Anti roll bar, remove or keep ?

Post by **Cate** » 25 Mar 2006, 18:52

Thought you said it was better wth them fitted?

Post by **matt** » 25 Mar 2006, 19:38

i just said it was fine.......of course its better with them fitted, or why else would they be there

Post by **HarryMann** » 26 Mar 2006, 01:13

Sorry to drag this back up, but just wondering if anyone has experimented without it since? I will be seeing what mines like without it on road for a few days (not out of choice unfortunately )

Don't apologise, its good to even know they're there, and not flly answered - let us know what you find.

This is a handling and roadholding issue on tarmac, and handling is generally considered worse when a vehicle rolls a lot and sometimes immediacy is lost. But roadholding itself might be OK, or better, as increasing roll-stiffness (roll-bar at the front) tends to increase understeer, and whilst a stabilising influence, is also one that increases slip-angle, like stiffening the front shocks. The vehicle drifts out and requires more steering lock. Without it, this should be less so.

So the warning signs to watch for are the opposite, a tightening once established in the curve and ultimately, oversteer that becomes excessive or just plain boorish to deal with all the time e.g. sawing at the wheel to maintain smooth cornering.
Reaction to road surface condition might be a bit more dramatic too.

See what you think!

Post by **Boltze** » 26 Mar 2006, 12:59

Hi,

I removed both for a time, because they broke. I've fixed them. I think its better to have them mounted. I realised the are better for side winds by driving.
You can drive without the stabilizer, but its better to have it mounted.

Post by **missusjen** » 26 Mar 2006, 15:47

I've not had one on since the MOT pass back in January - never really drove the Syncro much with it on tbh, only to work and stuff. It handles fairly much like the 2wd camper with pop top I reckon, and I've not rolled it yet (touches wood/rabbits foot/4 leaved clover). I'll get it back on after Coney/first wage packet - needs new bushes, and I'll also start using road tyres for a change - then I'll maybe be able to give you a better comment.....

Post by **Diamond Hell** » 26 Mar 2006, 20:11

For offd-road work the bus should be better minus the anti-roll bar as it will allow the front suspension to move more independently and keep in contact with the ground more.

On road it will make the front more supple, so yes, it may be more sensitive to side winds.

Not tried it on my buses, but certainly by stiffening up the rear of the Golf SYncro by fitting a Golf Rallye anti roll bar I know you change the handling of the car from determined understeer to nice neutrality and then oversteer.

Suits me.