Thoughts on these silicone pipes>>

Discussion in 'Technical' started by 4CE FED, Dec 29, 2006.

  1. 4CE FED

    4CE FED Member

  2. mafi-zed

    mafi-zed the resident hoon

    should fit, but be weary, its chinese, and they also made a mistake by calling it a z33 kit, instead of z32, also calling it a vq30dett instead of vg.
     
  3. beaver

    beaver southern zeds

    They dont

    fit our cars. I've looked before at these, and compared them to the stillen intake hose I have; they are not the same shaped hose. Be very careful.
     
  4. SIM300

    SIM300 FAKE MODERAT0R

    They don't look like Z32 hoses to me...

    the ad is confusing, as it says Z32... but also says Z33.
     
  5. 4CE FED

    4CE FED Member

  6. 4CE FED

    4CE FED Member

    Not too sure now, the auction says the hoses are the same as the Samco TCS08 which if you have a look at this page are the right ones:

    http://www.samcosport.com/samco.asp?make=nissan

     
  7. longhauler

    longhauler New Member

    Better off getting a set from caz at least you can trust parts and service is second to none
     
  8. 4CE FED

    4CE FED Member

    $445 v $130ish though, no way could i ever justify spending 400+ on 4 short pipes. But yeah I agree with service etc.

     
  9. lysergic

    lysergic PWRTRIP

    i have bought silicone couplers from zena racing and its all high quaility stuff, just cheaper than what we get ripped locally
     
  10. Zakkaz001

    Zakkaz001 Master Detailer

    Samco Silicon Hose Copies

    Hi there 4CE FED,

    Yep, I tend to agree approx. $400 for four silicon hoses is a bit much for my budget at the moment. But I do need a set as mine are split at the ends and I'm sure they are leaking (causing a boost leak).

    I had a very close look at the pictures side-by-side and they would appear to be the same shapes and sizes. Bit hard to tell from only one photo from each place though.

    I'm almost tempted to go ahead and purchase them just to try them out as I really don't have too much to loose at this point. Then I'd advise if they were suitable or not. Thing is I'm just not at that point just yet - a few weeks away. Would you be interested in making the purchase and getting back? Have you been in contact with the e-bay seller to find out who makes them, are they indeed silicon and what type and confirm if they are specific to the 300ZX turbo.

    Cheers, Kaz
    Alice Springs N.T.
     
  11. 4CE FED

    4CE FED Member

    I'm still in the trying to justify to myself that I need them stage so we'll see :)
    I haven't confirmed the silicone part but the seller assures me they are for the Z32 TT.

    Cheers,
    Matt

     
  12. Zakkaz001

    Zakkaz001 Master Detailer

    Silicon Hose Manufacturer

    Yep, me too.

    I should have read the e-bay sale more closely he states what brand it is: 'Autobahn88' and here is their web site for more silicon hose info, they are a Hong Kong based company who produce these parts.

    Autobahn88

    Here is their claim on the silicon hose section of their company:
    "Silicone Hose Team :: Run by a team of 5 people who are material specialists. We made silicone hose and hose kits, same quality as UK brand SAMCO and SFS."

    Looks like there is a distributor in New Zealand, but not here - wonder why?

    Kaz.


     
  13. ltd

    ltd Linux Ninja

    I've ordered a set, will let you know how they go.

     
  14. Zakkaz001

    Zakkaz001 Master Detailer

    Silicone Hose Kits by Autobahn88

    Hi there Itd,

    I e-mailed the company and this is the response I received:

    Dear Kaz,



    Thank you for your inquiry! We has pass your inquiry to our Performance Parts Team, I think they will get back to you very soon. Below is our catalog for your reference firstly.



    For Autobahn88 Performance Parts catalog 2006



    Performance Parts catalog



    http://www.carparts.com.hk/download/autobahn88-product-catalog.pdf



    Silicone hose catalog :



    http://www.carparts.com.hk/download/PRODUCT-CATALOGUE-2006-Silicone-Hose.pdf



    ** All the performance parts price will be provide by request, you can email your required item list for us, then we will get back the wholesale price for you immediately **



    Other then the Performance Parts, AUTOBAHN88 is also a leading Car Accessories Manufacturer, below is some information for your reference.



    For Autobahn88 Car Accessories Price List 2006



    PDF Format : http://www.carparts.com.hk/download/trader-CA-pricelist-2006.pdf



    For Car Accessories Item Photos, you can see below link



    http://www.carparts.com.hk/pass/autobahn88/badges.htm



    http://www.carparts.com.hk/interior.htm



    For Car Accessories Catalog 2006, see below link



    http://www.carparts.com.hk/download/ca_catalog_july2006.pdf



    All of our existing Shoulder Pad Photos:-



    http://www.carparts.com.hk/resource/shoulderpad/



    Car Logo Flag Wholesale Photos:



    http://www.carparts.com.hk/resource/flag88/



    Auto Racing Sticker / Decal : -



    http://www.newkonsticker.com/



    http://www.carparts.com.hk/resource/pdecals/



    For HID Conversion Kit Newsletter : -



    http://www.carparts.com.hk/resource/HIDBulb



    For Auto Gauge Newsletter : -

    http://www.carparts.com.hk/newsletter/swoosh_gauge/Gauge_newsletter.html



    Meanwhile, if you have any problems, pls. feel free to contact us again.



    Regards,



    Lawrence Li
    Manager
    Autobahn88 Group Ltd.
    ------------------------------------
    Tel: 852-21511351
    Fax: 852-30121938
    Mobile: 852-92386215
    Email: lawrence@autobahn88.com
    MSN : lawling88@msn.com
    AIM : carpartshk
    WP : http://www.autobahn88.com
    ------------------------------------
    Unit C, 1/F., R & T Centre,
    No. 83 Larch St., Tai Kok Tsui,
    Kowloon, Hong Kong



    The pdf brochure on the silicone hose kits lists the 300ZX turbo hose inlet kit as part#: ASHK52

    Cheers, Kaz.

     
  15. ZDUCTIV

    ZDUCTIV Active Member

    If you want to go with silicon piping instead of hard pipes, consider those sold by http://splparts.com/.

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    $189 US.

    Should work out quite a bit under $300, and they are quality parts.

    To see them on the site, click on FairladyZ, turbo, piping and hoses.
     
  16. Zakkaz001

    Zakkaz001 Master Detailer

    Silicone Hoses by Splparts

    Hi there Zductiv,

    Yep, they look the goods and a fair price for Samco silicone hoses for sure. Nice find, thanks.

    Kaz.

     

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