Autobacs in Cali?
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I'm not sure what the above post means........Here's a link to news release about Autobacs coming to the U.S.
http://www.melma.net/mag/65/m00000065/a00000018.html
http://www.melma.net/mag/65/m00000065/a00000018.html
lol, I think his post means that he loves the store, and would have to cut up his credit cards to avoid spending all his money there and going bankrupt. Did I hit the nail on the head, Stew?
Autobacs really sucks guys! It is OVERPRICED like a *****. They have some neet stuff, but you have to pay for it.
Trust me, it really isn't all that. I lived in Japan for 3 years, and am moving back in January.
Probably the only reason that they are opening one here is to RAPE the import market.
Trust me, it really isn't all that. I lived in Japan for 3 years, and am moving back in January.
Probably the only reason that they are opening one here is to RAPE the import market.
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From: CalSLAM STAGE III Sky Londa - 08/02/03
Hmmm. You guys ever hear of Yellow Hat. They're virtually identical to Autobacs, just cheaper. BTW, I doubt very much that Super Autobacs has anything to do with the Japanese chain. Prolly just some folks licensing the name and sourcing their own parts directly from China, Taiwan and Indonesia. Bottom Line: I'll believe it when I see it with my own eyes. Anyone remember Yaohan's Super Store? Where are they now?
Yellow Hat is cool, if you are looking for a Stereo, speakers, or tires. Not much in the way of modification parts.
There are numerous wharehouse wholesalers in Japan where you can get a much better deal on parts.
The big chains are nice to go and waste time though.
I am pretty sure that it is going to be a real Super Autobacs though. They probably will not have all of the parts though. Probably more of a Pep Boys or Kragen parts line-up (As far as oils, waxes, and tires. I don't know. They are so expensive that I don't see it being a big success.
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There are numerous wharehouse wholesalers in Japan where you can get a much better deal on parts.
The big chains are nice to go and waste time though.
I am pretty sure that it is going to be a real Super Autobacs though. They probably will not have all of the parts though. Probably more of a Pep Boys or Kragen parts line-up (As far as oils, waxes, and tires. I don't know. They are so expensive that I don't see it being a big success.
Just my $.02
Andy
Booyah, Yaohan is actually Mitsuwa Market, we have one here in Chicago 
well im just hoping Autobacs will bring in more quality parts and accessories. but im going to japan again at the end of june so ill be getting all my stuff when im there
well im just hoping Autobacs will bring in more quality parts and accessories. but im going to japan again at the end of june so ill be getting all my stuff when im there
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Originally posted by BOOYAH1369
BTW, I doubt very much that Super Autobacs has anything to do with the Japanese chain. Prolly just some folks licensing the name and sourcing their own parts directly from China, Taiwan and Indonesia. Bottom Line: I'll believe it when I see it with my own eyes. Anyone remember Yaohan's Super Store? Where are they now?
BTW, I doubt very much that Super Autobacs has anything to do with the Japanese chain. Prolly just some folks licensing the name and sourcing their own parts directly from China, Taiwan and Indonesia. Bottom Line: I'll believe it when I see it with my own eyes. Anyone remember Yaohan's Super Store? Where are they now?
This August, Japan's leading auto accessories chain, Autobacs, will open it's first store in Stanton,California, thanks to the efforts of Jed Bohn, Bob Boyle, Jesse Deyden, Carrie Russell and KathyTombor. The initial store is serving as Autobacs' test market. If the Stanton Autobacs performs well, theyplan to infiltrate Orange County with twelve more stores and then expand throughout the United States.Thus, presenting Snyder Langston with the potential opportunity to construct these additional stores.
The Autobacs store encompasses 43,500 square feet and includes 4,300 square feet of office space, tohouse Autobac's North American corporate headquarters. Autobacs caters to individuals looking forunique, high end car accessories, such as custom wheels, tires, car audio, car navigation systems andinterior accessories. For customer convenience, the store contains an onsite garage with pit services.This enables customers to have their accessories installed at the time of purchase. Patrons will also beable to view the installation process from a 100-foot catwalk, which is attached to the mezzanine wait-ing area. A conference room on the mezzanine level will serve as a meeting room for car clubs and befurnished with automobile memorabilia.
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IRVINE, CA - Snyder Langston, one of Orange County's oldest builders of commercial real estate, has begun demolition of a former movie theater that is being reconstructed as a high-end automotive shop for Tokyo, Japan-based Autobacs Seven Co., Ltd. Located in Stanton at 12669 Beach Boulevard, the project has a total construction cost of approximately $4.5 million. Upon completion, which is slated for August 2002, Autobacs will be a one-story building with mezzanine totaling 43,584 square feet.
Snyder Langston began this project last month by demolishing large portions of the existing building. This included removing the façade of the building, masonry-bearing walls and other theater elements such as countertops, stairwells, restrooms and sloped floors, according to Snyder Langston Project Executive Karl Kreutziger.
The firm is now reconstructing the building to the specifications designed by architects Monighan & Associates of Sacramento. "Currently, we are shoring up the existing roof structure and re-supporting the building with new steel and wood members in the roof," says Kreutziger. "Our next step is to make the ground level by filling in the sloped areas that were previously seating."
At completion, Autobacs will provide automotive goods, parts and tools. The specialty shop will also have a garage with pit services, including installation of custom car-audio equipment, wheels and tires, and aftermarket goods. Customers will be able to sit in a mezzanine waiting area that will include televisions, accessories, and a 100-foot catwalk so they can watch technicians work on vehicles.
Snyder Langston will transform the painted block exterior into new tower entries; a series of up lit, colored-glass and neon signage. The sides of the building are to remain unchanged, but will receive a fresh coat of paint.
In addition to the re-construction, Snyder Langston will be adding 4,300 square feet of office space to the rear of the building.
According to Autobacs Seven Co., Ltd. officials, the reconstructed building is part of a large expansion. The new Stanton location marks the first in North America. Established in 1948 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company has approximately 500 stores with locations in Japan, Europe, Thailand and France.
In addition to construction services, Snyder Langston is providing budget and schedule management, logistics planning and estimating for this project. The firm has completed design-build services on the mechanical, engineering, and plumbing systems; lifecycle analysis; and electrical systems analysis. According to Kreutziger, alterations made due to recommendations from Snyder Langston regarding these systems will result in a reduction in future operating costs for the client.
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Autobac info.
BADWRX. Since you live in Japan for 3 years and heading back. Can you get me the contact/email address for autobac? Really appreciate it if you can assist me. If anyone have any info, please help me. Looking to start a motorsport store and need to get good vendors. If any one can assist me that will be great. Hopefully when I open my shop you guys will support me.