Front ARB, 22mm or 24mm?
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Front ARB, 22mm or 24mm?
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Looking into front Arb's for my newage STI
I currently have a 24mm rear arb fitted on the middle setting (running on BC coil overs)
The car is used as a road/track car and currently seems too 'soft' on the front when pushing on on the track
I have read lots of info on here regarding pro's and cons of both however it's left me confused!
So the question is 22mm or 24mm?
Discuss!
Looking into front Arb's for my newage STI
I currently have a 24mm rear arb fitted on the middle setting (running on BC coil overs)
The car is used as a road/track car and currently seems too 'soft' on the front when pushing on on the track
I have read lots of info on here regarding pro's and cons of both however it's left me confused!
So the question is 22mm or 24mm?
Discuss!
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Looking into front Arb's for my newage STI
I currently have a 24mm rear arb fitted on the middle setting (running on BC coil overs)
The car is used as a road/track car and currently seems too 'soft' on the front when pushing on on the track
I have read lots of info on here regarding pro's and cons of both however it's left me confused!
So the question is 22mm or 24mm?
Discuss!
Looking into front Arb's for my newage STI
I currently have a 24mm rear arb fitted on the middle setting (running on BC coil overs)
The car is used as a road/track car and currently seems too 'soft' on the front when pushing on on the track
I have read lots of info on here regarding pro's and cons of both however it's left me confused!
So the question is 22mm or 24mm?
Discuss!
I would hazard a guess you would benefit from more castor.
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I believe the spring rates are 5/4, i know this is the soft springs however this works well on the road etc
It was my thinking an adjustable front arb, teamed up with my adj rear will allow me to firm things up for the track
No other chassis mods as of yet
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The car is a 2004 sti
I believe the spring rates are 5/4, i know this is the soft springs however this works well on the road etc
It was my thinking an adjustable front arb, teamed up with my adj rear will allow me to firm things up for the track
No other chassis mods as of yet
I believe the spring rates are 5/4, i know this is the soft springs however this works well on the road etc
It was my thinking an adjustable front arb, teamed up with my adj rear will allow me to firm things up for the track
No other chassis mods as of yet
5/4 is soft for a newage on track but you could add either a 22mm or 24mm front bar, both of which will work with your 24mm rear.
I would look into increasing your castor angle to around 6 degrees. There's various ways to achieve this.
What are your current alignment settings?
Also, often overlooked, what tyres are you using? They will play a massive roll in how your car handles.
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Not too sure on acutall alignment values however it is a fast road setup
Had a talk to chevron motorsport and he recommended a 24mm front, i was just a little unsure if this was too far? Maybe 22mm would be better.
Wheels and tyres are as follows
18" speedline turinis et40 8"
Goodyear eagle f1 225/40/18
Had a talk to chevron motorsport and he recommended a 24mm front, i was just a little unsure if this was too far? Maybe 22mm would be better.
Wheels and tyres are as follows
18" speedline turinis et40 8"
Goodyear eagle f1 225/40/18
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24 if you're running harder springs and better tyres - otherwise 22 and more caster for a more road oriented car.
Danger of going too big/stiff/ flat in the front is that this actually causes understeer- especially when it gets wet/ greasy
Danger of going too big/stiff/ flat in the front is that this actually causes understeer- especially when it gets wet/ greasy
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I run 24 front and rear for fast tracks and 22 front and rear for tight and twisty tracks on my classic which is setup by simon at chevron he know his stuff for tyres I would be looking at yokoharma ad08r cracking all round track tyre that you can drive to and from the track on but I prefer 17s over 18s
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^^ Yes the adjustment would give the effect of going up or down 1mm on an ARB per adj hole roughly
Currently sorting a few things out at the present, Got Adj AST`s fitted and a bit of a collection going....So far ive got
2 x sets of Whiteline KLC 32 solid droplinks
2 x 24mm Whiteline Adj ARBs
1 x set Whiteline ALK
1 x set Whiteline Roll Centre/Bump Steep
1 x set Whiteline Rear ARB Mounts
and all appropriate poly bushes for the above.
So just need a bit a bit more poly bushing(trailing arms, Diff etc....)and a 4WD Geo and good to go, Got a set of A048`s too
Currently sorting a few things out at the present, Got Adj AST`s fitted and a bit of a collection going....So far ive got
2 x sets of Whiteline KLC 32 solid droplinks
2 x 24mm Whiteline Adj ARBs
1 x set Whiteline ALK
1 x set Whiteline Roll Centre/Bump Steep
1 x set Whiteline Rear ARB Mounts
and all appropriate poly bushes for the above.
So just need a bit a bit more poly bushing(trailing arms, Diff etc....)and a 4WD Geo and good to go, Got a set of A048`s too
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^^ Yes the adjustment would give the effect of going up or down 1mm on an ARB per adj hole roughly
Currently sorting a few things out at the present, Got Adj AST`s fitted and a bit of a collection going....So far ive got
2 x sets of Whiteline KLC 32 solid droplinks
2 x 24mm Whiteline Adj ARBs
1 x set Whiteline ALK
1 x set Whiteline Roll Centre/Bump Steep
1 x set Whiteline Rear ARB Mounts
and all appropriate poly bushes for the above.
So just need a bit a bit more poly bushing(trailing arms, Diff etc....)and a 4WD Geo and good to go, Got a set of A048`s too
Currently sorting a few things out at the present, Got Adj AST`s fitted and a bit of a collection going....So far ive got
2 x sets of Whiteline KLC 32 solid droplinks
2 x 24mm Whiteline Adj ARBs
1 x set Whiteline ALK
1 x set Whiteline Roll Centre/Bump Steep
1 x set Whiteline Rear ARB Mounts
and all appropriate poly bushes for the above.
So just need a bit a bit more poly bushing(trailing arms, Diff etc....)and a 4WD Geo and good to go, Got a set of A048`s too
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^^ Yes the adjustment would give the effect of going up or down 1mm on an ARB per adj hole roughly
Currently sorting a few things out at the present, Got Adj AST`s fitted and a bit of a collection going....So far ive got
2 x sets of Whiteline KLC 32 solid droplinks
2 x 24mm Whiteline Adj ARBs
1 x set Whiteline ALK
1 x set Whiteline Roll Centre/Bump Steep
1 x set Whiteline Rear ARB Mounts
and all appropriate poly bushes for the above.
So just need a bit a bit more poly bushing(trailing arms, Diff etc....)and a 4WD Geo and good to go, Got a set of A048`s too
Currently sorting a few things out at the present, Got Adj AST`s fitted and a bit of a collection going....So far ive got
2 x sets of Whiteline KLC 32 solid droplinks
2 x 24mm Whiteline Adj ARBs
1 x set Whiteline ALK
1 x set Whiteline Roll Centre/Bump Steep
1 x set Whiteline Rear ARB Mounts
and all appropriate poly bushes for the above.
So just need a bit a bit more poly bushing(trailing arms, Diff etc....)and a 4WD Geo and good to go, Got a set of A048`s too
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