Drive shaft hitting ARB on Lowed SLXi Turbo

DeanOct · 10-08-2006, 11:36

I've recently brought a SLXi turbo which the previous owner fitted vRS bumbers to and fitted AVO suspension and lowered it. When ever I corner hard to the left I can hear a clunk and grind noise which I have worked out is the driveshaft hitting the ARB. I've realised that the ARB is different to the vRS ARB, mine loops over the top of the driveshaft.
Has anyone else got this problem and how could I solve it?
Any help will be greatly appriciated.
Thanks.

DaveH · 10-08-2006, 17:41

Haven't got any experience on this one but I know its an issue for the Golf mkiv boys have. You could try asking over on www.uk-mkivs.net if no one can help here.

Lummox · 10-08-2006, 19:02

Common issue, can either be sorted by longer ARB links or fitting a vRS ARB if you have the mounting lugs on the damper for them.

AwesomeSarah · 10-08-2006, 21:13

Yes as Lummox and Dave siad it is common on lowered cars.
We do the Neuspeed ARB`s to combat this problem
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/skoda%2...uspension.html
Check that out for prices
If you need any help give me a shout
Sarah

DeanOct · 11-08-2006, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Common issue, can either be sorted by longer ARB links or fitting a vRS ARB if you have the mounting lugs on the damper for them.

Can anyone suggest where I can get longer ARB links from?

Also would the FK Front Anti-Roll Bar from Awesome GTI solve the problem and how much hassle would a ARB be to fit?

Thanks for the help.

redbaron · 12-08-2006, 07:21

try reading the post above from awesome ?

DeanOct · 12-08-2006, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbaron

try reading the post above from awesome ?

I did read the post and I went to the website and checked out the recomended ARB but I noticed another one which was a cheaper option and I was asking if it would do the job for me.
Cheers

Lummox · 12-08-2006, 15:49

You need to drop the front subframe to change the arb, the car will then need four wheel alignment,

TeflonTom · 12-08-2006, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanOct

Can anyone suggest where I can get longer ARB links from?

you can get them for the polo/lupo from demon tweeks so i imagine you can get the mk4golf/octavia ones as well

cheezemonkhai · 14-08-2006, 14:27

The following info was pulled from the Awsome site regarding the FK front ARB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awsome GTI's Website

FK Front Anti-Roll Bar

Basic Modified ARB to avoid the catching problems when lowering your car 50mm+ on the Mk4 Golf platform cars.

Title Awesome Part # Price
FK Front Anti-Roll Bar - Golf 4/Bora/Leon etc SU-ARB-FK-GO4 £90

10-08-2006, 11:36	#1
DeanOct Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Drive shaft hitting ARB on Lowed SLXi Turbo I've recently brought a SLXi turbo which the previous owner fitted vRS bumbers to and fitted AVO suspension and lowered it. When ever I corner hard to the left I can hear a clunk and grind noise which I have worked out is the driveshaft hitting the ARB. I've realised that the ARB is different to the vRS ARB, mine loops over the top of the driveshaft. Has anyone else got this problem and how could I solve it? Any help will be greatly appriciated. Thanks.

10-08-2006, 17:41	#2
DaveH Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sheffield Posts: 806 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Drive shaft hitting ARB on Lowed SLXi Turbo Haven't got any experience on this one but I know its an issue for the Golf mkiv boys have. You could try asking over on www.uk-mkivs.net if no one can help here. __________________ Mondeo Tdci 115, sweet! Last edited by DaveH; 10-08-2006 at 17:45.

10-08-2006, 19:02	#3
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,885 Thanks: 22 Thanked 667 Times in 562 Posts	Re: Drive shaft hitting ARB on Lowed SLXi Turbo Common issue, can either be sorted by longer ARB links or fitting a vRS ARB if you have the mounting lugs on the damper for them. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services Cupra Console Bushes Servicing Modifications PM for information

10-08-2006, 21:13	#4
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,733 Thanks: 34 Thanked 168 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Drive shaft hitting ARB on Lowed SLXi Turbo Yes as Lummox and Dave siad it is common on lowered cars. We do the Neuspeed ARB`s to combat this problem http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/skoda%2...uspension.html Check that out for prices If you need any help give me a shout Sarah

12-08-2006, 07:21	#6
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,515 Thanks: 13 Thanked 66 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Drive shaft hitting ARB on Lowed SLXi Turbo try reading the post above from awesome ? __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

12-08-2006, 15:49	#8
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,885 Thanks: 22 Thanked 667 Times in 562 Posts	Re: Drive shaft hitting ARB on Lowed SLXi Turbo You need to drop the front subframe to change the arb, the car will then need four wheel alignment, __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services Cupra Console Bushes Servicing Modifications PM for information

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