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New Shape E7 ARB Mod.....
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Author:  E7fan [ Sat Nov 19, 2011 4:31 pm ]
Post subject:  New Shape E7 ARB Mod.....
This kit will be available soon to make it possible to renew the front anti roll bar bushes on the E7 with the bar in situ. It will kill at a stroke the rip off by Peugeot dealers in flogging ARBs at 140 quid + fitting just because a rubber bush has worn out. It will first involve cutting through the U shaped clamp at both sides and removing the old bush and clamps completely from the bar. you then replace with the kit below. In future all you will replace is the bushes when they wear out.
Now why wasn't it done like that in the first place????
Long overdue.

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Author:  Sussex [ Sat Nov 19, 2011 10:16 pm ]
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E7fan wrote:
Long overdue.

Over the years this will save the trade hundreds of thousands. =D> =D>
Author:  bulldogdrummond [ Fri Dec 02, 2011 10:38 pm ]
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When and where will these be available from please. Thanks.
Author:  E7fan [ Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: New Shape E7 ARB Mod.....
They will be available mid January from a company called NEAT Autos in Middlesex. They are a Peugeot/ Citreon parts specialist and have been developing this kit due to the stupid original design. Seemingly the Boxer van has the same original set up so demand is there to make the bushes replaceable. The company were good enough to supply me with a prototype kit for appraisel and I can tell you it's superb. A bit fiddly to get the old brackets and bushes off with the bar in situ but once they're off fitting the kit is easy. I worked my first shift last night with it on and the front end is silent...no knocks and so smooth over the bumps. Be interesting to see how long the new bushes last but when they go, replacement is simple.
The kit should be about 50 quid when it becomes available so a massive saving on original.
No point in phoning them just now cos as I said the main batch won't be available until January. They're gonna let me know when they're available so I'll keep you posted.
Author:  madmick500 [ Fri Jan 27, 2012 2:30 am ]
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so is this kit available yet its like near end of january ? :)
Author:  E7fan [ Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:12 am ]
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Not had any word yet and it's not on their website yet. I'll drop the guys an email and get back to you.
Author:  Nidge2 [ Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:11 pm ]
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It's time to use polyurethane bushes nowadays, they cost that little bit more (not much) but, they improve the handling of the vehicle and last much longer than rubber bushes.
Author:  E7fan [ Fri Jan 27, 2012 2:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Shape E7 ARB Mod.....
Nidge2 wrote:
It's time to use polyurethane bushes nowadays, they cost that little bit more (not much) but, they improve the handling of the vehicle and last much longer than rubber bushes.


It's not the bushes that's the problem. it's the fact that the brackets holding the bushes are welded together so they can't be removed. Hence at the mo you have to buy a complete anti roll bar at 140quid.

Update from Neat Autos:- "Shipment has left the port and on it's way, got another two weeks, sorry for the delay, got a 1000 pairs coming in, will contact you as soon as they land"

I guess they're being made overseas and shipped here. As soon as I know you'll know :p
Author:  Nidge2 [ Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:16 pm ]
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E7fan wrote:
Nidge2 wrote:
It's time to use polyurethane bushes nowadays, they cost that little bit more (not much) but, they improve the handling of the vehicle and last much longer than rubber bushes.


It's not the bushes that's the problem. it's the fact that the brackets holding the bushes are welded together so they can't be removed. Hence at the mo you have to buy a complete anti roll bar at 140quid.

Update from Neat Autos:- "Shipment has left the port and on it's way, got another two weeks, sorry for the delay, got a 1000 pairs coming in, will contact you as soon as they land"

I guess they're being made overseas and shipped here. As soon as I know you'll know :p



So the French in their wisdom decided to make it a whole unit instead of a split unit? Sounds about right for them.
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Shape E7 ARB Mod.....
Quote:
Now why wasn't it done like that in the first place????


simple

so PSA could flog 100's of £140 units not 100's of £5 bushes

wouldnt you do the same?
Author:  E7fan [ Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:55 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote:
Quote:
Now why wasn't it done like that in the first place????


simple

so PSA could flog 100's of £140 units not 100's of £5 bushes

wouldn't you do the same?


Nope...I've got a conscience :shock: and anyway for some reason the Expert (E7) is the only Peugeot with this type of design. All other pugs have replaceable bushes.
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Wed Feb 01, 2012 10:45 pm ]
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E7fan wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
Quote:
Now why wasn't it done like that in the first place????


simple

so PSA could flog 100's of £140 units not 100's of £5 bushes

wouldn't you do the same?


Nope...I've got a conscience :shock: and anyway for some reason the Expert (E7) is the only Peugeot with this type of design. All other pugs have replaceable bushes.


Do Scudos use the same ARB?

Buy a post 2011 version, anythings better than French

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Author:  Sussex [ Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:28 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote:
Do Scudos use the same ARB?

Surprised if they don't.
Author:  E7fan [ Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Shape E7 ARB Mod.....
Scudo should be the same as it's the same motor with a different badge, no doubt someone will confirm tho
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: New Shape E7 ARB Mod.....
Sussex wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
Do Scudos use the same ARB?

Surprised if they don't.


When I had a (spit) S.hitroen Relay (actually built by Fiat (PSA)) i rang around [edited by admin], Fiat and Peugeot when i needed anything and found a wide variation in prices for the same part from each, has anyone tried that? Pug was the dearest, S.hitroen usually the cheapest
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