novaderrik wrote:
grafmiata wrote:
To add to the argument, I'd wager that most rubber hoses are built to higher QA standards than 90% of the mad tyte blue/red silicone crap that's out there.
How much are you willing to wager???
I spent 5 years working for the "Fluid and Air Delivery Systems" division of what was that time, one of the largest OEM suppliers.
You would be amazed at how crappy the OEM parts are built... 
given the numbers of shiny new cars i see clogging up the bays for warranty repairs every time i'm in a car dealership's service department, i would not be the least bit amazed at how crappy oem parts are built.
If you only visit hospitals, you'd be forgiven for thinking that everybody gets sick. :)
12-15 million cars are sold in the U.S. every year. A few in a service bay is meaningless.
I just bought a set after blowing an upper hose in turn 14 at VIR and went for a dirt ride. I was under the impression they were more tolerant of under hood engine heat and would last longer? Maybe should have done more research?
Zomby Woof wrote:
I think it's one of those upgrades that becomes necessary only after you've completed all the real upgrades, but still want to spend money.
Or if you own a Miata you want to eliminate 2 connection points by making 2 hoses 1?
z31maniac wrote:
Zomby Woof wrote:
I think it's one of those upgrades that becomes necessary only after you've completed all the real upgrades, but still want to spend money.
Or if you own a Miata you want to eliminate 2 connection points by making 2 hoses 1?
So, wait... the answer to "Why aftermarket hoses?" is "Miata"???
bearmtnmartin wrote:
I wonder how many "upgraded" cars have not used the correct gear clamps? I did not know there was a difference until one of my friends made that mistake and he cooked his engine. The gear clamp sliced through the hose like it was melted butter.
Junkyard tip: Mercedes hose clamps are awesome and often free.
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11/30/13 1:24 p.m.
I've used samco hoses on a multitude of applications for 20 years now with zero failures. Good e36m3
I always wondered why no one made anodized hose clamps to go with the silicone hoses and anodized fittings for my stock Corolla
