front anti roll bar

[amrancharger]

dear all,

recently i have change and install a front anti roll bar from dsport to my perodua viva 1.0 auto.
i find that now the steering feels heavy.is that normal?

thanks

 

[DerrickEe]

Not so sure about ARB, but I installed a C-tech rear strut bar on my Viva and yeap steering was slightly heavier than usual. But steering was fine when I installed a Mugen High Power replica front strut bar.

Btw,how's the front ARB's affect on your Viva's handling?

 

[amrancharger]

for me the handling feel better.
cornering and even when highspeed, it feels much more stable.

however the downside is the steering feels much heavier.
this is my wifey car...eventhough she rarely drives it now. :rolleyes:
i dun tink she can tolerate with the steering feel and response.
i better change back to OEM before i got my ears pull...

 

[DerrickEe]

All these bars really work like a charm on Viva, increasing their handling significantly! Haha but its sad that you have to change it back to OEM.

 

[cvkit17]

Well I had installed upper front strut, fender, rear lower arm and rear ARB. All of these do not affect the steering. Do have some improvement on body roll and the biting is somehow feel more intact than stock.

Btw, im driving myvi lagi best. Although the steering is electrically driven, it should be heavier if there's effect too.

 

[amrancharger]

Well I had installed upper front strut, fender, rear lower arm and rear ARB. All of these do not affect the steering. Do have some improvement on body roll and the biting is somehow feel more intact than stock.

Btw, im driving myvi lagi best. Although the steering is electrically driven, it should be heavier if there's effect too.

i already installed from UR the front strut bar and rear arb.
those does not effect the steering feel at all, but still give noticeable impact when driving hard.

so i never tot front sway/anti roll bar gives this effect.

shoot man...another investment gone to drain...

 

[jerrysiow]

for me the handling feel better.
cornering and even when highspeed, it feels much more stable.

however the downside is the steering feels much heavier.
this is my wifey car...eventhough she rarely drives it now. :rolleyes:
i dun tink she can tolerate with the steering feel and response.
i better change back to OEM before i got my ears pull...

Good ma, heavier steering have more confident at highspeed ma. HAHA.

 

[amrancharger]

Good ma, heavier steering have more confident at highspeed ma. HAHA.

but going to give trouble for my other half if need to park the car and squeeze out of traffic during traffic jams...
later i oso get into trouble...

 

[jerrysiow]

but going to give trouble for my other half if need to park the car and squeeze out of traffic during traffic jams...
later i oso get into trouble...

Haha. Btw, D-sport bar very expensive!!

 

[amrancharger]

Haha. Btw, D-sport bar very expensive!!

if its new sure expensive.
no wonder UR never produce this sway bar for viva.

however the labor cost to install and uninstall is quite expensive...

 

[jerrysiow]

if its new sure expensive.
no wonder UR never produce this sway bar for viva.

however the labor cost to install and uninstall is quite expensive...

Ouch, why you so fast install it? I think OEM 1 is good enough edi. Just install top structure bar and rear ARB will do.

 

[amrancharger]

Ouch, why you so fast install it? I think OEM 1 is good enough edi. Just install top structure bar and rear ARB will do.

tot of improving the handling more by compensating the front strut bar and rear arb.
furthermore i didnt find any negative comment on front bar yet when i research thru the worldwideweb.
everyone says good road feeling, good traction, good cornering etc...

since it effect the steering feel...i guess need to take it out...coz sometimes my other half will still drives this car since this is the only auto tranny car.

 

[cvkit17]

tot of improving the handling more by compensating the front strut bar and rear arb.
furthermore i didnt find any negative comment on front bar yet when i research thru the worldwideweb.
everyone says good road feeling, good traction, good cornering etc...

since it effect the steering feel...i guess need to take it out...coz sometimes my other half will still drives this car since this is the only auto tranny car.

Reducing the car height has far more better handling than adding ARB. Of course, also problematic coz will kena ramp or bumps haha

Viva got power steering right? Is there any possible way to make the output power stronger to cater the ARB effect? Then you dont have to waste the ARB...

 

[g4i8y0t]

but going to give trouble for my other half if need to park the car and squeeze out of traffic during traffic jams...
later i oso get into trouble...

Let your wife try it for a few more weeks. Don't sell the anti-roll bar yet. I believe she'll get used to it and appreciate the high speed stability improvement of the car..

 

[amrancharger]

Reducing the car height has far more better handling than adding ARB. Of course, also problematic coz will kena ramp or bumps haha

Viva got power steering right? Is there any possible way to make the output power stronger to cater the ARB effect? Then you dont have to waste the ARB...

dats y i change from sport spring to adjustables...coz with sport springs the ride height is too low.

btw, my foreman said maybe can try n flush the old power steering out first.
however i doubt it gonna make any different...

bought from mudah?

shhh....

Let your wife try it for a few more weeks. Don't sell the anti-roll bar yet. I believe she'll get used to it and appreciate the high speed stability improvement of the car..

later if she dun wanna drive at all...then i m gonna b in big trouble...coz need to take her shopping, go to pasar/supermarket...which i m lazy...

 

[Izso]

Amran, front ARB should be one of the best upgrades you could have for your car man. But you can't match this with stiff suspension, you won't be able to feel the effects. If you pair it up with a comfortable suspension, you can corner like a god but drive comfortably going straight.

The reason why it's hard on the steering is because it keeps the left and right arms flat on the ground, a softer bar would allow some flexing so you get one side higher than the other (body roll). So yes, your steering would be much heavier but it shouldn't affect it that much. You got power steering right? Ok mah.

 

[amrancharger]

Amran, front ARB should be one of the best upgrades you could have for your car man. But you can't match this with stiff suspension, you won't be able to feel the effects. If you pair it up with a comfortable suspension, you can corner like a god but drive comfortably going straight.

The reason why it's hard on the steering is because it keeps the left and right arms flat on the ground, a softer bar would allow some flexing so you get one side higher than the other (body roll). So yes, your steering would be much heavier but it shouldn't affect it that much. You got power steering right? Ok mah.

i guess my suspension is super hard...or myb its time to visit titan and consult wif them.

yup...my viva comes with power steering and a heavy (china) 15 inches wheels...

actually the steering feels tighter and it really does good in taking corners and stable in even straight roads.
i just worried for lady driver might really need to get use to the steering feel to park the car.

mayb i shud let wifey drive the car 1st...but i doubt she like it...
i might even get my ears bleed... i know her too well...

 

[TitanRev]

amran, yup let her drive it 1st and see how...I also did mod my FLX for my wife...I put in some struts and ARB. When I got the car the handling was good in stock form because Proton revised the suspension on the FLX but there was some areas which was still lacking to me so I just put in those bars that I needed. After that I drove the car then I let her drive it, she can immediately tell the car feels different already. It's more responsive, steady and precise with the steering and on high speed the car won't sway like it was when it was stock. I didn't do much mods on the engine yet just a drop in AF. Just want to sort out the handling 1st since it's a MT so power was not an issue for the moment until she complains la, I bought a set of adjustable for her already just not yet install because she's pregnant now...will plan to install it after she give birth and will try to dial in the desired setting for her.

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

I think best leave it. Usually they will just ask "how come the steering like feels weird or stiffer?"
Just answer "Is it? Is feels okay to me, no difference at all, maybe just u long time didnt drive or what?"

Just act stupid That's what i do...then no issues...

Anyway, is safer for your wife to have those on too...

 

[TitanRev]

No need to act stupid la...what for...just tell her what you did and to improve on what handling, safety etc....at least they know and can think about it mah....