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20 til 3 · 02-28-2011, 10:46 PM

Well, looks like ARC went belly up, damn knock off parts are way to cheap for big name quality company's to compete.

NEWS - ARC International Bankrupt - Blog - Nengun Performance

dreadedfist · 02-28-2011, 10:52 PM

I've wondered how they've been keeping afloat for so long as it is. Now that China is working in full force to produce what most people view as "the same" parts for an 1/8th of the cost, I think the Japanese big guns might have to start outsourcing to China as well, just to compete.

Hopefully they recover, Abbey Road Company is kind of legendary!

***FaLKoN240*** · 02-28-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dreadedfist

I've wondered how they've been keeping afloat for so long as it is. Now that China is working in full force to produce what most people view as "the same" parts for an 1/8th of the cost, I think the Japanese big guns might have to start outsourcing to China as well, just to compete.

Hopefully they recover, Abbey Road Company is kind of legendary!

From what I already understand some of the Japanese wheel companies have started doing this. They're going to make cheaper wheels in China but use their name. So you're not buying "knock offs" just cheaper wheels.

Sergio180sx · 02-28-2011, 11:41 PM

Fuck yea!! They where too expensive anyway haha, china is smart ass fuck!

driftsilvias13 · 02-28-2011, 11:41 PM

Probably my favorite aftermarket company. Sucks...

BustedS13 · 03-01-2011, 12:20 AM

tiny violin for another status symbol parts brand.

Touge Noob S13 · 03-01-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sergio180sx

Fuck yea!! They where too expensive anyway haha, china is smart ass fuck!

As expected from an IE douche.

josephin510 · 03-01-2011, 01:09 AM

Man that really sucks!!

Mitsuboost30 · 03-01-2011, 01:31 AM

They will be back up.. prolly restructuring...

BBS has done this a few times

HyperTek · 03-01-2011, 01:37 AM

Now that the market is saturated with inexpensive alternatives, it really takes its tool on originators.

Guys at Godspeed got job security and 401k .. haha nah jus kiddin i dunno

KOUKIboy · 03-01-2011, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dreadedfist

I've wondered how they've been keeping afloat for so long as it is. Now that China is working in full force to produce what most people view as "the same" parts for an 1/8th of the cost, I think the Japanese big guns might have to start outsourcing to China as well, just to compete.

Hopefully they recover, Abbey Road Company is kind of legendary!

Shoot I hope they dont!!! Cause the stuff that comes out of China is crap, low quality, and not safe, thats why I hate knock offs with a passion!!! ARC used to over price their parts way tooo much, thats why I think they went belly up, and the fact that the Japanese parts market is so competitive with many other manufacturers to choose from, that in the end they could not compete anymore, and also those damn knockoffs!!!!

lawrenceyang · 03-01-2011, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by KOUKIboy

Shoot I hope they dont!!! Cause the stuff that comes out of China is crap, low quality, and not safe, thats why I hate knock offs with a passion!!! ARC used to over price their parts way tooo much, thats why I think they went belly up, and the fact that the Japanese parts market is so competitive with many other manufacturers to choose from, that in the end they could not compete anymore, and also those damn knockoffs!!!!

your sig makes it painfully clear how much of a jdm fanboy you are

tricky_ab · 03-01-2011, 07:30 AM

It sucks to hear that another company has gone under

The build quality on their ti exhausts were amazing. I guess my boy should hold onto the one he's running on his GTR.

WanganRunner · 03-01-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitsuboost30

They will be back up.. prolly restructuring...

BBS has done this a few times

Yeah, the brand name and rights are worth too much, IMO.

Someone will probably buy the rights and use it to make cheaper parts.

Although some of these guys may want to jump off a cliff before selling their rights to a Chinese company.

MadScientist · 03-01-2011, 10:24 AM

Greddy went Bankrupt not long ago too... but they are still around... because of the lowball dealers and no Map pricing.

ARC is dominate in their technology and will not fall off the map that easy.
Endless doesn't do well in the US but they are a F1 provider and have great job security because the product is exactly what they claim... superior!!

China = quanity, Not Quality!!

-Drew

BlackZenkiS14 · 03-01-2011, 10:32 AM

Dang

I love ARC stuff.

