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#202
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Alright, I want everyone to look at this link.
http://nexusindustry.com/alpha_interface_headers.htm
Nexus has raised their prices. The headers are now $750 MSRP. However, I have spoken to Carlos. I am in the process of buying about 25 headers. There will be no $300 deals, but I am trying to find out what Minimum Advertised Price will be. I am going to try and keep it in the $4XX range but as you can see prices have gone up; MSRP went up $275. The reason for this increase is: increased advertising, shipping charges, storage charges, customs, product duration, etc.
So what I need to find out is: if I sell these, let's say for $450 shipped, how many people are really and truly interested?
Josh
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http://nexusindustry.com/alpha_interface_headers.htm
Nexus has raised their prices. The headers are now $750 MSRP. However, I have spoken to Carlos. I am in the process of buying about 25 headers. There will be no $300 deals, but I am trying to find out what Minimum Advertised Price will be. I am going to try and keep it in the $4XX range but as you can see prices have gone up; MSRP went up $275. The reason for this increase is: increased advertising, shipping charges, storage charges, customs, product duration, etc.
So what I need to find out is: if I sell these, let's say for $450 shipped, how many people are really and truly interested?
Josh
Excelerate LLC
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i owe rez big time for pressuring me into buying these @ the intro price
so far i have had them on for around two months and i have had ZERO problems (knockin on wood)
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so far i have had them on for around two months and i have had ZERO problems (knockin on wood)
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hey excelerate you should try to get the price at least down to 400-425 shipped.
cause they are 475 here with free shipping:
http://www.wheelsnext.com/product.phtml?p=1085
So just 25 bucks off for a group buy should be more than that. Just thought i let you know.
450 or less shipped IM in
Try to get it 425 shipped.. be even better.
cause they are 475 here with free shipping:
http://www.wheelsnext.com/product.phtml?p=1085
So just 25 bucks off for a group buy should be more than that. Just thought i let you know.
450 or less shipped IM in
Try to get it 425 shipped.. be even better.
#210
Originally Posted by pimpinTL02
hey excelerate you should try to get the price at least down to 400-425 shipped.
cause they are 475 here with free shipping:
http://www.wheelsnext.com/product.phtml?p=1085
So just 25 bucks off for a group buy should be more than that. Just thought i let you know.
450 or less shipped IM in
Try to get it 425 shipped.. be even better.
cause they are 475 here with free shipping:
http://www.wheelsnext.com/product.phtml?p=1085
So just 25 bucks off for a group buy should be more than that. Just thought i let you know.
450 or less shipped IM in
Try to get it 425 shipped.. be even better.
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Originally Posted by pimpinTL02
hey excelerate you should try to get the price at least down to 400-425 shipped.
cause they are 475 here with free shipping:
http://www.wheelsnext.com/product.phtml?p=1085
So just 25 bucks off for a group buy should be more than that. Just thought i let you know.
450 or less shipped IM in
Try to get it 425 shipped.. be even better.
cause they are 475 here with free shipping:
http://www.wheelsnext.com/product.phtml?p=1085
So just 25 bucks off for a group buy should be more than that. Just thought i let you know.
450 or less shipped IM in
Try to get it 425 shipped.. be even better.
Josh
Excelerate LLC
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[QUOTE=pimpinTL02]hey excelerate you should try to get the price at least down to 400-425 shipped.
cause they are 475 here with free shipping:[QUOTE]
pimpinTL02 - I have already sent you one PM requesting you change your avatar.. If you do not do so you will be banned.. The avatar is inapropriate for our members viewing from work..
cause they are 475 here with free shipping:[QUOTE]
pimpinTL02 - I have already sent you one PM requesting you change your avatar.. If you do not do so you will be banned.. The avatar is inapropriate for our members viewing from work..
#215
jacking up the price?
I don't understand why they are jacking up the price. It seems like a bunch of BS to me. 450 shipped as a deal? if some one was buying for under 300 shipped how is 450 shipped going to be a deal??? Sounds like they want to make bigger margins based on what suckers are now willing to pay. Don't give in to the price gouging. These no name headers aren't worth more than what people have paid for them in the past. Stick together and you will get your market value for these headers.. Don't give in to this oh you are getting a graet deal for 450 or 750 retail. wtf.
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Originally Posted by NaturalTLS
I don't understand why they are jacking up the price. It seems like a bunch of BS to me. 450 shipped as a deal? if some one was buying for under 300 shipped how is 450 shipped going to be a deal??? Sounds like they want to make bigger margins based on what suckers are now willing to pay. Don't give in to the price gouging. These no name headers aren't worth more than what people have paid for them in the past. Stick together and you will get your market value for these headers.. Don't give in to this oh you are getting a graet deal for 450 or 750 retail. wtf.
You honestly think that's going to happen?
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[QUOTE=Jonesi][QUOTE=pimpinTL02]hey excelerate you should try to get the price at least down to 400-425 shipped.
cause they are 475 here with free shipping:
pimpinTL02 - I have already sent you one PM requesting you change your avatar.. If you do not do so you will be banned.. The avatar is inapropriate for our members viewing from work..
why is that a bad avatar?.
there's worse here..
cause they are 475 here with free shipping:
pimpinTL02 - I have already sent you one PM requesting you change your avatar.. If you do not do so you will be banned.. The avatar is inapropriate for our members viewing from work..
there's worse here..
