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flawless · 09-15-2008, 12:14 PM

Hello,
I was wondering if anybody has used any NRG parts on their cars and how the quality of their products were. I dont believe they have a R&D department, so I imagine their product line is not so Innovative, but I dont want to see what those people who have used their products think.

Thanks

ZX88 · 09-15-2008, 12:20 PM

ive got a hub and a quick release by them its not bad. never gave me any issues.

g6civcx · 09-15-2008, 12:23 PM

I have an NRG short hub. This was the shortest hub on the market for an S13 that was drilled for both a Momo and Nardi bolt pattern. The Works Bell is probably a few mm's shorter, but does not have both bolt patterns.

I think this is pretty "innovative", don't you think?

flawless · 09-15-2008, 12:29 PM

Does any of you Zilvia members have any of their seats?

Brian · 09-15-2008, 12:30 PM

Well, they sell a bunch of "insert big company here" style stuff...
How could you go wrong?

flawless · 09-15-2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

Well, they sell a bunch of "insert big company here" style stuff...
How could you go wrong?

Yeah I figured that with not having any R&D and I dont promote the purchasing of any products that the company has not even tested. Now this is all speculation, I havent asked the company about their testing process or anything yet, I figured I start here, but I was given a set of their seats and I am not going to use them, however I am not going to give them to someone without knowing myself if their worth anything or not. Dont want to hurt or kill anyone..thats all.

g6civcx · 09-15-2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

Well, they sell a bunch of "insert big company here" style stuff...
How could you go wrong?

Please participate in the Off Topic thread.

Massimo Power · 09-15-2008, 12:35 PM

I have use their products in the past and i have to say its a goo bang for the buck. Its not super high quality but it works. So far none of my customers have complained exept for thei like of hoods. that i must say i have had problems with proper fitment. thats why i dotn sell their hoods or lips or stuff like that.. as far as hubs, harness bars, and other stuff of that nature.. i have nothing but praises..

flawless · 09-15-2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Massimo Power

I have use their products in the past and i have to say its a goo bang for the buck. Its not super high quality but it works. So far none of my customers have complained exept for thei like of hoods. that i must say i have had problems with proper fitment. thats why i dotn sell their hoods or lips or stuff like that.. as far as hubs, harness bars, and other stuff of that nature.. i have nothing but praises..

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it!

Brian · 09-15-2008, 12:43 PM

Come on man, I'll give it to you. You KNOW your law VERY well. You are damn good at it.

I don't go along with any of your arguments though.

I understand your point of view on it all and I 100% disagree with it.

patents patents patents.

I do not feel like posting anything in your thread. No matter what I write, you'll disagree with it too.

ETHICS.

ETHICS

ETHICS

flawless · 09-15-2008, 01:11 PM

Ok..I am sorry I posted this, I just wanted to know if their stuff was any good! I think the discussion in the "Off Topic" thread is a very good one and quiet necessary, but it should probably stay there. I will find out about the seats myself...
mods can u close please

ZX88 · 09-15-2008, 01:17 PM

eh when it comes to seat get the real deal. cause alot of times the seats by these type of companies are not crash tested. if you want a nicely priced bucket seat go with buddy club.

VIPDRFT · 09-15-2008, 01:18 PM

I had a quick release hub. worked fine for me.

w0nderbr3ad · 09-15-2008, 01:29 PM

I have their short hub and v2 quick release. Its been good to me for the past year. As far as anything else its questionable.

JRas · 09-15-2008, 02:01 PM

a lot of people own the hubs and quick releases

they are copies of 'Works Bell' though

all depends on if you want to support a company like that... but "hey, it's cheaper :P"

burnsauto · 09-15-2008, 02:05 PM

no matter what you get.. just get the best you can afford. unless you're out to impress people, then you're building it for the wrong reason.

personally..when it comes to something like a seat... it prob won't be any worse than the 20% of ppl on here who run seats off ebay (not oem off ebay). Hell, I've had "high end" seats suck balls and sold them after being in the car for 10 minutes.

you're doing your research, and thats good. just keep looking and you'll find what you're after.

