Anti Roll Bar Questions
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Anti Roll Bar Questions
Ive never really understood or considered the 'mod' of an anti roll bar before but my father in law keeps on bringing it up ( I think he's worried im going to kill his daughter....... like id let her drive my Moggie! )
Ive seen ones like this on several sites: http://www.gsjones.co.uk/modifications- ... r-kit.html
Has anyone done this and does it make a noticable improvement to the handeling?
Any thoughs, insites or experiance would be greatly appreciated
Ive seen ones like this on several sites: http://www.gsjones.co.uk/modifications- ... r-kit.html
Has anyone done this and does it make a noticable improvement to the handeling?
Any thoughs, insites or experiance would be greatly appreciated
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Re: Anti Roll Bar Questions
They wallow a bit naturally but you should not need this at the speeds they normally do.
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Re: Anti Roll Bar Questions
I have had the anti-roll bar fitted to the front of my minor for many years on both on road and track and it does help reduce body roll even at normal Minor speeds.
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Re: Anti Roll Bar Questions
I would also reccomend fitting one. Even my MM tourer goes round corners with hardly any roll. A slight adjustment to the camber angle also helps keep tyre wear more even.
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Re: Anti Roll Bar Questions
What's wrong with a bit of roll? No Mog rolls like the Renault 4L we once had, and it was enjoyable once you understood it. A couple of weeks ago down the Rhone there was a bit of a 2CV "doo" in one of the towns and I saw several deux-chevals being driven energetically around the roundabouts. Looked good fun to me!
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Re: Anti Roll Bar Questions
Prefer mine with bacon and brown sauceMikeNash wrote: I like my roll.
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Re: Anti Roll Bar Questions
Hmmmmm Mixed opinions on the roll bar front, I should have set this up as a poll!
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FourBanger wrote:Hmmmmm Mixed opinions on the roll bar front, I should have set this up as a poll!
Which I have now done!
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Re: Anti Roll Bar Questions
Having a poll does not stop roll.
Mike
The 2CV has a different suspension configuration to the Minor in that the front and rear suspension arms of the 2CV move in a fore and aft arc where as the Minor front suspension and less so the rear suspension moves in a transverse arc.
Having owned and driven two 2CVs it is possible to throw them about with near impunity as the centre of gravity is so low.
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Mike
The 2CV has a different suspension configuration to the Minor in that the front and rear suspension arms of the 2CV move in a fore and aft arc where as the Minor front suspension and less so the rear suspension moves in a transverse arc.
Having owned and driven two 2CVs it is possible to throw them about with near impunity as the centre of gravity is so low.
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Re: Anti Roll Bar Questions
Iv put yes tho I don't have one and probably won't be fitting one. Even if you drive slowly you a anti roll bar will still come in handy if you need to swerve out the way or misjudge a corner. Worth while if used regularly. Remember most if not all new cars have them. You can't go wrong with Phils advice.
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Re: Anti Roll Bar Questions
A poorly worded poll, I'm afraid. It is not a case of 'should' or ' should not'. More a choice of preference one way or the other.
I'll add my name to the should option. I daresay the suspension could be made so stiff that the ride is uncomfortable, but IMO some added anti-roll control is not a bad thing.
I'll add my name to the should option. I daresay the suspension could be made so stiff that the ride is uncomfortable, but IMO some added anti-roll control is not a bad thing.
Re: Anti Roll Bar Questions
Love my anti-roll bar....massive improvement in handling....relatively cheap mod & a doddle to fit..
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Re: Anti Roll Bar Questions
I definitely would. Makes a noticeable difference and well worth the money