is it me or do the newer performer lid dampers seem wimpier than the older models? the metal seem thinner & mine does not fit/seal as well. I do not have an older one here to compare it to any more. I also think my older one cooked better too but I do not see why that would be. I split a 24# turkey in 1/2 yesterday. I smoked I/2 in my performer/Cajun bandit smoker & 1/2 in my good one open range. the open range did a better job. in fact I finished the weber 1/2 in the open range. in the past I've smoked 12-16# birds my old performer/Cajun bandit with much better results.