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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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I wonder if anyone here was in on that exhaust GB they had?
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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In all honesty I don't think that was finished. I really can't remember. I do remember thinking about getting it and then MUSSA and Rick started talking about other systems for all generations. I think ARK's was just for RD2's.
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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I'm very glad that the history of ARK was posted...I was going to send money on that GB untill I had heard what went on..
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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http://www.rdtiburon.com/forum/showthread....t=Exhaust+Group

I dunno maybe contact a couple of people there. It looks like BIGTRE13 got a system, but that was it. I dunno. PM him.
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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REDZ i actually thought it looked like it was manufactured pretty well from the pics, havent actually seen one in action or heard anything about them (ARKs strut bars)


Yeah, I admit that, they look nice from the top, but look how skimpy it is from the side. Now remember, a NICE THICK BOLT should be holding that to the arms, and the bar should be SOLID, or oval, if it's shaped like this ] , you'll have issues.

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Yea when i was posting this i was looking for the ARK section in the forums i thought they had their own sub-forum but i guess not... b/c they sucked and were removed or did they never have a sub-forum?


No, they did, but stopped coming around, and couldn't follow simple forum instructions. Also, most of the items they promised went POOF. Their threads should be in the General Vendors Forum.

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...or is redz just bashing cuz he wants the business?


That actually hurts that you would say that man. Really. Kspec, and myself, are the FIRST to send you somewhere else if we know they have the product for cheaper or better quality. Since I've worked for David I've tried to bring MANY manufacturers on line with parts for us, and some have done so, in direct competition to us. Shady business is shady business, and I, for one, have seen ENOUGH of my fellow Hyundai Tuners get Phucked.

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Yeah... the ARK section got deleted I guess... all of the GK community likes their products so I wouldn't be too worried. Their rep's language was obviously not English and he got jumped on for it...


No, it didn't, it got merged with the Misc Vendors forum. One of their reps spoke and typed VERY good english and is from the US, the other one didn't, but didn't get burned for it. Again, it is BUSINESS PRACTICES, that brought their RD empire to a halt.

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http://www.rdtiburon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1971

I'm still waiting for this to come about. THis is the reason he isn't coming around here. Too many promises with nothing to show except a skimpy looking bar.


EXACTLY.

Between shiz like that thread, and the "We've been doing Aftermarket parts for 15 years in Korea (No one in Korea has EVER heard of them)", and the statements like "We will be doing more parts for the RD community and finally have you happy" and bringing over a few no name exhausts.

No thanks.

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http://www.rdtiburon.com/forum/showthread....t=Exhaust+Group

I dunno maybe contact a couple of people there. It looks like BIGTRE13 got a system, but that was it. I dunno. PM him.


WTF happened to Bigtre13?
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 07:31 AM
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Yeah, I admit that, they look nice from the top, but look how skimpy it is from the side. Now remember, a NICE THICK BOLT should be holding that to the arms, and the bar should be SOLID, or oval, if it's shaped like this ] , you'll have issues.


THat's what I'm thinking it looks like.
I have seen one for the GK's and that's what it is.
Actually looks like a "3" if the "3" had squared off edges.
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 07:33 AM
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I guess i'm the gunea pig here.


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That actually hurts that you would say that man. Really. Kspec, and myself, are the FIRST to send you somewhere else if we know they have the product for cheaper or better quality. Since I've worked for David I've tried to bring MANY manufacturers on line with parts for us, and some have done so, in direct competition to us. Shady business is shady business, and I, for one, have seen ENOUGH of my fellow Hyundai Tuners get Phucked.


I just want to apologize to ya man, I was just kidding around about the business thing bro. beerchug.gif I'm just hoping i didn't just get ripped.


Anyways, i'll post back here with pics and let yall know how everything goes when i get it on... My cars up for the winter so it may be a month or so.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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i've seen a lot of ark'ers in NT. somebody should check with them. but... we'd get bashed for posting there.
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Old Feb 23, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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well i did get the strut bar yesterday. It looks REALLY good. Might have been a lil bit thicker, but it looks like it will do the job for sure. Coming from cali to NY shipping wasnt too long at all, less than a week. i'm impressed overall, i thought i was gonna get ripped due to all the bashing of ark going on here...

KayJai: The bottom of it looks just like the top of it except without the ARK logo on it... it looks mint. I can get you a pic if needed also.

However, i'm not gonna be able to install it for about a month (yahoo!!! only 1 more month left!!!), so i'll let you guys know how the fitment is yada yada yada...
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Old Feb 23, 2005 | 01:34 PM
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So it's flat on both sides?
Pics please! smile.gif
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