Originally Posted by
RWD_cossie_wil
My Escos has big brakes and compression struts fitted, and under braking and turn in, it is utterly stable and predictable. Before I fitted them lots of people said they are not worth sacraficing the front ARB for..
Having driven 2 different saffs with the standard ARB, but both with powerflex bushes & big brakes, they were noticably far more unstable hard on the brakes, and less precise on turn in.
For about £170,( Compbrake items) I would say they are one of the best handling mods for a Cosworth, tightens the car right up. Going to buy some for my Saff now!
As has been said, for a road car, I would prefer to use something that retains an ARB (for the reasons mentioned).
However, regarding stability, I would check all the bushes on the cars you have tested, as my car pulls up completely straight and true and is on standard set up with Powerflex bushes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwwQG5VL_sY
Personally, I would be spending the money on a better rear beam before even considering changing ANYTHING on the front end (I know you have Will, but this is for those that haven't).
I hope it's as good on track as you hope it is (see Chip's comments
).