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Old 16 February 2009, 09:18 PM
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Default All classic owners - cheap mod - worth doing.

Just changed the anti roll bar bushes, front and rear (Super flex ones) - cannot believe the difference - fronts looked a little worn but backs seemed fine - but when they were changed the difference was so noticable - car rolls much less is more steady and is so much more flat than it ever was - even four years ago. I know people will say this is Cr** - but I cannot believe the difference

For 25 quid- the best mod I have ever done

Just though I would let you all know - as cheap mods rule at moment!
Old 16 February 2009, 09:25 PM
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Was it a big job?
You can get the diff mounts too.
Old 16 February 2009, 09:32 PM
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if you do the ARB's do you get the bushes with them?
Old 16 February 2009, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Ianm1983
if you do the ARB's do you get the bushes with them?
yes you do, Whiteline deffinately do and i suppose the likes of Tein, etc will too. it is a very easy job to chanage the bushes, not hard to get to or anything just need a 12 or 14mm socket or spanner.

I can well beleive what the original poster says... but my best "mod" was new boost control pipe work and refitting the missing restrictor pill-- £15 and a dyno proven 25bhp gain!
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As already mentioned - you get bushes with whitline stuff. I have just standard front and 20mm rear (told that it was Sti one but not sure)

I have standard drop links just new ones - not sure about all the hype about other types as most people change them when they are damaged so would be better. however same could be said about the bushes I just replaced - however as said even 4 year ago it rolled too much- was only 5 year old then and only 37K on it.

Worth doing though.
Old 16 February 2009, 09:51 PM
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took Steve at Dyno Demon about 15mins - tried myself but could not fit underneath the car without a ramp!
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does the backbox have to come off to do the back one or can it fit thru the gap?

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You don’t need any thing except a socket. Just one bolt for each bush has to be removed. Best doing with the wheels on the ramp / ground, not suspended in the air like on certain ramps.
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