H20 FRA revamped! - Page 8

francoh20 · 19th July 2011, 16:23

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Originally Posted by Jakg

If you ever get some spare time, drop me a PM

Ok mate will do.

francoh20 · 19th July 2011, 16:31

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

They are supposed to be quite effective at stiffening up the back end,mine has the mounting points for one but not the bar itself, i think Rover possibly deleted it as part of project drive.I will definately be fitting one in the near future.Don't think i'll be fitting a front strutt brace though, that would firm things up a little to much.I'm very happy with the handling now,lowering it and fitting larger wheels has eliminated body roll completely

As you know mick it's much a personal thing lowering the cars and the bigger wheels and stuff. I'm glad your pleased with your out come and I'm sure you'll be pleased if you fit the rear anti roll bar. I love the touring car look and feel it's just me and love that I can fling my car into a corner or round about and it s glued to the road. All hail the lowered section ha ha

lady zed · 19th July 2011, 20:18

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Originally Posted by francoh20

Hi Anna!! Xx and there was me just getting my hopes up of us have fun between our to cars!! Ha ha. Thanks for nice comments on the car Anna hope you and family doing well and hope to see you soon. Franco.

I think Honey may get quite hot under the bonnet when she sees H20

francoh20 · 20th July 2011, 15:23

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Originally Posted by scooterchick

I think Honey may get quite hot under the bonnet when she sees H20

Ha mmmm maybe they ll flash lights at each other. Think I might need to turn h20 s boost down when it see s honey

Tim_Burgess · 20th July 2011, 16:21

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

They are supposed to be quite effective at stiffening up the back end,mine has the mounting points for one but not the bar itself, i think Rover possibly deleted it as part of project drive.I will definately be fitting one in the near future.Don't think i'll be fitting a front strutt brace though, that would firm things up a little to much.I'm very happy with the handling now,lowering it and fitting larger wheels has eliminated body roll completely

You are correct. Facelift N/A 1.8s lost the anti roll bar and engine undertray as part of Project Drive. I beleive revised springs and dampers are fitted to compensate.

VVC-Geeza · 20th July 2011, 17:58

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Originally Posted by Tim_Burgess

You are correct. Facelift N/A 1.8s lost the anti roll bar and engine undertray as part of Project Drive.

Mines a turbo,no rear anti roll bar but it does have an undertray.

Tim_Burgess · 20th July 2011, 19:42

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

Mines a turbo,no rear anti roll bar but it does have an undertray.

According to Reebs' excellent Project Drive thread, Rear anti-roll bar was deleted on 1.8 petrol and 2.0 Diesels in June 2002. The Engine Undertray was deleted on 1.8 petrol models in September 2002.

However, the undertray would be an easy retro-fit. The anti-roll bar, less easy.

VVC-Geeza · 21st July 2011, 13:27

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Originally Posted by Tim_Burgess

According to Reebs' excellent Project Drive thread, Rear anti-roll bar was deleted on 1.8 petrol and 2.0 Diesels in June 2002. The Engine Undertray was deleted on 1.8 petrol models in September 2002.

However, the undertray would be an easy retro-fit. The anti-roll bar, less easy.

I notice on your original post you said (N/A 1.8's),i wonder if those deletions applied to ALL 1.8's? As you say though, the undertray may have been retro'd

Tim_Burgess · 21st July 2011, 17:24

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

I notice on your original post you said (N/A 1.8's),i wonder if those deletions applied to ALL 1.8's? As you say though, the undertray may have been retro'd

As yours is a 1.8T with no anti-roll bar I would say that's a fair assumption.