Test Drive Suspension

[Bassik]

Thanks would it be smart to sell the rear and buy APR rear again with front? I rather keep what I have already saves me trouble.

The back (whiteline) is 24mm and I don't know what the front is but I'd say about 20mm so I could go up... but I don't know if it's really worth it. This is why i'd rather drive one or passenger one before taking the plunge.

[Melon Head]

I had a chat with the guy from APR just recently, he is an absolute gentleman and a scholar.
I would tell him what you have and ask him whether his front roll bar will work with the rear you already have. I am sure he will help you out. I give him 5/5 for customer service.

[Bassik]

Ok awesome thanks buddy ill give him a bell, name per chance?

I'm still and eager if anyone offers I'd love to test drive a 6R with handling upgrades already!

[Melon Head]

Can't remember his name now, just call him on 1300 730 949.
In a recent test against other cars, his Polo 6R Gti had the fastest cornering speed, so the guy obviously knows how to set-up a car properly.

[Bassik]

Gave them a call today. And the guy was very helpful, I must say also very bias. It's hard to tell he did offer to test drive their car but I'm in Sydney so kinda hard for that.

If anyone is willing would be much appreciated. Perhaps anyone who has actually got the APR ARB setup might be able to share their experiences?

Thnx

[Melon Head]

As I said you can't beat independant testing, with real measurements
The car was tested by some motoring magazine, can't remember which one. From memory it had the second fastest lap time even though it was the least powerful car in the test group, but what stood out for me was that it had the fastest cornering speed out of all the cars.

[Bassik]

Yeah I've got this mag I read that too. Was very impressive the guy also mentioned that getting this pair setup would only really help when I hit corners 110km and above, if your cruising at 40-60kms your bound to feel anything at all as they only tuned them to come into affect then their pushed over 30% tension. That's was another thought as well.

Paired with my white line I need to find out what percentage stiffness increase is there's from lowest to hardest tension setting? I called white line and they couldn't give me a straight answer as it wasn't measured by percentage increased stiffness but more diameter on the beam. Having the advantage of adjustment in the back is good though as it provides more flexibility. I think I would be able to pair the 2 quiet easily, save $200 on back as well.

So although its all well and true I'm still not completely satisfied without having at least someone having the same setup or being able to test drive one.

[Melon Head]

Found a video of it