rich83 - Edition 30..... Breaking

[gctdi00001]

This build thread is fantastic, love the car, top work!!

[SimonK24]

I now have the Michelin PSS fitted to my R32, they are fantastic! So much grip.

[rich83]

Couple of bits went on today.

H&R front arb

superpro ball joints... ended up with about -1'50" camber

front wishbone super pro bush




Also re-greased my rear arb for the eleventy-millionth time! 

[Dave J]

Nice work! How does she drive now Rich?
ARB's, superpro bushes, SALK, & ali front arms made a world of difference to mine. Maybe should have done it in stages to appreciate each change, but still, all well worth it! 

I've noticed a bit of noise from the front ARB on mine, so had that lubed again, but never heard the rear. Was it squeaky, or just a bit rumbly?

[rich83]

Rear arb just 'groaned' over speed bumps.

Car drives great. There is a small increase of harshness over poor tarmac at low speed, but at normal driving speeds its as good as gold. The arb has tightened up the front end very nicely. Ball joints... to early to say... not had chance to twat it yet.

[Biano44]

Is it possible the "Harshness" is the ball joints?

I've contemplated having the front ARB fitted as well while Alex fits the downpipe in the new year.....It's about the only mod left to do.

Then again, that pesky Golf R estate has locked it's sights on me and I just can't shake it off!!!

[rich83]

Not sure. Could be the fact the front is now 100% polybushed.

Golf R wagon?? Do it!!! 

[xjay1337]

A5 platform always had high compliance bushes so changing them will create a bit more harshness
Man up. 

[rich83]

A5 platform always had high compliance bushes so changing them will create a bit more harshness
Man up. 

Tell me about your understanding of the english language....

This isnt just hardness... it feels like something it knocking. 

[rich83]

New battery gone in.... Went for the Varta E44 (off the back of the battery thread) really good spec.

Capacity   77 Ah
CCA   780 A

Didnt loose REVO setting or radio code! 

[Pikey Motorsports]

Why didnt you lose the settings?

[rich83]

Why didnt you lose the settings?

Dunno...  maybe it has to be disconnected a while.

[rich83]

Turns outs the knocking front, was the result of a few subframe bolts working themselves loose.... I think Alex used a bit too much anti seize compound

Anyway.... Drives like a dream now. Front end grip since the  ARB and ball joints have gone on is epic.... and it was pretty good before. 

[rdfcpete]

Sounds a worthy dual addition Rich 

If I went ARB and TT ball joints on mine, would I notice an improvement, or is it coupled with other mods you've done?

[rich83]

Sounds a worthy dual addition Rich 

If I went ARB and TT ball joints on mine, would I notice an improvement, or is it coupled with other mods you've done?

Yes I believe you would, it's quite subtle but it's there.