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Originally Posted by dark0821
Sorry for the double post, but I just have to comment after reading thru the Jalopnik article.
I just feel Toyota is just lazy to no end. Really, too lazy to even swap the stickers and part numbers so it says Toyota? I guess its just "wasted resources" to build you own "parts library" for the car knowing that it is coming off the same assembly line as the Z4 in Austria.
I know this is nip picking, but that airbox shape irrates me to no end. Because Toyota's version doesnt have diagonal struts like the BMW. WTF is that indentation in the air box then. Holy fuck (excuse my language), you can't even bother to use a different filter with a different air box? You are only the biggest auto manufacture in the world (or VW), you can't even source your own air box? None of the existing airboxes under your product library will fit the new Supra or smth....
lololol... ///end rant
and yes, I am not in the market for one, I can't afford it, so keyboard warrior full force hahaha
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Tbh, I don't think any automakers have ever done this. Looking under the hood of some Mazdas and you'll see FoMoCo stickers and part numbers. Under a lot of Saabs you'll see GM and under one you'll see Subaru. To put on their own sticker and identify their own part number is just another step in the process that's not necessary. If and when parts are needed it'll be easier to get just the original part rather than cross-reference multiple companies.