ARC bankrupt

[Fujito]

ARC, which is affiliated with Mackin Industries (Volk), has gone BANKRUPT.

So everyone with ARC parts... you now not only have MAD TYTE JDM parts, but SUPER ULTRA RARE MAD TYTE JDM parts.

Congratulations.

[AutobahnRacer]

Edit/ wtf am I smoking. Well time to start collecting parts and selling big

[Fujito]

Do not question the JDMness of ARC.

[jrkal]

Your celica just gained 20000 JDM points

[Fujito]

Balln'

[OutToWinPAHC]

Bankruptcy doesn't mean out of business you know.

[Fujito]

Bankruptcy doesn't mean out of business you know.

Yeah, people on my Evo forum are saying that they're probably restructuring.

Who knows. All I know is that any orders anyone had with them have been canceled and refunded.

[04srt21]

BBS does it all the time arc will be back

[Fujito]

BBS does it all the time arc will be back

Good because I need to burn my money on something that doesn't have a vagina.

[AutobahnRacer]

Good because I need to burn my money on something that doesn't have a vagina.

^LMFAO. I hear that

[morla]

they better be back, I'm waiting for parts from them. I WANT THEM NOW! I need JDM style points

[WolfsFang]

"Good, thats what happens when you sell $1000 for a UICP because it looks like a rainbow."
http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-x-general/542294-arc-bankrupt.html

[morla]

"Good, thats what happens when you sell $1000 for a UICP because it looks like a rainbow."
http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-x-general/542294-arc-bankrupt.html

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/TheLisanator1/Tumblr%20Memes/YouJelly.png

[WolfsFang]

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/TheLisanator1/Tumblr%20Memes/YouJelly.pngi took it from someone on Evom. Thought it was funny, and i know very little about ARC so i could give 2 ****s what happens to them.

[Fujito]

ARC is CAR spelled wrong, and some Italian guy owns the brand apparently.

[WolfsFang]

ARC is CAR spelled wrong, and some Italian guy owns the brand apparently.thought it was from japan?

[rodder]

Pricing your products at more than 3 times that of your competition and gouging your customers results in a poorly performing business? Gee who woulda thought? :roll:

[DriftyMcNeon]

SCREW ARC! BUY MEGAN RACING!

:rotfl:

[Eclipse GSX 61]

If they would've charged half or even 2/3 of what they charged for their pieces they would still be in business. I understand they are a higher quality but their profit margins were still ridiculous on certain parts they barely paid jack to make.

[Fujito]

ARC satisfied a niche in the import market. People bought ARC parts for aesthetic appeal and status, not performance. Their high pricing was key to maintaining this brand power that they created, like Burberry or Diesel or BMW.

So the comments above are like GAP shoppers complaining about Hugo Boss.

[Slevin]

"Good, thats what happens when you sell $1000 for a UICP because it looks like a rainbow."
http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-x-general/542294-arc-bankrupt.html

so true

ARC satisfied a niche in the import market. People bought ARC parts for aesthetic appeal and status, not performance. Their high pricing was key to maintaining this brand power that they created, like Burberry or Diesel or BMW.

So the comments above are like GAP shoppers complaining about Hugo Boss.

no one above is really "complaining."

[morla]

ARC satisfied a niche in the import market. People bought ARC parts for aesthetic appeal and status, not performance. Their high pricing was key to maintaining this brand power that they created, like Burberry or Diesel or BMW.

So the comments above are like GAP shoppers complaining about Hugo Boss.

I'm more of a Louis Vuitton guy myself.

I called Kamispeed today to check on my parts from ARC, they said I had just lucked out and that my stuff was one of the last parts to be made and shipped out:mrgreen:

[rodder]

ARC satisfied a niche in the import market. People bought ARC parts for aesthetic appeal and status, not performance. Their high pricing was key to maintaining this brand power that they created, like Burberry or Diesel or BMW.

So the comments above are like GAP shoppers complaining about Hugo Boss.

I don't really see anyone complaining. What I do see are people who value their hard-earned money and don't understand why someone would pay 3 times the price just for a "mad-tyte JDM" name brand.

Maybe you don't realize this but most normal people also make fun of idiots who pay $200 for a pair of jeans. If Hugo Boss went out of business there would be a bunch of people saying the same thing about them.

[morla]

I don't really see anyone complaining. What I do see are people who value their hard-earned money and don't understand why someone would pay 3 times the price just for a "mad-tyte JDM" name brand.

Maybe you don't realize this but most normal people also make fun of idiots who pay $200 for a pair of jeans. If Hugo Boss went out of business there would be a bunch of people saying the same thing about them.

it's like that no matter what you're interested in. Everything has a top of the line, "designer", high priced product.

