Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers?
12-19-2002, 06:16 PM
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Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? I found a set that is EXACTLY the same buy for only $550. Thats coated,3 year coating warrenty, lifetime warrenty on rust through, non-emissions headers.
12-19-2002, 08:10 PM
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Re: Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? I heard it was Tubular Automotive. Don't know for sure though.
I am not even sure if this Tubular is the same company that I know of.
I have purchased 3 sets of headers from Tubular Automotive, 248 Weymouth St., Rockland, Mass., (617) 878-9875.
If this is the same company, then I can tell you from dealing with them before that they do good work. If not, well then I know nothing...
Dave
I am not even sure if this Tubular is the same company that I know of.
I have purchased 3 sets of headers from Tubular Automotive, 248 Weymouth St., Rockland, Mass., (617) 878-9875.
If this is the same company, then I can tell you from dealing with them before that they do good work. If not, well then I know nothing...
Dave
12-19-2002, 08:11 PM
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Re: Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? For the diabelievers out there, check this place: http://www.provenperformanceconcepts.com/
12-19-2002, 08:19 PM
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Re: Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? Where did you come up with $550?
Headers and a crappy undersized Y for my 98 are $1500!!!
To think I thought FLP was stoned asking $1300 for a set of tubes... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
Headers and a crappy undersized Y for my 98 are $1500!!!
To think I thought FLP was stoned asking $1300 for a set of tubes... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
12-19-2002, 09:08 PM
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Re: Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Country Boy:
<strong>I found a set that is EXACTLY the same buy for only $550. Thats coated,3 year coating warrenty, lifetime warrenty on rust through, non-emissions headers.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Where do you get $550 from?
<strong>I found a set that is EXACTLY the same buy for only $550. Thats coated,3 year coating warrenty, lifetime warrenty on rust through, non-emissions headers.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Where do you get $550 from?
12-19-2002, 09:24 PM
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Re: Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? Uhh, yeah, show me the $550 headers because I sure as hell don't see them on that site. They also don't offer a descent Y-pipe on that site. The cheapest header on that page is $720 and that's for NON-emissions headers and WITHOUT an install kit or Y-pipe.
12-19-2002, 10:34 PM
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Re: Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? I know where he sees them for $550 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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12-20-2002, 06:24 AM
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Re: Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? lol, I knew some wouldnt believe me! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Since I dont have the money at the moment to get them heres the link!
Race headers
Emission headers
Headers and Y-pipe
Race headers
Emission headers
Headers and Y-pipe
12-20-2002, 06:30 AM
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Re: Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? The Y-pipe does have alot to be desired <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
Ive been emailing them and said he gets them from the SAME supplier the Roger Grott got them from. Also, he said that he doesnt make very much profit on the the auctions. Know what that means?!?! If he still makes profit on the same header at $560/ pair, then gues what the profit is when the others sell the for $800/ pair <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> Thats along the line of $200-$300 profit.
Ive been emailing them and said he gets them from the SAME supplier the Roger Grott got them from. Also, he said that he doesnt make very much profit on the the auctions. Know what that means?!?! If he still makes profit on the same header at $560/ pair, then gues what the profit is when the others sell the for $800/ pair <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> Thats along the line of $200-$300 profit.
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Re: Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by mobius:
<strong>am i missing something those auctions are 799 for just the headers and like 1300 with the y-pipe were is the 560?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">exactly
<strong>am i missing something those auctions are 799 for just the headers and like 1300 with the y-pipe were is the 560?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">exactly
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Re: Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by KizzmySS:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by mobius:
<strong>am i missing something those auctions are 799 for just the headers and like 1300 with the y-pipe were is the 560?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">exactly</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ebay n00bs <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by mobius:
<strong>am i missing something those auctions are 799 for just the headers and like 1300 with the y-pipe were is the 560?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">exactly</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ebay n00bs <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
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Re: Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? He changed the price <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> The "Buy It Now" was at $560 for the race headers. Now thats a rip off <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />
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Re: Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? Heres part of the Emails we sent back and forth:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Question from: countryboyss
> > > Title of item: LS1, LS-1, LS 1, Camaro Firebird Headers,Race
> > > Seller: provenperformanceconcepts
> > > Starts: Dec-17-02 18:47:20 PST
> > > Ends: Dec-24-02 18:47:20 PST
> > > Price: Starts at $499.00
> > > To view the item, go to:
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1875147693
> > >
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
<small>[ December 20, 2002, 03:55 PM: Message edited by: Country Boy ]</small>
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Question from: countryboyss
> > > Title of item: LS1, LS-1, LS 1, Camaro Firebird Headers,Race
> > > Seller: provenperformanceconcepts
> > > Starts: Dec-17-02 18:47:20 PST
> > > Ends: Dec-24-02 18:47:20 PST
> > > Price: Starts at $499.00
> > > To view the item, go to:
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1875147693
> > >
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
<small>[ December 20, 2002, 03:55 PM: Message edited by: Country Boy ]</small>
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Re: Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? ProvenPerformance appears to be a shop.
His prices look higher than our sponsors.
Usually trying to buy headers directly from a manufacturer costs more and the folks don't usually like phone orders since they like to spend their time in the shop making stuff. They will stuff like I'll sell you stuff at 'racer' price which is a code for 'guy calling me up.' <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
His prices look higher than our sponsors.
Usually trying to buy headers directly from a manufacturer costs more and the folks don't usually like phone orders since they like to spend their time in the shop making stuff. They will stuff like I'll sell you stuff at 'racer' price which is a code for 'guy calling me up.' <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? Actually he says hes not really a shop, but:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">My full time job is selling BMW parts & accessories at Bavarian
Autosport
> > ( www.bavauto.com ), I am the sales manager and run the R&D and write
all
> of
> > the instructions & tech info.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">My full time job is selling BMW parts & accessories at Bavarian
Autosport
> > ( www.bavauto.com ), I am the sales manager and run the R&D and write
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Re: Who is the original supplier of the Grott,QTPs,and Thunder Racing headers? am i missing something those auctions are 799 for just the headers and like 1300 with the y-pipe were is the 560?