HKS USA is shutting down

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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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HKS USA is shutting down

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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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meh - never been too impressed with their stuff anyways
Old Apr 28, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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Sad, but at least HKS Japan is taking over operations so it's not a complete loss.
Old Apr 28, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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They make good parts for the SR/RB and 1/2JZ engines.
Old Apr 28, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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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?
Old Apr 28, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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oh darn no more paying $1200 for a CBE exhaust.
Old Apr 28, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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oh darn no more paying $1200 for a CBE exhaust you could get anywhere else for $200.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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Yes you can get a 200$ one on ebay. HKS makes good stuff.






Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:14 AM
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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.





Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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hks does make good stuff...just for other cars than subarus. and their mad tyte jdm prices can lick my *****.
Old Apr 29, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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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.
Old Apr 29, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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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..
Old Apr 29, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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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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