[Fujito]

I don't really see anyone complaining. What I do see are people who value their hard-earned money and don't understand why someone would pay 3 times the price just for a "mad-tyte JDM" name brand.

Maybe you don't realize this but most normal people also make fun of idiots who pay $200 for a pair of jeans. If Hugo Boss went out of business there would be a bunch of people saying the same thing about them.

Do you really not understand, or are you a bigot? It sure sounds like you are a bigot.

[Slevin]

you really cant compare the car parts market to the clothing market. the people that do don't really understand.

[Fujito]

you really cant compare the car parts market to the clothing market. the people that do don't really understand.

Really? Do you understand marketing? Brand power, segmentation, target markets? Do you understand perception and how that plays into value? Heuristics? If you understood those concepts you'd see that I can compare car parts to clothing because the key principals in understanding both remain the same.

[morla]

Really? Do you understand marketing? Brand power, segmentation, target markets? Do you understand perception and how that plays into value? Heuristics? If you understood those concepts you'd see that I can compare car parts to clothing because the key principals in understanding both remain the same.

Exactly what I was thinking after I read that. It's a lot easier to compare when it's actually thought out. Sure it's a different market but it's the same techniques in business

[oneday]

I've never latched on to any boutique brand ... I don't get the appeal. I'm frankly surprised that ARC lasted this long in their current guise. They will restructure and come back, just like Greddy (Trust) did a couple years ago [not equating Trust/Greddy with ARC, but they are not completely dissimilar].

ARC is (was) a boutique brand. Just like any boutique brand in any market (shoes, hair salons, computers, cars, car parts, food), the boutique builds a wealthy, loyal clientele who equate "expensive" with "better." Then, people who are overly brand conscious, that wish to appear to be from an elite social class and are mainly concerned with how other people perceive them, latch on to the brand and make it popular.

[R22B]

Is it really a shock? Prices on their parts were outrageous. I understand they went after the high end retailer, but even if I could afford it, I would never swing the money to buy accessories for something that depreciates so much.

To each their own, though. Hopefully they come back because I hate to see anyone lose jobs.

[itwillboost]

BBS does it all the time arc will be back

Lol this is true, I hope they don't go bankrupt.

[renn]

there's a difference between paying a high price for a full race manifold and ARC intercooler pipes because they're rainbow.


people who buy arc and 200 dollar jeans do it because they have no game and need to use expensive cars and clothes to pretend like they do.

[R22B]

there's a difference between paying a high price for a full race manifold and ARC intercooler pipes because they're rainbow.


people who buy arc and 200 dollar jeans do it because they have no game and need to use expensive cars and clothes to pretend like they do.

I don't know about that, but they care way too much about material possessions.

[Fujito]

people who buy arc and 200 dollar jeans do it because they have no game and need to use expensive cars and clothes to pretend like they do.

hahahaha oh really?

[renn]

i call em how i see em.

[Fujito]

I agree that there are some people that use money and weatlh as a crutch, and flash it around as if they deserve recognition and admiration, but to generalize like that shows what kind of person you are--simple minded.

[rodder]

Do you really not understand, or are you a bigot? It sure sounds like you are a bigot.

bigot? LOL

butthurt much? :lol:

and please don't make me post any michelle obama pics...

[jspek]

i just want my induction box and chamber. ill offer them 200 bucks.

[rodder]

i just want my induction box and chamber. ill offer them 200 bucks.

LOL try that and let us know what they say.

[Fujito]

bigot? LOL

butthurt much? :lol:

and please don't make me post any michelle obama pics...

So you admit that you simply don't understand why people spend that money. Ok, I see. Well, I guess some people just don't have any insight and aren't able to comprehend other's perspectives.

"Bigot" has a broader meaning than racist. :lol:

[evomike]

I never understood why people bought arc parts except for the fact they read on the Internet it was cool, getting caught up in the super cool jdm thing you'll end up with an overpriced part that moat likely makes less power. I do get the aesthetics of it but I would rather just have my parts painter or powdercoated.

[Fujito]

I never understood why people bought arc parts except for the fact they read on the Internet it was cool, getting caught up in the super cool jdm thing you'll end up with an overpriced part that moat likely makes less power. I do get the aesthetics of it but I would rather just have my parts painter or powdercoated.

Wow, I expected a very one sided anti JDM statement from you. Evomike has some insight!

As for power gains, unless someone is trying to make big power, the difference between say ARC and AMS is negligible. For a big power build, however, ARC is too restrictive, and I think most people know that.

[evomike]

I wouldn't even buy and stuff because it's overpriced, the only jdm part I had on my car was my jun cams but everything else was all mismatch American company stuff. I could never really see spending the money, the only parts I would buy from a jdm company was wheels and suspension components just because they are the proven parts and knockoffs aren't ok.

