Who wants Mandrel Bent 2.5 Stainless Steel Tailpipes? [Archive]

ctrlraven

04-18-2011, 01:24 PM

Who is interested in a set?

I want to gauge the interest, if there is enough I will gladly play middle man and get these made up for members here since the local exhaust shop that makes them doesn't seem to be interested in shipping them out.

$325 a set (plus 4% for paypal = $338) plus shipping via UPS Ground or FedEx Ground (if requested). I get a 5% discount at UPS for shipping.
Will also accept Money Order.

Several CAMmers are running these tail pipes including myself. Pics on Natehawk's thread.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55510

They will still include the two band clamps to join the two pieces together but there is no exhaust hangers so you will have to fab/weld your own on or have an exhaust shop install the tailpipes and set everything up for you.

I'd like to do 5 orders at a time so not to overwhelm the exhaust shop and I don't think I could carry more than that in my Taurus. lol

1st Run:
Krytin (possible pick-up)
CobraSVT657
vkirkend (maybe)
ntd (requesting shipping quote)
adtaylor (requesting shipping quote)

Possible shop install:
AConvertedChevy

Once I have 5 people confirmed 100% I will then collect the monies just for the parts and figure out shipping. I would guess $30-60 maybe on shipping? Not so much the weight but the size of the box.

Mebot

04-18-2011, 01:32 PM

I'd be interested. Since I'm local, can we cut out the shipping and arrange for a pickup?

Krytin

04-18-2011, 02:01 PM

Blackened300a

04-18-2011, 02:02 PM

Very interested!
I like the price but am concerned about shipping and having them arrive w/out "extra" bends. I would be willing to make a trip down from NY and pick-up more than one set for people in the NY area!

Maybe a CAM member heading to Carlisle could drop them off to you.

ctrlraven

04-18-2011, 02:02 PM

I'd be interested. Since I'm local, can we cut out the shipping and arrange for a pickup?
Yep I have no problem with that, can even skip paypal and mail a money order.

ctrlraven

04-18-2011, 02:05 PM

Very interested!
I like the price but am concerned about shipping and having them arrive w/out "extra" bends. I would be willing to make a trip down from NY and pick-up more than one set for people in the NY area!
I would ship them UPS ground insured.

Maybe a CAM member heading to Carlisle could drop them off to you.
That's a great idea as well!

Krytin

04-18-2011, 02:13 PM

I would ship them UPS ground insured.

I just got a new gas grill from H/D shipped by "Brown" - that's what caused my concern in the first place!
UPS in my area appears to have a real hard-on for over size packages. They like to see how much damage they can cause because they don't like handling them.

I may need them before Carlisle though.

CobraSVT657

04-18-2011, 02:16 PM

Well its about time...lol

You know I'm down for a set of tailpipes :banana2:

ctrlraven

04-18-2011, 02:29 PM

I just got a new gas grill from H/D shipped by "Brown" - that's what caused my concern in the first place!
UPS in my area appears to have a real hard-on for over size packages. They like to see how much damage they can cause because they don't like handling them.

I may need them before Carlisle though.
I could ship FedEx if you wanted as well. I get a 5% discount at UPS so that's why I normally use them.

Well its about time...lol

You know I'm down for a set of tailpipes :banana2:
Yes sir! You are one of the main reason I'm doing this.

vkirkend

04-18-2011, 02:35 PM

I need these pipes and depending on how far your guy is from me I might have him put them on.

ctrlraven

04-18-2011, 02:43 PM

I need these pipes and depending on how far your guy is from me I might have him put them on.
Pasadena, MD 21122.

Your car will be DOOM loud then. :banana:

Krytin

04-18-2011, 02:57 PM

I need these pipes and depending on how far your guy is from me I might have him put them on.

If his shop is big enough we can schedule a group instal!

DOOM

04-18-2011, 02:57 PM

Pasadena, MD 21122.

Your car will be DOOM loud then. :banana:

Close but no cigar. :cool4:

ctrlraven

04-18-2011, 03:00 PM

If his shop is big enough we can schedule a group instal!
Not that big and only have two guys working while one bends pipes.

Close but no cigar. :cool4:
If I had some SW headers I'd be almost to your level. lol

ntd

04-18-2011, 03:01 PM

Interested how much shipped to Belleville MI 48111

ctrlraven

04-18-2011, 03:20 PM

Interested how much shipped to Belleville MI 48111
I'm going to have a set made up this week or next week to figure up weight and box dimensions for shipping so I can give exact quotes on the shipping.

ntd

04-18-2011, 03:20 PM

I'm going to have a set made up this week or next week to figure up weight and box dimensions for shipping so I can give exact quotes on the shipping.

cool let me know I may have to snag a set

DOOM

04-18-2011, 04:53 PM

I need these pipes and depending on how far your guy is from me I might have him put them on.

