Warning - buyer beware fake scotts dampers

[HardRacing]

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Recently, we've been getting a lot of inquires on comparison of Genuine Scotts Dampers Vs. Fake China Knock off Scotts Dampers, "Are they worth it or not"

All we can say is..... a quality damper is like an airbag or a quality helmet. You don't think you need it, until you do.

It could very well save your life. Do you really want rely your life on a Cheap China Knock off, or ........a quality built product.

If you've never had a tank slapper, then consider yourself lucky.

But, if the day comes your front end gets light, and comes down a little crooked and your bars go nuts, or you exit a turn hard, or cross over some railroad tracks and the bars go nuts, or anyone one of hundred things that cause a tank slapper.......... then having a quality Steering damper can mean the difference between a crash, or riding away.

We definitely, recommend taking into consideration when you buy something as important as a Steering damper. Who makes it, what's the quality.

Make sure it's GENUINE Scotts Damper. Not a Cheap China Knock off.

Ask the question of your seller. "Is this a Genuine Scotts Damper or Fake China Knock off"



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[HardRacing]

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Well seems Scotts is well aware of this, and has even received a few of these fake knock offs for inspection.

They said after looking inside the knock off version, they are total garbage using inferior parts. Guess only a shady dealer would actually try and sell them.

Doesn't change the fact that customers need to be careful. There are a lot of shady dealers out there who don't care.

Hopefully the lawsuit Scott's is currently working on will weed out most of them.



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[Edwardp33]

I purchased an awesome damper from Formula 390. Of course you never know how good they are until you get on the track and start hitting bumps. In my case I tipped into a corner too early and hit an inside curb on the track. The front end did not move. I was impressed how well it handled the high speed impact and did its job. The damper I got from Formula390 is not an expensive brand-name damper but it did it did an amazing job and didn't cost me an arm and a leg. The track where I have my membership is bumpy and my front end is always stable. I can feel the damper doing its job as I accelerate over the bumps. I highly recommend a steering damper, but you don't have to spend a fortune to get one. See the end of the video for how the damper handled the curb.

https://youtu.be/biTPuJRlmWQ

 

[ReidMcT]

The track where I have my membership...

Which track is this?

 

[thunderrun53]

That's Cresson. Not a bad track for some high speed corners and a decent section of some technical bits.

 

[ReidMcT]

That's Cresson. Not a bad track for some high speed corners and a decent section of some technical bits.

OK, thanks. Dang; was hoping there was some other Austin area track I hadn't heard of. Of course, I have plenty to learn at Harris Hill, but I worry that they may cancel the motorcycle program. Damn Mazdas!

 

[thunderrun53]

The motorcycle program is safe for at least the next year. That's straight from the horse's mouth. Cresson isn't too far away and it's a fun track. I think 3:16 track days is doing something there in a few days.