PDA

View Full Version : Hotshot Is saying Bye bye. Header on sale


Iceman00
03-04-2007, 05:42 PM
Hotshot is Going bye bye, and selling off his last remaining headers. And for 135, if you don't got one, Now you have no reason

http://hotshot.com/Hotshot_site0706/Products_new0706%20menu/product_hsmenu_nissan.htm

Matej
03-04-2007, 05:51 PM
That's sad, Hotshot is the best N/A KA header, but nice prices.

turtl631
03-04-2007, 06:59 PM
Another one bites the dust...thanks SSAC/Megan/China

sidewayz240
03-04-2007, 07:05 PM
Wow thats amazing pricing, whats the regular price they would charge?

Vinny
03-04-2007, 07:10 PM
It says retail price $321

if I wasn't so broke I would get it! talk about bad timing!

nissandr1ft
03-04-2007, 07:18 PM
It says retail price $321

if I wasn't so broke I would get it! talk about bad timing!

I think my timing is worse... I just bought a header.

Ricks15
03-04-2007, 07:21 PM
Thats some good shit there.

articdragon192
03-04-2007, 07:21 PM
Lol, you're forgetting DC Sports is still making headers for the KA.

Vinny
03-04-2007, 08:21 PM
Yes...they do make headers for the ka...BUT...for $427!!!

tacotacotaco
03-04-2007, 08:22 PM
I wonder if they do pick up

Nachtmensch
03-04-2007, 09:14 PM
time to place an order :D

sidewayz240
03-04-2007, 09:25 PM
time to place an order :D

x2, definatly. getting my order shipped out tomorrow.

Iceman00
03-04-2007, 09:41 PM
I wonder if they do pick up
I think Shipping Is free...

Ragnarok043
03-04-2007, 09:52 PM
sweet im definitely getting one.

Mdl_Pin0y
03-04-2007, 09:58 PM
Fauk!!! I dont know which one to get..one for my auto s14 or one for my 5-speed s13... :eek3d:

sidewayz240
03-04-2007, 10:02 PM
Fauk!!! I dont know which one to get..one for my auto s14 or one for my 5-speed s13... :eek3d:

For that price.... get both

articdragon192
03-04-2007, 10:09 PM
Yes...they do make headers for the ka...BUT...for $427!!!

I got mine for 300 new, haha. Can't beat DC quality and ceramic coating. And it's CARB pending.

rockinitstock
03-04-2007, 10:13 PM
ca residents have to factor in taxes?

C. Senor
03-04-2007, 10:15 PM
damn i just bought hotshot headers like 2-3 months ago....DAMN ME!..lol

gotta240
03-04-2007, 10:18 PM
wtf...you can't buy them online?

Nachtmensch
03-04-2007, 10:18 PM
I got mine for 300 new, haha. Can't beat DC quality and ceramic coating. And it's CARB pending.
ive had problems with DC before. the header bottomed out and scraped off the ceramic coating. only to rust the mild steel that was underneith :(

S14Josh
03-04-2007, 10:26 PM
Wow, 135? I'll place my order probably this weekend. When i have extra money.

Thanks for the heads up!!!

Iceman00
03-04-2007, 11:02 PM
Wow, 135? I'll place my order probably this weekend. When i have extra money.

Thanks for the heads up!!!
np.

Bump for a great product!

DriftSpecial180
03-04-2007, 11:27 PM
Are you F***ing me!!!!! I hate life, i just bought a OBX one on ebay a couple days ago for $200 shipped. Ugh .... why me?

D1GP
03-04-2007, 11:31 PM
Another one bites the dust...thanks SSAC/Megan/China

[From the website]
Dear customer: Late last year I was offered the great opportunity to take a very early retirement and after careful consideration I've decided to accept it. As of April 2007, I will be leaving the automotive business to take some time off to enjoy life and my family.

Because I've been asked: Hotshot Performance, Inc. is NOT going out of business, will NOT be taken over by another company and it WILL NOT be shipped overseas. When I started my business, I wanted an All American product, and that meant it had to be built in the USA not in a sweat factory overseas or by children. That's what I believe and that's all I'll say.

During the next weeks, we will be clearing out our existing inventory by offering rock bottom prices, and once those items are gone, they will not be put back into production. Take advantage of this great opportunity to own the last of what I know is a great product at never before seen prices!

