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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Eldrow" data-source="post: 39506" data-attributes="member: 22">Originally posted by ALBundy@Dec 22 2004, 12:25 AMSaying this again, thicker ARB will cause the car to lose traction. It will probably induce a slight oversteer into the car. Now, why people want thicker ARB? Well faster cornering speed, yup but its not because of better traction (actually its the opposite), because you are getting better steering. And in the rain, you will probably have to drive slower around the corners kekekeke..Correct, and this also depends on your suspension system you're using. If you haven't already lowered your car, I'll advice you to do it one step at a time. Lower it with proper springs and try some stiffer shockers (if you're trying to reduce body roll as an objective)... then the rear arbs. Different strokes for different folks. You might find that lowering alone is more than sufficient, depending on your expectations and preference <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />As for the x-brace, you will not feel much difference with it installed (regardless of how 'good' this additional reinforcement everyone says it is) without a proper matching front strut <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> The whole idea of this piece is to basically tighten the lower chasis/subframe areas for better car and steering response and you will not realise this, at least until you take your ride out for an aggresive run on corners especially. Throw in the front strut for the car, coupled with the x-brace, and you have created a slightly vertical trapezoid region from the lower mid to upper front. This improves steering response quite a bit and reduces body roll a little (not yaw).Doubts? Install both the pieces, drive like a madman for 2 weeks, then remove either piece. You'll know what I'm talking about ... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></blockquote>

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