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Old 15-05-2008, 07:53   #1
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I’ve noticed a lot of people recommending the mod of a rear ARB.

My question is which brand seems to be the most popular

I can't decide which one to go for.
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Old 15-05-2008, 08:13   #2
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There is quite a difference in price between the brands so thats a consideration.

Neuspeed items are popular, but the cheaper Whiteline items are also favourable.
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Old 15-05-2008, 08:25   #3
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A vote for whiteline here. And its adjustable also!!!
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Whiteline for me personally but each to their own as anyone of them os better than none
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Old 15-05-2008, 11:49   #5
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I'm interested in getting a rear arb also. Does anyone have a photo guide of how to fit one? I'm thinking of having a go myself, but would appreciate a dummies guide.
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Old 15-05-2008, 12:10   #6
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Thinking of a rear ARB myself, any ideas on prices we'd expect to pay?
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Old 15-05-2008, 13:32   #7
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The whiteline bar is somewhere around £125 I think. Balance motorsport can supply them.

Fitting is really easy, I would give yourself a couple of hours, but realistically it could be done in an hour quite easily once you know what you're doing.

There's a guide kicking about for fitting one to a Fabia, it's the same principal so should give you a good idea.
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Once you get the bar out of the box there is a set of instructions in there that make sence.

Easy as anything to fit but like Phil said give yourself a couple of hours and you will be sorted
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Once you get the bar out of the box there is a set of instructions in there that make sence.

Easy as anything to fit but like Phil said give yourself a couple of hours and you will be sorted
I take it that it would be an insurance issue though? So the bar is £125 as would the hike in insurance be also...
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Depends on your insurance company mine was that much i cant remember
Having said that most companies will just put it down as suspension - other as they have no idea what it is
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