Robi Visit to Chicago
Apr 1, 2007 | 01:48 PM
#136
Just got off the phone with Robi.
What can I say. Super nice guy. VERY knowledgable. He wasnt trying to sell me anything, just gave me the info I was looking for. And although he did mention his KW setup is the ultimate cost effective set-up, he wasnt trying to convince me to ditch my idea of going with his basic setup.
Ive been racing cars for ~10 years. I can tell you one thing. I dont care if you buy the top of the line name brand parts to build your motor, suspension etc. It all matters who is building it and the ingrediants. For example, if grandma actually gave you her special recipe for her famous apple pie (ingrediants to the t) do you think your apple pie will be as good? No. So, in suspension terms, it doest matter if you have a ohlins shock or a KW for that matter. It matters who set up the valving etc. The R&D. Robi has done the R&D and seems to me really cares about his customers cars (otherwise he wouldnt be coming out to IL).
So, sign me up. I guess im #10.
1. Lazyfong
2. goforwand-Realignment (finally ), Clubsport road test and adjustment; adding front roll center correction, and might as well install the GT Spec trunk cage at the same time...
3. lexat20
4. WhiteEvo05 (KWv3 Club Sports 7k/8k, roll center kit, rear bump steer kit, trailing arm bushings, rear sway bar, front sway bar links (if out yet), align, corner weight...I think that's it )
5. Tristar Racing (alignment only)
6.nood1es springs/alignment*depending on date*
7. Ookami (ground control front camber plates, rear bumpsteer kit, rear trailing arm bushings, install, cornerweight, laser align KWv3s 7k/8k) [deposit sent]
8. Ballistic speed (respring for 275 hoosiers r6s, front driver side shock rebuild, realign for 275 r6s and drop rear + cornerweighting)
9. inco9nito99 - corner weight/align, change springs front to rear, rear trailing arm bushing, rear bump steer kit.
What can I say. Super nice guy. VERY knowledgable. He wasnt trying to sell me anything, just gave me the info I was looking for. And although he did mention his KW setup is the ultimate cost effective set-up, he wasnt trying to convince me to ditch my idea of going with his basic setup.
Ive been racing cars for ~10 years. I can tell you one thing. I dont care if you buy the top of the line name brand parts to build your motor, suspension etc. It all matters who is building it and the ingrediants. For example, if grandma actually gave you her special recipe for her famous apple pie (ingrediants to the t) do you think your apple pie will be as good? No. So, in suspension terms, it doest matter if you have a ohlins shock or a KW for that matter. It matters who set up the valving etc. The R&D. Robi has done the R&D and seems to me really cares about his customers cars (otherwise he wouldnt be coming out to IL).
So, sign me up. I guess im #10.
1. Lazyfong
2. goforwand-Realignment (finally ), Clubsport road test and adjustment; adding front roll center correction, and might as well install the GT Spec trunk cage at the same time...
3. lexat20
4. WhiteEvo05 (KWv3 Club Sports 7k/8k, roll center kit, rear bump steer kit, trailing arm bushings, rear sway bar, front sway bar links (if out yet), align, corner weight...I think that's it )
5. Tristar Racing (alignment only)
6.nood1es springs/alignment*depending on date*
7. Ookami (ground control front camber plates, rear bumpsteer kit, rear trailing arm bushings, install, cornerweight, laser align KWv3s 7k/8k) [deposit sent]
8. Ballistic speed (respring for 275 hoosiers r6s, front driver side shock rebuild, realign for 275 r6s and drop rear + cornerweighting)
9. inco9nito99 - corner weight/align, change springs front to rear, rear trailing arm bushing, rear bump steer kit.
Apr 1, 2007 | 01:54 PM
#138
Apr 1, 2007 | 02:19 PM
#140
Nice!
Ill wait to schedule my alignment until everyone that has major work being done picks times. Those people are a priority, and I wont be offended if I get passed over. I did back out a few months ago due to other issues. By the way, how much will said alignment cost if done?
Ill wait to schedule my alignment until everyone that has major work being done picks times. Those people are a priority, and I wont be offended if I get passed over. I did back out a few months ago due to other issues. By the way, how much will said alignment cost if done?
