Aftermarket parts

[Pacman]

Is it just me or do others feel that most aftermarket parts are way over priced. I have seen were front bumpers are 4 to 5 hundred. Sound systems are another 4 speakers a small sub and a small amp 800 or more. What is every ones take on the prices of stuff for your ride?

[Ram04]

Its pretty hard to swallow that a exhaust system is $800-900, a roll cage $1500, nerf bars $400. When ever I have questioned any of these manufactors they tell me it is the volume of sales, R & D, labor, materials and so forth. On one of the Teryx forums some guy got on there and questioned why they did'nt make a economy version of a certain exhaust and everybody basically crucified him for even asking, it was the old song and dance about quality and warranty, I personally would buy a non stainless exhaust, if it was cheaper. How many years were exhausts made of mild steel? I don't need some shiney stainless and polished aluminum exhaust that you can't see anyway. Oh well, gotta quit ranting.

[Truth]

well now day it seems that it is about 60 40 on looks and performance most ppl like it to look and sound good first and run good 2nd most ppl i ride with dont even by aftermarket tires till thay have to and then it is what ever is cheaper and every one thinks just because it cost more it must be better i so not guess that thay see if it was half price thay would sale much more but that is just me what do i know

[Ram04]

I know what you mean, I'm running GBC dirt Tamers on my Rex and they are just as good as Bighorns, friends that have Bighorns wish they had bought the GBCs instead, just because it cost alot does'nt mean its better. As the old saying goes, " theres a sucker born every day ".
There are plenty of suppliers that rely on that.

[techman]

ya i was pricing some speaker set up for my mud pro and they were way to high then i found this site http://www.atvtrailtunes.com/ custom made me a 600 watt speaker and amp set up works better then any ive heard that cost twice as much give them a call if your looking for one tell em techman sent ya even makes um 4 sxs