Before I close, there are two people I must thank above all: Mike Kojima and Tom Paule: Thanks for your wisdom, for your unconditional friendship for being our guinnea pig time and again and for winning year after year! (Now we can go surf), and to YOU, our customers, thanks for your continued support. Have fun racing, and be safe!

Thanks,

John A Spangler
President - Hotshot Performance, Inc.

wordson07
03-04-2007, 11:48 PM
i am guessing Hotshot Headers are one of the best for the KA24DE engine? i am in need of an entire exhaist replacement, i was actually looking for headers..... wow

A Spec Products
03-04-2007, 11:58 PM
That's pretty stupid cheap.

And they're right up the street.

projectRDM
03-05-2007, 12:03 AM
Their older design sucked ass. They never had a good product until they made it one piece and coated it decently, so at this price I'd suggest people get on it. The OBX is an exact copy is stainless so you're getting a slightly cooler underhood temp with the Hotshot.

carnal_c30
03-05-2007, 11:18 AM
wheres he shipping this stuff from? his shop on rosemead blvd was sold awhile ago and he ran off with a bunch of parts from my friend including a nice bb turbo and intercooler... never to be heard of since... spangler is a shady mofo

240trainee
03-05-2007, 11:30 AM
well, I hope they still have a single cam header this friday when I get my paycheck

D1GP
03-05-2007, 01:18 PM
wheres he shipping this stuff from? his shop on rosemead blvd was sold awhile ago and he ran off with a bunch of parts from my friend including a nice bb turbo and intercooler... never to be heard of since... spangler is a shady mofo

can anyone verify this? i just sent in a check and if i'm gonna get screwed, i might as well cancel it now.

Dream240
03-05-2007, 02:23 PM
I bought a hotshot header for my old S14....one of the best bolt on pieces I ever bought. No defects, fit great, and made great power gains, especially on the top end.

I might just get one for the power boost until I go turbo, shit for that price why not?

BC240
03-05-2007, 03:09 PM
Think they will ship to canada? im considering this

MELLO*SOS
03-05-2007, 03:27 PM
Planning to order mine... Also sent them an email to double check on inventory status..

What size outlet does this header have - will it mate up to a 3" Cat/Test pipe alright?

sidewayz240
03-05-2007, 04:09 PM
Think they will ship to canada? im considering this

I sent an email to him asking about it, shipping to canada would cost an extra $45, im just gunna get it shipped to family in florida for that price.

markyboi
03-05-2007, 04:31 PM
so how do you exactly order?

DriftSpecial180
03-05-2007, 04:48 PM
Planning to order mine... Also sent them an email to double check on inventory status..

What size outlet does this header have - will it mate up to a 3" Cat/Test pipe alright?


I have the OBX header and its supposed to be an exact replica. It mates up to my 3" test pipe

MELLO*SOS
03-05-2007, 04:57 PM
so how do you exactly order?

:tweak: Marky did you even read their webpage... The instructions are pretty clear; check or M/O sent to them..

I have the OBX header and its supposed to be an exact replica. It mates up to my 3" test pipe

Thanks...

gotta240
03-05-2007, 05:02 PM
HAS ANYONE ACTUALLY SENT THEIR MONEY AND RECIEVED THE PRODUCT???

SERIOUSLY... I just sent my check and need to know if i should cancel it or not... PLEASE let me know....thanks.

DaPCWiz
03-05-2007, 05:06 PM
Wow, I paid ~$220 shipped for a used hotshot header about 1.5 years ago. This is a sweet deal. Fitment is great, power gains are noticable (altho I haven't dyno'd it)

gotta240
03-05-2007, 05:09 PM
Thats great BUT WHO HAS PAID FOR AND RECIEVED ONE RECENTLY??? Are WE ALL GETTING SCREWED?

SERIOUSLY.

brokeAs240sx
03-05-2007, 07:14 PM
Thats great BUT WHO HAS PAID FOR AND RECIEVED ONE RECENTLY??? Are WE ALL GETTING SCREWED?

SERIOUSLY.

Chill out a bit dude, this info was posted YESTERDAY! and you JUST sent out your check, it's not like you sent it out months ago...

Cloud9
03-05-2007, 07:21 PM
Thats great BUT WHO HAS PAID FOR AND RECIEVED ONE RECENTLY??? Are WE ALL GETTING SCREWED?

SERIOUSLY.

