Anyone changed an Octy Front ARB??

daver · 27-01-2005, 09:16

I have the Golf R32 23mm ARB sat here waiting to be fitted to complement the Neuspeed 28mm I recently bought in the GB, Has anyone fitted one, are there any pitfalls / tips to look out for. I spoke with Awesome the other day and it seems that you can get away with just releasind the rear of the subframe which means that the alignment is still ok ( will get it checked by awesome anyway)

Dave
PS the Golf 32mm is only £54 =Vat from the dealers as opposed to the Neuspeed at £145+vat.....the general consensus across the VAG forums seems to be that the 25mm neuspeed upsets the handling in the wet wheras the 23mm seems to be perfect......and at that price!!!

**TaviaRS** · 27-01-2005, 09:33

Yep, done it (or rather had it done). Takes about 2 hours, and yes you do need to drop the sub-frame. Sometimes you will also need to loosen the steering rack as well. Get new lock bolts for the sub-frame if you intend undoing the originals. Get the geometry checked afterwards. Not had any problems with a 25mm one on the front of mine, may be I just don't drive it hard enough to notice?

vRS_Si · 27-01-2005, 13:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by daver

PS the Golf 32mm is only £54 =Vat from the dealers

Dave, do you know the part number?

daver · 27-01-2005, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRS_Si

Dave, do you know the part number?

Part Numbers are

Anti-Roll Bar ( VW call it a Stabilizer) 1JO 411 305 AF
Rubber Bushes ( need to use them as the oct ones will have too small a bore)
2 off Part number 1JO 411 314T

Whole thing came to £75 inc vat!!

vRS_Si · 27-01-2005, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by daver

Part Numbers are

Anti-Roll Bar ( VW call it a Stabilizer) 1JO 411 305 AF
Rubber Bushes ( need to use them as the oct ones will have too small a bore)
2 off Part number 1JO 411 314T

Whole thing came to £75 inc vat!!

Cheers Dave!
Off to Volkswagen at the weekend then me thinks

Lummox · 27-01-2005, 18:46

I fitted an R32 anti roll bar to the front if an Octavia whilst at AmD, iirc it was Stuart's tidy 4x4.

Easy enuff but as mentioned 4WA will need to be done.

jason · 27-01-2005, 19:03

Quote:

Part Numbers are

Anti-Roll Bar ( VW call it a Stabilizer) 1JO 411 305 AF
Rubber Bushes ( need to use them as the oct ones will have too small a bore)
2 off Part number 1JO 411 314T

Whole thing came to £75 inc vat!

cheers for that,may just do the arb's and see what/if i need suapension after that.front and rears at just over 200 quid then

**VRStu** · 27-01-2005, 20:01

As you are going to all that trouble had you considered Powerflex bushes?

**VRStu** · 27-01-2005, 20:06

Front Anti Roll Bar Mount

2 per car (each) PFF85-411-23 23mm £12.95

All bushes are part numbered and priced individually but need to be ordered in pairs
For example, Front outer track control arm bush = two per car
Prices shown exclude VAT

Stuart_J · 28-01-2005, 07:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross Clarke

I fitted an R32 anti roll bar to the front if an Octavia whilst at AmD, iirc it was Stuart's tidy 4x4.

Easy enuff but as mentioned 4WA will need to be done.

Thanks Again, worthwhile mod

27-01-2005, 09:16	#1
daver Skudmunki Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northwest Posts: 485 Members Car: Nuther Octy vRS mk1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Anyone changed an Octy Front ARB?? I have the Golf R32 23mm ARB sat here waiting to be fitted to complement the Neuspeed 28mm I recently bought in the GB, Has anyone fitted one, are there any pitfalls / tips to look out for. I spoke with Awesome the other day and it seems that you can get away with just releasind the rear of the subframe which means that the alignment is still ok ( will get it checked by awesome anyway) Dave PS the Golf 32mm is only £54 =Vat from the dealers as opposed to the Neuspeed at £145+vat.....the general consensus across the VAG forums seems to be that the 25mm neuspeed upsets the handling in the wet wheras the 23mm seems to be perfect......and at that price!!!

27-01-2005, 09:33	#2
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Yep, done it (or rather had it done). Takes about 2 hours, and yes you do need to drop the sub-frame. Sometimes you will also need to loosen the steering rack as well. Get new lock bolts for the sub-frame if you intend undoing the originals. Get the geometry checked afterwards. Not had any problems with a 25mm one on the front of mine, may be I just don't drive it hard enough to notice? __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

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27-01-2005, 20:01	#8
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	As you are going to all that trouble had you considered Powerflex bushes? __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

27-01-2005, 20:06	#9
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Front Anti Roll Bar Mount 2 per car (each) PFF85-411-23 23mm £12.95 All bushes are part numbered and priced individually but need to be ordered in pairs For example, Front outer track control arm bush = two per car Prices shown exclude VAT __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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