Reflections on GTM over the years

LIL_G13 · 02-03-2015, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Chuck, I got you covered.

I think Phunk and I are talking to the same guy.

I was told $800 for a set is the price.

EDIT 2: spoke with Phunk. Same guy... $800 a set is what I was quoted

I would be interested in this also

phunk · 02-03-2015, 02:22 PM

I replied back fishing for details but then he didnt reply yet. I am not sure if he decided it was a bad idea to get mixed up or just hasnt got around to the email yet

phunk · 02-03-2015, 03:44 PM

they wont find a buyer for 50 sets, and they will have to settle for whatever someone is willing to take.

Leroydsouza · 02-03-2015, 10:46 PM

If you guys are talking about the GTR intake manifold i would be interested in it also

Are there any gains proven or ?

Pictures ?!?!??!

theDreamer · 02-04-2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Leroydsouza

If you guys are talking about the GTR intake manifold i would be interested in it also

Are there any gains proven or ?

Pictures ?!?!??!

No, this is the exhaust manifold for their twin turbo kit.
Early manifolds are known to crack.

COSMO · 02-04-2015, 06:31 AM

Why can't anyone say who this source is?

phunk · 02-04-2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by COSMO

Why can't anyone say who this source is?

Its not that its being concealed, Its just that there currently is no source other than GTM. Someone that both member "DEpointfive0" and myself know was presented an opportunity to scoop up the manifolds if GTM does not. He reached out to us in attempt to gauge the potential value/risk of the investment. I do not believe that anybody is going to do anything with them until GTM's intentions are clear... I dont think anybody is interested nor does the option really exist if GTM chooses to continue forward with them. I believe what we have here is somebody overseas that is becoming anxious to move the manifolds is and investigating alternate sources *if* it comes to that.

DEpointfive0 · 02-04-2015, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

Its not that its being concealed, Its just that there currently is no source other than GTM. Someone that both member "DEpointfive0" and myself know was presented an opportunity to scoop up the manifolds if GTM does not. He reached out to us in attempt to gauge the potential value/risk of the investment. I do not believe that anybody is going to do anything with them until GTM's intentions are clear... I dont think anybody is interested nor does the option really exist if GTM chooses to continue forward with them. I believe what we have here is somebody overseas that is becoming anxious to move the manifolds is and investigating alternate sources *if* it comes to that.

Thanks!

As an FYI to anyone wanting a set of manifolds... If the 50 sets aren't purchased, which God knows there won't be 50 buyers... What's going to happen is that the cost of 50 needs to be absorbed. Hell, I'd even take it upon myself to refund every "old" buyer for "newer" buyer that buys one

Ex: 30 buyers are found at $1000, every new guy that buys one, every one of the 30 members gets $40 back until the price is $800~

vividracing · 02-04-2015, 05:01 PM

I have already placed an order for a new manifold for a customer, I would tend to think that GTM is committed at this point.

Leroydsouza · 02-04-2015, 09:10 AM

Aw crap, I thought GTM HAD come out with some badass looking Intake manifold lol

COSMO · 02-04-2015, 04:55 PM

Question: With whomever is duplicating these gtm manifolds what kind of guarantee if any will be offered???

phunk · 02-04-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by COSMO

Question: With whomever is duplicating these gtm manifolds what kind of guarantee if any will be offered???

They are not duplicates, they are the actual manifolds. As for guarantees etc, way too early in the game to even think about that. A company overseas asked a guy here if he wanted to buy the manifolds, and that guy is trying to decide if he wants to buy them or not. That is the only information available at this point.

DEpointfive0 · 02-04-2015, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COSMO

Question: With whomever is duplicating these gtm manifolds what kind of guarantee if any will be offered???

Quote:

Originally Posted by phunk

They are not duplicates, they are the actual manifolds. As for guarantees etc, way too early in the game to even think about that. A company overseas asked a guy here if he wanted to buy the manifolds, and that guy is trying to decide if he wants to buy them or not. That is the only information available at this point.

And it's like anything aftermarket... Pretty much none, lol.

I was informed that the manifolds are made out of a better material now for whatever that's worth

phunk · 02-04-2015, 05:19 PM

Ya unlikely there would be any guarantees since replacements would come straight out of the pocket of the importer or retailer. Free replacements under a warranty would require the product have a minimum of 200% markup by at least one party in the chain. If people wanted these manifolds for under $1000, something has to give.

GrooveStyle · 02-10-2015, 04:59 PM

So does anyone have an updated phone number for GTM? Last few times I've called it just rang and rang.....

02-03-2015, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	I replied back fishing for details but then he didnt reply yet. I am not sure if he decided it was a bad idea to get mixed up or just hasnt got around to the email yet __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

02-03-2015, 03:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	they wont find a buyer for 50 sets, and they will have to settle for whatever someone is willing to take. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

02-03-2015, 10:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Leroydsouza Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai Posts: 265 Drives: Nissan 370z 2014 Rep Power: 13	If you guys are talking about the GTR intake manifold i would be interested in it also Are there any gains proven or ? Pictures ?!?!??! __________________ 370z 2014 7AT \|Carbon Signal - GT Edition\|

02-04-2015, 05:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	I have already placed an order for a new manifold for a customer, I would tend to think that GTM is committed at this point. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

02-04-2015, 09:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Leroydsouza Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai Posts: 265 Drives: Nissan 370z 2014 Rep Power: 13	Aw crap, I thought GTM HAD come out with some badass looking Intake manifold lol __________________ 370z 2014 7AT \|Carbon Signal - GT Edition\| Last edited by Leroydsouza; 02-04-2015 at 09:12 AM. Reason: Forgot to put 'HAD'

02-04-2015, 06:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 20	Why can't anyone say who this source is?

02-04-2015, 04:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 20	Question: With whomever is duplicating these gtm manifolds what kind of guarantee if any will be offered???

02-04-2015, 05:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	Ya unlikely there would be any guarantees since replacements would come straight out of the pocket of the importer or retailer. Free replacements under a warranty would require the product have a minimum of 200% markup by at least one party in the chain. If people wanted these manifolds for under $1000, something has to give. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

02-10-2015, 04:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
GrooveStyle Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Waterloo, Iowa Posts: 230 Drives: '12 370z GM 6MT Rep Power: 14	So does anyone have an updated phone number for GTM? Last few times I've called it just rang and rang.....

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