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Yep, theres a difference
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:54 pm
by Coxall8395
Finally after months of waiting for an excuse to go to MRC had the Hotchkiss Arb's done. Big difference. Car feels more pointy, much better turn in, float has reduced and "feel" through the wheel improved. Lateral ridges more noticeable on motorways and ride firmer (wife has noticed and questioned this). Not badly so. I think the bumps are firmer but then damped quickly. Running on new DRC.
Much more like it, wish I got to drive it more often.
Re: Yep, theres a difference
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 11:38 pm
by jamesthecat
did you get the arbs on meduim or stiff ? i got mine today but aint fitted them yet,so will wait for a bit of feed back.
Re: Yep, theres a difference
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:47 am
by Daveperc
Completely agree Coxall - much better handling at a small compromise on the crashy bits. Works very well with working DRC
I have mine on the softer rear setting (ie 49% stiffer than standard rather than ?67%) and it's fine - but any stiffer and I suspect it would make the ride worse with little improvement to handling.
Dave
Re: Yep, theres a difference
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:42 am
by Coxall8395
Rear ARB presently on stiff setting but will review/reconsider if needed. Got to drive it today a bit more. It feels so much more connected its uncanny. Previous drives felt cold, now it feels alive.