FD3S Titanium Dolphin Tail Exhaust?
06-21-19, 02:39 PM
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FD3S Titanium Dolphin Tail Exhaust?
Coming off the success of our Titanium Strut Tower Bars - we wanted to explore a few more titanium goods. There are a couple projects already underway - but for a high dollar item like this - I wanted to check in with everyone first.
High on my personal list of "wants" is a Titanium Dolphin Tail Exhaust. The RE-A one is obviously top of the list, but seeing as they don't make it anymore AND used ones in pretty rough condition can fetch $1500+ I was thinking about getting tooled up for a run.
The plan would be to run a small batch again (we'll see where the interest ends up) with a target price of $1500. Pre-order would be 50/50 - half down to commit and secure a spot, the other half due at shipping. It seemed to work out pretty well for people last time, so why not try it again?
The goal would be to pay homage to this legendary exhaust and improve upon it where we can.
FEATURES
- Full titanium from flange to tip
- Low profile oval muffler
- Quality packing for proper noise deadening
- 3in (80mm) piping
- Optional 3.5in (90mm) piping MIGHT be possible
- Single 4in (100mm) 'Dolphin Tail' tip
- Optional dual 2in (60mm) 'Dolphin Tail' tips
- Choice of fully polished or matte finish muffler/tip - both would have a burnt end
- Weight TBD - but expect under 10lbs
Since this is an INTEREST thread, if you are interested - please add you name and options below.
1. garage alpha - 3in piping / Single 4in tip / Matte finish
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High on my personal list of "wants" is a Titanium Dolphin Tail Exhaust. The RE-A one is obviously top of the list, but seeing as they don't make it anymore AND used ones in pretty rough condition can fetch $1500+ I was thinking about getting tooled up for a run.
The plan would be to run a small batch again (we'll see where the interest ends up) with a target price of $1500. Pre-order would be 50/50 - half down to commit and secure a spot, the other half due at shipping. It seemed to work out pretty well for people last time, so why not try it again?
The goal would be to pay homage to this legendary exhaust and improve upon it where we can.
FEATURES
- Full titanium from flange to tip
- Low profile oval muffler
- Quality packing for proper noise deadening
- 3in (80mm) piping
- Optional 3.5in (90mm) piping MIGHT be possible
- Single 4in (100mm) 'Dolphin Tail' tip
- Optional dual 2in (60mm) 'Dolphin Tail' tips
- Choice of fully polished or matte finish muffler/tip - both would have a burnt end
- Weight TBD - but expect under 10lbs
Since this is an INTEREST thread, if you are interested - please add you name and options below.
1. garage alpha - 3in piping / Single 4in tip / Matte finish
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Last edited by garage alpha; 06-21-19 at 11:12 PM.
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05-25-21, 01:51 PM
Hey guys!
Just wanted to start out with an apology to everyone for our absence from the forums. At one time, the forums were the ONLY thing that needed to be monitored. But today it’s Facbook Posts/Comments, Facebook Messages (via the business), personal Facebook Messages, Instagram Post/Comments, Instagram DMs, Text Messages, Phone Calls, Emails - oh! - and actually fulfilling orders, reordering parts and developing new stuff.
I also wanted to apologize directly to Collin as he (and everyone) has been incredibly patient through this entire project.
As for this specific issue with Collin - we don’t currently have any 3.0in exhausts ready to ship. We made the batch of 3.0s and shipped them (one of which got damaged), but by that time we were in production on the 3.5in exhausts. Luckily, THOSE all got shipped with no casualties and we are now back to 3.0s - of which Collins is being welded.
Once that is ready, we will swap it out at no charge. We will also do our best to fix the damaged exhaust (most likely weld on a new tip and round the slip fit) and sell it scratch and dent.
When will all this happen? I don’t know. We’re probably another couple weeks out from wrapping up production on the 3.0s, then some time for shipping. With any luck, it should be shipped before July. We are ALSO bringing in some inventory so we’ll have these on hand for immediate shipping.
As for moving forward - we are no longer going to do any pre-orders and keep back orders to an absolute minimum (and really, use them for just custom ordered items). We’re also going to cut the options on the exhaust tip to Dolphin Tail or Special Order. Nothing else will be stocked.
I should also say - this policy of no pre-orders will guide us forward as well. We will make products, introduce them, sell them and restock as needed. If they sell out, they sell out. When they restock, they will be available again and we will make some sort of announcement - most likely on IG/FB.
We also have a new ticketing system that’s *supposed* to collate all our ‘channels’ (FB, IG, forum posts, order communications, emails, etc, etc) into a central system. It’s been a bit of a bear to setup - but hopefully this will eliminate any communication breakdowns. Those frankly, are on us - and by us, I mean “me”.
Garage Alpha started as a hobby - and in many ways it still is. But our growth and ambition (really, just making more things we wanted for our cars) has pushed this to a point where we need employee(s) and need to start looking at things as a business-business, rather than a hobby that got out of control (which, as any car owner knows... is EXACTLY what happens with any project).
