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revcyanide · 04-28-2011, 04:05 PM

taken from Dsport's news

KrazyS13 · 04-28-2011, 04:09 PM

Doesn't surprise me at all unfortunately... This country is fucked right now.

tricky_ab · 04-28-2011, 04:09 PM

God damn it! Here's to even higher prices getting stuff shipped directly from J-Land...Oh and this should kick off a "knock off" debate.

revcyanide · 04-28-2011, 04:12 PM

this doesnt have much to do with the knock off thing

this is because the US dollar is becoming worthless and it is bad buisness to keep a niche buisness in the US

SinGarage · 04-28-2011, 04:12 PM

Very sad news indeed. I've been a fan of their products since late 80's and early 90's. Hopefully things will look brighter in the future and would reluctantly open their doors again here in the US.

Magical Trevor · 04-28-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tricky_ab

God damn it! Here's to even higher prices getting stuff shipped directly from J-Land...Oh and this should kick off a "knock off" debate.

Blame it all on megan and ISIS.

!Zar! · 04-28-2011, 04:17 PM

I thought they were already closed in the states.

OH WELL

NINJASPY · 04-28-2011, 04:20 PM

when is the last time anyone bought anything brand new from hks?
knock offs are part of the problem.

Magical Trevor · 04-28-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NINJASPY

when is the last time anyone bought anything brand new from hks?
knock offs are part of the problem.

Sad thing is that it's true. All my HKS product have been bought used, or bought BNIB second hand.

MidwestMyriad · 04-28-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Magical Trevor

Blame it all on megan and ISIS.

Watch or read the news sometime, or read some of the posts before yours, I highly doubt ISIS and Megan are responsible for the downfall of HKS USA.

I would blame poor marketing/advertising before other companies

revcyanide · 04-28-2011, 04:22 PM

I agree knock offs hurt their sales.
HOWEVER i can garuntee knock offs or not, if the US dollar wasnt horrible, and japan wasnt wrecked with earthquakes, they would stay in the US.

MidwestMyriad · 04-28-2011, 04:24 PM

"The Dollar Index slid to the lowest level since 2008, Treasuries rose and gold rallied to a record after economic growth slowed. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index climbed an almost three-year high as rising earnings and takeovers overshadowed the report on gross domestic product.

The Dollar Index tumbled 0.6 percent at 4:10 p.m. New York time after slumping to 72.871, an almost three-year low. It declined for an eighth straight day, its longest slump since 2009. Ten-year Treasury yields lost five basis points to 3.31 percent, gold jumped as much as 1.4 percent to $1,538.80 an ounce and silver rose for a second day. The S&P 500 climbed 0.4 percent to 1,360.48 while the Russell 2000 Index of smaller U.S. stocks rallied to a record for a second straight day."

-Just an excerpt

Magical Trevor · 04-28-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MidwestMyriad

Watch or read the news sometime, or read some of the posts before yours, I highly doubt ISIS and Megan are responsible for the downfall of HKS USA.

I would blame poor marketing/advertising before other companies

Sarcasm homie.

Fred Allen Burge · 04-28-2011, 04:44 PM

This is good news. In my opinion when you see "fart cans" and interfoolers on civics in MY little bitty town the scene has gotten too big and main stream, good time for the cycle to shift around.

towlie · 04-28-2011, 04:51 PM

Wasn't Greddy having major financial issues aswell ?

revcyanide · 04-28-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred Allen Burge

This is good news. In my opinion when you see "fart cans" and interfoolers on civics in MY little bitty town the scene has gotten too big and main stream, good time for the cycle to shift around.

so a company making great products should lose money and people should be out of a job?
go fuck yourself

SinGarage · 04-28-2011, 04:53 PM

Actually you wouldn't probably see those fart cans or interfoolers if it wasn't for knockoffs being so cheap and readily available. I remember back in the days it took me almost 6 months to get my HKS manifold and TO4E turbo for my turbo II. Cost me almost 2 grand and that was a lot of money back in the early to mid 90's. Specially someone who has barely making money, having rent, and going to college lol.

raz0rbladez909 · 04-28-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred Allen Burge

This is good news. In my opinion when you see "fart cans" and interfoolers on civics in MY little bitty town the scene has gotten too big and main stream, good time for the cycle to shift around.

