Did I get Cusco rip offs?

[aaron7]

I got the adjustable strut tops for the front of my MR2 today... few questions on their legitmacy.

First, they are a different color, slightly darker blue. Second, the bearings aren't anywhere near as tight as the rears... and lastly they don't have the CUSCO stamping on them anywhere.

So... did I get screwed?

(Non adjustable are real Cusco)

[CompanyFlow]

Where did you get them from?

[aaron7]

Someone on mr2oc.

[toyotaspeed90]

well in all seriousness..... despite the 'tightness' of the bearing...... there probably isn't a huge difference between a cusco and non-cusco..... they are machined pieces of metal that slide and bolt together....

the teins in my ae92 work ok, but IMO i wouldn't buy them again (i had all 3 bolts on one break off.... which now have been replaced)

[aaron7]

Ok, yes, it has been confirmed that they are fakes. The real ones (posted below) say Cusco on them stamped in the middle.

[toyotaspeed90]

so.... did that stop you from putting them in your car?

[aaron7]

It may. I don't want to trust my suspension to some Chinese crap.

[toyotaspeed90]

Originally Posted by toyotaspeed90

well in all seriousness..... despite the 'tightness' of the bearing...... there probably isn't a huge difference between a cusco and non-cusco..... they are machined pieces of metal that slide and bolt together....

the teins in my ae92 work ok, but IMO i wouldn't buy them again (i had all 3 bolts on one break off.... which now have been replaced)

Originally Posted by aaron7

It may. I don't want to trust my suspension to some Chinese crap.

unless you're planning on actually showing the car off and need that little extra "cusco" remark on your plaque..... check to make sure the set screws are tight (and if you want to be extra careful use some threadlocker) and don't worry about it.....

[aaron7]

Well, ok. Just worried about crappy alloys that many Chinese companies use.

[modifiedscc]

if you want to sell them ill buy um off you hehe