Feeler for interest in BTB exhaust/manifold Group Buy

[456lbft]

We will be starting the first batch at the beginning of next week, so we need to know by 5.00pm Friday 11th September what the total number is going to be. I will not rule out doing another batch in the future, but it is very unlikely to be at this price. It is well worth registering your interest even if you can't pay now, in case anyone drops out or we decide to make more now, we will then be able to contact you to confirm later. Please phone or email us with your contact details.

[Dave_M3]

fook me!!! Didn't take long to get 10 names!
And to think people were wondering if there was a chance of getting 5 earlier on in the thread!

If there's a second batch or order of 15, I have a mate that might be interested... he'll be getting a S50 manifold done but he's still keeping the M20 for another car.

Will give you a ring or e-mail towards the end of the week about the S50 one as we want it before you get too busy with the motorsport stuff.


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Ye should try get them to to make a 6 branch to clear the E36/E46 or Z3 rack while ye are doing a group buy...

You can forward on my commission, Joe

[Eddie25]

Just spoken to Joe and i'm on. Deposit is paid.

He thinks they will be going over 10 so it's worth ringing and having a word with him if you are not on the list. Great bloke to deal with.

I'm well happy.

[Nay]

10 people, 11 orders?


I will also take this time to say a major thanks to Dano0 as without a test dummy this never would of happened!

[e301988325i]

1 - Kieran325
2 - Nay
3 - DavyC2
4 - tomson
5 - tomson
6 - Cliffybabe
7 - Shaz1
8 - March109
9- Baboon5151
10-omac- rang last night and confirmed order this morning by email (aus time)
11-e301988325i, Joe said I was number 10? I don't mind, he seemed happy enough to take my deposit for a full system. I'll consider myself privileged if I am the +1

[Eddie25]

1 - Kieran325
2 - Nay
3 - DavyC2
4 - tomson
5 - tomson
6 - Cliffybabe
7 - Shaz1
8 - March109
9- Baboon5151
10-omac- rang last night and confirmed order this morning by email (aus time)
11-e301988325i, Joe said I was number 10? I don't mind, he seemed happy enough to take my deposit for a full system. I'll consider myself privileged if I am the +1
12-Eddie25 - Deposit paid - Joe said due to the current interest he was pretty sure they would be producing more than 10.

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[cliffybabe]

This group buy has really taken off aint it

[dano0]

I will also take this time to say a major thanks to Dano0 as without a test dummy this never would of happened!

cheers dude not sure about being a dummy ok maybe

[Nay]

I will also take this time to say a major thanks to Dano0 as without a test dummy this never would of happened!

cheers dude not sure about being a dummy ok maybe

Haha. We were desparate for someone to be able to take a 325i with a moddified rack to Joe. Thumbs up for doing it..

So, whats the noise like?

[456lbft]

Notice to all those who have placed deposits that we are processing those deposits today. Work has already started on the first manifolds. If for whatever reason your circumstances change, please contact us as soon as you can, and we may be able to reallocate your order. Orders will be made ready on a first come first served basis, so the first on the list will get theirs first. If they have to delay in paying in full, then their order will go to the bottom of the list and their manifold be offered to the next in line.

[Nay]

Joe, to make it "easier" for me to pay the amount, can you bump my deposit up to £200? Your free to process it when needed. The rest will be able to be payed on the 25th/26th of this month, 2 weeks from now. Is that ok?

[456lbft]

Yes Nay, we will be doing it on Monday morning now, so if anyone else wants anything similar done let me know over the weekend.

[kieran325]

Joe, feel free to take the full £550 for mine, I'll call you on Monday morning and confirm.

[dano0]

I will also take this time to say a major thanks to Dano0 as without a test dummy this never would of happened!

cheers dude not sure about being a dummy ok maybe

Haha. We were desparate for someone to be able to take a 325i with a moddified rack to Joe. Thumbs up for doing it..

So, whats the noise like?

the noise is awesome Ive got the full system with 2 boxes to keep the noise down but it still has a nice note around 3 to 4 grand i would say it sounds like an e46 m3 with a standard exhaust i haven't done 3rd gear through a tunnel yet but wont be long

[gooner1]

Well that makes me 13th on the list .
Avoided sticking my name up yesterday for superstious reasons, the ironic part is i took
a trip to Joe,s place this afty to have a look, and me back box fell off.
Think Joe heard me coming before he saw me, did sound nice though.
Joe, take £200 from me too.

