HKS Intake . . .

SOLISIMO · 12-03-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

ALL good businesses charge exactly the highest amount they can without losing more sales than they displace with the extra profits. If they could charge more they would in a second. All their, R&D, and legal work, and most importantly advertising, is eventually passed on to the end consumer so companies that advertise more like HKS always charge more. Look at ALDI's they don't run sales, they don't advertise, hell they don't even have shelves, but everthing at an aldi's is dirt cheap even though it is regular quality brand new food just like at your local grocery store. If HKS didn't have fan-boys they would be hard pressed selling half what they do.

I think some of you just like to argue, you bash the HKS intake whos been in business for years and is a major tuner in japan (ask the supras) yet some are in defense of the Volk replicas who god knows where they are built. Makes no sense

Is HKS expensive, sure they are, but theyve earned the right to be as you know your getting a quality part

SOLISIMO · 12-03-2009, 06:48 AM

And to the OP, enjoy the intakes, you know you got a quality part...

RedComet · 12-03-2009, 07:55 AM

The whole "HKS fanboy" statement is totally false and rather rude if you ask me. Granted, HKS intakes on the Z34 don't make really make power but we're talking about one part coming from a company that is known to make cars blistering fast around the track and have the times to prove it. Their work on the Evolutions of past and present or any other Japanese car for that matter is nothing short of amazing. The FQ400 even comes standard with HKS parts from the factory. They have the fasted Evo X in Japan currently.

If we want to go the fanboy route the same can be said about anybody who likes to load up on parts from one company because they trust them. There are people here who would use Stillen parts to the end of time, are they considered fanboys or people who like the parts they like? I say they're sticking with a brand they know to provide them with reliable parts. Knock HKS on their intakes for the Z34 because honestly they're not putting out the power that HKS is capable of making but to say that if they didn't have fanboys they would be hard pressed to sell anything is just insane.

Liquid_G · 12-03-2009, 10:37 AM

JB or anyone here.. does HKS say there are any power gains with this? and did you have any plans to get your car on a dyno?

JB-370z · 12-03-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RedComet

The whole "HKS fanboy" statement is totally false and rather rude if you ask me. Granted, HKS intakes on the Z34 don't make really make power but we're talking about one part coming from a company that is known to make cars blistering fast around the track and have the times to prove it. Their work on the Evolutions of past and present or any other Japanese car for that matter is nothing short of amazing. The FQ400 even comes standard with HKS parts from the factory. They have the fasted Evo X in Japan currently.

If we want to go the fanboy route the same can be said about anybody who likes to load up on parts from one company because they trust them. There are people here who would use Stillen parts to the end of time, are they considered fanboys or people who like the parts they like? I say they're sticking with a brand they know to provide them with reliable parts. Knock HKS on their intakes for the Z34 because honestly they're not putting out the power that HKS is capable of making but to say that if they didn't have fanboys they would be hard pressed to sell anything is just insane.

This is an educated way to look at this.

KingDavid · 12-03-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SOLISIMO

Hks doesnt just charge alot bc they want too, alot of research and dev. goes into their parts, Im sure they make some nice power!

Bwahahaaaaa!!!!

KingDavid · 12-03-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SOLISIMO

I think some of you just like to argue, you bash the HKS intake whos been in business for years and is a major tuner in japan (ask the supras) yet some are in defense of the Volk replicas who god knows where they are built. Makes no sense

Is HKS expensive, sure they are, but theyve earned the right to be as you know your getting a quality part

Lol, that has nothing to do with that outrageous price for an intake. I wouldn't drop $649 for a short ram that's been proven to FAIL time and time again by other companies for the 370. Give me the stillen G3 intakes. Proven power. Proven quality. Polished is enough bling for me.

KingDavid · 12-03-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedComet

The whole "HKS fanboy" statement is totally false and rather rude if you ask me. Granted, HKS intakes on the Z34 don't make really make power but we're talking about one part coming from a company that is known to make cars blistering fast around the track and have the times to prove it. Their work on the Evolutions of past and present or any other Japanese car for that matter is nothing short of amazing. The FQ400 even comes standard with HKS parts from the factory. They have the fasted Evo X in Japan currently.

If we want to go the fanboy route the same can be said about anybody who likes to load up on parts from one company because they trust them. There are people here who would use Stillen parts to the end of time, are they considered fanboys or people who like the parts they like? I say they're sticking with a brand they know to provide them with reliable parts. Knock HKS on their intakes for the Z34 because honestly they're not putting out the power that HKS is capable of making but to say that if they didn't have fanboys they would be hard pressed to sell anything is just insane.

