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02-27-2003, 04:41 AM

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Lets face it we are all somewhat new to are cars.The wrx has been in the US coming up on two years now. We are still in our infancy with our cars. Borla is also new to the WRX and is taking a chance by producing a very effective and low cost header for. So don't screw this up. I am glad that I waited as I am going to buy this header now. I had a set of borla's on my mustang and they were awesome.Keep up the good work.

02-27-2003, 05:45 AM

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I want one at this price if Rennick can answer the question about the spool time. I don't want a lot of lag down low.

02-27-2003, 07:24 AM

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Re: Polishing is stupid

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Originally posted by labcoat
Stupid rice boys like polished every thing give me a ceramic coating any day and try to keep the heat in the pipes not in the engine bay
Ok Ill admit polish looks good if you put headers on the market pleas make sure that they clear the frame equal lengths is always good too

actually, the amount of radiated heat will be lower from a polished part than one with a flat black finish.

a good thing to remember is that heat radiates from a surface in the same proportion to the rate that heat is absorbed from radiation. thus, flat black both radiates and absorbs heat faster than does a white part, which radiates and absorbs heat faster than does a mirror finish part.

(for more info, look up blackbody radiation.)

now, the ceramic coating acts more like an insulator in that the conduction of heat through the walls of the pipe itself is decreased, which will probably lead to the best retention of energy within the pipe.

hth
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02-27-2003, 07:40 AM

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i'd be very disappointed if what brett from renick is saying is true...if you can sell it for such a low price, keep it at that......from a business standpoint, yeah, you can price it higher to make $$$, and let's be honest, that's why u started the business to begin with....

but think bout it....if you guys can afford to sell these things at the low price of 335....you'd own the market.......

02-27-2003, 10:05 AM

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Originally posted by capt'n'caveman
i'd be very disappointed if what brett from renick is saying is true...if you can sell it for such a low price, keep it at that......from a business standpoint, yeah, you can price it higher to make $$$, and let's be honest, that's why u started the business to begin with....

but think bout it....if you guys can afford to sell these things at the low price of 335....you'd own the market.......

ditto on this one, dave, i am very interested in your product, i wasnt interested in a header until i saw rennicks Price. At that price, you guys would recieve the majority of business in the header dept. I also think offering multiple headers would not be a bad idea. Who ever said you couldnt please everybody? some guys want a header that will flow alot for top end, such as the drag racers and such.

But for me, I would like to see one that gives more all around horsepower, from low to high. Also if you could create a one piece header w/upipe to turbo. I am more of a autox/rallyx racer than drag racer, but still make it to the 1/4 mile once in a while.

-mikey

02-27-2003, 10:38 PM

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I agree. I haven't been really planning to get a header because the one's on the market are so expensive. But if you could keep the prices down closer to 335 I'm sure I'd be interested as well as other wrx owners that have been waiting for the prices to go down on some of these headers. As long as there's good hp gain w/o too much loss down low, I'd be very interested...

02-28-2003, 09:09 PM

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agreed
not a good idea to introduce a good product at such a low price and then double the price after the first few are out the door.

if you are going to sell them for $~600 or ~700 then sell them at that price, but don't tell people, if you got the money right now you can have one for half price everyone else pays double! not good business if you ask me.

either way it's a nice piece at a reasonable price. depending on what the price ends up being, i would like to pick up one myself.
-DF

03-01-2003, 11:55 PM

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That introductory price is great, and makes sense considering the cost of a N/A Subaru borla header (under $300) and how they both seem to have a simular amount of material and construction invovled...

But $700+ just sounds insane... Whats the point when other headers can be had for less and with a better design?

$400 would be the most I would expect anyone to pay for it.

03-02-2003, 09:13 PM

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Hello Everyone,

A few left at the introductory price. Here are some finished product pics at this post https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...6376#post86376 if you would like one call 714-680-0222 or 888-923-8201.

Take care,

Brett

03-03-2003, 09:37 PM

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Props for Borla and Brooklyn.

03-03-2003, 11:05 PM

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Here is the link to the latest post with the dyno results.

Enjoy

Take care,

Brett

https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...7309#post87309

03-11-2003, 12:52 PM

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Questions

Mr Borla I have purchased a set of these headers and I have some questions, is there a way to get in touch with you? Feel free to e-mail me and I can respond.
Thanks

03-12-2003, 03:23 PM

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Re: Questions

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Originally posted by Turbosnow
Mr Borla I have purchased a set of these headers and I have some questions, is there a way to get in touch with you? Feel free to e-mail me and I can respond.
Thanks

Sure! You can email me at davidb@borla.com . Or, call 805-986-8600 dial 0 and ask for me.

03-18-2003, 07:45 AM

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Borla Cat-Back

Hey Dave,

I know this is a little off-topic, but do you have any dyno charts available for just your Cat-Back exhaust on the 2002 WRX? I'm fixin to get it, and I wanted to know what kind of gains I could expect. By the way, I just love the Borla sound. Nice and mean, just like a WRX should be.
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psychobooe

03-18-2003, 04:53 PM

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Re: Borla Cat-Back

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Originally posted by psychobooe
Hey Dave,

I know this is a little off-topic, but do you have any dyno charts available for just your Cat-Back exhaust on the 2002 WRX? I'm fixin to get it, and I wanted to know what kind of gains I could expect. By the way, I just love the Borla sound. Nice and mean, just like a WRX should be.
Thanks.

psychobooe

Psychobooe,

Email me at davidb@borla.com so we can discuss this further. I'm sure I can get you all the info you requested. Thanks!