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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 08:05 AM
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Default Best place to get a Hans Device

Hey guys i was curious where is the best place and really i guess who has the best prices on Hans Devices. I normally shop SafeRacer or WineCountry but was curious if anyone had a better spot.

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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 08:45 AM
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Check Ebay. I bought my Neckgen for under $550 shipped new on there a few months ago.
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 09:09 AM
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What size and model are you looking for? We have a few different options in stock and would be happy to work something out.

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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 09:09 AM
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This is what I bought:

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motors...hr-hans-device

Works great and can't beat the price. I got it pretty quickly too. You're welcome
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Pimpo
This is what I bought:

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motors...hr-hans-device

Works great and can't beat the price. I got it pretty quickly too. You're welcome
Those prices are great but i guess my question is, are they real. The price seems to be half of what they are in the US. Did yours come with all the Hans certifications?

Im looking at the Hans II or Hans III
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 10:01 AM
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Yes it's real. Schroth is an excellent brand and the device is FIA certified. It's just not sold in the US. Prices are low for two reasons:

1) I don't know why, but HANS devices specifically are much more expensive in the US than the rest of the world. Artificially inflated prices maybe?

2) Brexit and the exchange rate

While this is good for consumers, it really sucks for vendors like Speedfreaks as I'm sure they are not setting the price of HANS devices and can't compete with some of the British prices, even after shipping and import tax.
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 11:15 AM
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Same reasons people are buying Ohlins from the other side of the pond too.

Save $$$.
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 04:18 AM
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I don't know why, but HANS devices specifically are much more expensive in the US than the rest of the world.
Our legal system makes it very easy for manufacturers to be sued. US products have this cost figured into their price.
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 04:50 AM
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I bought mine yesterday. Went with the Hans Sport II and Arai Hans posts for $320 shipped. Winning!
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 05:32 AM
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I got mine used and had it re-certificated. Spent $150 instead of $500!
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