Im willing to bet youll get your product, i had a hotshot manifold on my old 240sx its good stuff.

SkunX
03-05-2007, 07:50 PM
thats for the heads up..ordering one tomorrow hopefully

markyboi
03-05-2007, 07:59 PM
:tweak: Marky did you even read their webpage... The instructions are pretty clear; check or M/O sent to them..



Thanks...


sorry i just went through the site quickly coz i had to go to class...and all i saw was the order form..thanx

Iceman00
03-05-2007, 10:09 PM
Bump for a good Product. Lets Take these off Hotshots hands. I'm going to post this in other Nissan Forums.

'90RPS13
03-05-2007, 10:16 PM
Posted on all my local forums too. I am ordering mine ASAP.

Mdl_Pin0y
03-06-2007, 12:00 AM
I just turned in my money order today....I hope I get it next week! :naughtyd:
N/A Powa!!!

gotta240
03-06-2007, 04:25 AM
ICEMANOO- how are you related to hotshot?

and 90rps13- that wasn't the wisest thing to do if you haven't ordered any yet...surely they'll be gone if you lag.

articdragon192
03-06-2007, 04:29 AM
ive had problems with DC before. the header bottomed out and scraped off the ceramic coating. only to rust the mild steel that was underneith :(

Odd. Had mine for over 6 months. I was lowered significantly and took it out too the track. it's still in awesome condition. Never bottomed it out and never scarped it significantly. It actually gave me more clearance than the stock manifold, haha.

tacotacotaco
03-06-2007, 08:18 AM
Crap s13 sold out

MELLO*SOS
03-06-2007, 08:53 AM
:stupid: damn it

edit: Emailed hotshot asking inventory status of N3009 the S13 DOHC 16V header.

Thanks for your inquiry. Unfortunately, the item you’re inquiring about has sold out and is no longer available. However; I will keep your e-mail and if there’s a cancellation, NSF check, etc. I’ll let you know.
Again, thank you for your support and interest in Hotshot Performance products.

Anyone who sent a check without emailing or calling first to check inventory might want to cancel the check or something.

tacotacotaco
03-06-2007, 09:11 AM
Im gonna drive down there after work!

S14Josh
03-06-2007, 09:17 AM
i emailed the dude last night, im gonna wait to see if he has any 95-98's left.

I'll let you guys know what he says.

driftskeetka24e
03-06-2007, 12:15 PM
which s13 header is sold out i want a single cam and i sent out order yesterday :'(

MELLO*SOS
03-06-2007, 12:57 PM
DOHC header is apparently sold out.

aznpoopy
03-06-2007, 02:00 PM
DOHC header is apparently sold out.

s13 is indeed sold out. it's listed as such on the website.

i sent them an inquiry on s14 and mailed out my check overnight mail. hopefully it gets there in time.

MELLO*SOS
03-06-2007, 02:42 PM
LOL I told them in my email they should update the website if it was sold out... Saves everyone else from wasting their time on this. Too bad we're just a little too late on this deal :(

s13poop
03-06-2007, 03:06 PM
fack.......... :bash:

2iv0 sx
03-06-2007, 03:09 PM
Damnit! i slept so bad on this deal, i lose.

sw20>>s14
03-06-2007, 04:14 PM
all 240sx headers are currently sold out...i just had some contact with a representative this morning from 12:00-1:00am and he said that they were still available...send my payment in today, hopefully he set aside one set for me like requested...

aznpoopy
03-06-2007, 04:21 PM
just checked the website. they are indeed sold out. i'm wondering if i should cancel my check now or what. lol.

sw20>>s14
03-06-2007, 04:27 PM
same here, lol...wish they just swallowed the transaction fees or charged a few bucks more so they would be able to do it over the phone via credit card or debit card...would have made things a lot easier, but im not complaining...

sidewayz240
03-06-2007, 06:41 PM
I emailed the guy the night this was posted, and he took one out of inventory for me :bigok: I mailed my check out yesterday

carnal_c30
03-06-2007, 06:57 PM
anyone local go to the address posted and the shop is closed, my friends pick up mandrel bends from him all the time or used to... that shop there is closed... I've been there and trying to get a hold of John is not easy...

BigVinnie
03-06-2007, 08:04 PM
OBX ran hotshot out of business. It's a damn shame, HOTSHOT was a much better quality and better engineered header, to bad the majority of people that own 90's Nissans are broke asses......

