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Old 09-05-2006, 05:59 PM
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Default What the heck is up with Ti exhausts

Why is it taking soo long to get an exhaust from Bulletproof auto, like going on 5 months. Worldwide shortage of the stuff or what, rant off!
Old 09-05-2006, 06:11 PM
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My friend ordered a Buddy Club Exhuast from them, it took them 6 months to get it :hs:
Old 09-05-2006, 07:18 PM
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In all seriousness, I wouldn't be surprised if the majority of the available titanium is being requisitioned by defense contractors.

There's a war goin' on, ya know. :hs:
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Old 09-05-2006, 11:35 PM
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It's not lack of material, it's the fact that you probably ordered an exhaust that is:
1. popular
2. made in japan
3. not mass produced

Lots of parts are like this...not mass produced, and you have to wait.
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Not to mention that it can take a really long time to ship over in a container and clear customs.
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Old 09-06-2006, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by shivers
Not to mention that it can take a really long time to ship over in a container and clear customs.
Japan to the US is one month, busy season just ended. Trucking in total won't be half as long. Customs is normally not a problem. If it's being kept in customs, it's usually because the shipper (company importing) has not paid all the tariffs and brokerage fees. I rarely see a container being kept for more than a week because someone is paying a lot of dock fees which is unlikely. I'm a shipper too. h:




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