Are you sure you want to keep them this time??? :lol:

DEFYANT

04-18-2011, 05:31 PM

Wow, great idea! One of my favorite mods right there, highly recommended to anyone on the fence!

AConvertedChevy

04-18-2011, 07:52 PM

Put me down for a pair 100%

adtaylor

04-19-2011, 02:48 AM

Interested cost to ship to Kalamazoo, MI (49004)?

vkirkend

04-19-2011, 05:29 AM

Are you sure you want to keep them this time??? :lol:

Hindsight is 20 20, they went to a good home so no worries....until I got the Slayer!!! Now more mods to be done!:)

ctrlraven

04-19-2011, 05:39 AM

Hindsight is 20 20, they went to a good home so no worries....until I got the Slayer!!! Now more mods to be done!:)
Honestly, you should come down to Mandrel Bending Solutions and have them do the whole exhaust from the headers back. Since the Slayer still has stockish mid section. Just a thought.

Mebot

04-19-2011, 06:29 AM

Honestly, you should come down to Mandrel Bending Solutions and have them do the whole exhaust from the headers back. Since the Slayer still has stockish mid section. Just a thought.

I want to make an appt

malibuguy

04-19-2011, 08:16 AM

babbage

04-19-2011, 08:51 AM

Is this the kit from MBS?

DOOM

04-19-2011, 09:19 AM

Is this the kit from MBS?

Yes it is! :up:

ctrlraven

04-19-2011, 09:24 AM

as much as we would love to do group install

chris is right, its just me & kurtis...& depending on what you guys want done, installs aren't that quick so maybe a max of 3-5 guys in one day...it usually takes me a full day to do a full custom job cuz i'm uber-anal & i have to make sure everything is perfect as i can possibly can make it
Yeah you are uber-anal and my 8-9 hour wait was well worth it. I still need to get those flanges done sometime soon.

Talked to Greg (malibuguy) a little while ago, they are booked up for the next two weeks and would take about a week lead time to get one set of tail pipes done at the moment.

Those who are local and want to get theirs installed, I would suggest calling Greg @ 410-360-7105 to schedule an appt and discuss what exactly you want done.

Malibuguy would like to a run of 5 sets at a time to make it worth while to set up the machine and all. I think that's fair enough.

First five confirmed people I'll lock in for their sets, pm me for info.

Is this the kit from MBS?
Currently their is no "kit" per se, but "malibuguy" would be making these at MBS.

babbage

04-19-2011, 10:25 AM

Yeah you are uber-anal and my 8-9 hour wait was well worth it. I still need to get those flanges done sometime soon.

Talked to Greg (malibuguy) a little while ago, they are booked up for the next two weeks and would take about a week lead time to get one set of tail pipes done at the moment.

Those who are local and want to get theirs installed, I would suggest calling Greg @ 410-360-7105 to schedule an appt and discuss what exactly you want done.

Malibuguy would like to a run of 5 sets at a time to make it worth while to set up the machine and all. I think that's fair enough.

First five confirmed people I'll lock in for their sets, pm me for info.

Currently their is no "kit" per se, but "malibuguy" would be making these at MBS.

Cool - Greg seems like a good guy who does a great job. I saw Dooms install and they are very nice. I'm interested but I'm going to have to wait for next year. I've spent a lot this year! He should make a few extra so they are sitting there ready to ship- Have him add it to their website.

Nice to know there's a good MM exhaust mod to be had! :beer: I've got a loose over the axle pipe.. ;)

ctrlraven

04-19-2011, 10:49 AM

Cool - Greg seems like a good guy who does a great job. I saw Dooms install and they are very nice. I'm interested but I'm going to have to wait for next year. I've spent a lot this year! He should make a few extra so they are sitting there ready to ship- Have him add it to their website.

Nice to know there's a good MM exhaust mod to be had! :beer: I've got a loose over the axle pipe.. ;)
They have a fairly small shop and don't keep much pre-bent stuff stocked, mostly make stuff as orders come in. Just let me know when you are ready and I'll set it up for you.

Edit:
Updates in post #1 and #28.

