[hotrod2448]

Originally Posted by down4it

Arqray and Dixis are just trying to rip people off. They are turning something like a 600% profit on the products that they sell. $3000+ for a stainless exhaust? It must have cost them less than $200 in materials and $300 or less for labor out there. They just figure since we have BMW's that we have money to burn... Well i just go a different route and they can keep their exhaust...

I'm sure there is considerably more than $200 dollars of materials in an exhaust for this car. Since I had around $80 in materials (2' 304 stainless 3"tubing, 6"TX12"WX1/4"T cold rolled 304 stainless plate to machine flanges from) for a test pipe I fabbed for my Evo and this car is a dual exhaust. Especially if they are using a good quality stainless.

However, I think the middle men make a large chunk of cash off the deal as well as whatever Arqray making. If you think they are bad have you looked at Supersprint lately?

I hate videos where they do nothing but rev the shit out the car the whole time and you never get to hear it cruising around. It's great if you just redline the motor everywhere you drive and rev it non stop at lights or something but, some of us might like to hear what it sounds like when you actually drive it.

[Vmotion]

Guys don't forget shipping, customs and duties fees to get it in US. Its really a rip off anymore. Some boxes for exhausts and wheels could cost you anywhere from 600 to 800 dollars. No exaggerating on this.

[ducati955]

hmmm, time to get down pipes and make my own exhaust

[TheAcAvenger]

The stainless steel price is pretty bad, but the titanium price isnt too shabby when you compare it with the "other" titanium exhaust available for near $6800. Overall, its still pretty expensive. I just cant fathom spending more than 3 grand for a catback, no matter what it's made out of. I guess the complete dual pipe set up is something of a rarity in cars with dual exhaust. Most dual set ups that i've see have a y-pipe somewhere near the middle. So maybe, in a way, 4200 in this case is justifiable.

[ironic]

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Mach III is an authorized distributor of Arqray and Dixis. If you're interested in ordering either please contact Ray at 1(415)594-0029. Tell him Alex sent you and that you're from the forums.

I have an Arqray exhaust on order which should be arriving later this month.

ironic....about how much did you pay if you dont mind me asking?

[ironic]

sorry, it's a sponsored car i can't disclose. i don't think you'd be looking at much more than an eisenhaus exhaust system though and the quality should be better.

sounds good enough!

[E36325is]

According to Arqray`s website the full titanium system is 16kg lighter than stock!

[ricky123hk2002]

Hong Kong is selling it for 13700HKD which is 1750 USD (Center to rear)

[noktekniq]

Originally Posted by ironic

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Mach III is an authorized distributor of Arqray and Dixis. If you're interested in ordering either please contact Ray at 1(415)594-0029. Tell him Alex sent you and that you're from the forums.

I have an Arqray exhaust on order which should be arriving later this month.

+1 ray is good

[GraphiteBrawler]

Maybe its a bit pretentious, but I'd never pay more then 2500 bucks for an exhaust system ever, regardless of materials.

Maybe I'm just spoiled from the prices of Evo mods, but still, its a bit much for bent tubes isnt it?

[Ray]

Pics of the Stainless

[hotrod2448]

Originally Posted by GraphiteBrawler

Maybe its a bit pretentious, but I'd never pay more then 2500 bucks for an exhaust system ever, regardless of materials.

Maybe I'm just spoiled from the prices of Evo mods, but still, its a bit much for bent tubes isnt it?

I thought that at first as well but, you have to remember this is basically like buying two exhausts for the Evo since it is a dual exhaust. That said I'm sure there is still a certain amount of "BMW" adjustment to the price.

[ironic]

there are a few exhausts on the market that are around this price range, quality wise and bang for the buck, i'd say the arqray is the best mix. it's imported as well so if you want something unique it's a nice alternative. there are other exhausts that are priced this high but quality wise - the welds, material, and fit and finish - just aren't up there.

[ironic]

fyi

exhaust comes in
full stainless
stainless and titanium tips
full titanium

[E36325is]

Originally Posted by ricky123hk2002

Hong Kong is selling it for 13700HKD which is 1750 USD (Center to rear)

Really? Where can I get it in HK?

[wj4]

Originally Posted by hotrod2448

I thought that at first as well but, you have to remember this is basically like buying two exhausts for the Evo since it is a dual exhaust. That said I'm sure there is still a certain amount of "BMW" adjustment to the price.

Granted that it's a true dual exhaust. $2,500 is still wayy too much. For $1,000 on the Evo..you can complete the whole turboback. I can see $1,500 as being reasonable, that's how much it costs for the G's and Z's for a true dual catback. But $2,500 is just too rich for my blood. And I agree with you on the BMW thing, price marked up for sure, hehe.

[hotrod2448]

Originally Posted by wj4

Granted that it's a true dual exhaust. $2,500 is still wayy too much. For $1,000 on the Evo..you can complete the whole turboback. I can see $1,500 as being reasonable, that's how much it costs for the G's and Z's for a true dual catback. But $2,500 is just too rich for my blood. And I agree with you on the BMW thing, price marked up for sure, hehe.

I had a $1K in the cat back alone on my Evo. It was the HKS Kansai catback imported from Japan. Which is basically the same deal as importing an Arqray exhaust. Throw in around $350-400 for the HKS DP, $100 for the test pipe. You're now at $1500 for an Evo exhaust. A $1k turbo back for the Evo is basically a no frills exhaust (ie: ebay, maybe bushur) not a high end imported exhaust like this. Not an apples to apples comparison.

[wj4]

You paid $350-400 for your HKS DP? I thought I got it bad when I paid for mine, brand new at $300. $150 for a UR hi flow cat. $350 for an Espelir catback exhaust.

[hotrod2448]

Originally Posted by wj4

You paid $350-400 for your HKS DP? I thought I got it bad when I paid for mine, brand new at $300. $150 for a UR hi flow cat. $350 for an Espelir catback exhaust.

I think I got for around $350. I can't remember since it was @4 years ago.

[jonm42]

Any updates on Arqray?