We have a lot of cool stuff on the way. We just released a few things this past week and have another couple cool things that are 90% of the way there that will be released shortly. I know this delay has probably given some of you guys a bad impression - but I hope you guys hang around. We’re doing this for the love. Nothing less, nothing more.
Collin - you have an email in your box from yesterday.
Just wanted to start out with an apology to everyone for our absence from the forums. At one time, the forums were the ONLY thing that needed to be monitored. But today it’s Facbook Posts/Comments, Facebook Messages (via the business), personal Facebook Messages, Instagram Post/Comments, Instagram DMs, Text Messages, Phone Calls, Emails - oh! - and actually fulfilling orders, reordering parts and developing new stuff.
I also wanted to apologize directly to Collin as he (and everyone) has been incredibly patient through this entire project.
As for this specific issue with Collin - we don’t currently have any 3.0in exhausts ready to ship. We made the batch of 3.0s and shipped them (one of which got damaged), but by that time we were in production on the 3.5in exhausts. Luckily, THOSE all got shipped with no casualties and we are now back to 3.0s - of which Collins is being welded.
Once that is ready, we will swap it out at no charge. We will also do our best to fix the damaged exhaust (most likely weld on a new tip and round the slip fit) and sell it scratch and dent.
When will all this happen? I don’t know. We’re probably another couple weeks out from wrapping up production on the 3.0s, then some time for shipping. With any luck, it should be shipped before July. We are ALSO bringing in some inventory so we’ll have these on hand for immediate shipping.
As for moving forward - we are no longer going to do any pre-orders and keep back orders to an absolute minimum (and really, use them for just custom ordered items). We’re also going to cut the options on the exhaust tip to Dolphin Tail or Special Order. Nothing else will be stocked.
I should also say - this policy of no pre-orders will guide us forward as well. We will make products, introduce them, sell them and restock as needed. If they sell out, they sell out. When they restock, they will be available again and we will make some sort of announcement - most likely on IG/FB.
We also have a new ticketing system that’s *supposed* to collate all our ‘channels’ (FB, IG, forum posts, order communications, emails, etc, etc) into a central system. It’s been a bit of a bear to setup - but hopefully this will eliminate any communication breakdowns. Those frankly, are on us - and by us, I mean “me”.
Garage Alpha started as a hobby - and in many ways it still is. But our growth and ambition (really, just making more things we wanted for our cars) has pushed this to a point where we need employee(s) and need to start looking at things as a business-business, rather than a hobby that got out of control (which, as any car owner knows... is EXACTLY what happens with any project).
We have a lot of cool stuff on the way. We just released a few things this past week and have another couple cool things that are 90% of the way there that will be released shortly. I know this delay has probably given some of you guys a bad impression - but I hope you guys hang around. We’re doing this for the love. Nothing less, nothing more.
Collin - you have an email in your box from yesterday.
06-21-19, 03:09 PM
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TA Dolphin titanium muffler
It's the fifth item on the list.
It was discontinued until Ito-San of Ito Syokai hounded Ama-San to bring it back specifically for his personal car. FYI, It's now become an RE Amemiya x Ito Syokai collaboration item that is sold under Ito Syokai and as far as I know, it is still available. Just tossing this out there since you had mentioned that it is no longer available.
It's the fifth item on the list.
It was discontinued until Ito-San of Ito Syokai hounded Ama-San to bring it back specifically for his personal car. FYI, It's now become an RE Amemiya x Ito Syokai collaboration item that is sold under Ito Syokai and as far as I know, it is still available. Just tossing this out there since you had mentioned that it is no longer available.
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06-21-19, 03:18 PM
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TA Dolphin titanium muffler
It's the fifth item on the list.
It was discontinued until Ito-San of Ito Syokai hounded Ama-San to bring it back specifically for his personal car. FYI, It's now become an RE Amemiya x Ito Syokai collaboration item that is sold under Ito Syokai and as far as I know, it is still available. Just tossing this out there since you had mentioned that it is no longer available.
It's the fifth item on the list.
It was discontinued until Ito-San of Ito Syokai hounded Ama-San to bring it back specifically for his personal car. FYI, It's now become an RE Amemiya x Ito Syokai collaboration item that is sold under Ito Syokai and as far as I know, it is still available. Just tossing this out there since you had mentioned that it is no longer available.
My goal is to have the original low-profile oval muffler with the Dolphin Tail... and at a much more attractive price point.
Last edited by garage alpha; 06-21-19 at 04:52 PM.
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06-21-19, 04:36 PM
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@AE_Racer
It *should* be doable. Waiting on confirmation. Throw your name down on the list if you're serious. Obviously, the more interest, the more likely it'll happen.
@johgar
- Single 4in (100mm) 'Dolphin Tail' tip
- Optional dual 2in (60mm) 'Dolphin Tail' tips
It *should* be doable. Waiting on confirmation. Throw your name down on the list if you're serious. Obviously, the more interest, the more likely it'll happen.
