RS2 FARB or Stock?

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  • rynaqui
    S2Forum Fiend
    • Mar 2012
    • 2752
    • Country: Malta

    #1

    RS2 FARB or Stock?

    I've had the RS2 FARB on for a while and think that it makes the handling too neutral for my liking, I like a bit of rear end bias.

    Will get a set of new bushes for the original roll bar and stick that back on and see which I prefer

    What are your preferences RE the RS2 vs S2 FARB? Currently running a whiteline rear on the stiffest setting .
    1996 S2 ABY Silver
  • Tonks4x4
    Retired OG Mod
    • Nov 2005
    • 3062
    • Country: United Kingdom

    #2
    Before you do that try fitting your standard front one on the rear, it makes it much stiffer and lets the back end step out quicker before under steer.

    You have to swap your legs from one side to the other but other than this pretty much a straight fit


    Tonks4x4 - The Land Rover Specialist
    Audi Nut!!!

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    • caterpillar
      S2Forum Fiend
      • Jun 2004
      • 2480

      #3
      Farb om s2 are the 26mm, try it in the REAR, and use the rs2 (28MM) in the front.... and try this combo in a safe place....

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      • Error404
        Super Moderator
        • Mar 2007
        • 19789
        • Country: United Kingdom

        #4
        RS2 front arb is fine if it is balanced by a larger rear bar. All else being equal, increasing the rear roll stiffness in relation to the front will increase front grip.
        Ryan do I remember right you run KWs?
        Panthero Coupé quattro 20vt
        Indigo ABY coupé
        Imola B6 S4 Avant

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        • rynaqui
          S2Forum Fiend
          • Mar 2012
          • 2752
          • Country: Malta

          #5
          Thanks for the tips guys.

          Alex yes I am running KW V1s, I think switching back to the S2 FARB might be ok. Will wait a while as there's still a few things I need sorted
          1996 S2 ABY Silver

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          • Error404
            Super Moderator
            • Mar 2007
            • 19789
            • Country: United Kingdom

            #6
            what spring rates? I have V1s, with flipped springs 60n front and 70n rear + RS2 FARB & Whiteline rear on stiff - handles very nicely.
            No understeer unless you provoke it. All 4 wheels break away at once.
            Panthero Coupé quattro 20vt
            Indigo ABY coupé
            Imola B6 S4 Avant

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            • rynaqui
              S2Forum Fiend
              • Mar 2012
              • 2752
              • Country: Malta

              #7
              Originally posted by Error404
              what spring rates? I have V1s, with flipped springs 60n front and 70n rear + RS2 FARB & Whiteline rear on stiff - handles very nicely.
              No understeer unless you provoke it. All 4 wheels break away at once.
              I think mine are stock as have never took them apart. I really need the exhaust sorted, hopefully soon as the drone and vibrations it is currently making are a huge problem
              1996 S2 ABY Silver

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