Om1kron · 09-15-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnsauto

no matter what you get.. just get the best you can afford. unless you're out to impress people, then you're building it for the wrong reason.

personally..when it comes to something like a seat... it prob won't be any worse than the 20% of ppl on here who run seats off ebay (not oem off ebay). Hell, I've had "high end" seats suck balls and sold them after being in the car for 10 minutes.

you're doing your research, and thats good. just keep looking and you'll find what you're after.

Exactly, I had Recaro SRD's in my car and they quite possibly were the shittiest fucking seats ever for 1200 dollars... They kept moving every time you sat in them so you always had to re-adjust the position triangle, they sat as high if not slightly higher than my oem seats or my Del-Sol seats I had in my civic at the time.

Somtimes mad tyte JDM shit isn't always the best, people talk shit about the quality of NRG products but Works-Bell shit isn't free of freak stories either, just search on google. This isn't the only website on the planet.

But people are quick to talk shit on people buying knock off parts when they wont spend the money for quality parts they tell other people to buy either.

it's so retarded.

dynamicck · 09-15-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Om1kron

Exactly, I had Recaro SRD's in my car and they quite possibly were the shittiest fucking seats ever for 1200 dollars... They kept moving every time you sat in them so you always had to re-adjust the position triangle, they sat as high if not slightly higher than my oem seats or my Del-Sol seats I had in my civic at the time.

Somtimes mad tyte JDM shit isn't always the best, people talk shit about the quality of NRG products but Works-Bell shit isn't free of freak stories either, just search on google. This isn't the only website on the planet.

But people are quick to talk shit on people buying knock off parts when they wont spend the money for quality parts they tell other people to buy either.

it's so retarded.

which recaro SRD's?
JDM Type R?
or Regular Recaro SRD?
If you got the non JDM ones, there are two different styles of brackets.
A non-height adjustable, and height adjustable one.
The height adjustable actually sits too tall even on the lowest setting. There are also aftermarket sliders/adapters like Nagis Super Low Seat Rails, that sit like the JDM Type R recaros.

Om1kron · 09-15-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dynamicck

which recaro SRD's?
JDM Type R?
or Regular Recaro SRD?
If you got the non JDM ones, there are two different styles of brackets.
A non-height adjustable, and height adjustable one.
The height adjustable actually sits too tall even on the lowest setting. There are also aftermarket sliders/adapters like Nagis Super Low Seat Rails, that sit like the JDM Type R recaros.

Regular SRDs and the height adjustable rails on the lowest setting... The dealer I got them from did not sell the super low seat rails much less were they so easily available back in 04

socal_kouki · 09-15-2008, 08:50 PM

I purchased NRG's hood pin set. The Carbon Fiber one and it gave me a few problems. It's easy to install but the lock itself would jam up.
The design was the main problem, not the materials used. It uses a multi-peice washer type of thin nuts to hold the face of the lock tight onto the hood.. which are suppose to prevent slippage by being tightened against themselves.
It probably looked good on paper but if you open your hood at least once a week I wouldn't recommend it. The durability of the actual threaded cylinder on which the flat nuts scroll onto loses it's integrity I imagine with all the heat and flex that the pin is exposed to.

bo2o · 09-15-2008, 02:08 PM

N R G = not reallie good.

ALEXTHESUS*PECT · 09-15-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bo2o

N R G = not reallie good.

quoted for truth!

they're shit sucks period. low quality knock off crap! stay away from them!

burnsauto · 09-15-2008, 02:34 PM

hmm... my recaro srd never moves around..lol

YoungGun · 09-15-2008, 09:21 PM

Got their suede steering wheel, and carbon bucket seat.

