eBay Radiator hoses, any luck?

DEpointfive0 · 08-16-2013, 04:47 AM

So, I really do not want to pay Z1 $120~ for 2 hoses, and god bless my buddy (ZBrah) for buying me the set of other hoses I wanted (SOB better let me pay him for them)
Anyways, on eBay, they sell these hoses, no brand, 3 ply (Z1 says that theirs are 4 ply and HPS says theirs are 3 ply as well)
Does anyone have an experience with them?

YES I DO realize these are probably made in China, yada, yada, whatever.
So please don't tell me they're shítty, I know they're budget, but they're hoses, they don't DO anything really...

And yes, I see that in the description it says "may require cutting" or whatever, but a lot of peoples' Z1 post MAF tubes needed shaving too... So... Yeah

http://bit.ly/14F4rzb

Sorry for the long post

edub370 · 08-16-2013, 08:15 AM

3 ply silicon is 3 ply silicon. as long as they fit, there's not much to go wrong.

cx racing makes a killing in the volvo community on selling inexpensive 3 ply couplers. been running em on my volvo for 5 years @18psi and never had a problem. i say do it

Chuck33079 · 08-16-2013, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edub370

3 ply silicon is 3 ply silicon. as long as they fit, there's not much to go wrong.

This. The cooling system isn't under so much pressure that hose quality becomes a concern. I'm sure you'll have to cut them to fit, but that's every silicone hose I've ever seen. Just make sure you look inside for any little bits of leftover silicone from the manufacturing process and clean them out really good before installing. Get some new good (non-worm drive) clamps for the hoses too.

kenchan · 08-16-2013, 09:21 AM

title should read:

"eBay Radiator hoses, any suck?"

DEpointfive0 · 08-16-2013, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

title should read:

"eBay Radiator hoses, any suck?"

No way... Kenchan posted... SMH

( Click to show/hide )

DEpointfive0 · 08-17-2013, 11:04 AM

Well, I purchased them, I'll keep everyone posted within a few days to give everyone a review

ShutokuZ · 08-17-2013, 11:55 AM

Andrew, I know we have never met, but if you ever need a lift somewhere on the weekends, let me know! I live in Marina del Rey, and don't mind driving!

Mt Tam I am · 08-17-2013, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShutokuZ

Andrew, I know we have never met, but if you ever need a lift somewhere on the weekends, let me know! I live in Marina del Rey, and don't mind driving!

Cool beans.

What's better than a Z wave? This

Nice fellow to make such an offer.

Huck · 08-17-2013, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Well, I purchased them, I'll keep everyone posted within a few days to give everyone a review

Keep us informed! I was wondering the same thing, if they work out for you then I'll probably give them a try. Now if I could just find some in white...

edub370 · 08-18-2013, 10:35 AM

Or Black!

DEpointfive0 · 08-18-2013, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edub370

Or Black!

They make them in black all day

DEpointfive0 · 08-18-2013, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShutokuZ

Andrew, I know we have never met, but if you ever need a lift somewhere on the weekends, let me know! I live in Marina del Rey, and don't mind driving!

By the way, I wanted to inform you that this is one of the most random offers I have received on the forum, but god bless you brother, truly awesome of you to make me that offer.
I don't think I'll ever have to take you up on that, but again, thanks for the offer!

XiP · 08-18-2013, 11:23 AM

i need to get money saving tips from you :P

DEpointfive0 · 08-18-2013, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XiP

i need to get money saving tips from you :P

I try to teach you!

XiP · 08-18-2013, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I try to teach you!

i was an idiot and didn't listen ><

lesson learned

08-16-2013, 04:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	eBay Radiator hoses, any luck? So, I really do not want to pay Z1 $120~ for 2 hoses, and god bless my buddy (ZBrah) for buying me the set of other hoses I wanted (SOB better let me pay him for them) Anyways, on eBay, they sell these hoses, no brand, 3 ply (Z1 says that theirs are 4 ply and HPS says theirs are 3 ply as well) Does anyone have an experience with them? YES I DO realize these are probably made in China, yada, yada, whatever. So please don't tell me they're shítty, I know they're budget, but they're hoses, they don't DO anything really... And yes, I see that in the description it says "may require cutting" or whatever, but a lot of peoples' Z1 post MAF tubes needed shaving too... So... Yeah http://bit.ly/14F4rzb Sorry for the long post __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

08-16-2013, 08:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 19	3 ply silicon is 3 ply silicon. as long as they fit, there's not much to go wrong. cx racing makes a killing in the volvo community on selling inexpensive 3 ply couplers. been running em on my volvo for 5 years @18psi and never had a problem. i say do it DEpointfive0 and luigi90210 like this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

08-16-2013, 09:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	title should read: "eBay Radiator hoses, any suck?" DEpointfive0 likes this.

08-17-2013, 11:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Well, I purchased them, I'll keep everyone posted within a few days to give everyone a review ShutokuZ likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

08-17-2013, 11:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 13	Andrew, I know we have never met, but if you ever need a lift somewhere on the weekends, let me know! I live in Marina del Rey, and don't mind driving! DEpointfive0 and Zbrah like this.

08-18-2013, 10:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 19	Or Black! __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

08-18-2013, 11:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 533	i need to get money saving tips from you :P __________________ I <3 Frost!!!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Z1 Silicone Radiator Hoses - RED, BLUE and BLACK	Dustin@Z1	Drivetrain/Engine	19	01-21-2015 10:33 AM
Radiator hoses...	ezred	DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself)	3	06-01-2012 10:06 AM
[FOR SALE] Z1 radiator hoses (red)	98intrigue	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	15	09-18-2011 10:23 PM
Radiator hoses??	Greddy370z	New Forum Member	1	06-22-2011 08:24 PM