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Message: <blockquote data-quote="cempaka" data-source="post: 280923" data-attributes="member: 7014">Suspension upgrades should be done in sets, not piecemeal. If you just throw on a stiffer bar in front, you may actually worsen the handling as the car will understeer more.  Best is to upgrade the ARB front and rear together with a matched set, be it m-tech, eibach, IE etc...also keep in mind that fitting thick ARBs may make your car less forgiving to drive.  For example, a very stiff rear bar will make it easier for the car to oversteer if the driver is not experienced in correcting for it, which could have dangerous consequences.Also as others have mentioned, it will be a bit of a mismatch if you have an extreme ARB with bilstein black and ori springs (mild).  So be prepared to drop a lot of money upgrading the rest of the suspension if you want to get the most out of every part.Best way to upgrade is to treat it like some unknown sambal, don't just throw it all into your rice at once or you might not like the way it tastes.  Out of all the things you suggested, I say start with the drop-in filter.  It's the safest and easiest.  If your ori ARBs are in good shape (mounts/bushings) they should do for now. Then throw on front and rear strut brace bars and see how you like it.  If still hungry after that, then consider upgrading ARB/Absorbers/Springs, preferably all to the same level (medium, hot, super spicy etc)</blockquote>