Apr 1, 2007 | 02:58 PM
#141
**Friday 4/6**
WhiteEvo05 - Friday Morning: (KWv3 Club Sports 7k/8k, roll center kit, rear bump steer kit, trailing arm bushings, rear sway bar, front sway bar links (if out yet), align, corner weight [PIF 3-10ish] [RobiSpec providing all parts]
Ookami - Friday Afternoon: (ground control front camber plates, rear bumpsteer kit, rear trailing arm bushings, install, cornerweight, laser align KWv3s 7k/8k) [deposit sent] [RobiSpec providing: GC camber plates, rear bumpsteer, trailing arm bushes, 1 set 8k springs]
**Saturday 4/7**
goforwand - Saturday Morning: Realignment (finally ), Clubsport road test and adjustment; adding front roll center correction, and might as well install the GT Spec trunk cage at the same time...
**BunnyDay 4/8**
**Monday 4/9**
**Tuesday 4/10 (???)**
Copy and paste with your time preference and needs filled in just like above
WhiteEvo05 - Friday Morning: (KWv3 Club Sports 7k/8k, roll center kit, rear bump steer kit, trailing arm bushings, rear sway bar, front sway bar links (if out yet), align, corner weight [PIF 3-10ish] [RobiSpec providing all parts]
Ookami - Friday Afternoon: (ground control front camber plates, rear bumpsteer kit, rear trailing arm bushings, install, cornerweight, laser align KWv3s 7k/8k) [deposit sent] [RobiSpec providing: GC camber plates, rear bumpsteer, trailing arm bushes, 1 set 8k springs]
**Saturday 4/7**
goforwand - Saturday Morning: Realignment (finally ), Clubsport road test and adjustment; adding front roll center correction, and might as well install the GT Spec trunk cage at the same time...
**BunnyDay 4/8**
**Monday 4/9**
**Tuesday 4/10 (???)**
Copy and paste with your time preference and needs filled in just like above
Last edited by WhiteEvo05; Apr 4, 2007 at 09:36 AM. Reason: Updating the to-do-when list...
Apr 1, 2007 | 03:25 PM
#142
To clarify, I have a set of used RobiSpec KW Variant 3s currently 6k (60-200*)/7k (70-170*), moving the 7k to the front and putting 8k in the rear. I purchased the 8k 170mm springs and they should be here in the next day or two. I've already installed a 25mm Progress rear sway bar and have Perrin rear adjustable endlinks sitting in a box ready to go on with the coilovers.
Robi, the items I purchased from you are as follows, Ground Control front camber plates, rear bumpsteer kit and rear trailing arm bushings. Along with the following services: install, corner weight and align. $500 deposit has been sent so far via PayPal with $560 due Friday.
Robi, the items I purchased from you are as follows, Ground Control front camber plates, rear bumpsteer kit and rear trailing arm bushings. Along with the following services: install, corner weight and align. $500 deposit has been sent so far via PayPal with $560 due Friday.
Last edited by Ookami; Apr 1, 2007 at 03:46 PM.
Apr 3, 2007 | 11:38 PM
#145
Sure have them in stock...I have been real busy...just a 14 hour test day on the Robispec swaybars Springs and next Generation "Clubsports" from KW....(only had to change suspensions out on the car 6 times and realign...)
Last edited by robi; Apr 3, 2007 at 11:50 PM.
Apr 4, 2007 | 12:30 AM
#146
This is not a meet;
Please don't bring your crew. Unless they need service. This is a busy shop and we can't have people waiting all over the place. Call ahead if you live close by or if you come from far away you will have priority. Be patient with this guys. PM for prices.
"ballistic speed" thanks for the hi-jack. I hope you get a lot of new customers.
Last edited by cfdfireman1; Apr 5, 2007 at 08:25 PM. Reason: new info
Apr 4, 2007 | 09:12 AM
#147
8k Springs
Ground Control front camber plates
Rear bumpsteer kit
Rear trailing arm bushings
Cya on Friday!
Apr 5, 2007 | 01:55 PM
#148
On Sunday, Robi will be at a different location, located at "16139 Port Clinton, Lincolnshire, IL 60069".
http://www.google.com/maps?q=16139+W...i=map&ct=title
This is my residential address so for those who want installs done on sunday, please do not rip down any of the neighboorhood roads and keep your exhaust tone quiet. Anyone coming on Sunday can also get full AMSOIL drivechain and engine+oil filter changes done by me.
