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Old Sep 8, 2021 | 03:17 PM
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ARB = anti roll bar. The other common abbreviation directly associated is RSB or rear sway bar which is among the top "best bang for the buck" mods to be made.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2021 | 03:27 PM
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Thanks Fly'n Brick. Looks like a downpipe, intercooler and a coolant reservoir are my future plans.

Anyone know how to contact RPM Power? I have a bunch of question on tuning.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2021 | 03:32 AM
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Thanks Fly'n Brick. Looks like a downpipe, intercooler and a coolant reservoir are my future plans.

Anyone know how to contact RPM Power? I have a bunch of question on tuning.
You can try to get in touch with @MarioKart for RPM, or you can try to contact @Lou@Prototype-R I have a tune from Lou, and couldn’t be happier. Send me a PM and I can help with Lou’s contact info
 
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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Fly'n Brick
ARB = anti roll bar. The other common abbreviation directly associated is RSB or rear sway bar which is among the top "best bang for the buck" mods to be made.
It's actually the biggest misconception among the Mini scene and a waste of money and handling potential. As a matter of fact virtually all internet forum 'experts' raving about RSBs did never ever experience a well tuned suspension with uprated both front and rear sway bars. You can't deny that fact.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 01:37 PM
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It's actually the biggest misconception among the Mini scene and a waste of money and handling potential. As a matter of fact virtually all internet forum 'experts' raving about RSBs did never ever experience a well tuned suspension with uprated both front and rear sway bars. You can't deny that fact.
Well, you've never ridden in mine before and after or the TR I tricked out back in the mid 60's to run with the EVSCC guys. Besides, I don't remember discussing front mods in the 1st place so that version of you comment is moot.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 01:40 PM
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Ok as stated above " Not a passing contest " I was simply asking the proper questions for mods. To the guy stated a catless downpipe your assumption is wrong. #1 I am going with a catted high flow. #2 I will be upgrading the suspension because it is loose at 39k on the car so some hight rate springs with adjustable hight will most definitely take care of that also lower center of gravity makes for faster conering.

#3 I may or may not need the RSB because of the higher spring rate also might be going with Lohen long block as well.

#4 I also will be upgrading the wheels to get more offset and more rubber on the ground.

I may be a noob on the forum but not a noob with cars and yes this will not be a daily as I live in NewHampshire so snow sucks.

This is directed to the Pissing boy that started this whole thing. We call those KIA's (KNOW IT ALL's) in my neck of the woods.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 01:41 PM
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Thank you to all that didn't start trouble for giving me some great advice. Please keep it coming.
 
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