ARC going bankrupt... Wow.


http://blog.nengun.com/news-arc-international-bankrupt

 

sucks, would be cool of they were easier on the wallets in this economy.

 

I really think the problem is they're a niche brand for now older cars. I mean how many people own R32 Skylines that want a $6k intercooler?

 

LOL its obvious they made no attempt to lower their insane markup to try and save themselves from having to file bankruptcy... Elite until the end, i guess.

Somehow this doesnt surprise me. Seems to me the import enthusiasts niche is too small with too much of a teen-young adult base to sustain a company selling only super high-end "paying for name" products in this world-wide economy. Honestly surprised they lasted this long.

Regardless, this is still a sad loss to import enthusiasts no doubt.

 

VO...

 

You and you're oil cooler can take a seat over there ----->

 

LOL i know, i know...their parts gave you one of the cleanest Z33 bays ive seen, Val.

Although i believe their markup is insane even with taking into account the high quality of the products, they do make some damn beautiful stuff which is why this is so sad.

The brand ***** in me is sad, the frugal side of me is meh.

 

Thanks man...



VO(Wonders if his engine bay parts will be considered collector's additions now)

 

Lol I have several ARC parts but VO trumps me with the oil cooler but I have a V1 catch can?

 

guess my exhaust will be even more rare?

always wanted their oil cooler.

 

I'm surprised they were able to stay solvent as long as they did. Prices were beyond insane considering the market (affordable imports) to which they catered.

 

I've got the V2...

 

Thats not baller, yo...

 

I bought mine used, I spent the greater part of weeks trying to convince others to part with theirs.lol I admit there were times when I pulled the CC, checked myself, and put it back in wallet. Im glad I got mine before they go outta business

I still wonder, what will happen to thier products?

 

Mine is OG? Lol

 

Its not a total done deal yet, but they have halted any incoming orders according to that writeup. Filing bankruptcy doesnt necessarily mean the end of the company for good.

Ya the V2 catch can is something i have on my to-buy list... was hoping to get it new but it doesnt look like thats gonna happen. And cant get it now before middle men stocks are depleted as i just bought a BMW daily, so cash is strapped at the moment.

 

oh, I'm so surprised by this. their products were priced so well and for high end cars that people with a lot of money buy.

 

Maybe they will have a "going out of bussiness sale", and we can finally get the parts for a realistic price.

 

^^^if so im picking up an oil cap, and keeping that beesh BNIB lol

 

I'm still waiting for mine