[s-cars] Friggin HAP RSB . . .

[Djdawson2 at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/20/2004 12:02:07 PM Mountain Daylight Time, 
bobs6 at msn.com writes:

> My RSB is sitting on the garage floor for this very reason (not to mention 
> the audi sourced brackets are garbage). I think the RSB will fit much better 
> 
> with rear coilovers- which if I ever buy I might put the RSB back on (and 
> figure out a better bracket than the Audi parts). Until then- anyone want to 
> 
> buy a hap RSB???
> 

Guys,
The HRSB can and does fit without interference.  But you do have to work at 
it.  The critical things are heim joint length (go with about 5") and the 
mounting of the links themselves.  The lower control arm makes an arc as it moves 
through its travel.  If the bar is installed on a lift, the links are generally 
installed vertically when the vehicle is on the lift.  When the car is set 
down, the links are then positioned such that they point in from top to bottom.  
As a result, the bar then "walks," and then ends up in a position such that 
the bar and the lower spring perch rub.

You have 2 choices... either work with the heim links to find the mounting 
that positions them vertically when the vehicle's suspension is loaded, so that 
the bar doesn't walk, or have a tab welded on the bar at its mount point so 
that it can't walk.  I went with #1, and my bar never interferes with anything.

Oh yeah... there's the 3rd choice... throw your hands in the air and give up. 
 I'd recommend one of the first 2, however, as the bar does transform the 
handling of an otherwise fairly lethargic car.
Good luck,
Dave