FAKE ASR Subframe Braces on the Loose!

[sf22189]

I'm taking this directly from JHPUSA which was linked on Facebook. Incase you didn't know, they have Facebook.

Buyer Warning! Fake ASR Subframe Braces on the Loose!

It’s a real shame that knock off companies are on the rise lately. The latest company to fall victim of the copycat plague is ASR. There is a company/person within the San Gabriel Valley that is producing fake black and silver (and soon to be purple) EG/DC2 ASR subframe braces within the last 5 months. This person was selling them via Craigslist Los Angeles and to a number of local import performance shops. This ballsy individual has copied the first version ASR EG/DC2 subframe brace (which is no longer in production) in hopes of deceiving unknowing individuals and making a quick buck.

Because we are a dealer for ASR on top of being good friends with the owner, we took some time to share with you how to tell Fake vs. Legit. Below you will find comparison photos that show distinct differences between real and fake.

We hope this will educate the masses and prevent this copycat in making any more money than he/she has already made. To ensure you are purchasing 100% authentic American made ASR products buy legit ASR product, please only purchase ASR products from an ASR authorized dealer such as JHPUSA.

#1 Dead giveaway – PACKAGING:
Fake ASR brace comes packaged in a generic white box. FAIL.
Legit version is packaged in a genuine ASR brown box with printed “ASR A-SPEC RACING” logo. WIN.

#2 Dead giveaway – GLOSSY FINISH:
Fake version has a glossy uneven brushed finish and is made from unknown material and strength. Safety is a big concern if material used is unknown as it may fail under certain stressful conditions. The finish looks pretty bad in real life too; looks as if the manufacturer made finishing touches by hand and not by machine. FAIL.

Legit version has a clean and flawless flat brushed finish and is made from 6061 T6 aluminum from Keiser or Alcoa. WIN.

#3 Dead giveaway – MOUNTING HARDWARE:
Fake version has low 8.8 grade nuts & bolts. Using 8.8 grade bolts on load bearing suspension components can potentially be very dangerous . FAIL.

Legit version has a high 10.9 grade nuts & bolts, which are excellent for load bearing suspension components. WIN.

#4 Dead giveaway – EDGES:
Fake version has straight cut edging. FAIL.
Legit version has rounded edging. WIN.

#5 Dead giveaway – MOUNTING BRACKETS & BACK PLATE:
Fake version has anodized black brackets that are pinned to the brace. The back plates are also anodized black and are unevenly cut that will cause improper fitment and installation. FAIL.

Legit version has non-colored brackets that bolt onto brace. The backing plate is cut evenly and will ensure proper fitment upon installation. WIN.

Again, to ensure you are purchasing legitimate ASR products only buy from an ASR authorized dealer such as JHPUSA!

http://www.jhpusa.com/blog/?p=72
http://www.facebook.com/pages/JHPUSA/99590129461?ref=ts

 

[s_crowley 17]

Good info

 

[98 EK Hatch]

You are a good man for posting this, i hope this prevents some cheap ass f**kers from selling us honda enthusiasts some piece of s**t garbage.... Thank you

 

[Mr. Jollypants]

You are a good man for posting this, i hope this prevents some cheap ass f**kers from selling us honda enthusiasts some piece of s**t garbage.... Thank you

The ONLY reason fakes exist is not because the people making them are cheap, it's the people BUYING them are cheap. Blame the people who buy fakes because they are cheap, not the companies making them.

 

[vjf915]

I just ate the last one in the bag, and now there are no more

 

[Kensai]

Good info!

 

[HatchmanEJ6]

I was really JUST lookin to buy one too. f**kin knock offs great post my man

 

[253eg]

Fake parts for Honda's? s**t, thanks for the heads up!

 

[DarkCreep]

The ONLY reason fakes exist is not because the people making them are cheap, it's the people BUYING them are cheap. Blame the people who buy fakes because they are cheap, not the companies making them.

EXACTLY. I love how people love to blame the companies for making fakes, but only reason they are in business is cuz people purchase it.

 

[AllStockHatch]

Thanks for the info!

 

[sf22189]

EXACTLY. I love how people love to blame the companies for making fakes, but only reason they are in business is cuz people purchase it.

but you cant purchase whats not created... both arguments are valid

 

[Mr. Jollypants]

but you cant purchase whats not created... both arguments are valid

The ONLY reason these companies exist is because they know there is demand for it.

 

[LowNotSlow]

$10 says they both work about the same lol

it's 90% bling anyway.

 

[somejaykid]

thanks for the link op f**king fakes counterfiet motherfuckers aaarrrrgggghhhhh

 

[somejaykid]

$10 says they both work about the same lol

it's 90% bling anyway.

yeah but would you rather risk it though especially a suspension component?

 

[s_crowley 17]

Dave might have a point but I say if you DO infact have a fake one, get some goddamn new bolts jesus christ..

 

[Indy_Civic]

thanks for the headsup. I bought a fake and just returned it. The guy denied they were passing em
off as fakes...for $150

 

[hooked_on4]

how shady,

But on the loose? Really?

 

[LowNotSlow]

yeah but would you rather risk it though especially a suspension component?

It's not that important and the piece doesn't have to be that strong anyway. It's only there to spread the load placed by a heavy sway bar on the sub-frame.

Even grade 8.8 bolts aren't a bad choice for that spot.

 

[hooked_on4]

It's not that important and the piece doesn't have to be that strong anyway. It's only there to spread the load placed by a heavy sway bar on the sub-frame.

Even grade 8.8 bolts aren't a bad choice for that spot.

yes but selling them as real is shady as fuk, functionality isn't what's in question.