Anti Roll Bars

adrian71 · January 26, 2008

where can ya get trd yellows from folks??????????????????? do they work with standard shocks??

jason_l · January 26, 2008

you see, thats exactly what i thought. the ride comfort shouldn't be compromised. just what i was told. the hotchkis ones are becomming a PITA to track down because no one seems to have them in stock.....despite advertising they have them!!
will get on the phone in a min and contact Hotchkis directly, in Sante Fe Springs, CA.

tell them others are interested in them as well, if you do speak to them can you ask for a price posted to the uk??? pretty please! :shutit:

Jason :P

a lot of suppliers over here wont post to the UK due to size constraints on USPS services. That said, i'll ask for you mate and see if they can ship via an alternative courrier....

Have just spoken to the guy selling the Hotchkis arbs on eBay and he has told me that shipping will be $130. bargain if you ask me, $450 total , so roughlt around £225. will be buying these up next month. :P

Jason :P

Jase dont forget VAT 17.5%, import duty, cant find the specfic rate, tyres are 4.5%, and any customs clearance charges.

its ok, they are a gift

u will more than likely get stung for them mate. but give it a go.

postage to me hear is free, as the dealer is up the road so i'll be looking at about 160-170 english notes.

also, that hotchkis supplier on eBay doesn't have them in stock until end of february (spoke in person yesterday). they were also not the best when it comes to telephone relations :shutit: :tsktsk:

Thanks for info mate, not going to order them till end of february anyway so works out fine. I would have liked to have bought some when i was over there a few months ago but had to just settle with the carbon brace

Jason :P

sparkystav · January 26, 2008

where can ya get trd yellows from folks??????????????????? do they work with standard shocks??

The question on everyones lips.

They dont make them anymore as far as i know, They do them in Blue now not sure if their exactly the same though.

And yes they work with standard shocks.

Stav

Rob's Lexx · January 27, 2008

i can get hold of genuine TRD yellow ARBs, from a supplier in the US.

they work out at $475 including p&p to California.............. BARGAIN!!!!!!

Rob's Lexx · January 29, 2008

Righty o, quick update for those interested.

I've just ordered a full set of Hotchkis Front and Rear Anti Roll bars, with all bushings etc etc. They will be with me in California on Thursday/Friday and i'll be bringing them back with me when i fly back on Monday. :D :D :D

Got them at a very good price, and some Hotchkiss decals thrown in too...... :winky:

Unregistered_User · January 30, 2008

Nice one amigo, looking forward to the running commentry-photos of fitment ;)

Good work,

Jamie

Rob's Lexx · January 30, 2008

They arrived this morning!! Less than 24 hours from when i placed the order!! Pretty good service is that! :D :D

Gord · January 31, 2008

They arrived this morning!! Less than 24 hours from when i placed the order!! Pretty good service is that! :D :D

Very good service Rob :D

Rob's Lexx · January 31, 2008

didn't realise how much smaller the rear one is to the front!

they look VERY well built and a nice shade of red too.

Will have to play around with the different settings as they have 2 options front and rear:

Front +56%, +61%

Rear +144%, +227%

jason_l · January 31, 2008

didn't realise how much smaller the rear one is to the front!
they look VERY well built and a nice shade of red too.

Will have to play around with the different settings as they have 2 options front and rear:

Front +56%, +61%

Rear +144%, +227%

Let us know what they are like rob when you get them fitted as im pretty sure these will be the ones i get, eventually. only problem is shipping will be more for me

Jason :P

Rob's Lexx · February 22, 2008

can anyone advise whether any of the supercharger/intercooler pipework has to be removed in order to fit the front ARB??

IIRC, it doesn't, but would rather know before hand.

also, is there any little tricks/tips anyone can advise of in advance? and anything that is gonna be problematic??

cheers

rob

DJ Wozza · February 23, 2008

Get the car up on a safe ramp, should take 30 mins tops (using mine as a guide)

The S/C Intercooler does not need to be touched matey :D

The drop links on the rear end can be a bit of a bugger.

Brute force usually wins along with WD40 :D

Rob's Lexx · February 23, 2008

Get the car up on a safe ramp, should take 30 mins tops (using mine as a guide)
The S/C Intercooler does not need to be touched matey :D

The drop links on the rear end can be a bit of a bugger.

Brute force usually wins along with WD40 :D

cheers wozza. sounds good to me.

Unregistered_User · February 24, 2008

Not checked the fitment of these to be honest, so not sure what needs to be done for fitting. But from what you're saying, it sounds pretty "off and on"?

J

Rob's Lexx · February 24, 2008

Not checked the fitment of these to be honest, so not sure what needs to be done for fitting. But from what you're saying, it sounds pretty "off and on"?
J

yes mate, its reasonably straight forward :)

DJ Wozza · February 25, 2008

Axle stands (or a friend with a ramp :D) WD40 or similar and socket set/screwdriver.

Fairly easy swapout Jamie, but makes a massive difference on the road

Gord · February 25, 2008

Not checked the fitment of these to be honest, so not sure what needs to be done for fitting. But from what you're saying, it sounds pretty "off and on"?
J

I can see another Bolton meet coming on