Unique on a british 200??

tuning_redblock · Jul 10th, 2006, 23:15

hey there everyone, I just wanted to know if anyone else had ever done the dual anti-roll bars front and back?

I've lowered the car with GLT springs with a coil removed front and back, and fitted a secondary roll bar front and back aswell.

The results are astounding, the grip levels have vastly improved and the 'jelly mould' cornering has been utterly eliminated. steering is precise and the ride is on the comfortable side of firm. I am completely happy with this modification and I just wondered if anyone else had tried it?

If I ever get to a meet and anyone wants to be a passenger and feel the difference I'm more than willing to oblige!!

Regards Andi.

here's the piccies (unpainted as of yet, but will be bright yellow)

front:

Rear:

Inverted · Jul 10th, 2006, 23:46

Very interesting.....

I've been thinking about upgrading the antiroll bars on my 740 to 940 ones, as they are thicker, but I've never seen this particular mod. It looks fairly straightforward.
Hope you don't mind a couple of questions to pick your brains

Did you just make bigger brackets? Also did you modify the droplinks?

Nice work!

Regards,
Chas

1stRaven · Jul 10th, 2006, 23:56

also interested in how you went about this. Will it work on a 700?

tuning_redblock · Jul 11th, 2006, 08:48

hello there, I'll do a write up tonight when I get back in from work, I don't know how the rear bar is setup on a 700 series but it should work on the front.

Jul 11th, 2006, 10:08

Dual anti-sway bars on the rear on the 700s and 900s works fine but of course the extra bracket needs to be made at home.

CTCNetwork · Jul 11th, 2006, 11:22

Hi,

Would it not be better to have the IPD heavy duty anti-roll bars fitted?
As per Here...
Is there an advantage having dual anti-roll bars over the IPD ones??

Des. . .

Grizlyadams · Jul 11th, 2006, 13:05

Yea, making dual's at home is way cheaper than ipd's! having said that, ive got 25/25 mm ipd bars on my 945 and boy does it handle well! But i got a good deal on a set already in the uk.
Griz

Inverted · Jul 11th, 2006, 14:25

I already knew about the IPD ones, but they are fairly pricey, especially when you include shipping from the USA. A second set of roll bars would be far cheaper, which is why this mod caught my eye.

Chas

CTCNetwork · Jul 11th, 2006, 15:31

Hi,

Now I see the reason behind this..
Makes me wonder why/if there is no UK importer for the IPD bars...

Where did you find the details for this MOD??

Des. . .

1stRaven · Jul 11th, 2006, 15:47

The IPD ones are over £150 plus shipping (£60-£70) so its not cheap at all.

Jul 10th, 2006, 23:15	#1
tuning_redblock Grrrrrrrrrrreat Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2009 21:30 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: alfreton View Photos By: tuning_redblock	Unique on a british 200?? hey there everyone, I just wanted to know if anyone else had ever done the dual anti-roll bars front and back? I've lowered the car with GLT springs with a coil removed front and back, and fitted a secondary roll bar front and back aswell. The results are astounding, the grip levels have vastly improved and the 'jelly mould' cornering has been utterly eliminated. steering is precise and the ride is on the comfortable side of firm. I am completely happy with this modification and I just wondered if anyone else had tried it? If I ever get to a meet and anyone wants to be a passenger and feel the difference I'm more than willing to oblige!! Regards Andi. here's the piccies (unpainted as of yet, but will be bright yellow) front: Rear: __________________ 1994 480 ES - 2.0 Auto (Blondie77's Car) Poppy 1980 24? GL - Pick Up, Complete shed 1984 244 GLT - NORDICA Replica (ish) aka Minstrel 1989 245 GL(T) - Modified Tulip (Died 01.01.2007) 1996 460 Turbo - Scrap metal (11.01.2007) 1986 245 GL - Dead 1982 240 GLT - Rust bucket, all parts saved 1989 745 GL - Sold and still going 1989 440 Xi - Sold and still going 1988 240 GLT - Dead 1989 360 GLT - Stolen 1988 360 GLT - Twisted shell!! Erm....I've lost my keys again darling.

Jul 10th, 2006, 23:46	#2
Inverted Right Wheel Drive Last Online: Jan 15th, 2008 23:29 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dark Side of the Moon	Very interesting..... I've been thinking about upgrading the antiroll bars on my 740 to 940 ones, as they are thicker, but I've never seen this particular mod. It looks fairly straightforward. Hope you don't mind a couple of questions to pick your brains Did you just make bigger brackets? Also did you modify the droplinks? Nice work! Regards, Chas __________________ '88 745SE B230K Manual 140k. Now Sold '95 945 B230FD Manual 87k Koni Sports & PI Springs & Poly Bushes

Jul 10th, 2006, 23:56	#3
1stRaven Forum Support Team Last Online: Mar 14th, 2018 13:07 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: 1stRaven	also interested in how you went about this. Will it work on a 700? __________________ *700R Website*

Jul 11th, 2006, 08:48	#4
tuning_redblock Grrrrrrrrrrreat Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2009 21:30 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: alfreton View Photos By: tuning_redblock	hello there, I'll do a write up tonight when I get back in from work, I don't know how the rear bar is setup on a 700 series but it should work on the front. __________________ 1994 480 ES - 2.0 Auto (Blondie77's Car) Poppy 1980 24? GL - Pick Up, Complete shed 1984 244 GLT - NORDICA Replica (ish) aka Minstrel 1989 245 GL(T) - Modified Tulip (Died 01.01.2007) 1996 460 Turbo - Scrap metal (11.01.2007) 1986 245 GL - Dead 1982 240 GLT - Rust bucket, all parts saved 1989 745 GL - Sold and still going 1989 440 Xi - Sold and still going 1988 240 GLT - Dead 1989 360 GLT - Stolen 1988 360 GLT - Twisted shell!! Erm....I've lost my keys again darling.

Jul 11th, 2006, 11:22	#6
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Would it not be better to have the IPD heavy duty anti-roll bars fitted? As per Here... Is there an advantage having dual anti-roll bars over the IPD ones?? Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Jul 11th, 2006, 10:08	#5
George Holmer Guest Location:	Dual anti-sway bars on the rear on the 700s and 900s works fine but of course the extra bracket needs to be made at home.

Jul 11th, 2006, 13:05	#7
Grizlyadams RWD FTW!!! Last Online: Mar 19th, 2019 09:06 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Why should i have to tell you! View Photos By: Grizlyadams	Yea, making dual's at home is way cheaper than ipd's! having said that, ive got 25/25 mm ipd bars on my 945 and boy does it handle well! But i got a good deal on a set already in the uk. Griz

Jul 11th, 2006, 14:25	#8
Inverted Right Wheel Drive Last Online: Jan 15th, 2008 23:29 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dark Side of the Moon	I already knew about the IPD ones, but they are fairly pricey, especially when you include shipping from the USA. A second set of roll bars would be far cheaper, which is why this mod caught my eye. Chas __________________ '88 745SE B230K Manual 140k. Now Sold '95 945 B230FD Manual 87k Koni Sports & PI Springs & Poly Bushes

Jul 11th, 2006, 15:31	#9
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Now I see the reason behind this.. Makes me wonder why/if there is no UK importer for the IPD bars... Where did you find the details for this MOD?? Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Jul 11th, 2006, 15:47	#10
1stRaven Forum Support Team Last Online: Mar 14th, 2018 13:07 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: 1stRaven	The IPD ones are over £150 plus shipping (£60-£70) so its not cheap at all. __________________ *700R Website* Last edited by 1stRaven; Jul 11th, 2006 at 15:50.

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