Jabba rear ARB fitted...

Neily03 · 29-07-2007, 12:38

Oh my fookin god! I'm staggered at the improvement!

Its reduced the body roll by a massive amount, kind of as expected. What i wasn't expecting was the improvement in the steering, it turns so much more sharply that i found myself turning the wheel too much at first and having to back of the steering a little!!

Recommended!!

TDi Vrs · 29-07-2007, 12:43

glad you enjoying it hope fitment went ok to.

ultra_joel88 · 29-07-2007, 12:43

How much are they?

TDi Vrs · 29-07-2007, 12:45

i think they were £190 + postage on the group buys but i think there was talk that jabba is increasing the price due to material costs

Neily03 · 29-07-2007, 13:24

Was dead easy to fit.

Cost me £220 inc' postage.

ChrisRs · 29-07-2007, 13:55

The best mod you can do IMO
Worth every penny
Enjoy

Neily03 · 29-07-2007, 16:08

Just took it out for a proper run and its really good! It seems the faster you corner the flatter the cars stays!

Shame it seems to be national drive at 40mph day today...

ChrisRs · 29-07-2007, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neily03

Just took it out for a proper run and its really good! It seems the faster you corner the flatter the cars stays!

Shame it seems to be national drive at 40mph day today...

Just watch it doesnt catch you out. It has its limits!!
BTW its even better with a set of Eibachs

devonutopia · 29-07-2007, 18:56

Yes, ARB really needs a good set of tyres, as you're pushing the tyres much further due to the lacking body roll. I've found with the ARB, KW coilovers and 215 wide toyo t1-r's, the cornering is phenominal.

Chrispy · 29-07-2007, 19:24

Kind of makes you wonder why VAG don't fit a rear ARB to the cars as standard......

ChrisRs · 29-07-2007, 19:56

If they did it would bump up the insurance group and they wouldnt sell as many

toonartist · 29-07-2007, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisRs

Just watch it doesnt catch you out. It has its limits!!
BTW its even better with a set of Eibachs

We have two vrs's both with eibachs but only one with the jaba rear arb and you can tell the difference big time when driving them..... the one with is so much more fun to drive round the twisties in the lakes etc!! come to think of it..... I just love driving me VRS full stop...... nearly had it 3 years now and still haven't stopped smiling

Chrispy · 29-07-2007, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisRs

If they did it would bump up the insurance group and they wouldnt sell as many

Hmm....so by making the car match the vRS name/ marketing claim of it being 'exciting' they'd up the insurance group if the car didn't handle like a barge any more?
It's already lowered over the standard model, has seats with big enough side bolsters to hold you in during cornering, wider wheels than the lesser models with low profile tyres.
It's odd that with all these things that simply adding a RARB would make that much of a difference, that is unless they were teetering on the edge of a higher group anyway.
Perhaps adding the RARB would've taken them into group 10?

To be honest I think it may be down more to cost and a bit of naiive thinking along the lines of "that'll do". Not fitting a wheel arch vent, rear ARB, more soundproofing etc all saves a few quid.

Does the Octy vRS have a RARB as standard or not does anyone know?

KR MAN · 29-07-2007, 21:59

[quote=ChrisRs;982905]Just watch it doesnt catch you out. It has its limits!!/quote]

Would that be 'lift off oversteer' your refering to?

Neily03 · 29-07-2007, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrispy

Kind of makes you wonder why VAG don't fit a rear ARB to the cars as standard......

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrispy

Hmm....so by making the car match the vRS name/ marketing claim of it being 'exciting' they'd up the insurance group if the car didn't handle like a barge any more?
It's already lowered over the standard model, has seats with big enough side bolsters to hold you in during cornering, wider wheels than the lesser models with low profile tyres.
It's odd that with all these things that simply adding a RARB would make that much of a difference, that is unless they were teetering on the edge of a higher group anyway.
Perhaps adding the RARB would've taken them into group 10?

To be honest I think it may be down more to cost and a bit of naiive thinking along the lines of "that'll do". Not fitting a wheel arch vent, rear ARB, more soundproofing etc all saves a few quid.

Does the Octy vRS have a RARB as standard or not does anyone know?

If they did a RARB it would cost them a fortune just for one model that doesn't sell in that high numbers. Not only would they need to design/develop the roll bar itself bout they also need a rear beam specific to the vrs would mounts for the roll on on it, it just wouldn't make economic sense.

Yella Fella · 29-07-2007, 23:28

what is this ARB? sorry guys, bit limited on fabia chat

trying to catch up!

anonymouse · 29-07-2007, 23:30

Anti Roll Bar (for rear)

Yella Fella · 29-07-2007, 23:34

thanks man

Chrispy · 30-07-2007, 07:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neily03

If they did a RARB it would cost them a fortune just for one model that doesn't sell in that high numbers. Not only would they need to design/develop the roll bar itself bout they also need a rear beam specific to the vrs would mounts for the roll on on it, it just wouldn't make economic sense.

That sounds about right. Funny thing is, the vRS has sold in huge numbers.
I wonder if they've taken the press reviews (and many owners opinions) to heart and sorted out the handling for the next one? If not Jabba Luke had better get ready to prototype one for the Fabia II.

