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Old 22-12-2007, 05:25 PM
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Default front ARB relocation with compression strut

I'm actuallu looking for the wonderfull compression strut from compbrake

very nice
but I like to keep an ARB

my solution is to relocate a custom ARB in the front
and use end links fitted on the TCA

2 solutions :
-use the ARB front an other car and do minor modification to use it
- ask a compagny to build the custom ARB


I search a little and find nothing

nobody do this type of modification before ??
Old 22-12-2007, 06:54 PM
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Reyland escos works well with just compression struts.

There must be other cars too??? If you 100% want one then go ahead and modify/make one but its not an easy job and would require someone with a bit of knowledge doing for it to work properly and be useful.

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Old 22-12-2007, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SillyFezzaMk1
Reyland escos works well with just compression struts.


Dan
My car does run an ARB too ..
Old 22-12-2007, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by martin-reyland
Originally Posted by SillyFezzaMk1
Reyland escos works well with just compression struts.


Dan
My car does run an ARB too ..
What set up are you running Martin? Group A bladed type? How much could you fit one for on a car that already has comp struts and adjustable TCA's?
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I could get you one made no problem, if you get stuck pm me and I'll ask the man who does it, if martin is too busy.
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I will use a mazda rx8 front sway bar

original is 27mm
with is enough
and I will put the endlinks too
Old 24-12-2007, 04:08 PM
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Tell me how it turns out. Nothing like some cross brand engineering!
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just take the length today


the sway bar should do :
130cm large (from TCA to TCA)

90cm "right" lengh accross the motor

should "come back 30cm" to go to the end links

sorry for my english (don't know technical world)

do a drawing in a few days
Old 25-12-2007, 10:30 AM
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Are the end links from another vehicle or custom made?

Looking forward to pictures/drawings

And your English is fine
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I will start with the standard end links from the rx8
but you can buy for 50 € adjustable end links

shorter they are : less rolling
longer they are : more rolling
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the rx8 ARB is 127cm and "come back" 35cm

so should fit perfectly

just waiting my friend send me the ARB to start to mount it
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SOme crap pictures of my setup..



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I will do the same style

just hope the ARB is enough "sized" to come back nice to the TCA


do you enjoy the feeling with compression strut and ARB ?
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Have'nt tried it yet. but a friend of min have this setup on a sapphire, and it works just fine.. I will try the 3 different bars I have for it then weld it in stead of using the bolts..
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