BigVinnie
03-06-2007, 08:11 PM
ive had problems with DC before. the header bottomed out and scraped off the ceramic coating. only to rust the mild steel that was underneith :(

Had my DC sports for 2 years now and still no problems....
FYI at the price DC sports sells there headers with ceramic coating at it's a deal. West Coast powder coating charges $150 to ceramic coat a header anyways....

sw20>>s14
03-06-2007, 08:14 PM
anyone local go to the address posted and the shop is closed, my friends pick up mandrel bends from him all the time or used to... that shop there is closed... I've been there and trying to get a hold of John is not easy...

so what are you getting at? is this a scam or something? did someone jack HS's domain or something...be a little more specific in what youre getting at...especially since many people are/have sent checks and money orders to that address...at least let the people who sent checks salvage their funds...if you dont know anything, dont hint at the fact that this may or may not be a scam...youre gonna trip people (me) out...

Iceman00
03-06-2007, 09:41 PM
OBX ran hotshot out of business. It's a damn shame, HOTSHOT was a much better quality and better engineered header, to bad the majority of people that own 90's Nissans are broke asses......
Not really

"Dear customer: Late last year I was offered the great opportunity to take a very early retirement and after careful consideration I've decided to accept it. As of April 2007, I will be leaving the automotive business to take some time off to enjoy life and my family.

Because I've been asked: Hotshot Performance, Inc. is NOT going out of business, will NOT be taken over by another company and it WILL NOT be shipped overseas. When I started my business, I wanted an All American product, and that meant it had to be built in the USA not in a sweat factory overseas or by children. That's what I believe and that's all I'll say...">

Sounds like he might come back one day too..

Iceman00
03-06-2007, 09:42 PM
ICEMANOO- how are you related to hotshot?

and 90rps13- that wasn't the wisest thing to do if you haven't ordered any yet...surely they'll be gone if you lag.
*points to sig*

I don't have a 240sx, and I don't have a Hotshot Header. I just saw this, and thought I'd pass it on.

Iceman00
03-06-2007, 09:45 PM
n/m, my mistake

BigVinnie
03-06-2007, 11:02 PM
Not really

"Dear customer: Late last year I was offered the great opportunity to take a very early retirement and after careful consideration I've decided to accept it. As of April 2007, I will be leaving the automotive business to take some time off to enjoy life and my family.

Because I've been asked: Hotshot Performance, Inc. is NOT going out of business, will NOT be taken over by another company and it WILL NOT be shipped overseas. When I started my business, I wanted an All American product, and that meant it had to be built in the USA not in a sweat factory overseas or by children. That's what I believe and that's all I'll say...">

Sounds like he might come back one day too..


Actually I seem to know a bit more about the situation than you do.
The sweat shops that he mentions about over sea's are OBX,Psuedo,MEGAN.....
I also know that there was a lawsuit over the production of the OBX header, looking similar to the Hotshot header, pretty sure they paid him enough that he doesn't need to work anymore.
With that said no more HOTSHOTS for the 240sx......

driftskeetka24e
03-06-2007, 11:19 PM
anybody got a phone number for this shop?

Ragnarok043
03-07-2007, 12:11 AM
anybody got a phone number for this shop?

626-303-0076
626-444-0806

aznpoopy
03-07-2007, 01:11 AM
i got an email back. sold out, but people who e-mailed get dibs in case of cancellations or whatnot.

at any rate i put out a stop payment and cancelled my order by e-mail.

congrats to those of you who snatched up this awesome deal!

DriftSpecial180
03-07-2007, 01:13 AM
I got my email reply regarding KA24E headers

they said they're out... : (

Iceman00
03-07-2007, 10:59 AM
Actually I seem to know a bit more about the situation than you do.
The sweat shops that he mentions about over sea's are OBX,Psuedo,MEGAN.....
I also know that there was a lawsuit over the production of the OBX header, looking similar to the Hotshot header, pretty sure they paid him enough that he doesn't need to work anymore.
With that said no more HOTSHOTS for the 240sx......
I''m wrong. :-/

gotta240
03-07-2007, 08:57 PM
who's got a reply i the past couple days? i sent my money and haven't got a reply since...

aznpoopy
03-07-2007, 09:59 PM
i got a reply yesterday. i imagine the few people who are still running the company must be swamped with e-mails. if you didn't get your payment there in time i would just give up on it.

hotshot performance is a pretty well known reputable company. it's not like you're ordering from some shady ebay vendor based in thailand.

carnal_c30
03-08-2007, 10:57 PM
so what are you getting at? is this a scam or something? did someone jack HS's domain or something...be a little more specific in what youre getting at...especially since many people are/have sent checks and money orders to that address...at least let the people who sent checks salvage their funds...if you dont know anything, dont hint at the fact that this may or may not be a scam...youre gonna trip people (me) out...

