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Old 04-28-2011, 04:13 PM
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HKS USA is shutting down
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Old 04-28-2011, 06:13 PM
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meh - never been too impressed with their stuff anyways
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Sad, but at least HKS Japan is taking over operations so it's not a complete loss.
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They make good parts for the SR/RB and 1/2JZ engines.
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HKS SQUEEZES YOUR DAMPER WHEN YOU TASTE IT YOUR GOING TO THE NEXT WORLD


Now whos going to squeeze my damper?
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oh darn no more paying $1200 for a CBE exhaust.
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oh darn no more paying $1200 for a CBE exhaust you could get anywhere else for $200.
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Old 04-29-2011, 08:17 AM
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Yes you can get a 200$ one on ebay. HKS makes good stuff.






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I always liked HKS, they made great internals for RB26s and 2JZ, always heard that it's reliable. Huge fan of their R34s btw.

HKS does make good stuff.





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hks does make good stuff...just for other cars than subarus. and their mad tyte jdm prices can lick my *****.
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I was actually somewhat considering buying some intake parts from them. Guess it'll be a bit harder to do so.

Sucks to see another business go down though

Thankfully, HKS Japan will still sell the parts.
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I think this is more significant to older tuners.. HKS is one of the most important import performance companies ever to come to the US.

And they've had a presence here since the 80's.
HKS parts are expensive - but you are paying quality.. They earned the right to be pricey.. Probably before a lot of you kids on here were born..
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Why you gotta be a hater? They used to be great, but there are a lot of newer companies selling parts just as good for less. More specifically, American companies...and yes, those selling Chinese knockoff parts :|
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