Friday 4/6
WhiteEvo05 - Friday Morning: (KWv3 Club Sports 7k/8k, roll center kit, rear bump steer kit, trailing arm bushings, rear sway bar, front sway bar links (if out yet), align, corner weight [PIF 3-10ish] [RobiSpec providing all parts]
Ookami - Friday Afternoon: (ground control front camber plates, rear bumpsteer kit, rear trailing arm bushings, install, cornerweight, laser align KWv3s 7k/8k) [deposit sent] [RobiSpec providing: GC camber plates, rear bumpsteer, trailing arm bushes]
Saturday 4/7
goforwand - Saturday Morning: Realignment (finally ), Clubsport road test and adjustment; adding front roll center correction, and might as well install the GT Spec trunk cage at the same time...
BunnyDay 4/8
Robi will be at "16139 Port Clinton, Lincolnshire, IL 60069" for any install on sunday.
ballistic speed (morning) - respring, rebuilt shock, re-aligment, new rear spring collar
Monday 4/9
Tuesday 4/10 (???)
http://www.google.com/maps?q=16139+W...i=map&ct=title
This is my residential address so for those who want installs done on sunday, please do not rip down any of the neighboorhood roads and keep your exhaust tone quiet. Anyone coming on Sunday can also get full AMSOIL drivechain and engine+oil filter changes done by me.
Friday 4/6
WhiteEvo05 - Friday Morning: (KWv3 Club Sports 7k/8k, roll center kit, rear bump steer kit, trailing arm bushings, rear sway bar, front sway bar links (if out yet), align, corner weight [PIF 3-10ish] [RobiSpec providing all parts]
Ookami - Friday Afternoon: (ground control front camber plates, rear bumpsteer kit, rear trailing arm bushings, install, cornerweight, laser align KWv3s 7k/8k) [deposit sent] [RobiSpec providing: GC camber plates, rear bumpsteer, trailing arm bushes]
Saturday 4/7
goforwand - Saturday Morning: Realignment (finally ), Clubsport road test and adjustment; adding front roll center correction, and might as well install the GT Spec trunk cage at the same time...
BunnyDay 4/8
Robi will be at "16139 Port Clinton, Lincolnshire, IL 60069" for any install on sunday.
ballistic speed (morning) - respring, rebuilt shock, re-aligment, new rear spring collar
Monday 4/9
Tuesday 4/10 (???)
Apr 5, 2007 | 02:45 PM
#149
Friday 4/6
WhiteEvo05 - Friday Morning: (KWv3 Club Sports 7k/8k, roll center kit, rear bump steer kit, trailing arm bushings, rear sway bar, front sway bar links (if out yet), align, corner weight [PIF 3-10ish] [RobiSpec providing all parts]
Ookami - Friday Afternoon: (ground control front camber plates, rear bumpsteer kit, rear trailing arm bushings, install, cornerweight, laser align KWv3s 7k/8k) [deposit sent] [RobiSpec providing: GC camber plates, rear bumpsteer, trailing arm bushes]
Saturday 4/7
goforwand - Saturday Morning: Realignment (finally ), Clubsport road test and adjustment; adding front roll center correction, and might as well install the GT Spec trunk cage at the same time...
BunnyDay 4/8
Robi will be at "16139 Port Clinton, Lincolnshire, IL 60069" for any install on sunday.
ballistic speed (morning) - respring, rebuilt shock, re-aligment, new rear spring collar
(afternoon) inco9nito99 - corner weight/align, change springs front to rear, rear trailing arm bushing, roll center kit, rear bump steer kit. Still waiting for a PM
Monday 4/9
Tuesday 4/10 (???)[/QUOTE]
WhiteEvo05 - Friday Morning: (KWv3 Club Sports 7k/8k, roll center kit, rear bump steer kit, trailing arm bushings, rear sway bar, front sway bar links (if out yet), align, corner weight [PIF 3-10ish] [RobiSpec providing all parts]
Ookami - Friday Afternoon: (ground control front camber plates, rear bumpsteer kit, rear trailing arm bushings, install, cornerweight, laser align KWv3s 7k/8k) [deposit sent] [RobiSpec providing: GC camber plates, rear bumpsteer, trailing arm bushes]
Saturday 4/7
goforwand - Saturday Morning: Realignment (finally ), Clubsport road test and adjustment; adding front roll center correction, and might as well install the GT Spec trunk cage at the same time...
BunnyDay 4/8
Robi will be at "16139 Port Clinton, Lincolnshire, IL 60069" for any install on sunday.
ballistic speed (morning) - respring, rebuilt shock, re-aligment, new rear spring collar
(afternoon) inco9nito99 - corner weight/align, change springs front to rear, rear trailing arm bushing, roll center kit, rear bump steer kit. Still waiting for a PM
Monday 4/9
Tuesday 4/10 (???)[/QUOTE]