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[SAV84C]

Yes I know there is some fakes floating around on Ebay but my question is, how do you know how do you tell?

HKS Black SQV BOV

HKS SSQV Blow Off Valve BOV Universal (BLACK) Enlarge HKS SSQV Blow Off Valve BOV Universal (BLACK)

Genuine HKS SSQV 2 Blow Off Valve BOV Subaru WRX Kit Enlarge Genuine HKS SSQV 2 Blow Off Valve BOV Subaru WRX Kit

[aekOne]

The problem with the fakes v genuine is that the copies are now VERY good in appearance and are very hard to spot. I’ve seen a genuine and counterfeit black edition SSQV side by side and they are 99% identical. All of the markings, serial numbers, branding etc are spot on. The packaging is almost spot on as well but have more discrepancies than the actual BOV itself. I would not be buying one of these unless it was from an authorised HKS dealer as there are so many fakes on ebay and online that you have no idea what your buying. I think the rule of if the price seems too good to be true then generally it is.

Also have a look at the other items the seller is selling. If they are selling a bunch of no name products plus some HKS SSQVs, HKS Super Power Reloaded Pod filters, Apexi Boost Gauges and Apexi pen style turbo timers then I’d say it was a copy. If they have an extensive range of other known brands or wide selection of other HKS products then they could be ok. Maybe

have a read over here Chris

http://www.hksusa.com/info/?id=3646

[DukeNik'em]

Buy from HKS importer, 10x better.

Or buy Turbosmart.

[Evil_VZ-T]

I hate those blow off valves.... So anoying haha..

Have you looked at the GFB range

[aekOne]

SSQV

[DukeNik'em]

Dude, got an SSQV on the STi, can hear it 2 streets over, they are awesome if you want an atmo, some people like atmo, some don't, I think it's awesome, but i appreciate that it can be wanky too some.

[Scuba-Roo]

i was excited

[alexGT]

you are going to need a retune if you change BOV. stock BOV recirculates back into the stock intake system POST AFM which means the air has already been calculated. you will ruin the mixtures with a venting BOV, just FYI.

noise is overrated, just get a bit turbo with more boost, much more satisfying sound trust me

[skillionaire]

Hi,

Cannot believe this thread isn't about tits.

Cheers,
Nik

[DukeNik'em]

Hi,

Cannot believe this thread isn't about tits.

Cheers,
Nik

This is Subyclub after all.

If you're looking at Atmo BOVs you'll need to upgrade to twin turbo, like this;

Spoiler

[SAV84C]

I wasnt actually going to buy one, was more curious to see how you can tell a fake one from a real one...

If I was to get a BOV it would definately be a plumb back one like the turbosmart ones... Turbosmart Kompact

[Shaz]

Hi,

Cannot believe this thread isn't about tits.

Cheers,
Nik

+1

Cheers,
Shazza

[Alex]

SSQV genuine or fake.


WHO CARES?

BOVs:


It's in the ten commandments I'm sure. Or in Metallica lyrics. Somewhere important:


BOVs are for slow cars.
If you're going to use one, have a recirculating one.


Else:

Plug up both hose ends, and run no BOV.

Spend moneys elsewhere.

[Shaz]

I have a vent to turbo BOV.

Works fine.

Its also a stock one.

[Throbber]

I've owned both genuine and a copy. Could'nt really tell the difference. Genuine might of been a bit louder for some reason though.
If it's cheaper then $150-200 i'd say fake.

[DukeNik'em]

I have a vent to turbo BOV.

Works fine on .05psi

Its also a stock one.

[Adam]

Hahaha!

[Shaz]

Don't you have a Magikarp or something to catch?