MarkKassim Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Hi Guys Alunox have received two payments into their bank account which they believe are bank giro credits and cannot identify who they belong to. One has hit our bank account on the 01/09/2016 in the sum of £2056.12 and the other has hit our account today 05/09/2016 in the sum of £1047.59 . If anyone has made payments direct into Alunox's bank account over the last couple of working days could you email Anita to confirm who you are. Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkKassim Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 An update on rear system price structure with this group buy All Systems are hand crafted to the highest standard using the following techniques: • Mandrel Bending– The tubes are bent in a hydraulic machine, the mandrel tooling being inserted beforehand inside the tube. This ensures that the diameter of the tube is completely uniform throughout the bend. This process also enhances the gas flow by keeping the internal bore smooth. • Fabricated in dedicated jigs to maintain fitting accuracy and prevent distortion during welding. • Purge TIG Welding – Each section is filled with an inert gas before welding to again ensure a smooth internal surface and maximise flow. They are an upgrade in terms of gas flow and durability, designed and constructed to motorsport standard. They are made from 304 grade stainless steel and include a flexible coupling to minimize vibration and resonance. The silencers are packed with high temperature resistant silicone glass fibre. Giugiaro Rear System options High Flow 2.5“ System Twin Tail Pipe This is the 2.5” down pipe shown with V Band mounted CAT which allows for a quick bypass replacement if required, but is also available without CAT. With 2.5” rear silencer. The silencer is constructed using a merged collector giving enhanced flow and noise reduction as shown from below 2.5” side on view The bore is bigger than the standard exhaust for the Esprit, allowing owners to tune their cars further if needed. Supplied with the wastegate pipe work. Price - £890 without CAT as part of this GB £840 £1050 with CAT and bypass tube mounted on V Bands. High Flow 3“ Rear System Twin/Single Tail Pipes This is the twin tail pipe exhaust as per the standard configuration. The silencer is constructed using a merged collector (3”) giving greater flow and noise reduction as shown from below 3” side on view of silencer 3” Twin Tail Pipe Price - £1120 as part of this GB £1070 This is the 3” diameter system with internal silencer dimensions to match to match the bigger Flow characteristics. 3” Single Tail Pipe Price - £890 as part of this GB £840 The bigger diameter bore allows for greater gas flow for owners who want to tune their cars further. All Supplied with the wastegate pipe work. Peter Stevens Rear System optionsSide Exit 2.5“ High Flow Rear System This is the Side exit rear silencer as per the original layout Price as part this Group Buy 2.5” - £500 3” - £650 3“ High Flow Rear System This system has twin exit tail pipes. The third silencer on the down pipe is mounted in V Bands and can be replaced with the straight through bypass pipe supplied with this system. Without the third silencer fitted it noise tests at 99 dB (4500rpm at 1m distance) With the silencer is pretty much the stock in terms of noise level The system is also available in 2.5” This is the system fitted to an SE This is a Dyno run with the 3" twin rear system and manifold , to give some idea of the noise levels This is the 2.5” version of the rear twin system fitted to a GT3 Prices as part of this Group Buy 2.5” - £600 3” - £700 Centre Exit 3” Rear System This is the Centre exit available in 3” Price - £820 as part of this Group Buy Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket63 Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Hi Mark, Couple of questions please. I have an S4. Is there a CAT option? Is this built into the 3rd silencer? Are the prices VAT inclusive or plus VAT? Thanks Paul Quote Caught between a rock and a hard place in a catch 22 situation, So its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. Your damned if you do, but your damned if you don't so shut your cock!!!!!!!!!!! Lotus Espirt Turbo S3 Lotus Esprit S4 Lotus Elise S2 Sport 130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zig Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) 3" twin exit tail pipes.system could use some improvements. Splitter section angles are too tight and will cause unnecessary back-pressure buildup. In their twin exit tail pipes system Alunox should have spaced both silencers more a part, shortening straight section running to the exhaust tips, use the main silencer configuration from their center exhaust version (pictured below) and run with separate dual pipes to the secondary silencers. Just my observation. Zig Edited September 8, 2016 by Zig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkKassim Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 On 9/8/2016 at 05:09, rocket63 said: Hi Mark, Couple of questions please. I have an S4. Is there a CAT option? Is this built into the 3rd silencer? Are the prices VAT inclusive or plus VAT? Thanks Paul Hi Paul, Yes I should have stated prices do NOT include VAT. Yes Alunox can put a CAT in place of the 3rd silencer for an additional £200. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Bob Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 I have a question on English > English translation- Does silencer = muffler? If it does, Leon probably thinks I'm an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zig Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Just a quick web search would resolved your dilemma: A muffler (silencer in many non-US English speaking countries) is a device for decreasing the amount of noise emitted by the exhaust of an internal combustion engine. I bet your next question will be Tyre vs Tire? tyre /ˈtaɪə/ noun. a rubber ring placed over the rim of a wheel of a road vehicle to provide traction and reduce road shocks, esp a hollow inflated ring (pneumatic tyre) consisting of a reinforced outer casing enclosing an inner tube. . versus: tire2 ˈtī(ə)r/ noun a rubber covering, typically inflated or surrounding an inflated inner tube, placed around a wheel to form a flexible contact with the road. So tyre is a rubber ring... Tire on the other hand is a rubber covering... LOL Zig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Bob Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 5 hours ago, Zig said: I bet your next question will be Tyre vs Tire? Zig No, I know what a tyre is, but I'm still working on the pronunciation of aluminum lol. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htown Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 1 Quote "Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people’s liberty teeth and keystone under independence." - George Washington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket63 Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) Hi Mark. Is there any update on despatching the manifolds? I have contacted Anita this week but had no response to date. Its been nearly 5 weeks since the invoice was paid. Thanks Edited September 16, 2016 by rocket63 Quote Caught between a rock and a hard place in a catch 22 situation, So its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. Your damned if you do, but your damned if you don't so shut your cock!!!!!!!!!!! Lotus Espirt Turbo S3 Lotus Esprit S4 Lotus Elise S2 Sport 130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MarkKassim Posted September 17, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Hi Pigga , Yes they are on there way on Monday, here's a shot of them waiting to go ,the suspense is killing me I would like to here your reactions when driving for the first time with the manifold or system. Mark 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket63 Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Ooooo. Exciting. Thanks for the update Mark Quote Caught between a rock and a hard place in a catch 22 situation, So its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. Your damned if you do, but your damned if you don't so shut your cock!!!!!!!!!!! Lotus Espirt Turbo S3 Lotus Esprit S4 Lotus Elise S2 Sport 130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket63 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 So manifold arrived today 1 Quote Caught between a rock and a hard place in a catch 22 situation, So its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. Your damned if you do, but your damned if you don't so shut your cock!!!!!!!!!!! Lotus Espirt Turbo S3 Lotus Esprit S4 Lotus Elise S2 Sport 130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Bob Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 According to UPS mine should arrive here tomorrow (Thurs 9-22) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcslocum Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 My tracking number shows a Friday afternoon delivery. WooHoo I can't wait to open the box. Quote Jon - 1984 Esprit Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zig Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Because ALUNOX shipped them by UPS, not DHL like I suggested... UPS will now collect an additional "customs clearing" charge of around $39.00 which is a ripoff, because DHL and FedEx do not charge recipients at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 You are very hard to please, never buy anything from me! Since it's their risk until you sign for the delivery, with such an expensive item it's their choice to ship with who they wish. Any issue you have with a fee should be taken up with the shipper, not the supplier. 2 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcslocum Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 I have paid fees with DHL last year when I had some mini parts shipped over for another project. I don't like it but that is the way it works when buying from overseas. 1 Quote Jon - 1984 Esprit Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zig Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) 9 hours ago, Bibs said: BIBS "the founder" wrote: "You are very hard to please, never buy anything from me!" It is not an issue of "being hard to please", but an issue of knowing the total cost! My motto is: KNOW WHAT YOU BUY AND WHAT IT WILL COST YOU Zig BTW BIBS. Do not be so concerned of me trying to buy something from you. Tried once to buy Lotus part you listed... and you never followed up... just gave me excuses of being "so busy". (Are you going to un-list my id now in retaliation, like it usually happens with other members which are banned from posting?) Edited September 22, 2016 by Zig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 6 hours ago, Zig said: just gave me excuses of being "so busy". Put 2 and 2 together 6 hours ago, Zig said: (Are you going to un-list my id now in retaliation, like it usually happens with other members which are banned from posting?) No, but a confrontational comment like this certainly puts you on my watch list especially as you edited it to make it more barbed.. 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Bob Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 9 hours ago, jcslocum said: I have paid fees with DHL last year when I had some mini parts shipped over for another project. I don't like it but that is the way it works when buying from overseas. Jon- do they ask for a check at time of delivery or give you a bill to mail in? I've found that everyone has their hand out. When I did the bank transfer to pay for my system, I had two outstretched palms I had to grease, one from a bank on each side of the pond. Welcome to 21st century business. Geez- here we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan Grey Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 I've had to pay import fees/duties with UPS, FedEx, and DHL... 1 Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcslocum Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 I have had DHL send me an invoice a few weeks later. Quote Jon - 1984 Esprit Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket63 Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Yup, just had some parts delivered from the USA with DHL and had to pay customs and clearance and VAT. Not unusual or unexpected ! Quote Caught between a rock and a hard place in a catch 22 situation, So its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. Your damned if you do, but your damned if you don't so shut your cock!!!!!!!!!!! Lotus Espirt Turbo S3 Lotus Esprit S4 Lotus Elise S2 Sport 130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan Grey Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 I think UPS & DHL are definitely better at getting parts through US Customs, things always get stuck with FedEx for some reason. Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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