Rear ARB

[jeeves_101]

right, i was wondering, will the 24mm arb from the 106 Gti fit on to a 2002 vts? also would it improve handling, suspension etc?

cheers

[riggsy]

Would also like to know this....

[jimmyvtr2]

It would stiffen up the rear end and give you a better handeling car, though it will make it more tail happy. I dont see why it wouldnt fit but im not 100% on that.

[riggsy]

Im sure i read some where that the 106 arb is thicker but not by much?

[jimmyvtr2]

I would be surprised if the 106 gti arb is thicker than the vts

[jeeves_101]

yeah its 24mm and i think the vts is 19 or 22 mm. not sure tho.

just thought that it would give better handling to the car.

[riggsy]

I know it is jimmy.^

I dont think by much though?

[KamRacing]

When looking at ARBs you should consider what they actually do to the suspension. They keep a car level through a corner by compressing the suspension on the inside wheel.. car stays level but there is an increase in tendancy to lift an inside wheel.

This actually reduces grip so I try to run with as minimal an ARB as possible or none at all. Roll rate I control using stiff springs. Not great for the road though.

On my old 205 rallye I run a small ARB on the front and none on the back. It rarely lifts a wheel on the inside and sticks to the corner like shit to a blanket

[jimmyvtr2]

You are right the standard gti is 24mm and the vts is 22mm. The rallye 2 is also 24mm but the rallye 1 was 22mm i think

[bullit]

correcto, phase 2 rallyes and gti= 24mm. aftermarket= 25mm

[jeeves_101]

so would the 24mm one fit a vts, and would there be worth while gains?

[bullit]

it will fit mate, pm williamsvts as he changed his. definately worth getting