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H&R Roll Bars: what are the negatives?
« on: October 24, 2013, 10:52:47 am »
Curious as to the negative experiences (if any)owners have had after fitting.

Im contemplating having H&R's fitted to my factory suspension'd ed30, i have read all about the positive improvement in body control, however have read nothing regarding a downside... ie.  more crashy or increased nvh.

Also comparisons between the two diff size H&R offerings would be welcome.
Thanks

I should add these will be for street use only.
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Re: H&R Roll Bars: what are the negatives?
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2013, 04:23:39 pm »
When I had my ED30 it was the first suspension mod I had done and can honestly say that it made a massive difference over the OEM ARBs. Zero downsides apart from the cost to fit. :happy2:

Some people have had issues with creaking, but mine were ok.
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Re: H&R Roll Bars: what are the negatives?
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2013, 05:10:07 pm »
Quote from: Hurdy on October 24, 2013, 04:23:39 pm
When I had my ED30 it was the first suspension mod I had done and can honestly say that it made a massive difference over the OEM ARBs. Zero downsides apart from the cost to fit. :happy2:

Some people have had issues with creaking, but mine were ok.

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I also had it on my ed30...I'm so impressed with it that I also did the same to my golfR
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Re: H&R Roll Bars: what are the negatives?
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2013, 06:59:58 pm »
Quote from: Hurdy on October 24, 2013, 04:23:39 pm
When I had my ED30 it was the first suspension mod I had done and can honestly say that it made a massive difference over the OEM ARBs. Zero downsides apart from the cost to fit. :happy2:

Some people have had issues with creaking, but mine were ok.

x 3, I've taken them off my A3 ready to put on the Mk5, were perfect with the KWs, 0 downsides again apart from labour cost, rear you can fit yourself, you need a ramp to do the front  :grin:
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Re: H&R Roll Bars: what are the negatives?
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2013, 07:35:12 pm »
Cheers Guys,

Looks like I will def get these then :happy2:the reviews say the H&R are creak free, my worry was that they introduced some sort of noise that I didn't like.

What size combo Bars did you all have?

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Re: H&R Roll Bars: what are the negatives?
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2013, 08:29:27 pm »
x4

No downsides and creak free for the last two years

28 front and 24 rear, front soft, hard rear settings, can't go wrong  :happy2:
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Re: H&R Roll Bars: what are the negatives?
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2013, 09:23:41 pm »
I've got mine from the Aps groupbuy specs are 28/24...if your near brackley give ed a call & he will sort you out..
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Re: H&R Roll Bars: what are the negatives?
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2013, 09:46:30 pm »
Are these worth buying for road use? or do you guys track?

I don't have the knowledge nor means to fit these myself, any ideas on labour at a garage?
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Re: H&R Roll Bars: what are the negatives?
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2013, 10:08:26 pm »
Quote from: Veee-dubber on October 24, 2013, 09:46:30 pm
Are these worth buying for road use? or do you guys track?

I don't have the knowledge nor means to fit these myself, any ideas on labour at a garage?

Both my ed30 & golfR is for road use...u won't be disappointed mate
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Re: H&R Roll Bars: what are the negatives?
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2013, 07:56:39 am »
I supply and fit tons of these bars. Use them on my own cars too.  Never had an issue.  Had kw 26/23mm bars previously and switching to the H&R bars improved the handling even more.

1.5 hours to fit them isn't long.
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Re: H&R Roll Bars: what are the negatives?
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2013, 12:22:53 pm »
Quote from: vRSAlex on October 25, 2013, 07:56:39 am
I supply and fit tons of these bars. Use them on my own cars too.  Never had an issue.  Had kw 26/23mm bars previously and switching to the H&R bars improved the handling even more.

1.5 hours to fit them isn't long.

Get them ordered my man...1.5 hrs turns into 2.5 with chatting time, but atleast you don't get dirty hands working on my heap.
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Re: H&R Roll Bars: what are the negatives?
« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2013, 10:10:39 am »
Quote from: vRSAlex on October 25, 2013, 07:56:39 am
I supply and fit tons of these bars. Use them on my own cars too.  Never had an issue.  Had kw 26/23mm bars previously and switching to the H&R bars improved the handling even more.

1.5 hours to fit them isn't long.

Alex which setting is "soft" which is "hard" ?
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Re: H&R Roll Bars: what are the negatives?
« Reply #12 on: October 26, 2013, 10:18:03 am »
The hole nearest the end of the bar is softest.
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Re: H&R Roll Bars: what are the negatives?
« Reply #13 on: October 26, 2013, 03:23:30 pm »
Quote from: GS WAX on October 24, 2013, 10:52:47 am
Curious as to the negative experiences (if any)owners have had after fitting.

Im contemplating having H&R's fitted to my factory suspension'd ed30, i have read all about the positive improvement in body control, however have read nothing regarding a downside... ie.  more crashy or increased nvh.

Also comparisons between the two diff size H&R offerings would be welcome.
Thanks

I should add these will be for street use only.
The only negative is not having them...or at least the rear arb is a must ;p
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Re: H&R Roll Bars: what are the negatives?
« Reply #14 on: October 26, 2013, 03:32:53 pm »
i think this gonna be my next mod with polly bushed arms
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