I can agree with that statement.

By the way, fastest Evo 10? Does it trap high in the 1/4? Quick around the track? What is it fast at?

JB-370z · 12-03-2009, 12:19 PM

Hahaha lots of haterz in here.

If you don't like it sorry I could not please you all with the pics I took time posting.

I like what I bought and im not hurting for money nor am I worried about a couple HP gains from an intake. I bought it cause it looks nice and sounds good and if I get a couple of HP out of it than what ev. After 30,000 miles I will retire the car to the garage and be selling the intake and going turbo

, at that point I will worry about HP gains by the masses. People are quick to make this fourm an unleasant place.

KingDavid · 12-03-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JB-370z

Hahaha lots of haterz in here.

If you don't like it sorry I could not please you all with the pics I took time posting.

I like what I bought and im not hurting for money nor am I worried about a couple HP gains from an intake. I bought it cause it looks nice and sounds good and if I get a couple of HP out of it than what ev. After 30,000 miles I will retire the car to the garage and be selling the intake and going turbo

, at that point I will worry about HP gains by the masses. People are quick to make this fourm an unleasant place.

I knew I should have said something to you initially about the intake. It does look good and I'm glad you like it. You bought it for your reasons and I am not bashing you at all for your decision. I was simply stating something to someone else about their comment. Unfortunately this was in your thread and I apologize for that.

JB-370z · 12-03-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

They may say HKS but that is mos def FTL in ricish. But then again ricers rate a part on looks before power (don't get me wrong that IS the most visually appealing kit out which it just isn't my game).

Its all good KingDavid. I am talking about general statements like this. Hate on the part what ev. but to genralize me as a ricer cause I like the look and sound and my intentions are different than others. Some people are so ignorant.

JB-370z · 12-03-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1slow370

ALL good businesses charge exactly the highest amount they can without losing more sales than they displace with the extra profits. If they could charge more they would in a second. All their, R&D, and legal work, and most importantly advertising, is eventually passed on to the end consumer so companies that advertise more like HKS always charge more. Look at ALDI's they don't run sales, they don't advertise, hell they don't even have shelves, but everthing at an aldi's is dirt cheap even though it is regular quality brand new food just like at your local grocery store. If HKS didn't have fan-boys they would be hard pressed selling half what they do.

Also statments like this. Good thing this guy knows it all!

Liquid_G · 12-03-2009, 01:37 PM

They dont have shelves at Aldi?

TonyBPD · 12-03-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

They dont have shelves at Aldi?

I think this question supercedes anything else in this thread!

Liquid_G · 12-03-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyBPD

I think this question supercedes anything else in this thread!

wow.. So I did some research, I guess they really don't have shelves...

ALDI - shopping smarter

"Another thing you’ll notice is that most of our canned and dry food isn’t on shelves. We have our suppliers package them in self-displaying cases, stacked and delivered to us on labor-saving pallets."

well what do you know about that.

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12-03-2009, 07:55 AM	#33 (permalink)
RedComet Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 142 Drives: Spaceship Rep Power: 16	The whole "HKS fanboy" statement is totally false and rather rude if you ask me. Granted, HKS intakes on the Z34 don't make really make power but we're talking about one part coming from a company that is known to make cars blistering fast around the track and have the times to prove it. Their work on the Evolutions of past and present or any other Japanese car for that matter is nothing short of amazing. The FQ400 even comes standard with HKS parts from the factory. They have the fasted Evo X in Japan currently. If we want to go the fanboy route the same can be said about anybody who likes to load up on parts from one company because they trust them. There are people here who would use Stillen parts to the end of time, are they considered fanboys or people who like the parts they like? I say they're sticking with a brand they know to provide them with reliable parts. Knock HKS on their intakes for the Z34 because honestly they're not putting out the power that HKS is capable of making but to say that if they didn't have fanboys they would be hard pressed to sell anything is just insane. Last edited by RedComet; 12-03-2009 at 08:02 AM.

12-03-2009, 12:19 PM	#39 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Hahaha lots of haterz in here. If you don't like it sorry I could not please you all with the pics I took time posting. I like what I bought and im not hurting for money nor am I worried about a couple HP gains from an intake. I bought it cause it looks nice and sounds good and if I get a couple of HP out of it than what ev. After 30,000 miles I will retire the car to the garage and be selling the intake and going turbo, at that point I will worry about HP gains by the masses. People are quick to make this fourm an unleasant place. SilverValk01 likes this.

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