Which ARB kit..

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Which ARB kit..

Post by DTM S4 » Sun May 03, 2015 8:49 am

Hello

As in the title, I'm looking to fit an ARB kit and was looking for a little advice on peoples experiences.

Have already fitted rear RS4 bar previously.

Thanks

Dan

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Re: Which ARB kit..

Post by marc1 » Sun May 03, 2015 9:16 am

Are you in the U.S. Dan?

Go for the thicker H&R RS4 bars (24mm rear). I'd set both F&R to the stiffest setting too and the difference will be night and day. This is what you want:

https://www.larkspeed.com/shopper/i/W33 ... ll-Bar-Kit

They are a UK company, so not sure on international shipping if you are in the U.S. I'm sure you'd be able to source more locally. Just check it's the 24mm version rear, rather than 22mm one (front is the same).

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Re: Which ARB kit..

Post by DTM S4 » Sun May 03, 2015 4:36 pm

No, I'm in the UK..

Thanks for that, shall investigate and hopefully order shortly.

Do you have these fitted yourself?

Thanks for the info

Cheers

Dan

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Re: Which ARB kit..

Post by marc1 » Sun May 03, 2015 5:32 pm

Yes mate, fitted them to an S4 before. Did it myself, took about 40 minutes. Not difficult at all. You can also download a guide from the Hotchkis website, which will also tell you which tools etc. Their ARB's are slightly different end connections, but will help you if you need it.

Thought you might be in the U.S. Due to your DTM S4 username.

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Re: Which ARB kit..

Post by DTM S4 » Sun May 03, 2015 9:30 pm

Good man, thank you..

What's different re the end connections, are the different parts supplied? Or is that just Hotchkis?

Again, thanks for info

Dan

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Re: Which ARB kit..

Post by marc1 » Sun May 03, 2015 9:41 pm

Hotchkis front bar isn't ajistable so just fits the same as stock. H&R are adjustable by way of several different holes and a not and bolt fitting. All straight forward and will make sense when you see it. Get the Hotchkis guide and it will help. You'll regret not fittin them sooner though. 8)

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Re: Which ARB kit..

Post by DTM S4 » Mon May 04, 2015 6:42 am

Yes, I know....

I've only had the thing 6 years, so no rush...!! :¬)
It'll be sorted shortly
Very helpful info by the way.

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