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Old 29-01-2007, 21:57   #1
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VRS front arb fubar...!

It's my turn to have the early type plastic arb bushes fail on my octy.. So as i am going to be replacing it anyway it's a good time to upgrade and of course add the rear arb also... . Question is, do i go Neuspeed (pricey but quality) or Eibach (or do you guys/guyettes know of any other suitable purchases...???

opinions on sizes also desirable preferably with experience to back it up..... .

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Old 29-01-2007, 22:54   #2
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Re: VRS front arb fubar...!

I have Neuspeed 23mm front and Eibach 25mm rear........both quality items but remember to rubber (red) grease the bushes before installing

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Re: VRS front arb fubar...!

R32 arb for the front is a good choice, as thick as most aftermarket ones but cheaper and looks OEM.
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Re: VRS front arb fubar...!

Eddies right OE R32 one is cheaper, got my Neuspeed one for £140 fitted but i do know the guys at APS well

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Re: VRS front arb fubar...!

poly bushes or std r32 bushes??? and thanks for the info... (p.s. what diameter is it)??
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Re: VRS front arb fubar...!

Just got front R32 arb, bushes, clamp bolts and subframe bolts for £88 (i like having discount at my local VW stealer). Not going to fit it untill i get a Neuspeed 28mm rear tho'
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