Downpipe for Kia Sportage: Titanium Alloy
This downpipe for the Kia Sportage is specified around titanium alloy, 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 supplier who changed material without saying so, or premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Downpipe |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sportage |
| Material / finish | Titanium Alloy |
| Typical use | Motocross |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | RoHS |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Polypropylene — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Cast Iron — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Magnesium Alloy — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- EPDM Rubber — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Sintered Metal — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- robot welding
- precision stamping
- electroplating
- die casting
- injection moulding
- assembly line testing
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for motocross. Related applications include roadside assistance, weekend riding, motocross, airport ground fleets, passenger transport.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
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.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. RoHS documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
