4X4 arb +

FOZ1 · 20-02-2008, 07:10

Hi Sarah am looking at replacing the front & rear ARB's on my Octy 4X4 2001 In a couple of months.
I have done some searching & think the following sound good:-

Neuspeed Rear Race Anti-Roll Bar R32/TT 4wd 25mm (SU-ARB-NEU-R32B)
Neuspeed Front Anti-Roll Bar TT/LCR/VRS 22mm (SU-ARB-NEU-TTA)

(I have also seen a PI spring kit that gives a 30mm drop.
pardon my ignorance, but would these fit with current shockers & Could you fit these if I got them?)

What would be the cost for all of this ?

How long would it take to do?(ie could I come over & wait or would it be a couple of days?)

How much notice would you need to book it in?

Thanks in advance

Fred.

AwesomeSarah · 20-02-2008, 11:28

Hi Fred
One thing that made me Ooooh is the PI springs.....sorry not my fav spring
They tend to be cut down springs and I dont think they get a good rave on any car , am sorry
The main problem with lowering on springs alone , is the fact that it is the shockers that wear and if you put just lowering springs on then they will wear alot quicker
I usually say approx 40-60k miles the shockers are well...shocked
The front ARB is £145 + VAT and the rear ARB is £245 + VAT
Labour on the front arb is £99 + VAT and then you would need a geo set up afterwards , but if you have springs fitted at the same time the price includes the geo so would not be needed
(So in the long run it will save you to do both jobs together)
The rear one is £49.50 + VAT for fitting
Fitting of springs , sockers or springs and shockers is £167.50 + VAT , so it does work out cheaper to do everything at the same time , if you can
I am sorry I can help you spend your money)

I would say that a possible good move could be the H&R springs as these are specific to your car will lower 40mm and are £150 + VAT
The ARB`s and suspension would possibly be approx 6 to 7 hours
You can wait not a problem we have a lovely warm waiting room with TV etc or we can get you a courtesy car as it is such a long job and you can then go to the Trafford centre
We would be looking at approx 2 to 3 weeks too
I hope that helps?
Sarah

AwesomeSarah · 20-02-2008, 11:29

Blimey , dont I go on

Sarah

FOZ1 · 20-02-2008, 16:21

Right, after reading all the info you have so kindly given me, I would like to pick your brains a bit more, as to what would have the greater effect,
both arb's only, H&R spring kit only, or rear arb + H&R spring kit.

As having done the maths, I now need to lie down

Would be looking to have the work done around the middle of April.

hope you don't mind me going on a bit but really want to get this right.

Thanks again

Fred.

PS Your ability to spend money has been mentioned a few times :

bengie · 20-02-2008, 19:26

the rear ARB won't fit without some, er, modification to the spare wheel well

FOZ1 · 21-02-2008, 06:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by bengie

the rear ARB won't fit without some, er, modification to the spare wheel well

Yeah,read that in another thread, although Sarah did say it wasn't that drastic.

Will have to see just how much "redesigning" is req.

I assume the spare wheel will still fit

EddyH · 21-02-2008, 10:56

Assuming the ARB you're going for is the same design as the standard R32 then the modification required is fairly tame and takes seconds to do. Also the spare wheel does still fit.

AwesomeSarah · 21-02-2008, 12:28

Hi
Yes it is not too bad , and as Eddie said the wheel does still fit
I hope that helps?
Hope your good Eddie?
Sarah

FOZ1 · 21-02-2008, 15:11

Hi sarah,
not sure if you have seen post 4 ?
apologies if you are stil working things out

AwesomeSarah · 21-02-2008, 15:39

Ooops
Teach me to read threads properly

I would say rear arb + H&R spring kit
But wait for others to say otherwise....
I would have thought that combo
The rear ARB is fantastic too , I do think at times it is good to do 1 thing or these 2 before spending more , as then you can see what benifits you get with each part

Sarah

FOZ1 · 21-02-2008, 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeSarah

Ooops
Teach me to read threads properly

I would say rear arb + H&R spring kit
But wait for others to say otherwise....
I would have thought that combo
The rear ARB is fantastic too , I do think at times it is good to do 1 thing or these 2 before spending more , as then you can see what benifits you get with each part

Sarah

Excellent,

I will have to sort out the finances, & book a date, thanks so much for your help, I will be in touch nearer the time

Cheers Sarah

Fred.

