Uprate Anti-roll Bars

[Cheese]

I am seriously considering uprated anti-roll bars to improve handling on my S3. I have concerns over the detrimental effect it may have on ride comfort, especially considering how bad UK roads are.

Can anyone who has had a similar modification done comment on this?

 

[S3RYE]

Will be able to let you know on Monday once mine are fitted!!

 

[Marc_86]

Mine are bing fitted tomorrow. Ive got a set of H&R adjustable ARBs and Michelin supersports sitting in my room. Ill keep you guys updated.....

 

[NCRAW]

I'm looking at the same exact ones (H&R 24mm front and 26mm rear). Living in Aus, the local sellers are asking crazy prices. Where would be the best and cheapest place to buy there?

I will be doing this along with H&R 25mm springs

I found tuningtrend.de to have the cheapest price but they have not responded to my email yet.

 

[poli84]

NCRAW, can you please update me on the price of the ARBs (if you receive a return email) as I'm looking at this also.

 

[S3RYE]

marc, would you mind letting me know how much your paying for them to be fitted... thanks

oh, and do you have 19's? i want super-sports but they don't come in 18"

 

[NCRAW]

NCRAW, can you please update me on the price of the ARBs (if you receive a return email) as I'm looking at this also.

No worries poli. Waiting on Orange Tuning and Tuning Trend to get back to me though Orange Tuning gave me a good price including delivery for the H&R 25mm springs. We should catch up sometime on a weekend and discuss parts.

 

[poli84]

Sweet. Thanks NCRAW, that would be good.

Yeah a catch up sounds good.
We'll discuss outside of this thread as to not divert the topic.

 

[Boydie]

The ride is noticeabley harsher with the ARB's in but the handling is awesome - I love mine with the H&R's in! #

I got mine from orange-tuning.de

Fitted by me and my mates.

 

[S3RYE]

The ride is noticeabley harsher with the ARB's in but the handling is awesome - I love mine with the H&R's in! #

I got mine from orange-tuning.de

Fitted by me and my mates.

wish i had the tools & balls to do it myself!

 

[Cheese]

The ride is noticeabley harsher with the ARB's in but the handling is awesome - I love mine with the H&R's in!

This concerns me. I really want the improved (awesome ) handling but with fitting I am looking at over £600. If the ride is then too harsh and I have to get them removed that is a lot of money wasted. This is a tough decision...

I need a try before you buy option really...

Which brand of ARBs do you have? Are they adjustable in any way in terms of how much stiffness they provide?

 

[S3RYE]

This concerns me. I really want the improved (awesome ) handling but with fitting I am looking at over £600. If the ride is then too harsh and I have to get them removed that is a lot of money wasted. This is a tough decision...

I need a try before you buy option really...

Which brand of ARBs do you have? Are they adjustable in any way in terms of how much stiffness they provide?

yep the H&R's have three stiffness settings if im correct... im planning to go stiff rear and medium front... i dont actually care how hard the ride is, just want less body roll...

 

[Boydie]

I have H&R and they are adjustable.

I'd say you could have them fitted in 3-4 hours if you worked hard - £600 IMO is a wild lot of money to install these!

 

[Cheese]

I'd say you could have them fitted in 3-4 hours if you worked hard - £600 IMO is a wild lot of money to install these!

£600 is for front and rear bars and for the fitting. I am told the fitting is £65 per hour so I guess I am paying about £200 for the fitting and £400 for the bars. I would be getting them done locally by a company I feel confident in is worth a little extra in my opinion...

 

[Boydie]

Check out orange-tuning.de and see what the price of fitting is if you supply the parts.

Probably because you are in England but over here in N.Ireland, I would find £65 p/h quite expensive!

 

[Cheese]

Too late! Based on the fact they are adjustable I have put down a deposit for the larger H&R adjustable ARBs, a full Miltek Turbo-back exhaust system, a performance air filter and two new front tyres.

Is there likely to be much demand for my old parts - exhaust and ARBs? Car has only done 13000 miles.

 

[NCRAW]

A question guys.

Do u need aftermarket end links or stock is ok.

Im planning to fit them myself. How hard is it and what to watch for

Is there a torque setting value for the bolts or just loctite and tighten

Should the front and rear have same set-up or front less than rear? What are the outcomes of different settings

I believe the HRs have two settings and not three.

Thanks and sorry for multiple questions.

 

[quattro81]

yep the H&R's have three stiffness settings if im correct... im planning to go stiff rear and medium front... i dont actually care how hard the ride is, just want less body roll...

Go on son! Lol... These are all about handling, and there is definitely a compromise in ride, but are you guys really bovvered?! rye has got the right idea.. Arb's are like a south side crip's jeans - it's all about making your *** hang out! oversteer rules!