New Suspension Part for the S13

[freakyjason]

Ellerstein12I come from two generations of Aerospace engineers, so I don't mess around.

Aerospace, huh? Hey, if your company keeps expanding and you need a mechanical engineer in the future, gimme a shout! I graduate next year and I need a real job haha!

[johngriff]

I have a good resident ME, but I am looking for an EE and Vbasic Hardware programmer for contract or temp to hire.

[freakyjason]

An EE huh? I'm actually good friends with an EE who is graduating with me from RIT next year if you can wait that long haha.

[johngriff]

well, tell him to email me, and I can chat him up about some of our upcoming products and work.

[email protected]

[Stev0n]

Definitely a cool product! but you offered the free demo sets on...zilvia?

I mean, i'm not gonna hold it against you, but that is a little gay.

[freakyjason]

Sure thing man! He'll probably hit you up too. He's pretty hungry!

[Dammitboy]

Any possibility of different colors, like red?

[240sxka-t]

sweet. definately quality over a speedy product output. i can hardly wait. thanks john

[breadbox]

Ordered some as soon as I saw this. Can't wait, should be anyday now.

[johngriff]

I had four people I know torture test the product on the track and I got their honest feedback. I wanted to have honest feedback on the part before the launch. Only four guys got the sets for free.

http://www.rpsport.net/test

I posted it on zilvia because of the traffic on regional.

In the future there is possibility to have different colors on the part but for now they are black. Wholesale orders will most likely have a choice on color.

[2.4Loflove]

Once I collect a couple of paychecks and pay my other bills I might have to get a set of these. I noticed that mine are bent and rusty when I was installing some subframe insert bushings.

[Cone Junky]

I received mine the other day and spent about 10 minutes putting them on.

I have not had a chance to test drive because I am in the middle of some engine work. By looking at the factory subframe, these should be an improvement. In fact, I believe the guys with subframe collars would feel the biggest improvement. Once the subframe is solid to the unibody, these will help stiffen the torque stress on the unibody. They should work like a strut bar for the rear end, they help reduce body/chassis flex under load.

[Chris28]

Installed a welded diff and these in about 2 hours the other day, and man do these make a difference. Wheel hop is literally gone, and the rear feels firmly planted to the ground.

John, mine didn't come with directions. I honestly didn't even think they came with directions haha, it's such an easy part to install. Just letting you know so you can check the orders before they go out. Thanks again man.

[johngriff]

Well, they are not just there to replace broken bars.

Even if your bars are straight, the way the Subframe Support Brace loads the subframe against the chassis of the car makes a huge improvement to rear end stability and the elimination of wheel hop, which has plagued the S13 since its inception.

Chris,

Really no Directions? That is really odd, are you sure you didn't just miss them folded into the package?

I might be changing up the product packaging a little to fit retail shelfes better, and I can see on QC if the instructions are not in there.

I have also been meaning to put a link on the site to a PDF download, but I have been really busy the last couple of days.

That is awesome to hear that they reduced wheel hop in a welded diff car! That is REALLY cool!

These are the reviews people were waiting for right?

[Chris28]

You know I was so excited to get them and put them on that I don't think I looked in the package that carefully, so I bet that's it.

Yeah this is my first time driving a welded diff, usually I have a vlsd in but for the drift event I wanted something fully locked. I did a burnout yesterday as well as some launches and there was absolutely no wheel hop. Last time I tried that there was some significant wheel hop so the product works perfectly.

[maj Andres]

Well, I'll be waiting for the S14 version to come out....

[DMan II-40]

^ I'm with him. S14's always get the shaft when it comes to new ideas.

Don't know how long it would take to make an S14 version. But I would be willing to make a Pre-order if I would get a reduced price or something.

[johngriff]

^ I'm with him. S14's always get the shaft when it comes to new ideas.

Don't know how long it would take to make an S14 version. But I would be willing to make a Pre-order if I would get a reduced price or something.

Actually, you can have a set of the first S14 production run for Free! Here is how. (Posted on first page)

""Special offer #2The RPSport Subframe Support Brace for the S14 is on the drawing board. With the high costs associated with the Research, Design and Production process of new Parts we need to get the S13 version moving before we launch the S14. If you are an S14 owner, refer 5 of your friends to buy the RPSport Subframe Support brace and get the first run of S14 Subframe Support Brace™ FREE! Have your friends leave your email address in the comments box at checkout. No prior purchase required.""

[PHeller]

Is there any reason you didn't go with thicker material? If there is a certain amount of flex or whatever...wouldn't the thicker stock eliminate that flex?

[johngriff]

Some of the magic is that the RPSport S13 Subframe Support Brace does not install completely flat, when installed, because of the design, thickness and material choice, it flexes and takes on a load from the subframe.

We played with different material types and sizes, but this ended up being ideal.

[johngriff]

Here is the new Look.

I am super impressed.

What do you guys think?



Will start shipping by thursday at the latest, 75% of this order is already spoken for, so get your orders in now, to get shipped this week.

John

[freakyjason]

Is mine going to be one of the older models, or the newer, sexier version? I paypaled you on the 8th from [email protected] I think.

[johngriff]

Newer, I think I tried to get in touch with everyone who was backordered and inform them.

I just got the new inventory in right now, I am going to start printing shipping labels, packing, and drop off at the post office tomorrow.

If you don't get auto tracking info, just email

[email protected] from the email you used as paypal address at checkout and I can get you tracking super fast.

John

So yeah, **In Stock Shipping NOW**

[ShereKhan]

whats the likely hood of me getting one from this batch if i pay pal on monday? its either this or drop the dough on my racing seat

[johngriff]

Its ok.

I have 30 Sets left, sold about 70 sets on backorder since the 8th of june. About to run new ads now, so its all up to the market on how fast they go.

I mean, these are really, really, really, really sexy looking. If you order today, they will ship today, so I would say that is the best way to be sure.

**And jason, I packaged your set up today, they are in the mail**

John
Modified by johngriff at 7:28 PM 6/17/2009

[freakyjason]

If by jason you're referring to me, then thank you, i am anxiously awaiting it's arrival! However, I know it's misleading but my name is actually Mike. Don't even ask about the user name.

[johngriff]

yeah, I just x ref'd the email and nj address.

Check your paypal or email, see if you got a notification.

yeah, on usps.com

Tracking Number: 9101150134711720742093

[ShereKhan]

if i had the dough id do it now but i dont get payed till monday so thats as early as i can do it. Ill ask then if you have anymore to ship out. thanks

[Chris28]

Lol I got the boring version so I painted mine lime green.

I got a lot of questions about them at the last event I was at, so I told everyone to check out your web page.

Some guy said he had seen them on Zilvia but didn't want to purchase them until someone he knew got them, so I believe he will be ordering a set soon haha. Thanks again, these work wonders.

[johngriff]

hahah sweet, is that photo recent? It almost looks like I can see it in your signature..!