AwesomeSarah · 21-02-2008, 17:05

Hi Fred
No worries my dear
Just wait for others to come on though and say different , but that is my opinion
Have fun , look behind the sofa too

you never know
Sarah

FOZ1 · 21-02-2008, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeSarah

Hi Fred
No worries my dear
Just wait for others to come on though and say different , but that is my opinion
Have fun , look behind the sofa too

you never know
Sarah

I just looked behind the sofa,..............
found two kids searching for money, 6 coco pops, 2 buttons & a ball of fluff

As for the others, they quite rightly have their opinions, which are always worth reading(thats how we learn), but I asked you for yours, as you also have experiance in this field.
It would be churlish to to pass over it for someone else's who I don't really know.

Also you are much better looking than them, which is the clincher.

Thanks

Fred

FOZ1 · 21-02-2008, 20:01

Does all this creeping get me any discount ?

AwesomeSarah · 22-02-2008, 09:44

Hi Fred
It gets you 2 "Awesome" brews

But keep it coming , I like it
Sarah

FOZ1 · 22-02-2008, 15:30

Oooooh 2 brews

, must try harder & go for a biscuit or two.

AwesomeSarah · 23-02-2008, 12:32

We dont ever have buscuits

but I will make an exception for you
Sarah

FOZ1 · 23-02-2008, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeSarah

We dont ever have buscuits

but I will make an exception for you
Sarah

Why thankyou

20-02-2008, 07:10	#1
FOZ1 Go 4X4 it Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: RH Front seat :) Posts: 1,054 Thanks: 5 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts	4X4 arb + Hi Sarah am looking at replacing the front & rear ARB's on my Octy 4X4 2001 In a couple of months. I have done some searching & think the following sound good:- Neuspeed Rear Race Anti-Roll Bar R32/TT 4wd 25mm (SU-ARB-NEU-R32B) Neuspeed Front Anti-Roll Bar TT/LCR/VRS 22mm (SU-ARB-NEU-TTA) (I have also seen a PI spring kit that gives a 30mm drop. pardon my ignorance, but would these fit with current shockers & Could you fit these if I got them?) What would be the cost for all of this ? How long would it take to do?(ie could I come over & wait or would it be a couple of days?) How much notice would you need to book it in? Thanks in advance Fred. __________________ Out of the asylum.- Into Freedom Previous:-Red Citroen ZX Volcane, Chipped, Black Diamond drilled & grooved front discs, Greenstuff pads, Green Induction Kit, 16" Alloys.Powerflow exhaust. Black Alfa 146 Ti. Standard (nearly enough) Red Alfa 156 sportwagon 1.6 (not enough)

20-02-2008, 11:28	#2
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,698 Thanks: 34 Thanked 166 Times in 147 Posts	Re: 4X4 arb + Hi Fred One thing that made me Ooooh is the PI springs.....sorry not my fav spring They tend to be cut down springs and I dont think they get a good rave on any car , am sorry The main problem with lowering on springs alone , is the fact that it is the shockers that wear and if you put just lowering springs on then they will wear alot quicker I usually say approx 40-60k miles the shockers are well...shocked The front ARB is £145 + VAT and the rear ARB is £245 + VAT Labour on the front arb is £99 + VAT and then you would need a geo set up afterwards , but if you have springs fitted at the same time the price includes the geo so would not be needed (So in the long run it will save you to do both jobs together) The rear one is £49.50 + VAT for fitting Fitting of springs , sockers or springs and shockers is £167.50 + VAT , so it does work out cheaper to do everything at the same time , if you can I am sorry I can help you spend your money) I would say that a possible good move could be the H&R springs as these are specific to your car will lower 40mm and are £150 + VAT The ARB`s and suspension would possibly be approx 6 to 7 hours You can wait not a problem we have a lovely warm waiting room with TV etc or we can get you a courtesy car as it is such a long job and you can then go to the Trafford centre We would be looking at approx 2 to 3 weeks too I hope that helps? Sarah

20-02-2008, 11:29	#3
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,698 Thanks: 34 Thanked 166 Times in 147 Posts	Re: 4X4 arb + Blimey , dont I go on Sarah