Badass stuff, haters hate on stuff they haven't owned so I don't really care.

socal_kouki · 09-15-2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungGun

Got their suede steering wheel, and carbon bucket seat.

Badass stuff, haters hate on stuff they haven't owned so I don't really care.

Honestly it's not an expensive type of brand. Their stuff is like high end egay stuff.
Speaking about it like it's unobtainable by the average 9-5'er is kinda... oh wait you're 19. Nevermind.

YoungGun · 09-15-2008, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungGun

Got their suede steering wheel, and carbon bucket seat.

Badass stuff, haters hate on stuff they haven't owned so I don't really care.

Quote:

Originally Posted by socal_kouki

Honestly it's not an expensive type of brand. Their stuff is like high end egay stuff.
Speaking about it like it's unobtainable by the average 9-5'er is kinda... oh wait you're 19. Nevermind.

Lets see, did I ever say it was an expensive brand?

no.

Did I speak of it as being unobtainable?

no.

I'm just trying to contribute to the thread, I said people hate on things that they don't own, take Megan for example.

tattoo131313 · 09-15-2008, 11:47 PM

They could use a little help with the R & D. I tried to use their short hub with the short quick release on my 95 and the combination of the 2 don't work together.The bolt on the steering column sticks out too far.After closer inspection it looks like both of them can't be used together at all on any car.

socal_kouki · 09-16-2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungGun

Lets see, did I ever say it was an expensive brand?

no.

Did I speak of it as being unobtainable?

no.

I'm just trying to contribute to the thread, I said people hate on things that they don't own, take Megan for example.

You're right I guess I read your comment wrong. I've never heard anything bad about their steering wheels or buckets so I guess our experiences would be different.

SoSideways · 09-16-2008, 10:22 AM

Well, I have their thin QR, and to be honest, it worked fine for a bit, and now I hate it.

The design basically only uses 4 little rubber feet to keep the wheel from moving in the forward/backward axis, so when you have the wheel on there, and the QR locked into place, when the car idles it'll rattle.

Really annoying.

But, if you don't mind the rattle, it works fine.

*kognition* · 09-16-2008, 10:34 AM

NRG= Not Racing Gear

09-15-2008, 12:14 PM	#1
flawless Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 699 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	How are NRG Innovations products? Hello, I was wondering if anybody has used any NRG parts on their cars and how the quality of their products were. I dont believe they have a R&D department, so I imagine their product line is not so Innovative, but I dont want to see what those people who have used their products think. Thanks

09-15-2008, 12:30 PM	#5
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Well, they sell a bunch of "insert big company here" style stuff... How could you go wrong? __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

09-15-2008, 12:35 PM	#8
Massimo Power Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 322 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I have use their products in the past and i have to say its a goo bang for the buck. Its not super high quality but it works. So far none of my customers have complained exept for thei like of hoods. that i must say i have had problems with proper fitment. thats why i dotn sell their hoods or lips or stuff like that.. as far as hubs, harness bars, and other stuff of that nature.. i have nothing but praises.. __________________ www.massimopower.com PH: 1(951)402-5386 EM:[email protected] Special Thanks To: www.aeperformance.com www.domospeed.com/blog For Their Continued Support

09-15-2008, 12:43 PM	#10
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Come on man, I'll give it to you. You KNOW your law VERY well. You are damn good at it. I don't go along with any of your arguments though. I understand your point of view on it all and I 100% disagree with it. patents patents patents. I do not feel like posting anything in your thread. No matter what I write, you'll disagree with it too. ETHICS. ETHICS ETHICS __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

09-15-2008, 01:18 PM	#13
VIPDRFT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Osan, South Korea Age: 39 Posts: 338 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I had a quick release hub. worked fine for me. __________________ Holding it and...WHEEL POPS OFF! O^O^O

09-15-2008, 12:20 PM	#2
ZX88 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATX Age: 36 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	ive got a hub and a quick release by them its not bad. never gave me any issues.

