034 rear ARB - 2 different sizes

[forty3]

So I thought I'd go ahead and order 034 rear arb but then discovered that there are 2 different sizes - 23.8mm and 25.4mm.

Can anyone elaborate on the reason for this?

I'm no Nigel Mansel in the driving department so just want to sort out the excessive body roll when I do go for a blast.

 

[ianv5]

Not sure where the smaller one came from, had mine fitted today, purchased direct from the USA. https://store.034motorsport.com/034...way-bar-b8-b8-5-audi-a4-s4-rs4-a5-s5-rs5.html

 

[arad85]

ARB doesn't really sort body roll, it sorts under/oversteer. The suspension is what causes the roll. An ARB links the two wheels so they are more or less linked (depending on the stiffness of the bar). I have the 25.4mm 034 ARB and found the car is way more responsive to steering when going around tighter corners now. Without it, the car understeered reasonably easily, but not so much now (helped by the CR15 strut brace although the ARB was a much bigger improvement).

As to roll, you'll need different springs to sort that - assuming you don't have active suspension. I have active and on dynamic it's stiffer than a 3 day-old corpse. Great for pushing it, but on a commute it's a proper boneshaker.

 

[forty3]

Not sure where the smaller one came from, had mine fitted today, purchased direct from the USA

How much was the import duty? Can't find any info on import rates

 

[ianv5]

Sorry mate I work with an American who gets parts for me and he doesn't pay any import tax. Awesome Gti sell them in the UK.

 

[xpoweruk]

https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-...t-adjustable-25-4mm-solid-rear-anti-roll-bar/ is a UK supplier

 

[forty3]

Looks like it's Brotek or awesome then as don't fancy playing the import tax lottery.

 

[V6_Man]

+1 Awesome GTI, I bought all my stuff for my S4 from them. Al Brown is the guy you need to speak with. They are brilliant in their customer service.


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[RS5 JON]

Anyone want to organise a Group buy?

JG

 

[forty3]

Ordered and already shipped

Got 5% off at awesome with the code 5PERCENT

 

[Cerbera9]

ARB doesn't really sort body roll, it sorts under/oversteer. The suspension is what causes the roll. An ARB links the two wheels so they are more or less linked (depending on the stiffness of the bar). I have the 25.4mm 034 ARB and found the car is way more responsive to steering when going around tighter corners now. Without it, the car understeered reasonably easily, but not so much now (helped by the CR15 strut brace although the ARB was a much bigger improvement).

As to roll, you'll need different springs to sort that - assuming you don't have active suspension. I have active and on dynamic it's stiffer than a 3 day-old corpse. Great for pushing it, but on a commute it's a proper boneshaker.

No and Yes. Read through this it put it all in to layman terms http://houseofthud.com/cartech/swaybars.htm

 

[arad85]

Thanks. Useful link

 

[forty3]

ARB arrived today so hopefully fit next week if weather permits.

Obviously got lucky and they had one in stock instead of having to order from the States.

 

[ianv5]

ARB arrived today so hopefully fit next week if weather permits.

Obviously got lucky and they had one in stock instead of having to order from the States.

Good luck, when I had mine fitted 3 of the bolts were seazed and broke! Luckily 034 ARB comes with new bolts!

 

[GarethS4]

what sort of price did you pay @forty3 .looking one myself .

 

[forty3]

what sort of price did you pay @forty3 .looking one myself .

It was £295 delivered.

 

[forty3]

Good luck, when I had mine fitted 3 of the bolts were seazed and broke! Luckily 034 ARB comes with new bolts!

Thanks for the warning. Might slip my usual mechanic a couple of quid if it's going to be a nightmare.