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Yet another fake product on the rise – Skunk2 Pro Series Intake Manifold.

Read about it directly on Skunk2’s blog HERE.

Don’t by fakes or suffer the consequences!

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!

We are trying to get an idea if there is any interest for Personal Steering wheels with green colored stitching and horn button.

Please let us know if you are.

Thank you.

JHP Staff

Shopping for the perfect gift for your import enthusiast? or making a wishlist?

Click here or photo below for details!

Norm Reeves Honda in Cerritos is having their 4th annual car show on Sunday December, 6 2009.

Come by and check out some fresh JDM rides, ruckuses, race cars…oh and speaking of race cars, the JHP sponsored S2000 will be there! Recently took another first place in at Super Street’s Super Lap Battle at Buttonwillow Raceway!

Click here for PDF flyer.

We’ve made some updates to our Dealer Inquiry page and have added the following vendors to the :

• BluePrint Racing — NEW VENDOR!!
• P2R (Power Rev Racing) — NEW VENDOR!!
• Karcepts

For shops interested in wholesaling through JHP, you can access our Dealer Inquiry page here or by calling 626-287-5000.

Our sponsored S2000 is finally out of rehabilitation and now up on all fours — and — raced at two time attack battles!

The first battle, (Redline Time Attack) was held last month (Sept. 26-27) at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Nevada. Super time attack race driver extraordinaire JC Meynet blessed the driving duties of the S2…and will be from now on! There were a few issues that came up, but nothing really major. This time attack was more of a run, tune, and de-gremlinizing of vehicle issues more than anything.

JC placed 13th in modified RWD – details here / Octane Report article here

The second battle, was Speedventure’s S2000 Challenge held at Willow Springs Raceway’s ‘Big Track’ on October 11, 2009. JC pulled of a 1:32 in Unlimited Class acquiring a 1st place win — but — ran faster during a qualifying running at 1:30 =D

Octane Report article here / S2KI forum thread here

There will be more photos and videos from these 2 events posted soon!

Redline Time Attack event:

Speedventure’s S2000 Challenge Willow Springs Raceway – 1st place y0!

Redline Time Attack / Spring Mountain Video: