Hi edgar_raphael,
I appreciate that you have voiced out your concerns on behalf of a friend.
I have forwarded your enquiries to
[email protected] so that staffs from Apex can check the authenticity of the filter which I have supplied your friend recently. You may wish to do the same thing.
As I've replied a PM from your friend James, that a enquiry was made to
[email protected]
The pictures you are comparing to (bolts locations) may be for different models or application. Do not mistake yourself with the older 'Power Intake' for this. For your information, even the chromed type version of dual funnel is genuine. You may wish to refer to
www.apexi-usa.com (the advert picture) but are rarely seen in Malaysian markets.
http://www.apexi-usa.com/img/img_main_products_3.jpg
http://www.apexi-usa.com/news_article.asp?id=12 (this is an artical regarding a counterfeit apex turbo timer and this is how I got the e-mail)
I believe the dual funnel filter I supplied James are genuine even though it isn't made in japan. I admit the advert is my first post may be a mistake that I have overlooked. It is similar to 'toyota vehicles' made outside japan. So, it's still genuine Toyota.
The stocks I get are from a reputable performance parts shop based in Malaysia. I believe they will not supply me imitation apex products intentionally. Even though there isn't any authorised dealer anymore located in Malaysia for your information.
So, for the time being we'll have to wait for a reply from
[email protected]
Rgds,
**attached pics are sample of other part number for the filter.