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Offline Skid

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Mk2 Front Anti Roll Bar
« on: 08 December 2008, 13:55 »
Hi Guys,

A quick question re front anto roll bars. My 1992 8v run out model is soon to have all new standard anti roll bar bushes and wondered if the 16v arb was different and a worth while upgrade? My model has many 16v trim and accessories and wondered if hte arb would have been the same as well?

The car isn't hard core and I've no desire to go that route, it's just while I'm doing the bushes is there a worth while modest upgrade.

I'm interested in your feedback.

Cheers
Mark
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Re: Mk2 Front Anti Roll Bar
« Reply #1 on: 08 December 2008, 14:22 »
all 1.8 mk2s have an 18mm bar as std, except the G60/Rallye which has a 23mm bar :)
maybe the 1.6 diesel models had the 18mm front arb too, not sure.
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Re: Mk2 Front Anti Roll Bar
« Reply #2 on: 08 December 2008, 14:23 »
what he said! :lipsrsealed:
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Re: Mk2 Front Anti Roll Bar
« Reply #3 on: 08 December 2008, 20:28 »
I've heard elsewhere the diesels have ARB's but the 1.3, 1.6 and maybe the 1.8 petrol non GTi's don't have them? Is that true?
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Re: Mk2 Front Anti Roll Bar
« Reply #4 on: 08 December 2008, 23:16 »
1.3   and 1.6 don't have     seen   1.8's   with and without.  gtd has 
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Re: Mk2 Front Anti Roll Bar
« Reply #5 on: 08 December 2008, 23:35 »
hmmm... Would it be worth/possible to put a ARB on a 1.6? Just wondering because I do a lot of B road mileage, and it would be safer to have one if possible, wouldn't it? 
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Re: Mk2 Front Anti Roll Bar
« Reply #6 on: 09 December 2008, 09:51 »
possible yes, but worth it? thats up to you./  Mattneck had one fitted to his 1.3, but he got it done by a garage.  Trouble is you have to drop the subframe to get it in, whilst supporting the engine.
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Re: Mk2 Front Anti Roll Bar
« Reply #7 on: 09 December 2008, 11:13 »
Quote from: rubjonny on 09 December 2008, 09:51
possible yes, but worth it? thats up to you./  Mattneck had one fitted to his 1.3, but he got it done by a garage.  Trouble is you have to drop the subframe to get it in, whilst supporting the engine.

i only got the garage to do it because i work for them thus it was free  :grin:

JAy - id recommend it without a doubt.. it transformed mine and made it feel a huge amount more stable just driving sensibly.  :smiley:
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Re: Mk2 Front Anti Roll Bar
« Reply #8 on: 09 December 2008, 12:35 »
nah admit it, its cos you a great big girl  :grin:
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Re: Mk2 Front Anti Roll Bar
« Reply #9 on: 09 December 2008, 16:52 »
I grabbed an ARB off a 5 door golf, (for my 1.6 Ryder) and it was 21.5mm in diam, can't remember if it was off a GL or GTI though.

I would have prefered the 18mm one, as I wouldn't have had to faff about with making my poly bush holes bigger to fit on the ARB.  But it makes a hell of a diference for cornering.
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