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Old 05-18-2009, 10:28 PM   #1
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why the hell do car parts always cost more than bike parts. it's fucking ridiculous
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What kind of parts? Ohlins for a bike = $800+, but I could get an adjustable Koni for a car for only like $150 each.

Or how about tires? Two tires for $250-300?........I could easily buy a set of 4 car tires for that.

Oil and filters........again, more for the bike.

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why the hell do car parts always cost more than bike parts. it's fucking ridiculous
Try buying an American car and the parts will be cheaper.

Just changed my F-150 fuel filter. OEM was 17 bucks.
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Old 05-19-2009, 12:35 AM   #4
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Try buying an American car and the parts will be cheaper.

Just changed my F-150 fuel filter. OEM was 17 bucks.
i drive a s-10 and a 69 gto. the only non american car i ever owned was a volvo back when i was 17.
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That was....what? 4 or 5 years ago?
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Just changed my F-150 fuel filter. OEM was 17 bucks.

Wait...

Mr. GM owns a FORD product?
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Yeah WTF.............what was wrong with the Colorado?
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What kind of parts? Ohlins for a bike = $800+, but I could get an adjustable Koni for a car for only like $150 each.

Or how about tires? Two tires for $250-300?........I could easily buy a set of 4 car tires for that.

Oil and filters........again, more for the bike.
Ohlins for a Miata: $2,689.00. Koni isn't anywhere near the same league!

Same think for auto tires - your $250-300 set isn't going to perform very well.
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