Personally, whilst it is a cunning find, I'd have this post deleted. it's word getting out about these things that will spread the word, and sadly, the masses will be swayed by the lower price and take a gamble on quality, rather than supporting Bill and all the amazing testing and development he's done for us.
Don't mention it, and people won't find them, and Bill will continue to sell loads!
Sadly thats business though. And not everyone can afford the price tag of bills tip. So do they not deserve to own something similar? I think the majority will still support bill. Ive had 4 1.8t cars since the year 2004 and bills name has always been on the forums. He was popular then and is more so now. Surley the most passionate 1.8t tuner around. Most people will respect him for that and buy accordingly. Just my thoughts. Daz
The quality could easily be the same for that price as the don't need get back the money for the hours of work and development badger had put in. That's business I'm afraid.
no it cant.
i cant get mine made for this price.. there is a reason its cheap I'm sure and its not just because its lcc sourced.
I don't think it costs a lot to patent something, but if bill was to challenge somebody on it, that could be costly and possibly not worth it, as it isn't a massive market.
It was bound to happen, and you can't really sensor it on the forum, it's upto people to make up their own minds if they want to buy an inferior product
I've seen things stripped and copied what were a whole lot bigger,as said take it as flattery Bill you trailblazerUnfortunately this kind of thing is ripe in the trade.
It says they'll be at gti international... Mass mobbing of abuse???
he said he has the copyright for it though i think the appropriate terminology for it is Patent so if he were to take it up with ebay show them the registration of the patent or copyright from the patent office im sure they will declassify, wit-list saying that i think its against the ebay policy to put up fake parts and is punishable.
hence it is quite cheap to deal with this a situation just phone ebay and fax the registration with a big copy sign watermark on it done deal
@ collister From Badger 5 himself or awesome gti mate
Awesome - Badger 5 80mm Turbo Intake Pipe - S3 8L/TT 225/LCR
the TIP and design is widely recognised as his, and his reputation is so high.
I found this out the other day when sorting out my insurance with greenlight. I was going through my list off mods and I mentioned the B5 TIP- bloke on the phone said "that the V1 or V2 model from badger 5 mate?" He said there have been a lot of people adding it on their policies during the past year
I found this out the other day when sorting out my insurance with greenlight. I was going through my list off mods and I mentioned the B5 TIP- bloke on the phone said "that the V1 or V2 model from badger 5 mate?" He said there have been a lot of people adding it on their policies during the past year
Note on the listing it says " compare to any other hose on the Market you won't be disappointed"
Sadly thats business though. And not everyone can afford the price tag of bills tip. So do they not deserve to own something similar?