Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 08:20 pm, by: Ben Lipman(Ben12a)
I saw it in a few places, but you know how the internet can be. Information flow, both accurate or not, is extremely fast. Chances are one bloke said it and is was quoted as fact elsewhere. This is why I only take what I get off the net as a guide, and try and find a HUMAN in a LEGITIMATE business (with a GOOD NAME to PROTECT!) to confirm or deny my 'research'.
It is also a significant reason I want to get to cruises and other SC/ALSC events. I can put a name to a face and start to form an opinion on the validity of their word. Take Lew for instance. After an hour or two yapping to him in his workshop (I didn't spend a cent!) I believe I can completely take him on his word.
If you read the HSD website, though, they do state they have been supplying the Japanese aftermarket with componentry for years...