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Old Feb 12, 2018 | 01:07 AM
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hi guys I'm looking at upgrading the sway bar on my sti Bugeye and wondering which is the best choice was looking at a perrin one but want to know which is best cheers
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Old Feb 12, 2018 | 07:45 AM
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ANTI-ROLL BARS are all much the same, being just steel rods bent to a shape, with forged or rolled ends.
The Whiteline one is as good in that it does the same job, but the paint flakes off very quickly.

Think about solid drop links if you don't have them already, and keep the rear arb the same as it was.

If you REALLY want a "sway bar", I'm afraid a move to the USA might be necessary, LOL
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Old Feb 12, 2018 | 08:36 AM
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Whiteline paint finish is far better these days than it was in the distant past and in general they offer a better range and more cost effective than other options IMO

carry various options & types on the shelf 0191-4103770
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Old Feb 12, 2018 | 09:10 PM
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ANTI-ROLL BARS are all much the same, being just steel rods bent to a shape, with forged or rolled ends.
The Whiteline one is as good in that it does the same job, but the paint flakes off very quickly.

Think about solid drop links if you don't have them already, and keep the rear arb the same as it was.

If you REALLY want a "sway bar", I'm afraid a move to the USA might be necessary, LOL
cheers mate already got the white line arb but as you said the paint comes off and it's now going rust only thing that's letting the car down underneath
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Old Feb 12, 2018 | 09:40 PM
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What about taking it off & getting it cleaned & painted/anodised properly.
Also you could have any colour you like.Would that be cheaper?
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Old Feb 13, 2018 | 09:32 AM
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You'd think so. Or even Hammeriting in situ?
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Old Feb 13, 2018 | 09:46 AM
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CDF Racing on mine.....
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Old Feb 13, 2018 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawkins 1995


cheers mate already got the white line arb but as you said the paint comes off and it's now going rust only thing that's letting the car down underneath
Get it up to Castle Coatings in Caerphilly for powder coating.

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Old Feb 13, 2018 | 03:33 PM
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Cheers boys I'll panit it on the weekend
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Old Feb 13, 2018 | 04:08 PM
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I replaced the worn bushes front and back .. and kept the standard bars.. far cheaper and gave me an idea if i want ed to take it further.. The ride felt far better along with control..
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Arb all painted
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Old Feb 24, 2018 | 07:17 PM
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Arb all painted

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