1st of all the shop on rosemead is closed, I've been there its all shut, now two of my friends who source mandrel bends from him both say the shop is closed

John Spangler does not answer phonecalls maybe because he knows the nature of why my friend is calling him :D which is he was paid to do a side project and never completed it and we have not been able to recover our own parts that we gave him including a brand new ball bearing turbo

soooooo if you guys get your stuff which i hope you will and i dont doubt you will I s'pose we'll be making a new effort to find him to get OUR stuff back

aznpoopy
03-08-2007, 11:42 PM
sorry to hear that dude. i'm real glad i cancelled that check at this point... O_o

KA24DESOneThree
03-10-2007, 11:12 AM
Anyone who gets one at the blowout price and has to offload it all of a sudden because something comes up should PM me posthaste. I'll pay what you paid plus 25% because that's still far cheaper than DC Sports.

Nachtmensch
03-11-2007, 12:04 PM
they just confirmed my payment, so now all i have to do is wait for my header.

gotta240
03-11-2007, 12:27 PM
this company is pissing me off. Since i've told them i sent payment they haven't responded to ANY of my last 5 or 6 emails in the past 4 days.....

Mdl_Pin0y
03-11-2007, 02:57 PM
I received a tracking info for my order but the ups.com says it's not a valid number. I'm going to contact him on what's going on. Damn...i can't wait to put this header in my ka24e! :coold:

D1GP
03-11-2007, 05:16 PM
I received a tracking info for my order but the ups.com says it's not a valid number. I'm going to contact him on what's going on. Damn...i can't wait to put this header in my ka24e! :coold:

chill yo, tracking numbers with ups usually do not display any info for up to 24 hours. try again tomorrow and if you don't see anything then, it is time to start freaking out!

sw20>>s14
03-17-2007, 03:30 AM
YAY!!! my set finally shipped out today...glad it was legit...

Ragnarok043
03-20-2007, 07:55 PM
woot woot my header arrived today:2f2f:

sidewayz240
03-20-2007, 08:12 PM
Got mine a couple days ago :D

Mdl_Pin0y
03-20-2007, 09:29 PM
I just installed mine a few days ago too. It doesn't sound a lot different with a stock muffler though... :-/

Ragnarok043
03-21-2007, 08:21 PM
I just installed mine a few days ago too. It doesn't sound a lot different with a stock muffler though... :-/

doesnt the header remove the cat though, but what i really want to know is do you feel any difference in power though.

Nachtmensch
03-21-2007, 08:25 PM
mine comes tomorrow :D

itsmeviet
03-21-2007, 08:34 PM
doesnt the header remove the cat though, but what i really want to know is do you feel any difference in power though.

the power gain is very noticeable, esp in the higher rpms. i seemed to get better mpg too

projekt_s13
03-21-2007, 09:01 PM
doesnt the header remove the cat though, but what i really want to know is do you feel any difference in power though.

Im pretty sure it doesnt remove the cat.

*EDIT*(Im referring to the S13)

gotta240
03-22-2007, 02:21 AM
YES IT DOES REMOVE THE CAT on a s14. The only real cat on a s14 is in the downpipe.... the second is fake...

rb25crazy
03-22-2007, 02:37 AM
i just got these headers and i was wondering what size of a high flow cat i'd need? 3" or something? i'm also planning on getting megan racing type II n/a 2.5" exhaust.

man these headers look sexy as hell too! all shiny but mine has a few scratches no big deal though.

DaPCWiz
03-22-2007, 06:05 AM
YES IT DOES REMOVE THE CAT on a s14. The only real cat on a s14 is in the downpipe.... the second is fake...

you can get a highflow S13 cat and it will bolt right up after the header. That's what I did...

s13flyboy
03-22-2007, 07:54 AM
Wow, I'm lucky! Randomly checked their website on the 1st of March, got mine on the car monday! They sound great, noticable power gain as well. Great product! (no problems with the company either)