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[Mini_Sprite_93]

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item1c1413bd61

has anyone seen these and are they worth buying?

[WiredbyWilson]

blimey thats cheap!! Think a few people on here have something similar and rave about them!

[flanders56]

ive been warned not to buy them. Items from china will not last very long and although may look nice will be extremely difficult... if not impossible to send back if they are not suitable or do not work. they are often made with inferior parts and sometimes will not fit properly.

If you want an alloy radiator you are best saving up £200 and getting one from minispares or another good mini dealership. I seriously would not reccommend buying any of these parts and although they might have decent feedback this feedback is left when the item is receieved and not 6 months down the line when it does not work

[WiredbyWilson]

i'm sure darkscamp has run one for a while with no issues....

[stardude]

there is a very big thread on here about them

they are very well made, i have seen them before, and i will be ordering one in the next few days.

here is the thread:

link

there are two sellers over in china with slightly different rads, the one you have linked is the less prefered of the two

here is the preffered one:
link but he doesnt have any listed on ebay UK atm but if you message him, he will list some.

i personally am tempted to get this one:

link

[adamg1380]

blimey thats cheap!! Think a few people on here have something similar and rave about them!

I don't know about those, but I've got an aluminium rad (which cost £160!) and it's fantastic, OTT for a standard engine (and might even over-cool it?), great for pokey engines and for the track.

[ukcooper]

I bought one, works just fine never goes above half on temp gauge.

The welding could improve a little.
The Spi type, the bottom temp gauge hole is different to the original, it a screw in type.
The last thing is when you get the wider rad 40 or 50mm theres less room for it to fit in 40mm tight 50mm ??.

Edited by ukcooper, 29 January 2011 - 04:05 PM.

[j0-rdan]

I bought that exact one a few weeks ago while on holiday, now I'm back and it has arrived, I intend on fitting it this weekend. Will let you know if everything goes well, heres a picture of the one I recieved:

[The Reverand]

If it involves the words "Ebay" + "China" then stay clear. I've been stung a few times. Never again.

[kez_19]

I bought that exact one a few weeks ago while on holiday, now I'm back and it has arrived, I intend on fitting it this weekend. Will let you know if everything goes well, heres a picture of the one I recieved:

in my opinion the welding looks like it could be nicer looking but if it works and keeps sealed then why not

i have bought stuff from china before from ebay and i have been very happy with everything

i will be very interested to see how these fit and what they are like a bit down the line

michael

[Paul Wiginton]

That fabrication and welding is appauling. I wouldnt go near them personally, I only use Radtec

Paul

[Yoda]

If it involves the words "Ebay" + "China" then stay clear. I've been stung a few times. Never again.

Ok, if you have a laptop, turn it upside down and look at the manufacturers label!

Now throw it in the bin, because it was made in China !

Honestly, Chinese products are becoming much better quality, I sourced a lot of parts from China in my business and i can honestly say, a lot was better quality than original parts. Admittedly some where a lower standard but never failures.

China has had to improve their stuff because of worldwide demands and NO, I am not chinese

[frenchie851]

Have you got a problem with your current Rad?

Seems to me that 40 quid for a quick mod is not too expensive, if some people have tried them and the work then why not try it, if it doesnt work too well get your old Rad back on.

keep an eye on your heat temp when it goes inm so if doesnt work too well then it wont do too much damage dnt think there should be a problem!?

[liirge]

If it involves the words "Ebay" + "China" then stay clear. I've been stung a few times. Never again.

Ok, if you have a laptop, turn it upside down and look at the manufacturers label!

Now throw it in the bin, because it was made in China !

Honestly, Chinese products are becoming much better quality, I sourced a lot of parts from China in my business and i can honestly say, a lot was better quality than original parts. Admittedly some where a lower standard but never failures.

China has had to improve their stuff because of worldwide demands and NO, I am not chinese

Really??? I thought you were

I'm thinking of getting one of these for my tuned smallbore, however like some of you. I'am a little apprehensive, and for 56 quid (postage included) its quite a big expense on the budget, for something that might not last. I would be really appreciated if you guys who have them could report back after about a months usage.

[Mini_Sprite_93]

hi guys, 56 doesnt seem like its gunna kill me, if i do buy one i will definatly keep my old one as it is fine and i never get rid of mini parts lol cheers for input guys!!