Combi_Chris

i have a combi van soon to be producing over 200 bhp, currently there is a standard anti roll bar on there and is lowered on konis, handles great , but seeing as im about to get a bernie box i figured i could use my series one anti roll bar , are they really worth using ?

or should i keep what i have , i dont wanna upset the balance of the car , but if there is a chance of better handling then of course id like that too.

i need to decide before i order my gearbox.....

Tony Turbo

Good move if you are going to get fully adjustable suspension parts in the future. I have adjustable TCA's, ARB and rear tie arms at the moment, transformed the handling and grip while pulling away is awesome because all of the tyre is on the ground.

vroooom ptssssh

remember if you use a mk3 roll bar you'll need a mk3 casing for the gearbox mounts

Combi_Chris

ive just phoned and ordered a stage II box , and i asked it to be for a mk 1 rs turbo was that correct ?

vroooom ptssssh

Mk1/series 1/mk3 same difference if you said RS turbo
and this is perfect if you use a mk3 subframe assuming a mk3 rollbar wont fit on a mk4 subframe (i assumed when you said mk3 rollbar you meant the whole mk3 front setup (subframe)

Combi_Chris

no its a mk 4 escort, i have a rs1600 / mk 1 rs turbo anti roll bar , so to fit that on my mk 4 i have also asked for a series one gearbox build , is that right ?

vroooom ptssssh

No.
if your only changing the anti-roll bar then there is no need for a mk3 gearbox. (sory mate my mistake) i only assumed you would use the mk3 subframe as i dont think the mk3 roll bar fits the mk4 subframe
Although, i cant remember if a mk3 box fits a mk4 ok but not vice versa

Tony Turbo

The end casings are different on a mk3 and mk4 gearbox. You need a mk3 box to use a mk3 ARB

Combi_Chris

i have the mk 3 subframe complete , it might be a good idea if i post a piccy , ive ordered a mk 3 box as im fitting the COMPLETE ASSY from a mk 1 rst , pix to follow

vroooom ptssssh

Thats fine then mate, thats the right box you've ordered

Combi_Chris

im now selling the anti roll bar , i cant be bothered with all the messing about , ive phoned the gearboxman and told him i want a mk 4 escort box now , so anyone interestid please see the classified section

efiturbocab

iv got a mk4 cab running fiesta turbo engine and box with anti-adustable roll bar and was told its one off a mk4 when i got the car but they are very hard to come by so i take it im a lucky chap thats if it is off a mk4 so see if you can get your hands on a mk4 one

Combi_Chris

im not too bothered tbh , i have other more important thing to work on, the roll bar is more of a luxury i can afford to be without right now, well done though , glad you got a deal