Thread: Chinese Diff-locks (RD128)

Mike

Of course you would!!

Using the same context as Voltron

You telling me that if the only parachute left in a diving plane was one that said made in Taiwan you wouldn't put it on?


Sorry Mike that's a terrible anallagy

Yes I would, but I wouldn't be expecting the best out of it...

In fact, I'd be expecting to be going splat!!!!!!!

I'd also use a plastic cup to throw water on a fire - but wouldn't expect it to be suitable or likely to help!!!

And that's his point surely something is better than nothing at all

Nah... Getting into a jam (with the thought that if it goes bad your cheap winch/locker/parachute will save your life/vehicle) is not a good place to be... It's more likely to end in tears.

How's this for an analogy?

If I had to go to war as a soldier, I'd want the best armour, and The best weapon.

I'd want to know when I pull the trigger it won't jam, and will fire every time, as it should.

And I want to know my armour will protect me from everything it's designed to stop.

Originally Posted by dullbird

And that's his point surely something is better than nothing at all

A condom with a hole in it is no better than not having one

Hahahaha

Why do just about all post here end up with someone waxing on about it is legal or not do only lawyers drive land rovers or is it wannabe ......?

Originally Posted by Wal Rat

Why do just about all post here end up with someone waxing on about it is legal or not do only lawyers drive land rovers or is it wannabe ......?

A lot of people don't want cheap 'knock off' products because they are usually inferior copies. Some people have morals or standards and would rather buy the genuine product.

If everyone purchases the 'knock offs' then there is little development of the product because the manufacturer has no money coming in for R&D.
The Chinese lockers are an older ARB design so if you pay the extra for the real thing you get the latest, stronger design.

It's interesting that the Chinese companies spend time/money copying a known brand so that they can sell off the back of that companies marketing and advertising. If they actually developed their own design they could spend more time/money in the engineering of the product and might produce a half decent product.

Wannabe lawyers......I don't think so.


Colin