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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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Robispec suspension

First of all I let me just say I had a couple of options in where to do my suspension and I'm pretty sure the job would have been done well wherever I would have gone.

I've been talking to Robi at robispec for a couple of weeks on a suspension setup that would be good for me tracking the car maybe a handful of times a year to begin with. He recommended either the V3 or the clubsports which I decided to go with the V3 to start off with along with the advanced suspension service. It all worked out as Robi was offering the wheels I wanted ( BLACK RPF1s).

Well I arrived at Robi's house yesterday morning so that he could do his magic. Let me just say that he is meticulous with his work. Not only that, I had a lot of questions. If I didn't understand something he would explain it to me since I'm pretty new to the turns tracks. He never rushed the work either though he knows he wasn't going to get any sleep that day or the next because of an upcoming race/commitment.

The car was done in the evening and let me just tell you with just the way the car looked I was happy. The car is on black RPF1s with Nitto 255/40/17s. Obviously the cars fenders were worked a lilltle to fit them and insure no rubbing. He recommended this setup so save me the lessons in what is wrong with my setup.

The ride home was pretty badass but I didn't push it to much cause the car was full of my stock parts including all my wheels in the back seat. Today on the other hand, I played around on the streets a bit and it's the ****. Day and night difference. Very very happy. I'm hoping to take the car to the track next Sunday if my schedule permits.

Let me just say this again, robi took care of my car as if it was his own car. I'm definitely going back to him for more work when the time comes.

If you have any questions PM me and if your interested in some badass suspension visit www.robispec.com

Pictures will be up soon.

By the way, Weinerznitul (sp?) ftw. And Robi, I never felt like more of a man than driving the HIGH HP MIATA!!!!!!

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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 12:48 AM
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Sooo...what all did you end up getting...also do you mind me asking what did it run you $$$ Also what springs rates did you decide on. I am looking to upgrade over the winter from my bilsteins and swifts. I am awaiting my response from Robi...he has a long PM waiting for him
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 05:00 AM
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Robi rules
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by dbsears87
Sooo...what all did you end up getting...also do you mind me asking what did it run you $$$ Also what springs rates did you decide on. I am looking to upgrade over the winter from my bilsteins and swifts. I am awaiting my response from Robi...he has a long PM waiting for him

KW V3 with the advanced suspension service, black RPF1s ( the finish on these is ****ing badass) 17x10 255/40/17
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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Is there a reason you bought 10in wheels just for 255's. Do you plan to run alot bigger sometime.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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^^ Yah, even though Robi recommended them, that is an insanely wide wheel for that size tire, and Nittos are notorious for being narrow. I can imagine there is quite a bit of stretch there.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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Robi said to start off with these if I decide to go with something later with more power down the line then I can just run bigger. They might be streched a lil.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CEB Unit
KW V3 with the advanced suspension service, black RPF1s ( the finish on these is ****ing badass) 17x10 255/40/17
Do you have any pics of those badboy?
I have 17X9 RPF1s in silver and I am getting tired of the meh silver
Great choice by going with Robi
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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I was blown away with my V3 streets, and next spring is only going to be more fun with the Clubsports! Kudos to you for choosing the BEST suspension and suspension tuner!
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Do you have any pics of those badboy?
I have 17X9 RPF1s in silver and I am getting tired of the meh silver
Great choice by going with Robi

I'll post them up as soon as I get the pictures. Where can I host the pictures?
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Whats the springrates between the V3 and the clubsports?
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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I'll post them up as soon as I get the pictures. Where can I host the pictures?
photobucket.com
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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streets are 7/8kg clubsports 8/9 race 8/9 or 9/10 depending on rubber..and yes I'll get to the PM's been working just to get enough sleep to keep me out of the hosptal!
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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^^Bah, you said it yourself, you can sleep when your dead Plus we need you around for the next 80 or 90 years so don't go working yourself to death BTW, the weather is cooling off nicely...better prep for Florida buddy!
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