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Nov 8th, 2008, 20:18 | #1 |
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140/164 anti-roll bars
Hi,
May be of interest to 140/160 owners as IPD bars are are to come by. Front and rear bars listed for most 1 series; here are examples: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/803-s...mZ370105399311 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/819-s...mZ370105399564 I've never tried them,, so can't comment. If anyone buys, I'd be interested to hear if they're any good. Thanks |
Nov 10th, 2008, 05:55 | #2 |
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Hi John
I made contact with Phil Singer, the editor of www.vclassics.com, in the USA and somewhere along the line we discussed IPD's front ASB and this is what he had to say: "I buy very little from IPD, but I do recommend their heavy front sway bar (I think it's not beneficial to run a rear bar, and they will sell just the front although they don't advertise it that way). It really transforms the handling -- you'll like it." - Phil Singer From what I can tell he quite reputable in the US on old Volvo's. Dylan |
Nov 10th, 2008, 09:44 | #3 |
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This ASB really transforms the handling! Makes cornering a lot more fun, and reduces wind influence a lot at high speed. I won't bother buying the rear ASB, it involves drilling and reinforcing. The front bar is very simple to install, takes only 1 hour or so. The rear ASB makes the car tailhappy, especially in the wet. Makes it oversteer by surprise. Fitting a heavier front ASB is the #1 in upgrading the handling in my opinion.
And yes, Phil Singher is a very reputable Volvo guru in the US. He's a very trustworhty and honest guy.
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Nov 11th, 2008, 17:36 | #4 |
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I agree. I put a 25mm front bar on the 164 and it made a massive improvement
John |
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