[PrideNas]

Zero Sports filed bankruptcy as well.

[Fujito]

I wouldn't even buy and stuff because it's overpriced, the only jdm part I had on my car was my jun cams but everything else was all mismatch American company stuff. I could never really see spending the money, the only parts I would buy from a jdm company was wheels and suspension components just because they are the proven parts and knockoffs aren't ok.

I have JUN cams as well!

Stage 2R 272/272 with springs and titanium retainers.

[Slevin]

Really? Do you understand marketing? Brand power, segmentation, target markets? Do you understand perception and how that plays into value? Heuristics? If you understood those concepts you'd see that I can compare car parts to clothing because the key principals in understanding both remain the same.

do you have a degree in marketing?

edit: i'm not saying i don't agree with the post i quoted or saying your argument is bad so don't get me wrong. i just don't believe most things non-professionals post on forums honestly.

[Fujito]

do you have a degree in marketing?

I have a degree in how to be mad JDM yo.

Or "happy" JDM

[Fujito]

I graduate next year. My major is marketing.

[Slevin]

I have a degree in how to be mad JDM yo.

Or "happy" JDM

haha i duno why but that made me laugh

[Fujito]

Because I'm so hilarious and comical and witty.

I'm also the resident troll of TST besides TROLL.

[JankyS13]

ARC is over rated. buy parts that do the same for less. function over form all day long baby.

[nuTinmuch]

Everything ARC makes for the 370 is awful.

Also they smell bad.

And are too red.

[rodder]

So you admit that you simply don't understand why people spend that money. Ok, I see. Well, I guess some people just don't have any insight and aren't able to comprehend other's perspectives.

"Bigot" has a broader meaning than racist. :lol:

nice work with the assumptions and jumping to conclusions. :rofl:
Not sure how you read any of that into my post but, whatever. :lol:

and I told you not to make me post this:
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT3YOURvbYGmmck7aln6PDg1QskyGkPC c4on4iZd5IeEV2CNbQi&t=1

[Fujito]

I can only assume since you're dodging my questions. It was an either or question, and you have yet to say anything of substance.

You're the one who posted generalizations and called people idiots. Sounds like you're mad, or envious maybe? You jealous?

[rodder]

I can only assume since you're dodging my questions. It was an either or question, and you have yet to say anything of substance.

You're the one who posted generalizations and called people idiots. Sounds like you're mad, or envious maybe? You jealous?

First of all, I made ONE generalizatioN (singular). I said people who buy $200 jeans are idiots. I'll stand by that statement. If that makes it sound like I'm jealous, mad, envious, or anything else, well, your assumptions have been completely off so far, so I can't say I'm surprised.

When everyone but you came in here and basically posted "serves them right for selling overpriced crap" you started attacking individual posts, then as soon as you got called out for getting butt hurt over your precious mad-tyte JDM company you play the grade school "no-I'm-not-you-are" retort. Internets is serious bizness, as they say. :roll:

To answer your question, (not that it matters, since you seem perfectly happy making up your own answers) I actually do understand (that's 0-4 with assumptions, for those of you keeping score). I'm currently an art director and studied marketing at one of the best schools in NYC. But keep right on going with the assumptions if it makes you feel better.

I also understand because when I was younger I used to think that **** mattered too.

and finally, LOL @ expecting substance in posts on tst. :rofl:

[Fujito]

Rodder I take back everything I said. I'm actually moving to Allentown soon. Can I join your Lehigh Valley Imports club?

[rodder]

Rodder I take back everything I said. I'm actually moving to Allentown soon. Can I join your Lehigh Valley Imports club?

If you're making a joke I guess it went over my head. (wouldn't be the first time)

As for "my" import club, I have absolutely no idea wtf you're talking about.:confused:

[Fujito]

If you're making a joke I guess it went over my head. (wouldn't be the first time)

As for "my" import club, I have absolutely no idea wtf you're talking about.:confused:

You know what I'm talking about.

[R22B]

If you're making a joke I guess it went over my head. (wouldn't be the first time)

As for "my" import club, I have absolutely no idea wtf you're talking about.:confused:

My guess is he is talking about Lehigh Valley Subaru Enthusiast. It was a pretty bad attempt at a joke... but not nearly as bad as overpaying for ARC **** :-p:wink:

[Fujito]

My guess is he is talking about Lehigh Valley Subaru Enthusiast. It was a pretty bad attempt at a joke... but not nearly as bad as overpaying for ARC **** :-p:wink:

No, Lehigh Valley Imports. They're legit. I'm not even kidding bro. I'm moving to Allentown and I'd like to be part of that car club.

[rodder]

You know what I'm talking about.

now 0-5

:screwy:

[jspek]

lots of trolling in here. still waiting on reply to my offer. lol