I don't see how that is good news in anyway? I really doubt those same ricers are running a single thing that is HKS.

Magical Trevor · 04-28-2011, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred Allen Burge

This is good news. In my opinion when you see "fart cans" and interfoolers on civics in MY little bitty town the scene has gotten too big and main stream, good time for the cycle to shift around.

You're a fool.

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Originally Posted by towlie

Wasn't Greddy having major financial issues aswell ?

Yeah, Apex-i was also. A few years back actually.

SinGarage · 04-28-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by towlie

Wasn't Greddy having major financial issues aswell ?

Yes, I think they have filed for bankruptcy recently. I don't want to think it but they are pretty close to being on their way out also.

Brian · 04-28-2011, 05:01 PM

JDM is dead.

EDacIouSX · 04-28-2011, 05:02 PM

I don't think knock off is the problem, i think a lot of it had to do with that they didn't really sell anything too interesting. HKS is a big name but I never perceived HKS as an outstanding company in any particular field except the FCON Vpro. Speaking of which, I still need a fcon vpro 3.2 or above if anyone is selling... ha.

Brian · 04-28-2011, 05:03 PM

Coming from a JDM company, I can tell you that knock offs ARE a problem. There are obviously other problems out there (bad economy, incorrect business style, bad marketing, etc.) , but knock offs do create a big problem.

ZilviaKid · 04-28-2011, 05:04 PM

they should have waited a week, new fast and the furious should drive sales pretty hard for a while.

MidwestMyriad · 04-28-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian

JDM is dead.

Nooo!!!!

YouTube - Weezer-Say It Ain't So Lyrics

MidwestMyriad · 04-28-2011, 05:12 PM

If GM and Chrysler can do it, why not HKS or Greddy? BAILOUT TIME

jamg · 04-28-2011, 05:38 PM

because they would never bail out a non american company

MidwestMyriad · 04-28-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Magical Trevor

Sarcasm homie.

mssgltth..

vvtisupra · 04-28-2011, 05:49 PM

still waiting for the revival. Long Live REAL PARTS

DxZoo · 04-28-2011, 05:51 PM

Its tough for any business to stay open in the U.S these days, let alone a company that makes expensive parts for a select few japanese automobiles.

Also,I could be wrong , but back in the day it seemed like it was JDM parts or bust. Nowadays the trend seems to have shifted to fabbing your own stuff, used parts, U.S brands(non knockoff) or other methods that offer similar quality but are cheaper and easier to attain than brand new ballin JDM hardware. Im talking about nice cars not rattle canned godspeed mobiles.

idk just some thoughts

04-28-2011, 04:17 PM	#7
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	I thought they were already closed in the states. OH WELL __________________

04-28-2011, 04:24 PM	#12
MidwestMyriad Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Traveling through time and space... Posts: 1,387 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	"The Dollar Index slid to the lowest level since 2008, Treasuries rose and gold rallied to a record after economic growth slowed. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index climbed an almost three-year high as rising earnings and takeovers overshadowed the report on gross domestic product. The Dollar Index tumbled 0.6 percent at 4:10 p.m. New York time after slumping to 72.871, an almost three-year low. It declined for an eighth straight day, its longest slump since 2009. Ten-year Treasury yields lost five basis points to 3.31 percent, gold jumped as much as 1.4 percent to $1,538.80 an ounce and silver rose for a second day. The S&P 500 climbed 0.4 percent to 1,360.48 while the Russell 2000 Index of smaller U.S. stocks rallied to a record for a second straight day." -Just an excerpt __________________ @MMyriad