[gooner1]

1 - Kieran325
2 - Nay
3 - DavyC2
4 - tomson
5 - tomson
6 - Cliffybabe
7 - Shaz1
8 - March109
9- Baboon5151
10-omac- rang last night and confirmed order this morning by email (aus time)
11-e301988325i, Joe said I was number 10? I don't mind, he seemed happy enough to take my deposit for a full system. I'll consider myself privileged if I am the +1
12-Eddie25 - Deposit paid - Joe said due to the current interest he was pretty sure they would be producing more than 10.
13. Gooner.

That,s the list amended.

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[e301988325i]

Why don't call you call yourself 12a if you're superstitious!

[cliffybabe]

I cant wait till this goes on I remember seeing Oz's BTB when it was first fitted

The BTB mani's are a work of art and the factor aswel i cant wait to see it under my hood with all the other chrome bits and i have a dyno with the alpina and ill be able to get it redyno'd with the btb

The noise of the alpina is already cracking but the BTB is another level on oz's motor

[SHAZ1]

kool, if you dont mind cliffy can you post up the dyno graph result for the BTB when possible as want to see the gains as wont be able to fit mine straight away?

Thanks

[march109]

kool, if you dont mind cliffy can you post up the dyno graph result for the BTB when possible as want to see the gains as wont be able to fit mine straight away?

Thanks

Cliffy has a 2.7 though!

[SHAZ1]

oh ok please ignore me then, but actually post up anyway as maybe i can consider a 2.7

[cliffybabe]

kool, if you dont mind cliffy can you post up the dyno graph result for the BTB when possible as want to see the gains as wont be able to fit mine straight away?

Thanks

Cliffy has a 2.7 though!

Gareth supplied my bottom end

next thing on the list is uni q and new cams

[march109]

With luck I expect we'll get reports from 2.5, 2.7 and 2.8 M20 owners. I hope to god we don't get any B20s though!

[march109]

kool, if you dont mind cliffy can you post up the dyno graph result for the BTB when possible as want to see the gains as wont be able to fit mine straight away?

Thanks

Cliffy has a 2.7 though!

Gareth supplied my bottom end

next thing on the list is uni q and new cams

You what?

[e301988325i]

I'm going to the portsmouth dyno day mid Octoberish, with any luck that'll be before the new exhaust system is ready, then I'll go back and get it done again to see the improvements! I've got a totally stock exhaust (with a couple of pinholes gummed up) at the mo so should be a good benchmark for a 2.5.

[cliffybabe]

well happy had a voicemail this morning stating the deposit was going threw today, great service

thanks for the update
Neil

[Nay]

I haven't been contacted yet

No rush though!

[Chris]

Hmm spotted this back in july only just checked back.

Amazed how quick it all went through in the end, might give joe a ring in the morning, see if he's up for tacking one more on the end. What do ya reckon?

Chris

[cliffybabe]

Chris give it a go fella

[kieran325]

Hmm spotted this back in july only just checked back.

Amazed how quick it all went through in the end, might give joe a ring in the morning, see if he's up for tacking one more on the end. What do ya reckon?

Chris

Why not

You can only ask, good luck.

I'm going for the full system now

[456lbft]

As we couldn't reach everyone by phone, just a quick note to say that all the deposits have now been taken, and we are pressing on with production. thanks again for the response.
Joe (BTB)

[Nay]

Cheers Joe!

If you have troubles calling my phone, try -

0044-7797-(rest of my number).

[Chris]

Well i'm on a list. I think.

Phoned Joe this morning and spoke to a nice young lady who told me the current group buy was over

But i'm on reserve for the next one that he hopes to do maybe in a couple of months.

So not gonna get one yet but should get one someday

Cheers
Chris

[456lbft]

As their has been a little confusion, I would just like to clarify that the price is £550 (including VAT at the 15% rate) for the manifold and downpipe PLUS £735 (including VAT at the 15% rate) for a twin box single pipe BTB system. The £735 is NOT the price for manifold and system. Also for anyone interested in us fitting their manifold and/or system, we will charge £150 + VAT for fitting a manifold and system to your car assuming that all the manifold studs and steering column coupling come undone easily. If anyone wishes to revise their orders or still aren't clear what they have agreed to, give us a ring as soon as possible. 01327 261797. Thanks, Joe (BTB).

[cliffybabe]

Joe i thought the costing was quite straight forward through out the thread

550 for the manifold 110 deposit 440 to pay simples