@johgar
- Single 4in (100mm) 'Dolphin Tail' tip
- Optional dual 2in (60mm) 'Dolphin Tail' tips
Last edited by garage alpha; 06-22-19 at 01:31 PM.
06-21-19, 05:00 PM
#7
-Going to use a burns stainless style rebuildable muffler with scrubble packing?
-What about a matching mid section with another muffler/resonator?
1. garage alpha - 3in piping / Single 4in tip / Matte finish
2. Brekyrself - 3.5" piping / single 4" tip / matte finish
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-What about a matching mid section with another muffler/resonator?
1. garage alpha - 3in piping / Single 4in tip / Matte finish
2. Brekyrself - 3.5" piping / single 4" tip / matte finish
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06-21-19, 11:27 PM
#11
But it's also going to depend on resonated/non-resonated and/or catted/non-catted mid pipe and of course downpipe (but I'll assume any car running this has a straight/catless DP).
With a resonated midpipe - it's not horrible:
However, I agree a 3.5in (90mm translates to 3.54in) might be a bit louder. But then again, midpipe will factor in... and of course, if you're running 3.5in exhaust - your neighbors probably already hate you.
Last edited by garage alpha; 06-22-19 at 01:32 PM.
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06-21-19, 11:46 PM
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But now that I made the jump - I'll do what I can to control the sound at the midpipe. I've even been toying with the idea dual resonators, or, :gasp: cats.
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06-24-19, 10:59 AM
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1. garage alpha - 3in piping / Single 4in tip / Matte finish
2. Brekyrself - 3.5" piping / single 4" tip / matte finish
3. Dragoon - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
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2. Brekyrself - 3.5" piping / single 4" tip / matte finish
3. Dragoon - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
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06-24-19, 12:16 PM
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1. garage alpha - 3in piping / Single 4in tip / Matte finish
2. Brekyrself - 3.5" piping / single 4" tip / matte finish
3. Dragoon - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
4. johgar - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
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2. Brekyrself - 3.5" piping / single 4" tip / matte finish
3. Dragoon - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
4. johgar - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
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06-24-19, 10:17 PM
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1. garage alpha - 3in piping / Single 4in tip / Matte finish
2. Brekyrself - 3.5" piping / single 4" tip / matte finish
3. Dragoon - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
4. johgar - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
5. thekidinthefd - 3.5" Piping / Single 4" / Matte Finish
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2. Brekyrself - 3.5" piping / single 4" tip / matte finish
3. Dragoon - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
4. johgar - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
5. thekidinthefd - 3.5" Piping / Single 4" / Matte Finish
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06-26-19, 02:43 PM
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I'm surprised (and thrilled) that there is so much desire for a 3.5in exhaust! That's one of the great things about these interest threads.
We're currently in the process of getting everything drawn up. Ideally, we are going to mandrel bend the main piping and tip(s) to eliminate lobster cuts/welds. I will keep you guys posted as things progress.
Whatever you guys do, don't move into @Narfle neighborhood!
We're currently in the process of getting everything drawn up. Ideally, we are going to mandrel bend the main piping and tip(s) to eliminate lobster cuts/welds. I will keep you guys posted as things progress.
Whatever you guys do, don't move into @Narfle neighborhood!
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06-27-19, 02:24 PM
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I put myself down for one. Hoping these can match the exact look of the RE-A unit.
1. garage alpha - 3in piping / Single 4in tip / Matte finish
2. Brekyrself - 3.5" piping / single 4" tip / matte finish
3. Dragoon - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
4. johgar - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
5. thekidinthefd - 3.5" Piping / Single 4" / Matte Finish
6. Fourtyounce - 3.5" Piping / Singll 4" / Matte Finish
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1. garage alpha - 3in piping / Single 4in tip / Matte finish
2. Brekyrself - 3.5" piping / single 4" tip / matte finish
3. Dragoon - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
4. johgar - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
5. thekidinthefd - 3.5" Piping / Single 4" / Matte Finish
6. Fourtyounce - 3.5" Piping / Singll 4" / Matte Finish
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06-27-19, 05:08 PM
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1. garage alpha - 3in piping / Single 4in tip / Matte finish
2. Brekyrself - 3.5" piping / single 4" tip / matte finish
3. Dragoon - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
4. johgar - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
5. thekidinthefd - 3.5" Piping / Single 4" / Matte Finish
6. Fourtyounce - 3.5" Piping / Singll 4" / Matte Finish
7. j_man1100 - 3” / Single 4” tip / Matte Finish
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2. Brekyrself - 3.5" piping / single 4" tip / matte finish
3. Dragoon - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
4. johgar - 3.5" Piping / Single or maybe dual tips, Matte finish
5. thekidinthefd - 3.5" Piping / Single 4" / Matte Finish
6. Fourtyounce - 3.5" Piping / Singll 4" / Matte Finish
7. j_man1100 - 3” / Single 4” tip / Matte Finish
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06-28-19, 08:54 AM
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A lot will also depend on midpipe. I have one of the older Magnaflow midpipes that does a pretty good job of toning down most exhausts. But I've even considered moving to a hi flow cat / resonator combo.
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