20-02-2008, 16:21	#4
FOZ1 Go 4X4 it Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: RH Front seat :) Posts: 1,054 Thanks: 5 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts	Re: 4X4 arb + Right, after reading all the info you have so kindly given me, I would like to pick your brains a bit more, as to what would have the greater effect, both arb's only, H&R spring kit only, or rear arb + H&R spring kit. As having done the maths, I now need to lie down Would be looking to have the work done around the middle of April. hope you don't mind me going on a bit but really want to get this right. Thanks again Fred. PS Your ability to spend money has been mentioned a few times : __________________ Out of the asylum.- Into Freedom Previous:-Red Citroen ZX Volcane, Chipped, Black Diamond drilled & grooved front discs, Greenstuff pads, Green Induction Kit, 16" Alloys.Powerflow exhaust. Black Alfa 146 Ti. Standard (nearly enough) Red Alfa 156 sportwagon 1.6 (not enough)

20-02-2008, 19:26	#5
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,933 Thanks: 15 Thanked 126 Times in 110 Posts	Re: 4X4 arb + the rear ARB won't fit without some, er, modification to the spare wheel well __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

21-02-2008, 10:56	#7
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,897 Thanks: 40 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	Re: 4X4 arb + Assuming the ARB you're going for is the same design as the standard R32 then the modification required is fairly tame and takes seconds to do. Also the spare wheel does still fit. __________________ EddyH Audi S8 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

21-02-2008, 12:28	#8
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,698 Thanks: 34 Thanked 166 Times in 147 Posts	Re: 4X4 arb + Hi Yes it is not too bad , and as Eddie said the wheel does still fit I hope that helps? Hope your good Eddie? Sarah

21-02-2008, 15:11	#9
FOZ1 Go 4X4 it Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: RH Front seat :) Posts: 1,054 Thanks: 5 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts	Re: 4X4 arb + Hi sarah, not sure if you have seen post 4 ? apologies if you are stil working things out __________________ Out of the asylum.- Into Freedom Previous:-Red Citroen ZX Volcane, Chipped, Black Diamond drilled & grooved front discs, Greenstuff pads, Green Induction Kit, 16" Alloys.Powerflow exhaust. Black Alfa 146 Ti. Standard (nearly enough) Red Alfa 156 sportwagon 1.6 (not enough)

21-02-2008, 15:39	#10
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,698 Thanks: 34 Thanked 166 Times in 147 Posts	Re: 4X4 arb + Ooops Teach me to read threads properly I would say rear arb + H&R spring kit But wait for others to say otherwise.... I would have thought that combo The rear ARB is fantastic too , I do think at times it is good to do 1 thing or these 2 before spending more , as then you can see what benifits you get with each part Sarah

21-02-2008, 17:05	#12
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,698 Thanks: 34 Thanked 166 Times in 147 Posts	Re: 4X4 arb + Hi Fred No worries my dear Just wait for others to come on though and say different , but that is my opinion Have fun , look behind the sofa too you never know Sarah

21-02-2008, 20:01	#14
FOZ1 Go 4X4 it Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: RH Front seat :) Posts: 1,054 Thanks: 5 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts	Re: 4X4 arb + Does all this creeping get me any discount ? __________________ Out of the asylum.- Into Freedom Previous:-Red Citroen ZX Volcane, Chipped, Black Diamond drilled & grooved front discs, Greenstuff pads, Green Induction Kit, 16" Alloys.Powerflow exhaust. Black Alfa 146 Ti. Standard (nearly enough) Red Alfa 156 sportwagon 1.6 (not enough)

22-02-2008, 09:44	#15
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,698 Thanks: 34 Thanked 166 Times in 147 Posts	Re: 4X4 arb + Hi Fred It gets you 2 "Awesome" brews But keep it coming , I like it Sarah

22-02-2008, 15:30	#16
FOZ1 Go 4X4 it Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: RH Front seat :) Posts: 1,054 Thanks: 5 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts	Re: 4X4 arb + Oooooh 2 brews , must try harder & go for a biscuit or two. __________________ Out of the asylum.- Into Freedom Previous:-Red Citroen ZX Volcane, Chipped, Black Diamond drilled & grooved front discs, Greenstuff pads, Green Induction Kit, 16" Alloys.Powerflow exhaust. Black Alfa 146 Ti. Standard (nearly enough) Red Alfa 156 sportwagon 1.6 (not enough)

23-02-2008, 12:32	#17
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,698 Thanks: 34 Thanked 166 Times in 147 Posts	Re: 4X4 arb + We dont ever have buscuits but I will make an exception for you Sarah

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