Amazon: - Anti roll/sway bar issue - Page 2

volvogv · Nov 1st, 2014, 22:32

I was wondering what effect the urethane bushings have on the steering and ride, compared to the stock rubber?

northNH · Nov 1st, 2014, 23:08

...then it must have to do with which side of the pond you're on,

The picture looks fine from where I sit.

Derek UK · Nov 2nd, 2014, 17:03

A pictures worth a thousand words. The rear facing parts of the bar have to have their peaks upwards to clear the steering arm, idler etc as it rises and falls with suspension movement. If you fit it the other way uou'll soon wonder what all the clunking is.

You can also see pictures of the ARB in the "What springs" thread, on Robert's car.

Poly is good in this application. It doesn't affect the ride or steering but the roll bar starts to work immediately when roll starts. With rubber there is a small delay as the rubber compresses and the rubber will always be part of the arm movement when, say you go from lock to lock. Poly minimises that and will give the steering a bit more feel.

northNH · Nov 2nd, 2014, 21:43

My picture showed the bar and links as they were assembled to hang on a wall in my shop,

I did not think it would cause so much serious confusion.

I thought humor would clarify things, in the face of what was obvious to me the wrong bar from the beginning...

Right about the bar, wrong about the humor.

Derek UK · Nov 2nd, 2014, 22:34

Bar room humour I'd guess.............

woodman · Nov 3rd, 2014, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvogv

I was wondering what effect the urethane bushings have on the steering and ride, compared to the stock rubber?

Just fitted poly ARB bushes - definitely sharpened up the steering feel, but the real test will be crosswinds. I may not find this out for a couple of weeks, until I go on the motorway.

Faust · Nov 3rd, 2014, 16:14

Spoken to Simon today: a replacement ARB will be delivered on Wednesday. Hopefully I won't have any problems fitting this one.

Thanks to everyone on both sides of the pond for their advice, humour and banter on this matter.

(Hope I don't get sent an Australian spec one - the damn things fit upside down, I tells ya!)

123GT-AMAZON · Nov 3rd, 2014, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faust

Spoken to Simon today: a replacement ARB will be delivered on Wednesday. Hopefully I won't have any problems fitting this one.

Thanks to everyone on both sides of the pond for their advice, humour and banter on this matter.

(Hope I don't get sent an Australian spec one - the damn things fit upside down, I tells ya!)

I nearly choked on my tea just now reading your replay

love it !!

kind regards

robert

northNH · Nov 3rd, 2014, 17:57

The Australian spec one can be used for the back of the car...

Nov 1st, 2014, 23:08	#12
northNH Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:04 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Hampshire USA	...then it must have to do with which side of the pond you're on, The picture looks fine from where I sit. __________________ '62 Amazon Black/Red 4Dr 65K miles '92 MBz 300CE 2Dr '94 MBz 320TE 5Dr '86 BMW 635Csi '88 BMW M6

Nov 2nd, 2014, 17:03	#13
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:53 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	A pictures worth a thousand words. The rear facing parts of the bar have to have their peaks upwards to clear the steering arm, idler etc as it rises and falls with suspension movement. If you fit it the other way uou'll soon wonder what all the clunking is. You can also see pictures of the ARB in the "What springs" thread, on Robert's car. Poly is good in this application. It doesn't affect the ride or steering but the roll bar starts to work immediately when roll starts. With rubber there is a small delay as the rubber compresses and the rubber will always be part of the arm movement when, say you go from lock to lock. Poly minimises that and will give the steering a bit more feel. Last edited by Derek UK; Nov 2nd, 2014 at 17:08. Reason: Extra

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northNH Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:04 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Hampshire USA	The Australian spec one can be used for the back of the car... __________________ '62 Amazon Black/Red 4Dr 65K miles '92 MBz 300CE 2Dr '94 MBz 320TE 5Dr '86 BMW 635Csi '88 BMW M6

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Nov 1st, 2014, 22:32	#11
volvogv Master Member Last Online: Aug 29th, 2016 19:28 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Seattle	I was wondering what effect the urethane bushings have on the steering and ride, compared to the stock rubber?

Nov 2nd, 2014, 21:43	#14
northNH Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:04 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Hampshire USA	My picture showed the bar and links as they were assembled to hang on a wall in my shop, I did not think it would cause so much serious confusion. I thought humor would clarify things, in the face of what was obvious to me the wrong bar from the beginning... Right about the bar, wrong about the humor.

Nov 2nd, 2014, 22:34	#15
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:53 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Bar room humour I'd guess.............

Nov 3rd, 2014, 16:14	#17
Faust Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:36 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nottingham	Spoken to Simon today: a replacement ARB will be delivered on Wednesday. Hopefully I won't have any problems fitting this one. Thanks to everyone on both sides of the pond for their advice, humour and banter on this matter. (Hope I don't get sent an Australian spec one - the damn things fit upside down, I tells ya!)

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