04-28-2011, 04:44 PM	#14
Fred Allen Burge Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri Age: 44 Posts: 524 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	This is good news. In my opinion when you see "fart cans" and interfoolers on civics in MY little bitty town the scene has gotten too big and main stream, good time for the cycle to shift around. __________________ Silvia, built 5.3 turbo, 4l80e, 9.8@142

04-28-2011, 05:01 PM	#21
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	JDM is dead. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

04-28-2011, 05:03 PM	#23
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Coming from a JDM company, I can tell you that knock offs ARE a problem. There are obviously other problems out there (bad economy, incorrect business style, bad marketing, etc.) , but knock offs do create a big problem. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

04-28-2011, 04:09 PM	#2
KrazyS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Age: 39 Posts: 464 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	Doesn't surprise me at all unfortunately... This country is fucked right now.

04-28-2011, 04:09 PM	#3
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	God damn it! Here's to even higher prices getting stuff shipped directly from J-Land...Oh and this should kick off a "knock off" debate.

04-28-2011, 04:12 PM	#5
SinGarage Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 818 SoCal Age: 47 Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Very sad news indeed. I've been a fan of their products since late 80's and early 90's. Hopefully things will look brighter in the future and would reluctantly open their doors again here in the US.

04-28-2011, 04:20 PM	#8
NINJASPY Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So-cal Los Angeles 626 Age: 43 Posts: 1,009 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	when is the last time anyone bought anything brand new from hks? knock offs are part of the problem.

04-28-2011, 04:51 PM	#15
towlie Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific NorthWest Posts: 2,500 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Wasn't Greddy having major financial issues aswell ?

04-28-2011, 04:53 PM	#17
SinGarage Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 818 SoCal Age: 47 Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Actually you wouldn't probably see those fart cans or interfoolers if it wasn't for knockoffs being so cheap and readily available. I remember back in the days it took me almost 6 months to get my HKS manifold and TO4E turbo for my turbo II. Cost me almost 2 grand and that was a lot of money back in the early to mid 90's. Specially someone who has barely making money, having rent, and going to college lol.

04-28-2011, 05:02 PM	#22
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 38 Posts: 4,565 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	I don't think knock off is the problem, i think a lot of it had to do with that they didn't really sell anything too interesting. HKS is a big name but I never perceived HKS as an outstanding company in any particular field except the FCON Vpro. Speaking of which, I still need a fcon vpro 3.2 or above if anyone is selling... ha.

04-28-2011, 05:04 PM	#24
ZilviaKid Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto Age: 34 Posts: 1,441 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	they should have waited a week, new fast and the furious should drive sales pretty hard for a while. __________________ 2004 Nissan 350z 2002 Nissan Silvia

04-28-2011, 05:12 PM	#26
MidwestMyriad Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Traveling through time and space... Posts: 1,387 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	If GM and Chrysler can do it, why not HKS or Greddy? BAILOUT TIME __________________ @MMyriad

04-28-2011, 05:38 PM	#27
jamg Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: GA Posts: 2,106 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	because they would never bail out a non american company

04-28-2011, 05:49 PM	#29
vvtisupra Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SB and OC Posts: 2,118 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	still waiting for the revival. Long Live REAL PARTS __________________ http://www.fuckdrama.com/

04-28-2011, 05:51 PM	#30
DxZoo Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: michigan Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its tough for any business to stay open in the U.S these days, let alone a company that makes expensive parts for a select few japanese automobiles. Also,I could be wrong , but back in the day it seemed like it was JDM parts or bust. Nowadays the trend seems to have shifted to fabbing your own stuff, used parts, U.S brands(non knockoff) or other methods that offer similar quality but are cheaper and easier to attain than brand new ballin JDM hardware. Im talking about nice cars not rattle canned godspeed mobiles. idk just some thoughts __________________ $$$$$$I NEED MONEY$$$$$