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| Author | Subject: Uprated rear ARB, how do people find them? |
 306matt
Regular  Location: Frodsham Registered: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 419 Status: Offline |
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Hi all,Tempted on getting one for the Hdi, what are peoples general thoughts on them? I get the vibe on here they are worthwhile mod, any negatives? How does it affect day to day driving? Thanks in advance, Matt ________________________________________ Team Astor Front Mounted... Hybrid turbo on it's way. |
 Posted 17th Jun 2010 at 03:13
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lotek
Seasoned Pro  Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
Post #2
day to day driving isnt compromised at all.its a very worthwhile mod if your into spirited or track driving. |
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Posted 17th Jun 2010 at 03:33
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey  Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
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As Rick said, most of the time you won't even know it's there, until you start really leaning on it in the corners. I got the mahoosive 30mm one in mine and it makes it corner flat as a pancake. You need to do something to stiffen up the front though too if you plan to fit a really big ARB in the back.________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 17th Jun 2010 at 05:18
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306matt
Regular Location: Frodsham Registered: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 419 Status: Offline |
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As in upgrading to hard shocks, I am running Eibach pro spring and new OE shocks.I think I am just going to source one of Ash's ARB's, it sounds just what I need. Thanks for the information. Matt ________________________________________ Team Astor Front Mounted... Hybrid turbo on it's way. |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 03:15
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hovis16
Seasoned Pro  Location: Reading/parts for sale Registered: 21 Nov 2008 Posts: 4,304 Status: Offline |
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awesome man!!!!!________________________________________ Ph2 Black GTI 6!EX black 6 owner But now a Black caged rallye owner Hunting for Go faster bits! SEARCH click here |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 03:20
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dommo
Regular  Location: Stoke Registered: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 320 Status: Offline |
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daveyboy wrote: I got the mahoosive 30mm one in mine and it makes it corner flat as a pancake. Flatter than this?  clickedeydoodar ________________________________________ '99 306 Meridian TD with Bosch fuel pump - Cheap veg oil motoring'99 Xantia Activa turbo - not cheap veg oil motoring  Goes around corners well though |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 03:49
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
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dommo wrote: daveyboy wrote: I got the mahoosive 30mm one in mine and it makes it corner flat as a pancake. Flatter than this? clickedeydoodar Of course  ________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 04:14
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306matt
Regular Location: Frodsham Registered: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 419 Status: Offline |
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Haha, thats vidoes amazing!Matt ________________________________________ Team Astor Front Mounted... Hybrid turbo on it's way. |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 04:20
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gti-dan
Regular  Location: Yorkshire Registered: 03 Jan 2010 Posts: 461 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Still need to fit mine. Might help with this... |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 04:30
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #10
gti-dan wrote: Still need to fit mine. Might help with this... You still get that unless you sort the front end at the same time, all that weight transfer towards the front makes it impossible to stop roll just by fitting a humungous ARB, are you on coilovers? If so get some 500-600 lbs springs up front, pancaketastic. ________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 04:35
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gti-dan
Regular Location: Yorkshire Registered: 03 Jan 2010 Posts: 461 Status: Offline |
Post #11
got spax rsx coilovers. where would i get the springs from to them? would any fit? i spoke to spax and they only have the one spring for that car??? |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 04:39
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
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gti-dan wrote: Still need to fit mine. Might help with this... As Daveyboy says, that's roll at the front that's the problem, not the rear. If they're coilovers 2.25" springs should fit. ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 04:41
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lotek
Seasoned Pro Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
Post #13
by the looks of it you went wayy to fast with too much lock at that corner !  may explain the lift lol. |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 04:41
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lotek
Seasoned Pro Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
Post #14
you can get the springs from rallydesign or pistonheads seconhand. im on 325lb springs and all is ok . |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 04:44
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gti-dan
Regular Location: Yorkshire Registered: 03 Jan 2010 Posts: 461 Status: Offline |
Post #15
yeah probably too fast! You can't see but the corner is tightening up into a right hairpin coming back on itself, hence the lock.There is a smaller spring which sits on top of the main sprint will this need replacing too? How much would a thicker front arb and strut brace help with handling? dont really get talked about much on here. |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 04:48
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #16
gti-dan wrote: yeah probably too fast! You can't see but the corner is tightening up into a right hairpin coming back on itself, hence the lock. There is a smaller spring which sits on top of the main sprint will this need replacing too? How much would a thicker front arb and strut brace help with handling? dont really get talked about much on here. Lotek does'nt believe in strut braces, his car handles worse with one fitted! As fur uprated front ARBs Phillip M is the suspension gnu, if he does'nt make something I bet he knows where you can get one. (Polybushing the ARB bushes is a goiod start though) ________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 04:52
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lotek
Seasoned Pro Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
Post #17
that little spring is a helper spring. dont worry about that.brace wise, i found mine handled worse with a top one. |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 04:54
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lotek
Seasoned Pro Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
Post #18
beat to it |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 05:05
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline |
Post #19
polybushing the ARB? standard factory polybushes,,,,________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 05:11
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #20
Conversely I find mine much better with a lower brace It is quite dependent on tyres and preference when it comes to toe settings though. I'd go with stiffer springs over a stiffer arb, but you may have no choice - you can't go too hard on the springs without cocking up the front damping rates, even with the adjustment available. I should have an adjustable front ARB setup ready soon, but that's for another thread... ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 05:15
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #21
welshpug! wrote: polybushing the ARB? standard factory polybushes,,,,They are rubber are'nt they? Nylon then, I know what I meant  ________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 18th Jun 2010 at 05:16
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306matt
Regular Location: Frodsham Registered: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 419 Status: Offline |
Post #22
Does anyone know what spring rate Eichbach pro S are??Thanks, Matt ________________________________________ Team Astor Front Mounted... Hybrid turbo on it's way. |
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Posted 21st Jun 2010 at 23:08
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