jonk710 54 Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Was thinking about this for the 16v until I saw the price! Anyway, are these worth the upgrade? The new engine will be more powerful in the mk2 so want to upgrade as much as I can afford to. Can anyone tell me why the design is different as they fit the same car and what are the recommendations? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eibach-Anti-Roll-Bar-kit-Volkswagen-Golf-Mk2-83-92-1-0-1-3-1-6-1-8-1-8-16V-/251331305598?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a8483607e http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK2-GOLF-Eibach-Anti-Roll-Bar-Kit-Mk2-Golf-all-exc-Rallye-syncro-/360992320207?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item540cd1aacf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
highpp02 4 Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 I have the neuspeed kit on my valver which is a similiar design to the eibach arb's. I can't comment on them being worth the money as they were on the car when I got it. That being said they do make a noticeable difference over the standard ones but I imagine half of that Is because there not 24 years old. Im also running coilovers and the cars fully poly bushed, it rides like a go cart! its also worth mentioning that I had to modify my jetex backbox as it knocked on thr rear arb. As for the differences in your links, my guess is the heritage pic is an actual picture of the product and the other is a random file image of an arb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonk710 54 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Thanks for that. So, I need to do both front and back at the same time to get the benefit? Can't seem to find just the front for sale anyway. I have coil overs to go on and have already got some poly bush's, just buying when I can afford them. Also have a Magnex exhaust to go on which I got with the donor car so hopefully no modifying needs done to that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
highpp02 4 Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Thanks for that. So, I need to do both front and back at the same time to get the benefit? Can't seem to find just the front for sale anyway. I have coil overs to go on and have already got some poly bush's, just buying when I can afford them. Also have a Magnex exhaust to go on which I got with the donor car so hopefully no modifying needs done to that. Yes, for the full benefit its probably best to do both. the front is an outright replacement while the rear attaches to the rear of the rear beam, so I have 2 arb's on the back. hence the need to cut and reweld the the backbox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Brank 12 Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I have just bought a 24mm Passat front roll bar second hand via a random Google search. It was at a German breakers and cost me £35 delivered with drop links and bushes. It's not fitted yet but looks the same shape but much thicker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonk710 54 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I have just bought a 24mm Passat front roll bar second hand via a random Google search. It was at a German breakers and cost me £35 delivered with drop links and bushes. It's not fitted yet but looks the same shape but much thicker.Bargain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike GTi 14 Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Jonk, what suspension is in the car and is it already polybushed? IMO sometimes the addition of upgraded arbs (on top of poly and suspension) can over stiffen and remove the natural ability and flex of the chassis itself. Just as FYI, H&R do two arbs sizes. I've a set of the heavier spec which will be added to my MK2 16v but only after I have driven the car first with Powerflex and coilovers in and bedded in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonk710 54 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I have a set of AP coil overs to go on it. The subframe and suspension is 227000mls old so looking to get it all stripped out and re-bushed. I take your point of over stiffening the car, something I hadn't considered. I'm away to start it today, well, at least get it up on stands, grill and bonnet of etc. The wife called me from tesco yesterday saying there was steam / smoke coming from the bonnet and the car was stinking of burning, so no choice now but to get on with it. Of course the reliability of a Golf got her home :ninja: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markg60 19 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 With decent aftermarket arb's it will allow you to "soften" your coilover settings, so you don't have such a harsh ride... I know one of the companies does arb's for non-coilover cars, so you would have to check that. H&R used to do (not checked if they still do) an adjustable rear bar on one of their sets. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steveo30 7 Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 seat cupra 20vt front arb and links is a direct swap onto a mk2 golf , uprates to to close what a g60 one isdid it on mine with no upgrade on the rear and its a good upgrade , cheap too should be able to get one for £20 or so Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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