Which ARB?

Sparkie

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Hi.
So the question is, Which anti roll bar would be best for my Cupra R?
I had looked at Whiteline in the past.
Any recommendations or ones to avoid?
Should I buy adjustable to find my favoured position?
Seems like it's mainly four bolts. What is the fitting process like and could it be done on the drive?
Any thoughts would be welcomed.
Cheers


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verbal_kint

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It should be an easy job with just 4 bolts to worry about but you need to lower (not remove) the sub frame and remove the dog bone to get enough clearance.

Order up new subframe bolts.
 

Sparkie

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It should be an easy job with just 4 bolts to worry about but you need to lower (not remove) the sub frame and remove the dog bone to get enough clearance.

Order up new subframe bolts.



Mmmm with my back problems I may have my mechanic buddy whack it on and buy him a drink.
I take it some of the subframe bolts can be a bugger to get off then?


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Hedgehog Dodger

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I am looking at Eibach 25mm front and rear.

I think if you go for a larger diameter on the rear it introduces oversteer on a FWD car. Not sure how accurate this is.
 

Sparkie

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I am looking at Eibach 25mm front and rear.



I think if you go for a larger diameter on the rear it introduces oversteer on a FWD car. Not sure how accurate this is.



I ended up with Eibach kit 23 mm front and 25mm rear.
Swapping out the front ARB makes a huge difference.
Car is more planted. Steering becomes heavier and more precise. Everything locked together. ( I did add an upper Strut Brace too. )
The rear ARB makes the rear follow the front more. Doesn't feel like you're pulling the arse round behind you. No great car breaking loose moments in the corners.
TBH you can get the ars out on most front wheel drives by jumping off the pedal mid corner.
All I'm getting is understeer putting down loads of horses exiting corners quickly. Easily dealt with and good fun but think I'm going LSD next.


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Hedgehog Dodger

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I ended up with Eibach kit 23 mm front and 25mm rear.
Swapping out the front ARB makes a huge difference.
Car is more planted. Steering becomes heavier and more precise. Everything locked together. ( I did add an upper Strut Brace too. )
The rear ARB makes the rear follow the front more. Doesn't feel like you're pulling the arse round behind you. No great car breaking loose moments in the corners.
TBH you can get the ars out on most front wheel drives by jumping off the pedal mid corner.
All I'm getting is understeer putting down loads of horses exiting corners quickly. Easily dealt with and good fun but think I'm going LSD next.


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Did you purchase from DPM? How much did you pay mate?

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Hedgehog Dodger

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Turn in is transformed so with the coilies and bushes it’ll be so precise.


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Thats what I am after. Speed and acceleration I am happy with but when on track the car has terrible roll and even the vogtland springs were a bit naff.

Did you fit them yourself?
 
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Sparkie

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Thats what I am after. Speed and acceleration I am happy with but when on track the car has terrible roll and even the vogtland springs were a bit naff.

Did you fit them yourself?



Sadly not. Front really needs a lift and I have disc damage in my back, so 5 mins in and I’m in real pain.
I had Vogtland springs on my Cupra.
Bright yellow. They were Firm.


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Hedgehog Dodger

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Sadly not. Front really needs a lift and I have disc damage in my back, so 5 mins in and I’m in real pain.
I had Vogtland springs on my Cupra.
Bright yellow. They were Firm.


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Ahh mine are a burgandy colour. Didnt really drop the height but made it firmer.
 
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