DOOM

04-19-2011, 11:32 AM

Here's what they look like! :D

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/1a0ebee4.jpg
http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/b0fe21d3.jpg
http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/346113cd.jpg
http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/249029f1.jpg
http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/ae081813.jpg

malibuguy

04-19-2011, 11:35 AM

Cool - Greg seems like a good guy who does a great job. I saw Dooms install and they are very nice. I'm interested but I'm going to have to wait for next year. I've spent a lot this year! He should make a few extra so they are sitting there ready to ship- Have him add it to their website.

Nice to know there's a good MM exhaust mod to be had! :beer: I've got a loose over the axle pipe.. ;)

I actually did not do Dooms exhaust initially, my coworker did. however i did correct his tips (as much as i could since everything was already welded in place)

i've done many other MMs tho :)

DOOM

04-19-2011, 11:37 AM

All hooked up.
http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/1ae2f6f1.jpg
http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/996f54ac.jpg
http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/0e6870cc.jpg

Speed

04-19-2011, 11:44 AM

Just Do It.

MBS...FTW, Greg and team rock, you will not be disappointed in the quality and craftsmanship.

Here are some more pics of their work if you are not convinced:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68505

ctrlraven

04-21-2011, 07:44 AM

Bump bump.

Mebot

04-21-2011, 09:14 AM

Thanks for the info Chris. I definitely want in on this, but I'm probably going to have to push it to the June/July/Summer timeframe. I've got to save up some cabbage to make this a reality. Got a couple of loans/credit cards I want to pay off by May.

I'm definitely going to give your buddy Greg a call just so we can chat about my application, what i'm looking for and what kind of budget I can squirrel away for this.

:beer:

TAKEDOWN

04-21-2011, 11:14 AM

X or h pipes and would 3inch pipes be available?

ctrlraven

04-21-2011, 11:32 AM

X or h pipes and would 3inch pipes be available?
The only thing I am trying to set up is the tail pipes. I am not sure if Greg at MBS would do a mid-pipe without having the vehicle there in person.

TAKEDOWN

04-21-2011, 11:37 AM

Ok... I shall ponder and respond soon.

malibuguy

05-02-2011, 07:37 AM

if there is enough demand, i can make a full on kit...however soo many people are running different things up front, from stock manifolds, to mid-length headers to long-tubes...

X-pipes out perform everything else in most cases...but each car also has different mods, thats why every x-pipe i do in house is designed for the purpose/use of the car

usually i like to do a real, true merge x-pipe

heres one on a BMW Z3 M-coupe thingy, its in place of the factory resonator
http://mandrelbend.com/library/BMW%20Z3-25.JPG

i have designed & built a kit for '92-'97 crown-vics & i had to go with a apex style x-pipe, which when done cleanly, is a pretty good performer, but not as good as a true merge, but better than magnaflow x-pipe. This style x-pipe is easier to reproduce for a kit (another reason why i choose it.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n430/MBSPE/CrownVickitpics020-ed-WM.jpg

MM03MOK

05-02-2011, 07:45 AM

ctrlraven

05-02-2011, 07:58 AM

Since our supporting vendors represent other exhaust systems, Dennis Reinhart offering Kooks and Stainless Works representing themselves, for this thread to continue, to be fair, Mendrel Bending Solutions needs to become a vendor. Greg, please PM me your email address and I will send you the vendor pricing information.

Mary
If people want more than just the tail pipes then yes but no other vendor offers just the tail pipes themselves. Not trying to argue or anything cause I'd like to see MBS become a vendor and be able to offer their great work to our members since it would benefit both parties.

malibuguy

05-02-2011, 09:51 AM

i'm just providing information about exhaust science

Mebot

05-12-2012, 06:18 AM

Is this offer still viable?

ctrlraven

05-12-2012, 06:57 AM

Is this offer still viable?
Negative, since SW is a vendor here. You can still contact Greg at MBS ( 410-360-7105 )and have him make the tails and install them. I wonder what a stock exhaust would sound like with the tailpipe section just upgraded.

Mebot

05-12-2012, 07:56 AM

I wonder what a stock exhaust would sound like with the tailpipe section just upgraded.

Yes i was wondering the same. MY only concern would be VA Sate Emissions, but I just passed and am good for another 2 yrs, so let's get the exhaust work done now! lol

ctrlraven

05-12-2012, 11:17 AM

Yes i was wondering the same. MY only concern would be VA Sate Emissions, but I just passed and am good for another 2 yrs, so let's get the exhaust work done now! lol
Upgrading the rear section won't affect emissions neither will the rear cat delete at least with the car computer. Visually shouldn't either since you can point out it has the front cats but I don't know how strict VA is with emissions.