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Front anti roll bar ??
neo2 - 28/5/10 at 10:13 PM

Is a front anti roll bar a must on a indy gsxr do you think ?? track car wise..

What do people use (is there a MK one) or will a westfield one fit etc..

Cheers

omega0684 - 29/5/10 at 05:06 AM

i went out in a westy with a front ARB on tuesday and it was awesome, the handling was much better!

hicost - 29/5/10 at 06:59 AM

I had front and rear ones made by a company up the road from me. They are both fully adjustable and transformed the track handling.

Richard Quinn - 29/5/10 at 07:08 AM

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Originally posted by omega0684
i went out in a westy with a front ARB on tuesday and it was awesome, the handling was much better!

Than what? Did you try it with and without?

omega0684 - 29/5/10 at 07:20 AM

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Originally posted by Richard Quinn
quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
i went out in a westy with a front ARB on tuesday and it was awesome, the handling was much better!

Than what? Did you try it with and without?


Yup, lots more roll into sharp left and right handers WITHOUT the bar!

definately going to be fitting one to mine!

[Edited on 29/5/10 by omega0684]

bi22le - 29/5/10 at 07:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
quote:
Originally posted by Richard Quinn
quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
i went out in a westy with a front ARB on tuesday and it was awesome, the handling was much better!

Than what? Did you try it with and without?


Yup, lots more roll into sharp left and right handers WITHOUT the bar!

definately going to be fitting one to mine!

[Edited on 29/5/10 by omega0684]


Ah they work then! I would be suprised if they did anything else!

neo2 - 29/5/10 at 08:12 AM

So thier worth fitting then yeah...

Just trying to sort out the car for racing see, i know most the other guys use them in 7 type cars but with this being lighter as its bike engined was'nt sure it would make as much difference see..

omega0684 - 29/5/10 at 08:21 AM

they are a little on the heavy side but well worth fitting, i understand that the fitting kits aint cheap but are available from westfield/ caterham etc

Steve Hignett - 29/5/10 at 08:22 AM

Speak to Matt @ Procomp re antiroll bars.

I'm sure he'd be able to make one that was suitable to your car and weight rather than buying one for a diff car/weight etc...

Bluemoon - 29/5/10 at 09:13 AM

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Originally posted by Steve Hignett
Speak to Matt @ Procomp re antiroll bars.

I'm sure he'd be able to make one that was suitable to your car and weight rather than buying one for a diff car/weight etc...


dido, not as simple as just fitting it; might work then might not. You could make an adjustable one to change the stiffness of the ARB.. Why not try it without first?? Damper settings are also important etc etc..

Dan

neo2 - 29/5/10 at 08:58 PM

Yeah probably will to be fair try without it first was just an enquiry to be honest..

procomp - 31/5/10 at 06:55 PM

Hi

Antirollbar / bars are essential for track work if taking it seriously. However you have to get the dampers and springs sorted before working with a bar to gain best results.

Cheers Matt