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robispec 03-19-2013 12:11 AM

ROBISPEC Front ADJUSTABLE tubular lower control arms
 
FINALLY DONE WITH TESTING

last test over a 3" tall steel lamp base (plz don't ask it's embarassing)
TACOED the wheel so bad it was scraping on the Brake caliper and debeaded the tire.

these control arms are
rollcenter,
caster
track width
camber
and anti dive
adjustable

have bump steerable tierod ends too

NOW FOR SALE FINAL TESTING DONE
Proudly used by the Inovate Supercharged car at the Modified Magazine Ultimate street car Shootout.

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These are HALF the weight of the stock item stiffer stronger and have a range of adjustment that excedes its usfulness..lol
Last edited by robispec; Today at 08:03 PM.

Touge Monster 03-19-2013 12:14 AM

Awesome been waiting for these :happyanim:

Captain Insano 03-19-2013 12:18 AM

Adjustable, stronger, AND half the weight. I like that.

kanundrum 03-19-2013 12:42 AM

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eckoflyte 03-19-2013 02:53 AM

Price? Also what type of alloy is used for the body and ends/joints?

whataboutbob 03-19-2013 02:55 AM

VERY nice. Thanks Robi!

robispec 03-19-2013 03:09 AM

4130 body, tension tube and tabs DOM bearing receiver on outboard end.
We have been using aluminum ends as we are not running wheel to wheel.
These make weight with the standard steel endlinks.
$ 750 with the bumpsteerable endlinks

eckoflyte 03-19-2013 04:12 AM

what sort of aluminum alloy is used for the end joints?

Can we get closer up pictures of the adjustable RCA section?

Can the track width be adjusted with the arm on the car? I ask because I notice there is only one locking nut so doesnt look like the joint can rotate to adjust without it being off the car.

Exact weight? I've seen the stock front control arms on the scale and its 5.9 pounds.

robispec 03-19-2013 05:04 AM

what sort of aluminum alloy is used for the end joints?
7075
Can we get closer up pictures of the adjustable RCA section?
I got what I got can correct roll center for up to a 4" drop from stock
Can the track width be adjusted with the arm on the car? I ask because I notice there is only one locking nut so doesnt look like the joint can rotate to adjust without it being off the car.
No I dont like the compromises in beam strength and the weight increases by making it adjustable "on the car" the 12mm bolt is easy to remove and the rod end is easy to index at 1/2 turn/side when needed
Exact weight? I've seen the stock front control arms on the scale and its 5.9 pounds.

I've weighed ten stock arms and they vary from 5.9 to 6.1
ours are 3.00 with steel rod ends
even if they weigh more the strength lack of flex and adgustability are the winners here! (imo)

eckoflyte 03-19-2013 05:07 AM

sweet. can these be shipped with OEM mounting points already positioned so no need for end user to have to measure and mess around with adjustment?

Captain Snooze 03-19-2013 05:59 AM

Ummmm... I see Heim/rose joints. What are bump steerable tierod ends?
Ta.

eckoflyte 03-19-2013 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robispec (Post 802332)
last test over a 3" tall steel lamp base (plz don't ask it's embarassing)
TACOED the wheel so bad it was scraping on the Brake caliper and debeaded the tire.

was this a durability test for the control arms? how did they take it?

eckoflyte 03-19-2013 08:08 AM

sorry the barrage of questions, but i think it may be useful for other users too.

i've noticed the front mounting (if picturing from the right side of the car) of the arm is offset so that it is mounted lower thereby the control is angled downward toward the front. Would this be a pro-dive setup? I would think you would prefer the offset the other way around to induce anti-dive. What are your experiences on handling/driving the car with either setup? And what do you prefer in the FRS?

DriftEightSix 03-19-2013 08:26 AM

Damn!

Sounds amazing; guess they are worth the money; will be third on my list.

MCA Coilovers, Whiteline Rear Lower Arms and now have found the front lower arms! :D

well unless you are making some rears as well cause this looks like a top product.


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