09-15-2008, 12:23 PM	#3
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I have an NRG short hub. This was the shortest hub on the market for an S13 that was drilled for both a Momo and Nardi bolt pattern. The Works Bell is probably a few mm's shorter, but does not have both bolt patterns. I think this is pretty "innovative", don't you think?

09-15-2008, 12:29 PM	#4
flawless Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 699 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	Does any of you Zilvia members have any of their seats?

09-15-2008, 01:11 PM	#11
flawless Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 699 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	Ok..I am sorry I posted this, I just wanted to know if their stuff was any good! I think the discussion in the "Off Topic" thread is a very good one and quiet necessary, but it should probably stay there. I will find out about the seats myself... mods can u close please

09-15-2008, 01:17 PM	#12
ZX88 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATX Age: 36 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	eh when it comes to seat get the real deal. cause alot of times the seats by these type of companies are not crash tested. if you want a nicely priced bucket seat go with buddy club.

09-15-2008, 01:29 PM	#14
w0nderbr3ad Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vantucky Posts: 1,294 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	I have their short hub and v2 quick release. Its been good to me for the past year. As far as anything else its questionable.

09-15-2008, 02:01 PM	#15
JRas Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Age: 36 Posts: 1,503 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	a lot of people own the hubs and quick releases they are copies of 'Works Bell' though all depends on if you want to support a company like that... but "hey, it's cheaper :P" __________________

09-15-2008, 02:05 PM	#16
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	no matter what you get.. just get the best you can afford. unless you're out to impress people, then you're building it for the wrong reason. personally..when it comes to something like a seat... it prob won't be any worse than the 20% of ppl on here who run seats off ebay (not oem off ebay). Hell, I've had "high end" seats suck balls and sold them after being in the car for 10 minutes. you're doing your research, and thats good. just keep looking and you'll find what you're after. __________________

09-15-2008, 08:50 PM	#20
socal_kouki Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali. Posts: 528 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I purchased NRG's hood pin set. The Carbon Fiber one and it gave me a few problems. It's easy to install but the lock itself would jam up. The design was the main problem, not the materials used. It uses a multi-peice washer type of thin nuts to hold the face of the lock tight onto the hood.. which are suppose to prevent slippage by being tightened against themselves. It probably looked good on paper but if you open your hood at least once a week I wouldn't recommend it. The durability of the actual threaded cylinder on which the flat nuts scroll onto loses it's integrity I imagine with all the heat and flex that the pin is exposed to. __________________ This used to be a cool forum.

09-15-2008, 02:08 PM	#21
bo2o Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2006 Location: 626 socal! Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	N R G = not reallie good. __________________ fS! *vlsd ! slim fans ! hid kits ! lug nuts !* http://www.zilvia.net/f/search.php?d...earchuser=bo2o ^^^click^^^

09-15-2008, 02:34 PM	#23
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	hmm... my recaro srd never moves around..lol __________________

09-15-2008, 09:21 PM	#24
YoungGun Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 818-951 SoCal Posts: 3,961 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Got their suede steering wheel, and carbon bucket seat. Badass stuff, haters hate on stuff they haven't owned so I don't really care.

09-15-2008, 11:47 PM	#27
tattoo131313 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: st.louis Posts: 316 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	They could use a little help with the R & D. I tried to use their short hub with the short quick release on my 95 and the combination of the 2 don't work together.The bolt on the steering column sticks out too far.After closer inspection it looks like both of them can't be used together at all on any car. __________________

09-16-2008, 10:22 AM	#29
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Well, I have their thin QR, and to be honest, it worked fine for a bit, and now I hate it. The design basically only uses 4 little rubber feet to keep the wheel from moving in the forward/backward axis, so when you have the wheel on there, and the QR locked into place, when the car idles it'll rattle. Really annoying. But, if you don't mind the rattle, it works fine.

09-16-2008, 10:34 AM	#30
kognition Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Santee California Posts: 2,107 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	NRG= Not Racing Gear