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Offline 1.8Tgolf_Chris

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debating arbs
« on: 08 July 2014, 22:26 »
Really getting annoyed with the arb rubbing on D/S but dont really want the job of fitting another one got no motivation to fit it as it was such a b!tch to fit new arb bushes not so long ago, and then its a fact of having the subframe aligned once u fit the new arb?

Now my misses is driving, my car wont be used as often so im thinking lowering it a further 20mm and just sack off the arb  :smug:
The roads where I live i rarely go over 30mph let alone highspeed corners so i doubt ill notice without one, decision to make

Offline barrym381

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Re: debating arbs
« Reply #1 on: 08 July 2014, 22:31 »
your car will drive terrible without an arb  :whistle:

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Re: debating arbs
« Reply #2 on: 08 July 2014, 22:54 »
Really?  :laugh:
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Re: debating arbs
« Reply #3 on: 09 July 2014, 00:51 »
i appreciate ur comments, I feel it will handle sh!t 2 inch of the ground anyway? 

Offline Scott D

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Re: debating arbs
« Reply #4 on: 09 July 2014, 01:59 »
I've gone from a cut arb to TT bar which has made a noticeable difference - seems a lot more stable when making fast directional changes and much sharper turn in although had a full wheel alignment done soon after.

down about 70/80mm and on flat smooth roads handling is epic however all is different on country roads with plenty of camber and not in a good way  :grin:
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