WanganRunner · 03-01-2011, 10:36 AM

Endless stuff is too nice for US consumers, lol.

They need a few OEM contracts like Brembo has to raise the name awareness.

Pure_JDM · 03-01-2011, 10:51 AM

....sucks to hear, although I've NEVER owned anything from them. Too "Baller" for me, I guess. Would be cool to see someone buy the rights from them and start producing price-competitive products.

DHall243 · 03-01-2011, 10:54 AM

Even though I have no interest in ARC's products, It's sad to see companies with such a long heritage, deteriorate over financial reasons. I always have and will refuse to buy any part that I know is a replica, replacement or rebuilt.

raz0rbladez909 · 03-01-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 20 til 3

Well, looks like ARC went belly up, damn knock off parts are way to cheap for big name quality company's to compete.

NEWS - ARC International Bankrupt - Blog - Nengun Performance

Meh ARC shit is wayyyyyyy overpriced anyways, you can't expect to stay afloat when your market can't even afford the products you are selling. I always thought ARC stuff was nice but there is no way I or anyone in their right mind would pay 2-3k for a catback exhaust. Blame knock-offs all you want but if the company doesn't want to go belly up you have to be competitive.

240sx123$ · 03-01-2011, 11:34 AM

Anybody who is potentially buying ARC parts are in no way considering anything knock off. Knock off parts and legit parts are marketed to two completely different groups of people.

People who like to build cars, or people who like to look like they build cars.

Anyone rocking ARC shit would laugh at the thought of Megan Racing being considered "competition."

raz0rbladez909 · 03-01-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 240sx123$

Anyone rocking ARC shit would laugh at the thought of Megan Racing being considered "competition."

I think anyone would laugh at that thought, thats not even a close comparison lol

240sx123$ · 03-01-2011, 11:57 AM

Not that there's any shortage of people on this forum that will tell you "Megan has gotten much better."

VROOOM · 03-01-2011, 12:51 PM

5K for an exhaust for my Evo X. no thanks it should be made of gold for that much.

for 5k you could get close to 400whp on the Evo or a fancy exhaust.

raz0rbladez909 · 03-01-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by VROOOM

5K for an exhaust for my Evo X. no thanks it should be made of gold for that much.

for 5k you could get close to 400whp on the Evo or a fancy exhaust.

LOL Exactly what I'm saying, with that much I can buy a gas saver for a daily lol

TurboSE · 03-01-2011, 01:35 PM

Now I'll never find one of their S13 grill mount oil coolers...wait, I probably wasn't going to any way...still sad to hear...

BustedS13 · 03-01-2011, 02:07 PM

People who buy ARC shit think they drive show cars

DreamN · 03-01-2011, 02:36 PM

I'm down to buy used ARC stuff, but the anything new is way out of my price range.

HyperTek · 03-01-2011, 03:39 PM

too much japanese competition, i usually think and go for HKS before apexi , blitz , tomei, arc. And hks parts are better priced imo though not alot of people here are willing to spend $800+ on a fmic kit here. I think their brand awareness is alot better than ARC.

BlackZenkiS14 · 03-01-2011, 03:44 PM

I love the genuine quality that ARC offers. I have had their intake and blwo off valve on past cars, and plan on getting more pieces for the new one.

Superior quality shit. I dont buy knockoff stuff though.

And besides, Im a big Beatles fan. What Beatles fan would love Abbey Road Company?

02-28-2011, 10:46 PM	#1
20 til 3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sioux falls SD Age: 33 Posts: 661 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	another big name goes under Well, looks like ARC went belly up, damn knock off parts are way to cheap for big name quality company's to compete. NEWS - ARC International Bankrupt - Blog - Nengun Performance __________________

02-28-2011, 11:41 PM	#5
driftsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,297 Trader Rating: (54) Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Probably my favorite aftermarket company. Sucks... __________________

03-01-2011, 12:20 AM	#6
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 36 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	tiny violin for another status symbol parts brand. __________________

03-01-2011, 01:09 AM	#8
josephin510 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: richmond Age: 32 Posts: 504 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Man that really sucks!! __________________ Trade my Rb25 for some wheels. Buy my Sc300.

