Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club - Anti-Roll Bars

Cemo · Post by **Cemo** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:02 pm

Hey guys,

Was wondering if anyone knows where I can get some uprated anti-roll bars (front & rear) for my car? Links would be great but I want them to be specifically for my car only, none of these universal things.

Cheers 8)

E_T_V · Post by **E_T_V** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:44 pm

The easiest option is to fit the turbo front one as I think that is thicker than the other models.

Dorset_Clive · Post by **Dorset_Clive** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:52 am

Just a tiny note of caution, it is worth being aware, if you only changing the ARB (as opposed to doing a full suspension upgrade), then you'll alter the handling - I *think* initally the car (obviously!!) rolls less, but once you get to the limit it is a lot less forgiving and may suddenly let go, as opposed to the general wash out with the standard set-up. I belive this is particually true if you're adding a rear ARB to a car that didn't have it originally.

Of course, if you're doing the ARBs as part of a complete setup, it should just raise the the whole standard.

FWIW on the rally car, we've fitted a Koni yellow setup, but currently left the ARB as standard. The adjustable shocks allow us to all-but dial out understeer, and a soft ARB is good for traction when rallying on the loose.

Just my two penny worth...as ever YMMV!

rover220 · Post by **rover220** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:32 pm

any 220, nasp or turbo will be fatter than a lesser engined model.

Cemo · Post by **Cemo** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:28 pm

Im just sick of the roll with my car when going round corners, feel like I'm gonna fall out the window everytime :? Was told I could upgrade my ARB which would make it better, not sure if there are any other methods?

E_T_V · Post by **E_T_V** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:02 pm

What is the rest of the suspension like? Is it old and knackered? If so then replacing the shocks might be a good start. Perhaps adding somelowering springs too and then think about a thicker anti-roll bar on the front and adding one to the rear (I don't think they have one as standard).

Cemo · Post by **Cemo** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 9:17 pm

Suspension is fine, checked everything and nothing wrong with it. Its just the way it was setup i guess but it has a little too much roll for my liking. The handling is also fine, its just I wanna stiffen it up a little so its doesn't lean into corners as much.