HKS USA Closing its Doors

[West]

Kinda bummed, HKS used to be among the only pioneers in the biz back in the day. Guess competition is crazy when quality isn't top concern of the masses.

Citing poor market conditions HKS USA, formerly one of the largest aftermarket JDM performance companies in the country, is ceasing U.S. operations after nearly three decades in business. A letter obtained by Jalopnik shows the company will consolidate its work to Japan.
A letter from HKS to its dealers and vendors went out this afternoon, much to the surprise of companies who have been using HKS parts for decades. The letter blames the move on the slow economic recovery, a shrinking aftermarket, the U.S. Dollar, and the disaster in Japan.

The company will continue to sell parts to the United States, but all operations will be transferred to HKS Co. Ltd. in Japan while HKS USA is folded. Click on the thumbnail to view the full letter.

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[Cal]

Yea it sucks, if I had a need for any of their stuff I would buy it. Knock offs suck.

[ej25ti]

never went with HKS, but sad to see em go

[ProZach626]

I just bought/installed HKS exhaust for my 09 civic Si a couple months ago. It is by far the best sounding exhaust on any 8thgen civic. Very smooth and not a lot of over tone sound.

It sucks to see HKS go. I'm assuming this will drive the cost of their aftermarket parts?

[ej25ti]

HKS is probably the worst sounding exhaust for my car... haha

[HyperFX]

Its unfortunate to see such a good company leave US soil.

[Cal]

If I was boosted and couldn't find a Greddy Type S, SSQV would be my next choice.

[bersh]

i have some hks stuff.
stupid economy...

[supraru]

Well, I hope they have better luck with their sales back in Japan cuz it would be a shame to see them go out of business after so much they have contributed to the tuning scene.

[Cal]

I hope japan hks stays in business. Trust too.