ANSA red tape - exhaust tips

Has anyone seen the Red Tape On ANSA exhaust tips; Does it have their Logo on it?

I purchased an ANSA exhaust system and opted for their Stainless Steel Sport version, which has the same form as the original exhaust but is made of Stainless Steel. It appears nearly identical to the original except for the cosmetic tape that is used to finish off the Chrome tip forward area where it meets the black paint (see photo). The ANSA Sport has Silver tape with their logo on it. I recall seeing Red Tape on the original stock exhausts and thought the tape had the Logo on it. A helpful chatter here recommended that I just call ANSA in GA and ask for their Red Tape.

RED TAPE DEALING WITH ANSA - AN OPTION TO THE $3200.00 EXHAUST
Upon contacting ANSA and explaining what I wanted, I was informed that the CREST logo stickers for the exhaust tip sides would cost $20.00 + s&h and they would "throw in" the Red Tape for free (Sounds almost humorous, but I am not making his up). I explained that for the "many Thousands of Dollars" that I had spent on the exhaust system, wouldn't that cost probably have been paid for already? The ANSA rep politely countered with "well, we get many requests for free stickers and are frustrated seeing them end up on EBAY for profit, so had to start charging". I held myself back from mentioning that I only needed the Red Tape but thought that would not be the best way to meet my needs, so I agreed to buy the crest package, thinking the Red Tape was special.

SPECIAL RED TAPE LOOKS LIKE E TAPE - NO LOGO?
I gave them my credit card number and in a week I received an envelope with 5 ANSA stickers, the ANSA reps' business card with red electrical tape carefully wrapped around the card so as to be easy to remove,
and a card charge slip for $29.00 ($20 + $9 s&h).
Unlike my ANSA Sport exhaust tip tape, the red tape I was sent has no logo on it. I thought I had remebered seeing ANSA red exhaust tape with their Logo on it at concours, but I could be wrong...


Before I contact ANSA on this, I'd like to see if anyone else has seen Red ANSA Tape with the ANSA Logo on it (or am I just imagining it is similar to the SPORT Tape)?
Thanks
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I didn't get the front desk; rather it was Hal Bransten and Paul Berry - PLUS, I fully described what I wanted by saying "The Red ANSA logo tape" (see emails below).
I also didn't get a full roll as Hal claims, but a few wraps around Paul's business card.

I distinctly recall seeing ANSA logo tape on cars before, perhaps that was years ago and things have changed.
I have an ANSA stock on my USA and a Tubi Comp on my Euro Fcar - while the Tubi has superior sound and better performance, it would not be correct for show


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From: [email protected]
Subject: RE: Ansa Sport - Ferrari Dino needs red ANSA Logo Tape
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:50:06 -0500

Scott-

We sell a detail kit that consists of 4 ANSA Ferrari crests stickers and a roll of red tape for $20.00.
Call our customer service department at (800) 841-9166 and order under part number: “CREST”.
Thank you-

Hal Branstetter
ANSA Automotive Parts Distributors, Inc.
Silverline Stainless Steel Exhaust
P.O. Box 10215
Macon, GA 31297
Tel. 800-841-9166 ext. 108
Fax 478-784-1694
[email protected]

www.ANSAautomotive.com

"ANSA - Quality Is Everything We Are"


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From: Scott
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 3:11 PM
To: Hal Branstetter
Subject: Ansa Sport - Ferrari Dino needs red ANSA Logo Tape

Hi Hal,

Thank you for the email.

I purchased a wonderful Ansa Sport exhaust for my 1973 Ferrari Dino and am taking the opportunity during the winter to install it. This is a gorgeous exhaust and I purchased it for its "stock" factory appearance to keep the car original looking when showing at concours.

The Sport is identical to Stock except for one aspect;
where the chrome tips start the Sport has silver "ANSA logo" tape while the Stock units have Red "ANSA logo" tape.

Is it possible to get the Red "ANSA logo" tape for my Four chrome tips so that the car will be factory correct for showing in concours?

Sincerely,

Scott




I really tried to be accurate in my descriprtion, boy do I feel foolish...
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Could be, and probably is.
I heard two of my favorite phrases "Stainless Steel" and "same form as stock" so was persuaded.

I'll know more when I mount it. I've been PM'ed that my stock ANSA unit could still be worth keeping on the shelves although it has rusty heat shields.