m sprank Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Maybe you should take your Pro-drive love elsewhere. You seem to be eating pretty good. I'm the one who has lost 60lbs in the last year. Not from trying either. I have nothing good to say, I'm the one who got the short end of the deal, so I will say no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbwrx Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hey can we pay more than our deposit at anytime or is it better to wait until we get the second invoice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortal2None Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Went from stock TBE + Prodrive cans to Cobb HFC DP + Perrin Resonated Mid+Y + Prodrive cans - What's not to like about the Perrin M/Y + Prodrives - Love the sound. But, am anxiously awaiting the sound clips on this new non-resonated Stromung CBE, particularly for the wagonistas. It's a little bit loud. Not that I don't like the sound itself. Prodrives are the best sounding muffler on the UEL Legacy's IMO but it was just too loud after I swapped out the stock Y and res. (I heard your soundclips, sounds awesome) I just want to hear the new setup in person before I dump any more money into a new setup. The nice thing is that since it has no resonator adding one in should be an easy task if that evil had to be done to tame the drone beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 You can pay more at any time. Trying to get an update from Stromung now. For those still waiting to "hear one before deciding", you will most likely be looking for used. No plans to make this a "catalog" item. Too many choices to carry inventory. Unless there is enough interst to make another 20 (at say $1050 each) I dont think I will be doing it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortal2None Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 You can pay more at any time. Trying to get an update from Stromung now. For those still waiting to "hear one before deciding", you will most likely be looking for used. No plans to make this a "catalog" item. Too many choices to carry inventory. Unless there is enough interst to make another 20 (at say $1050 each) I dont think I will be doing it again. That is exactly the plan or if someone backs out and you end up with a spare set. Sounds like an awesome project and kudos to you for putting it all together. Believe me, I feel for you when it comes to business ventures/projects that are cool things to do but are bound to lose money. Was involved in one to many of those myself but they were fun and wouldn't trade the experience for the $$$ back ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 If there are any "spare sets" they wont be wagon. Wagon is specific piping and mufflers and tips. The one "drop out" so far has been a sedan (it can be mine, notice I only held a place for myself, I planned on losing at least one). Have not made the wagon units yet and only a handful of those going into production. When I said "made to order", I meant it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortal2None Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 If there are any "spare sets" they wont be wagon. Wagon is specific piping and mufflers and tips. The one "drop out" so far has been a sedan (it can be mine, notice I only held a place for myself, I planned on losing at least one). Have not made the wagon units yet and only a handful of those going into production. When I said "made to order", I meant it. I hear you since the "wagonistas" are a rarer breed. Hopefully one of those sedan sets will make it to the NYC area soon enough. Best of luck with the venture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortal2None Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Maybe you should take your Pro-drive love elsewhere. You seem to be eating pretty good. I'm the one who has lost 60lbs in the last year. Not from trying either. I have nothing good to say, I'm the one who got the short end of the deal, so I will say no more. If this was directed at me, then I'm sorry to offend. Delete my posts if I did in any way. That was not my intention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 No, not you. He knows who he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 Sorry. Wont be able to help with a single tip Stromung. Can help with the DP and another CBE choice when you are ready. Website is http://www.infamousperformance.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bechtold Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Which is more rust resistant? T-304 stainless steel or T-202 stainless steel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 202 is crap. 304 for cbe's. 321 for headers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 This CBE is full 304. US made steel. No importing. 202 is technically stainless. Not mild. But of such low quality that it is not used by many. Basically just used by Chinese manufacturing of low quality products. Cheapest stainless available. X02/CXLighting/GMS (possibly) is 202. 321 is super expensive. Aircraft quality. A few high end headers use it. But, they also use super thin wall. So, its the right steel for the application, but due to expense, they tend to use too thin a tube. I would expect to pay $3000 for a set of 321 headers using good wall thickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siper2 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 This is what I get, for not being around here for a while. Oh man that's a nice exhaust! I prefer single-tip, don't like how the quad doesn't quite fit in the bumper. But.... Strömung's sound can't be beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Believe me, I will make the tips fit the cut outs A member here has a tucked Stromung, which he tucked by simply putting the hangers through the middle hole instead of the bottom hole of the OEM hangers. Looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaptainkevlar Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Believe me, I will make the tips fit the cut outs A member here has a tucked Stromung, which he tucked by simply putting the hangers through the middle hole instead of the bottom hole of the OEM hangers. Looks really good. Exactly what I was gonna say! Mine will fit in the cutouts one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Exactly what I was gonna say! Mine will fit in the cutouts one way or another. absolutely! If there's a will, there's a way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDKSDMF Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Good call on the middle hole. gonna try that asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 NOTICE! Just got word from Stromung. CBE's start shipping today. I am waiting for my shipping manifest and tracking numbers now. All 20 will be shipped by Wed. They are already at the UPS shipping location. I will have shipping costs today. So, invoices will be going out. Payment is due immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbwrx Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Mike pm me and let me know if one of them cannot pay and I will take their place on the first run and they can have my spot on the second run. Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 I have tracking numbers. Sending emails now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Well, Stromung mis-qouted me cost on the CBE's. Figures. No wonder they did not want to participate in the financing part of things. I got an adjusted invoice via fax about 2 hours after getting shipping invoice. Apparently they forgot the cost of hardware in my quote. Going to a 3" flat flange from a 2.5" donut flange meant adding a flat gasket and bolts as well as the flange. I just got hit for $30 more for each CBE. What was a tight sale, just became a "Mike is losing money" event. With that said. I posted a price and I stand by it. For the first 50 it is $875. If. BIG IF, I get more made price is going WAY up. Not only will I need to cover true cost of the CBE's, but now I need to make up about $1500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luchin Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 If the cost of the 3" flat flange is only $30 just add that to my final bill. If it is going to be more, please PM me as I am happy to adjust cost with you on my exhaust. These things happen in all industries and there is no need IMO for you to swallow the cost of a miss quote by a fabricator. Unless of course you have a money tree in your back yard; in which case I'm coming down with a chain saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grocery getter Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I agree - speed costs money. Add the $30 to my bill as well.... If the cost of the 3" flat flange is only $30 just add that to my final bill. If it is going to be more, please PM me as I am happy to adjust cost with you on my exhaust. These things happen in all industries and there is no need IMO for you to swallow the cost of a miss quote by a fabricator. Unless of course you have a money tree in your back yard; in which case I'm coming down with a chain saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Unless of course you have a money tree in your back yard; in which case I'm coming down with a chain saw. Chainsaw?!? I'll race you down but I'm coming with a backhoe and flatbed truck as I want that tree alive when I plant it in my backyard! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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