GT-One v5.1 is no longer available at this moment. Apparently the financial issues within GT-ROM and their manufactures are still in dispute and all of us have to wait indefinitely. My business partner in Japan notified me that we should try a different approach and ask me for my input, and we decided to offer some thing a little different. Think of it as an alternative.
Couple of Problems are currently facing:
1). The exchange rate is our biggest enemy; as of today 10/26/2008, it is $1USD:92 Yen. When the GB of the v5.1 was issued three months ago, it was $1.00USD:107 Yen. We just lost 15% in USD value, hence a 15% increase in cost for any one who still desires a v5.1. For example, the original price of $2900 will be $3260 today…
#2: We weren’t able to get the best deal from the factory because GT-ROM is the authorized vender. We were able to buy from the factory because GT-ROM wasn't meeting their quota and our purchase was for export only.
The Story:
Being a brass (trumpet) player, I know when bending the pipes, smoother bends can minimize bottle neck of the air flow; therefore, when applying the same approach to an exhaust system, the sound will be more natural and "may" free up more HP, some thing we all desire in an aftermarket exhaust. When examining an exhaust system, immediately came to my mind was that “only if 5.1 have less weld spots and smoother bends. During the last three months, the factory in Japan offered to create our own muffler, I like the idea because I know the quality of workmanship/material of JDM goods is hard to beat. My friend suggest the possibility of having the same factories to produce our own exhaust, and I figure why not? I like the idea!!!
But anyway, here it is:
This is the prototype NA2/LEV Dual Tip exhaust. If you compare to our competing unit, you will find less weld spots with smoother bend, more organic like piping.
More photo and sound clip coming soon.
Pricing including shipping and all international funds transfer/bank fees:
Pricing according to today’s (10/27/2008) exchange rate of 92 yen to $1 USD:
$2,650.00 for dual tips
$2,900.00 for single tip
Keep in mind that the price will fluxuate due to exchange rate. Hypothetically speaking: If the we're sitting at 100Yen:$1:00USD, and amount of orders per transaction. (There is a cost of $50 per international money transfer regardless the amount, and there is also a 5,000 yen service charge to receive the money in Japan)
You will see a approximate price of:
$2350/$2400 for Dual Tips
$2650/$2700 for Single Tip.:wink:
Paypal add 3.25%
AMEX Add 3%
VISA/MC add 2.25%
Personal Check and MO OK.
Again
Keep in mind that the price will fluctuate base on the current volatile exchange rate, I'll figure out the true cost during the time of transaction.
Couple of Problems are currently facing:
1). The exchange rate is our biggest enemy; as of today 10/26/2008, it is $1USD:92 Yen. When the GB of the v5.1 was issued three months ago, it was $1.00USD:107 Yen. We just lost 15% in USD value, hence a 15% increase in cost for any one who still desires a v5.1. For example, the original price of $2900 will be $3260 today…
#2: We weren’t able to get the best deal from the factory because GT-ROM is the authorized vender. We were able to buy from the factory because GT-ROM wasn't meeting their quota and our purchase was for export only.
The Story:
Being a brass (trumpet) player, I know when bending the pipes, smoother bends can minimize bottle neck of the air flow; therefore, when applying the same approach to an exhaust system, the sound will be more natural and "may" free up more HP, some thing we all desire in an aftermarket exhaust. When examining an exhaust system, immediately came to my mind was that “only if 5.1 have less weld spots and smoother bends. During the last three months, the factory in Japan offered to create our own muffler, I like the idea because I know the quality of workmanship/material of JDM goods is hard to beat. My friend suggest the possibility of having the same factories to produce our own exhaust, and I figure why not? I like the idea!!!
But anyway, here it is:
This is the prototype NA2/LEV Dual Tip exhaust. If you compare to our competing unit, you will find less weld spots with smoother bend, more organic like piping.
More photo and sound clip coming soon.
Pricing including shipping and all international funds transfer/bank fees:
Pricing according to today’s (10/27/2008) exchange rate of 92 yen to $1 USD:
$2,650.00 for dual tips
$2,900.00 for single tip
Keep in mind that the price will fluxuate due to exchange rate. Hypothetically speaking: If the we're sitting at 100Yen:$1:00USD, and amount of orders per transaction. (There is a cost of $50 per international money transfer regardless the amount, and there is also a 5,000 yen service charge to receive the money in Japan)
You will see a approximate price of:
$2350/$2400 for Dual Tips
$2650/$2700 for Single Tip.:wink:
Paypal add 3.25%
AMEX Add 3%
VISA/MC add 2.25%
Personal Check and MO OK.
Again
Keep in mind that the price will fluctuate base on the current volatile exchange rate, I'll figure out the true cost during the time of transaction.
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I decided to make the initial post shorter. If you recall, the post was twice the length. At the moment, there is no point of explaining into detail because the way business is conducted in Japan. I also want to avoid translation problem since my Japanese is half ass and his English is also half ass.