03-01-2011, 01:37 AM	#10
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Now that the market is saturated with inexpensive alternatives, it really takes its tool on originators. Guys at Godspeed got job security and 401k .. haha nah jus kiddin i dunno __________________ Keep it Classy

02-28-2011, 10:52 PM	#2
dreadedfist Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LA Posts: 24 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've wondered how they've been keeping afloat for so long as it is. Now that China is working in full force to produce what most people view as "the same" parts for an 1/8th of the cost, I think the Japanese big guns might have to start outsourcing to China as well, just to compete. Hopefully they recover, Abbey Road Company is kind of legendary!

03-01-2011, 01:31 AM	#9
Mitsuboost30 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 260 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	They will be back up.. prolly restructuring... BBS has done this a few times

03-01-2011, 07:30 AM	#13
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,413 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	It sucks to hear that another company has gone under The build quality on their ti exhausts were amazing. I guess my boy should hold onto the one he's running on his GTR.

03-01-2011, 10:24 AM	#15
MadScientist Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 44 Posts: 1,964 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Greddy went Bankrupt not long ago too... but they are still around... because of the lowball dealers and no Map pricing. ARC is dominate in their technology and will not fall off the map that easy. Endless doesn't do well in the US but they are a F1 provider and have great job security because the product is exactly what they claim... superior!! China = quanity, Not Quality!! -Drew

03-01-2011, 10:32 AM	#16
BlackZenkiS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: "St. Chuck", MO Age: 35 Posts: 2,091 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Dang I love ARC stuff. __________________ -Kyle

03-01-2011, 10:36 AM	#17
WanganRunner Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 1,655 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Endless stuff is too nice for US consumers, lol. They need a few OEM contracts like Brembo has to raise the name awareness. __________________ SELL ME CLEAR ZENKI CORNERS: http://zilvia.net/f/wanted-buy/40034...rs-junyan.html

03-01-2011, 10:51 AM	#18
Pure_JDM Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denham Springs, LA Posts: 814 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	....sucks to hear, although I've NEVER owned anything from them. Too "Baller" for me, I guess. Would be cool to see someone buy the rights from them and start producing price-competitive products.

03-01-2011, 10:54 AM	#19
DHall243 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West Virginia Age: 30 Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Even though I have no interest in ARC's products, It's sad to see companies with such a long heritage, deteriorate over financial reasons. I always have and will refuse to buy any part that I know is a replica, replacement or rebuilt. __________________ 1995 Nissan 240SX SE 2JZ w/R154

03-01-2011, 11:34 AM	#21
240sx123$ BANNED Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 603 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Anybody who is potentially buying ARC parts are in no way considering anything knock off. Knock off parts and legit parts are marketed to two completely different groups of people. People who like to build cars, or people who like to look like they build cars. Anyone rocking ARC shit would laugh at the thought of Megan Racing being considered "competition."

03-01-2011, 11:57 AM	#23
240sx123$ BANNED Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 603 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Not that there's any shortage of people on this forum that will tell you "Megan has gotten much better."

03-01-2011, 01:35 PM	#26
TurboSE Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hanover Pa Posts: 740 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Now I'll never find one of their S13 grill mount oil coolers...wait, I probably wasn't going to any way...still sad to hear... __________________ WTB: PAIR 18x10 0 to -25, less than $1500 shipped please.

03-01-2011, 02:07 PM	#27
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 36 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	People who buy ARC shit think they drive show cars __________________

03-01-2011, 02:36 PM	#28
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 36 Posts: 10,691 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	I'm down to buy used ARC stuff, but the anything new is way out of my price range. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

03-01-2011, 03:39 PM	#29
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	too much japanese competition, i usually think and go for HKS before apexi , blitz , tomei, arc. And hks parts are better priced imo though not alot of people here are willing to spend $800+ on a fmic kit here. I think their brand awareness is alot better than ARC. __________________ Keep it Classy

03-01-2011, 03:44 PM	#30
BlackZenkiS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: "St. Chuck", MO Age: 35 Posts: 2,091 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	I love the genuine quality that ARC offers. I have had their intake and blwo off valve on past cars, and plan on getting more pieces for the new one. Superior quality shit. I dont buy knockoff stuff though. And besides, Im a big Beatles fan. What Beatles fan would love Abbey Road Company? __________________ -Kyle

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