29-07-2007, 12:38	#1
Neily03 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Knutsford Posts: 856 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Jabba rear ARB fitted... Oh my fookin god! I'm staggered at the improvement! Its reduced the body roll by a massive amount, kind of as expected. What i wasn't expecting was the improvement in the steering, it turns so much more sharply that i found myself turning the wheel too much at first and having to back of the steering a little!! Recommended!! __________________ *Black Magic MY07 Fabia v/RS with Cruise, Xennons, Heated Seats, Dension Ice-Link+, Aero wipers & Jabba RARB.*

29-07-2007, 12:43	#2
TDi Vrs Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: HEREFORD Posts: 348 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Jabba rear ARB fitted... glad you enjoying it hope fitment went ok to. __________________ 07 Fabia vRS,/// Cruise Control, De-Bump striped, Seat Leon Front Splitter, Seat Sport Front Strut Brace, PD160 Air Intake and Green Cotton Air Filter, Cage mod, Uprated indicator Bulbs and Headlight Bulbs, LED sidelights, Ipod Interface, Jabba Sport ARB, Turbo back, and SportCat Milltek Exhaust, JABBA Sport Custom Remap! 312mm Brakes, Eibach Pro-Kit Springs Privacy tints all round, and Anthracite Octy 17" Spiders and sticky Toyo Proxes T1R rubber! To come Leather retrim, Forge FMIC!

29-07-2007, 12:43	#3
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,275 Thanks: 21 Thanked 82 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Jabba rear ARB fitted... How much are they? __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, Custom exhaust system w/ de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can, Boost + Volt Gauge, Window Tints

29-07-2007, 12:45	#4
TDi Vrs Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: HEREFORD Posts: 348 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Jabba rear ARB fitted... i think they were £190 + postage on the group buys but i think there was talk that jabba is increasing the price due to material costs __________________ 07 Fabia vRS,/// Cruise Control, De-Bump striped, Seat Leon Front Splitter, Seat Sport Front Strut Brace, PD160 Air Intake and Green Cotton Air Filter, Cage mod, Uprated indicator Bulbs and Headlight Bulbs, LED sidelights, Ipod Interface, Jabba Sport ARB, Turbo back, and SportCat Milltek Exhaust, JABBA Sport Custom Remap! 312mm Brakes, Eibach Pro-Kit Springs Privacy tints all round, and Anthracite Octy 17" Spiders and sticky Toyo Proxes T1R rubber! To come Leather retrim, Forge FMIC!

29-07-2007, 13:24	#5
Neily03 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Knutsford Posts: 856 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Jabba rear ARB fitted... Was dead easy to fit. Cost me £220 inc' postage. __________________ *Black Magic MY07 Fabia v/RS with Cruise, Xennons, Heated Seats, Dension Ice-Link+, Aero wipers & Jabba RARB.*

29-07-2007, 13:55	#6
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,979 Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Jabba rear ARB fitted... The best mod you can do IMO Worth every penny Enjoy

29-07-2007, 16:08	#7
Neily03 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Knutsford Posts: 856 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Jabba rear ARB fitted... Just took it out for a proper run and its really good! It seems the faster you corner the flatter the cars stays! Shame it seems to be national drive at 40mph day today... __________________ *Black Magic MY07 Fabia v/RS with Cruise, Xennons, Heated Seats, Dension Ice-Link+, Aero wipers & Jabba RARB.*

29-07-2007, 18:56	#9
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Re: Jabba rear ARB fitted... Yes, ARB really needs a good set of tyres, as you're pushing the tyres much further due to the lacking body roll. I've found with the ARB, KW coilovers and 215 wide toyo t1-r's, the cornering is phenominal. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

29-07-2007, 19:24	#10
Chrispy I said HOT DAMN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Normanton, West Yorks Posts: 1,748 Thanks: 38 Thanked 68 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Jabba rear ARB fitted... Kind of makes you wonder why VAG don't fit a rear ARB to the cars as standard...... __________________ Silver '04 Fabia vRS. Jabba Custom Remap, Seat Surgeons Leather interior, Whiteline RARB, Cupra Console Bushes

29-07-2007, 19:56	#11
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29-07-2007, 21:59	#14
KR MAN Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East of Hull Posts: 132 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Jabba rear ARB fitted... [quote=ChrisRs;982905]Just watch it doesnt catch you out. It has its limits!!/quote] Would that be 'lift off oversteer' your refering to? __________________ 06 Black Magic Fabia VRS - standard til the warranty runs out. Waiting in the garage already - Jabba ARB, 312mm brakes, PD160, more to come.

29-07-2007, 23:28	#16
Yella Fella Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 156 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Jabba rear ARB fitted... what is this ARB? sorry guys, bit limited on fabia chat trying to catch up! __________________ Ed - vRS mother! and leave the avatar chick alone

29-07-2007, 23:30	#17
anonymouse Nuts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,389 Thanks: 147 Thanked 250 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Jabba rear ARB fitted... Anti Roll Bar (for rear) __________________ "Stupidity, if left untreated, is self-correcting." - Heinlein

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