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I've been running no front ARB and D2 coilies with a couple degrees of negative camber and 23.5mm bars/standard ARB at the rear and tbh, I really like the way it drives. There's a weird feeling to get used to when a wheel hits a bump etc as the suspension is totally independent but with the spring rates and camber it's so planted through corners.
Bit of a ballache around town as it feels all wobbly and loose, but on backroads it really feels solid.
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Does anyone know the thickness of a GTi6 anti roll bar? Cuz i got a few sumframes lying around and some are S16s and i know 1 if a Gti6 1 so i just want to know the thickness of the bar so i get the right 1 and can find out if Gti6 and S16s are the same
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21mm
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Yes mate. 24mm rear as standard on a GTi
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Ideal cheers for your help
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I measured the ARB on my D turbo today and that seems to be 19mm thick so there isnt really a massive difference
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(29-05-2013, 09:14 PM)Frosty Wrote: I measured the ARB on my D turbo today and that seems to be 19mm thick so there isnt really a massive difference
you would be surprised of how much of a difference 2mm makes.....
...says the misses!
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(29-05-2013, 09:23 PM)Niall Wrote: (29-05-2013, 09:14 PM)Frosty Wrote: I measured the ARB on my D turbo today and that seems to be 19mm thick so there isnt really a massive difference
you would be surprised of how much of a difference 2mm makes.....
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I usually like to think size doesn't matter
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Is that what she tells you? trololol
Doesnt even own a 306.
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Had a look tonight and it seems like gti6 and s16 ARB are the same
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This is where im really torn with mine, i want to get stiffer springs but arent sure if that is the correct way to go. Currently 250lbs with a 23/30 setup rear. Confusing as hell, may disconnect the ARB and see how it goes.
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21mm from 19mm is a massive difference in stiffness. Don't be mislead by it being JUST 2mm, it's 50% stiffer.
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