Downpipe for Subaru Forester: Stainless Steel
This downpipe for the Subaru Forester is specified around stainless steel, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is a specification nobody had written down, or a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Downpipe |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Subaru Forester |
| Material / finish | Stainless Steel |
| Typical use | Urban Courier Work |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | RoHS |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- High Density Foam — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Carbon Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Tempered Glass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- ABS Plastic — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Chromed Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- laser cutting
- injection moulding
- die casting
- robot welding
- heat treatment
- precision stamping
Fitment notes
Confirm the fitment against the VIN or the frame number before ordering; two model years often share a name and not a part.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for urban courier work. Related applications include night riding, delivery fleets, wet weather riding, mountain roads, track days.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
How is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the RoHS-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
