Ladogaboy

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Are Robispec's variable rate springs?

03chi-town0Z

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+1. the only thing i ran into was using the stock struts, i had to cut 1 section out of the front bump stops. other than that, they've been great. i hear robi's spring rates are a little more performance oriented, but then again, how often do i really track the car. the rrms are definitely the drop i was looking for, aesthetically speaking

Chops

I've got the RRM's on my car. Didn't have to trim stops or anything. car feels a lot firmer now. This is one of the more aggressive spring drops around, and makes the car look really good. We get crazy snow up here though, so might not be the best choice if you're going to drive it year round.

NFSLancerRA

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+1

My springs fit like a glove. They handle fine in the snow, too.

Alterna

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They drop the car approximately 3cm (1 inch).

Robi's are progressive rate. Softer than stock for about 1cm, then they are rock-hard.

I've had no rubbing issues, and I beat the crap out of my car. I bottom them out last week...But truth-be-told, it was just prior to launching over the railroad tracks which cross Westheimer at the Galleria (forgot they were there, and I was late for a meeting @ Greenway Plaza). Didn't notice them bottom on landing, but it landed pretty flat. When it warms up a bit, I'm gonna see how it handles on the logging roads at the Nat. Forest...Gonna do a quasi- wanna-be rally race/Pygmy Rattlesnake hunt combo thingy.

http://www.robispec.com/products/?ca...alliart-08+-52

Ladogaboy

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Awesome to hear! Though I need to roll my fenders before considering springs.

nyczlegacy

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def getting these.. will have pics up when i do

nmilsaps

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Ouch! That's not a good spot to go flying over. Makes me cringe just thinking about it.

laksman91

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Could you further explain the progressive rate? Also, how is comfort and handling.

Ladogaboy

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Progressive or variable rate springs are springs that increase spring rate as they compress. For example, the springs might be 100 lbs/inch rate for the first inch of compression and then jump to 200 lbs/inch rate for the next inch of compression.

Despite what many "performance-minded" people might tell you, higher spring rate does not always mean better, even in terms of pure performance. Ideally, you should run the lowest spring rate possible so that your tires are in constant contact with the surface. However, because performance cars often create a huge amount of down force (making the car seem heavier than it actually is), they are usually equipped with higher spring rates than would normally be necessary. Progressive/variable rate springs cover both areas, so despite sometimes being softer than stock during daily driving (better ride feel than stock), they are the better performance option (the spring rates at deeper compression are usually much higher than stock).

lookitznite

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Whoa where you houston you guys live? I go to houston all the time; I have a house down there, I'm in dallas now...we should all meet up one day...all RA's in austin;houston;sa thatll be cool...and take some major pix.

Alterna

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I live near NASA, but work @290 and the Beltway. Most days I ride so I can use the HOV, otherwise the commute is brutal. Originally I'm from Pecos-Balmorhea/Ft. Davis-Alpine areas of Texas.

Alterna

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The ride is softer under normal driving, but quickly get stiffer-most noticeable difference when hard braking or cornering.