[s-cars] HAP RSB update and other musings.

[Ray Tomlinson]

1.  Hap has repeatedly informed HRSB purchasers of those additional dealer
parts (including exact part number and quantity necessary to install the
HRSB on a sedan not equipped from the factory with a rear swaybar, both on
the list and on audiworld forums.

Be sure that you have your car aligned - "adjusting" the rear "control arms"
likely caused you to have significant toe-in on the rear, and changed your
overall total toe.



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Subject: [s-cars] HAP RSB update and other musings.


Since the lower control arm adjustments made by Brian at ASW - all is well
with the RSB - no noise after two days of back and forth from Denver to Ft.
Collins and numerous hard cornering sessions.  My assessment other than the
PITA of getting all the parts gathered for installation and adjustments made
is that the car feels transformed - it handles much flatter around the
corners - feels tight and is much more enjoyable to drive.  So, even though
I am guilty of tossing out my share of flames towards the HAP RSB - I am
also willing to shoot out some water to douse the fire - kudos to HAP for
putting the group purchase together for us listers (I am sure it wasn't a
cup of tea for him either).  Some suggestions - 1) let people know in
advance that additional dealer parts are needed so they may be obtained in
advance of an attempted / failed intial install.  IMHO those parts should be
part of a $590 kit and 2) Give out some install instructions/suggestions to
help folks/ their me
 chanics property adjust the RSB so that the chalkboard squawk noises can be
avoided which seem to occur mainly because the RSB contacts the drivers side
rear spring perch.   The car feels so much better that I guess I'll drive it
for another 100k miles (G_D allowing) before I start looking for a used A6
2.7T MT6 to bump up to over 400 ponies.  BTW Audi is now offering 0%
financing for up to 60mo. on all lease returned certified (2yr/100k mile
extended warranty after 4yr./50k standard warranty expires) 2001 A6s (2.8s,
2.7tt, and 4.2s).  Looks mighty enticing for low $20-$25k.  Anyone out there
driven any RS4'd A6 2.7tt'sand have any comparisons to our RS2'd URS4s??
Marc Weiner, 94 Hoppen/Lehman Stage IV with 222.5k miles
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