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Quick question, Ive had the alphawerks on for a guess a month or less now, but if Im driving at any speed besides from a start, and I give it just aorund half throttle, does anyone here kind of a metal sound going along with the exhaust note, it sounds like metal for a second and then is just the normal exhaust note, its hard to explain....also going 85 on the turnpike I think is like 2500rpm or something and if I have my foot on the pedal just holding the speed there is a very very slight drone, when I let go of the pedal for a second the drone goes away. Just things I have observed....
About the metal sound, I hear it and it seems like its in the interior cuz I can hear it with windows up, could it be the headers are vibrating underneath the center console, and my stuff in there is vibrating making noise? Is there any way of checking to see if the bolts are on tight without a lift.
Last thing is: HOW CAN I TELL IF MY HEADERS ARE LEAKING, SINCE I HAVE INTAKE AND IT ALWAYS MAKES A HISSING SOUND? Because the installer said he tightened the bolts as much as he could but theres always a chance of them coming lose and slightly leaking (what does the leak cause any long term problems)...my gas mileage on the highway is about 24mpg going 85-90 and putting in some 85-110 runs once in a while.
About the metal sound, I hear it and it seems like its in the interior cuz I can hear it with windows up, could it be the headers are vibrating underneath the center console, and my stuff in there is vibrating making noise? Is there any way of checking to see if the bolts are on tight without a lift.
Last thing is: HOW CAN I TELL IF MY HEADERS ARE LEAKING, SINCE I HAVE INTAKE AND IT ALWAYS MAKES A HISSING SOUND? Because the installer said he tightened the bolts as much as he could but theres always a chance of them coming lose and slightly leaking (what does the leak cause any long term problems)...my gas mileage on the highway is about 24mpg going 85-90 and putting in some 85-110 runs once in a while.
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^^^ Could be resonance from the headers.. Do a search some OBX headers have that problem..
Not sure how you could test it considering the pipes get so hot so quick.. Hopefully others will have some input for you..
Not sure how you could test it considering the pipes get so hot so quick.. Hopefully others will have some input for you..
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Jones, is your response regarding the possible metal sounding or just the drone(resonance) at highway speeds, which I already figured it was, but its not annoying since it is so slight
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so red cl on the highway if you have your ac off and music off you dont hear a slight tone if your foot is just holding speed on the gas as opposed to taking your foot off the gas? How could I tell if there was a leak, and if it is leaking does it do any bad effects or just hurts mpg?
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Originally Posted by NaturalTLS
I don't understand why they are jacking up the price. It seems like a bunch of BS to me. 450 shipped as a deal? if some one was buying for under 300 shipped how is 450 shipped going to be a deal???
That being said, if I can get these headers for $450 shipped by the end of November then that would be a good price.
Josh
Excelerate LLC
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Originally Posted by MQMH_03
excelerate check your pm's..by the way....so the group buy is not happening until later november?
Josh
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#230
Hey guys,
I recently purchased the Alpha Werks headers for my 02 CL-S and I just found out that the rear gasket dont fit in the groove.
This is where the j-pipe flange connects to the cat.
Any ideas on where I could get one that fits ?
I recently purchased the Alpha Werks headers for my 02 CL-S and I just found out that the rear gasket dont fit in the groove.
This is where the j-pipe flange connects to the cat.
Any ideas on where I could get one that fits ?
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Originally Posted by joseph_99tl
why is that a bad avatar?.
there's worse here..
there's worse here..
yea, thank you.........
but i changet it.. I;ve seen worse on here too.. for many months.
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Originally Posted by berny
750$?!?
completely ridiculous.. I was interested, now i'm no longer... comptech will be my choice if these are going for that price...
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completely ridiculous.. I was interested, now i'm no longer... comptech will be my choice if these are going for that price...
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Also because other people got the introductory price.. Key word people INTRODUCTORY PRICE........... I wouldnt think the company who makes AW would first charge 750 for headers that just came in the market.. No one would buy it. So they had to sell cheap to advertise and look its working.. Many people here on this forum are now considering buying AW headers. Or at least looking into it.
Im sure comptech had their introductory price once they first came out.
give it some time but 400-450 is a good deal for headers that so far as had good feedback.. and this is dating back in febuary when one guy here installed one.
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Originally Posted by Excelerate
I did check my PM's. I am looking for information to respond to your PM. The next shipment of headers is not arriving until late November so thus the GB will not begin until then.
Josh
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But im still in... 400-450 price
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Originally Posted by pimpinTL02
wow late november I cant wait that long... I guess i have to
But im still in... 400-450 price
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But im still in... 400-450 price
I think $500.00 max would be a good deal, but $750 hum.
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Again MSRP on the headers is $750; that does NOT mean that is what you will pay. If I can convince the authorities that be, I can have the headers shipped to your door for $450. Nowadays no one pays MSRP. For instance the Comptech Headers have an MSRP of $1250, but no one pays that.
#238
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Excelerate, do you have any idea why nexus is asking so much for them? I have alpha werks and i think the quality is very similar to obx and those are only $300.. not to knock them, i mean i have had them and have had no problems (knock on wood)
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renegade , had same noise. was loose screw on the heat shield at the cat converter there are six fasteners and installer may have not tighenen them enough during header install
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Well whats weird is it seems like its just the extra vibration of the exhaust from the car making the back tail light vibrate when i give it some gas, I dont think its any metal anymore, i wonder how I can stop this.