtful they'll win since the trademark is registered in Japan (as well as in the US).

 

bump!