RIP : Harman Motive

jblaine · 11-18-2008, 04:10 PM

http://harmanmotive.com/blog/?p=167

Update: FAQ on the closing is here http://harmanmotive.com/blog/?p=179 -- not 100% dead yet...

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delongedoug · 11-18-2008, 04:11 PM

That sucks.

robbieshonda · 11-18-2008, 04:15 PM

Planning on down sizing to a smaller building?

wrxwagon253 · 11-18-2008, 04:15 PM

Yeah that really sucks

Their customer service kicked ass.

blk_wrx · 11-18-2008, 04:23 PM

First of many to go down... especially when we are just at the beginning of a recession.

tom@kartboy · 11-18-2008, 04:28 PM

Wow that really sucks. Were seeing a good hit ourselves

its going to be a rough ride for a good while.... i just hope we can ride it out.

Tom@kartboy

maramaralula · 11-18-2008, 04:33 PM

oh no!!!

they're one awesome shop!!

you'll be missed!

jigga · 11-18-2008, 04:41 PM

wow..shame

Lugal · 11-18-2008, 04:45 PM

Yikes! And they haven't even been around for very long either.

roksax · 11-18-2008, 04:50 PM

That's a shame, I thought their 2008 sti exhaust was the best sounding of any I've heard. I hope they continue as a company.

Element Tuning · 11-18-2008, 05:07 PM

Yeah it's too bad. Many companies had great growth over the last 5 years and expanded anticipating more growth but were caught off guard with the economy. Unfortunately it's going to get worse before it gets better.

We all need consumers to keep spending as that's what keeps the economy going.

tom@kartboy · 11-18-2008, 05:12 PM

why couldnt it have been Vivid

i agree with ET, buy more stuff guys so we can stay afloat!!!

ovr_bst · 11-18-2008, 05:13 PM

toy stores are the first to go

misterwaterfallin · 11-18-2008, 05:19 PM

there's gonna be quite a few of these in the next 9 months to a year I bet. Sad but true

Special · 11-18-2008, 05:22 PM

Sorry to hear. What wheels are those on the silver STi in the picture?

06njsti · 11-18-2008, 05:29 PM

i agree with tom and element tuning, as much as it hurts to keep going out and spending money its what has to be done to keep stimulating the economy and keeping people in jobs. that goes from buying new parts to used parts, ive been selling ALOT of used parts lately and no one seems interested. I mean im letting stuff go for great prices and with that money i plan on getting bigger and better parts so its going right back into the industry.

turbo222 · 11-18-2008, 05:35 PM

thats so weak.... they have done 4 of the best maps i have ever had tuned...

i think im shedding a tear...

jblaine · 11-18-2008, 05:39 PM

Everyone has their own problems to deal with in whatever way they can.

Companies and consumers alike. There's no single "right" thing to do for every person.

Feel free to put my lost $40,000 back into my 401(k) and we'll talk about new parts

Element Tuning · 11-18-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jblaine

Everyone has their own problems to deal with in whatever way they can.

Companies and consumers alike. There's no single "right" thing to do for every person.

Feel free to put my lost $40,000 back into my 401(k) and we'll talk about new parts

Agreed but for those who are afraid only because of all the media need to go on their vacations and continue with their spending habits. Those who are in retail positions, the automotive industry, etc, really have to worry about their jobs and spending. These are the people that rely on consumer spending in the short and long term.

I've lost triple digit $$ of my retirement in the stock market but I'm young enough that I know it will come back in the next 5 or maybe 10 years so I'm just going to ride it out and buy what I can while it's cheap. For those approaching retirement, yikes!

No doubt I'm spending more wisely but I'm still spending

efaroh · 11-18-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ovr_bst

Housing Industry is the first to go

^^correction

06njsti · 11-18-2008, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jblaine

Everyone has their own problems to deal with in whatever way they can.

Companies and consumers alike. There's no single "right" thing to do for every person.

Feel free to put my lost $40,000 back into my 401(k) and we'll talk about new parts

Im 19 and already have watched my self loose about 40k in stocks, bonds and mutual funds. I know how you feel and it sucks but if people stop spending money eventually people like me and you will be out of jobs. Im not gonna lie i have cut back on spending but its more so the dumb **** i used to buy.

beevnessmonster · 11-18-2008, 06:30 PM

http://harmanmotive.com/blog/?p=179 FAQ

twowheelcossack · 11-18-2008, 07:11 PM

Was there last week to pick up some Rally Armor and after asking for a tune appt. was told that the company will be focusing more on OEM products that have provided them with success these past five years. I will continue to support them when they do. Best of luck to the whole gang.

turb04 · 11-18-2008, 07:17 PM

that sux. Everything happens for a reason, and I'm sure you will come out stronger in the end.

STi-MAN · 11-18-2008, 07:34 PM

from the read, they're not going away.. just downsizing?

11-18-2008, 04:10 PM	#1
jblaine Scooby Guru Member#: 8512 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: St. Pete, FL Vehicle: 2002 WRX chassis... stage-infinity.com	RIP : Harman Motive http://harmanmotive.com/blog/?p=167 Update: FAQ on the closing is here http://harmanmotive.com/blog/?p=179 -- not 100% dead yet... * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by jblaine; 11-20-2008 at 10:08 AM.

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Lugal * Banned * Member#: 193865 Join Date: Nov 2008	Yikes! And they haven't even been around for very long either.

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