J's Racing Titanium Parts Discontinued Across Official Store
J's Racing titanium parts discontinued listings are now visible across the company’s official online store, with all titanium-related products marked as discontinued. The change affects a range of components historically associated with the brand, including titanium exhaust systems and accessory items that were previously offered directly to customers.
The removals appear to be comprehensive rather than limited to individual applications or part numbers. Product pages that once showed active listings now indicate discontinued status, signaling a clear shift away from selling titanium items through the company’s primary sales channel. At the same time, many of these products have also disappeared from major online aftermarket retailers, suggesting that the change extends beyond the official store and into broader distribution.
Jivaro contacted J’s Racing seeking clarification on the decision to discontinue all titanium products. The company acknowledged the inquiry but did not provide specific reasons for the move, nor did it outline whether any titanium items could return in future production runs. No formal announcement has been published detailing the rationale, timeline, or potential replacements for the discontinued components.
The decision comes amid a challenging global materials environment. Japan has been facing growing pressure on the supply of certain rare and strategic metals, including those used in high-performance alloys, as geopolitical tensions with China continue to affect trade dynamics. China plays a dominant role in the processing and export of several rare metals, and restrictions or uncertainty in that supply chain have raised costs and complicated sourcing for manufacturers across multiple industries.
Industry observers note that titanium components require specialized fabrication processes and consistent access to high-grade raw material, making them particularly sensitive to supply disruptions and cost volatility. For aftermarket performance brands, these pressures can make limited-production items less viable, especially when demand is concentrated in aging vehicle platforms.
For enthusiasts, the discontinuation reduces direct access to lightweight titanium exhaust systems that have been a defining feature of the brand’s image within the Honda tuning community. With official listings removed, remaining new inventory is expected to be unevenly distributed, while interest in used or new-old-stock parts may increase among collectors and long-term owners.
J’s Racing has not indicated whether the discontinued titanium parts will be replaced by stainless steel alternatives, revised designs, or different materials. Until further clarification is provided, the widespread discontinued status suggests a strategic retreat from titanium offerings, influenced by a mix of manufacturing considerations and broader market conditions rather than a short-term supply interruption.
CEO of Jivaro, a writer, and a military vet with a PhD in Biomedical Sciences and a BS in Microbiology & Mathematics.
