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Antiroll Bars and Sport Springs

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snapey:
I've got the front to fit, but I'm having a garage do that come service time as I understand the sub frame has to be dropped.

I'd say do the walk and rear and just set it to it's medium stiffness, that way you get get a massively unbalanced car while still ensuring that it stays a damn sight more level.

xxx_mojo_xxx:
Asking whether to go for ARBs vs lower springs is a bit of a "chicken or egg" situation.

I have had the benefit of installing all three items separately and experience the impact/improvement of each individually.  Here's a quick summary of my experiences:

Lower springs - eibach  sportlines
Transforms the cars pitch and roll into corners - this is especially noticeable during heavy braking.  Car feels a lot more composed and visually sits much better in my opinion. 

Anti-roll bar - H&R front and back
Noticeable improvement in tautness of car into corners.  The car simply goes where you point it without wallowing like a ship - not that does much before, but there is a considerable improvement.

WALK
Stopped an annoying problem where my front wheels occasionally scrubbed inside the front arch liners.  I think it's something to do with a small change in camber.  Reduced under steer  on turns during spirited driving sessions. Also, noticed it stopped my car from "cocking up" it's rear wheels during hard turns.

I think the ARBs and springs improve driving dynamics in different areas...and the combined affect gives the best results.

Hope this helps.

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