Socks Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/for-Toyota-Starlet-GT-Turbo-4EFTE-1-3L-Connecting-Rod-4340-H-Beam-Con-Rod-Conrod-/141012734352?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20d5039190 Anyone else seen these? Seem Cheap...Keep an eye on ebay.... cus there listing other forged parts at 99p auctions... Not sure what there going to be like tho... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulStarletSR Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 hmmm id be wary. they look nice but id wana see tests done on their strength etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I imagine they'd have a similar compound to cheese. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Fuck would you find me paying nearly 300 for mr.wongs con rods Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Do seem cheap, but everyone had to start somewhere right? The thing that gets me though is that they haven't stated if they have gone through any hardening processes or have been shot peened, which for me is essential. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Cj Performance specials. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
russ78 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 chinese = cheap crap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulStarletSR Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I imagine they'd have a similar compound to cheese. Cj Performance specials. FUCKIN LOL. and it begins again............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I imagine they'd have a similar compound to cheese.My thoughts exactly lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
russ78 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 (edited) I imagine they'd have a similar compound to cheese. lol didnt see this comment forged from a kit kat wrapper Edited July 9, 2013 by russ78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arnold Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Buy cheap, buy twice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob H@RCH Engineering Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Buy the ARP bolts get free rods!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Only one person has left feedback too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monty1991 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 they have sum cheap turbos! and the supra intakes are peanuts aswell lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 A GT35 for 214 quid buy it now, fucking lol. How many melted down pringles tins does it take to make a fake GT35 anyway ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azz Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 1 year warranty aswell lol could work out alright really new set of rods every 1/4mile ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 (edited) they used to be much cheaper, 180posted. same origin as maxspeedingrods, they can still be bought for 190ish posted if you just find maxspeedingrods and keep asking. they do 5e ones too. ive used them and seen them used to good effect. get them balanced and checked by an engineer and your sorted. Plenty of bad stories too id guess, what with anyone who sells anything disliking an undercutter, and anyone who overpays begrudging a bargain hunter you can see where they stories come from.this thread for example started in a reasonable fashion, but in wadded the jokers and what not (and rightly so, im one of you) but have you all had a chinese rod come through a block? maybe one? maybe none>? arrow/eagle/scat/PEC all look to similar to me, and beware of the naysayers who claim something was definitely manufactured in america/germany/japan or britian, many times companies can claim that because they simply check/test the products they buy in within developed countries borders. You think that HKS/pauter/other big manufactuers dont subcontract there work out? and then quadriple the price before checking it, stamping it and sending it out? dont get me wrong, the quality control isnt so high with these ebay rods,(though it clearly exists just look at the price they are charging you could pay a chinaman to check a hundred rods everytime he sells one set)but that is primarily what you pay for with big brands, quality assurance. nothing wrong with those appreciate good quality control, but to the gamblers out there, give them a try i dare you Phil Edited July 9, 2013 by Philm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo Grant Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I would be happy to run a set Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I would only run them if they came with, -No.83. Shredded Chicken with Sweet Chilli Sauce-No.98. Mixed Vegetable Fried Rice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo Grant Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Yet every one runs pec rods now and they were classed as shit a few years ago Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Its quite a risk to run something like this imo, if they made other stuff that is less of a crucial component that people had been using for some time then i'd consider it.But if a rod breaks. Worst case senario is new head, block, valves, crank, piston and rod.... Basically a new engine. Personally i would rather run a tried and tested item on a part like this. Well unless i had money to throw around the place that is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I just submitted an offer on the 5e ones, I'll let you know what they are like if they accept my offer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Toffinator Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Supposed to be very good strong rods these. If you do a bit of research into maxspeeding rods i bet you wont find one thread with a failure in it! All the maltese seem to use them also and even some of the jamaican threads about them. Only problem i saw which wasnt even a problem was maching on the caps for a rover 1.8t engine, a trader bought a load to test and said everything was perfect, balanced etc but he wanted the cap design changing, sent it back and got them all changed and now sells them with his own name onIf you message maxspeeding and ask about the rover rods they give you the details of the changes and who put the idea across from the uk.Look at the feedback also not one bad one about the rods! Im certainly buying some, they also stamp anything you want on them if you buy in bulk.... Cough PEC Eagle Spool etc!Arp bolts as standard and a couple of quid to upgrade to L19s also Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Its quite a risk to run something like this imo, if they made other stuff that is less of a crucial component that people had been using for some time then i'd consider it.But if a rod breaks. Worst case senario is new head, block, valves, crank, piston and rod.... Basically a new engine.Personally i would rather run a tried and tested item on a part like this.Well unless i had money to throw around the place that is.I've ran them, no issues. 260hp+ for quite some time, 1bar td04. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Thing with that is 260bhp is not far off what standard rods run over here, let alone what is said to be run on stock lumps in Jamaica. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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