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tommo9375

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I'm looking to replace the front/back droplinks on my 2002 model Bugeye Sti and need to know the exact ones to order(as in part number etc) also need to know if i have to replace the ARB's or can i leave on the original ones .Secondly is Whiteline the only product available or are there any others worth considering apart from standard items.

Any help appreciated.

Tommo

euan_r

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no need to replace arb unless you want to.

are you getting a knock tommo?

think your front ones will be ball jointed with it being sti with alloy arms, so no benefit in replacing them unless worn i believe.

perrin, whiteline, powerflex, subaru, noltec all do them.

tommo9375

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no need to replace arb unless you want to.

are you getting a knock tommo?

think your front ones will be ball jointed with it being sti with alloy arms, so no benefit in replacing them unless worn i believe.

perrin, whiteline, powerflex, subaru, noltec all do them.

Hi Euan,

Yes getting a knocking noise from the front,had it on the ramp tonite and noticed a bit of play on the drivers side front droplink,thought about changing the back ones while i'm at it.Good to hear from you again,hows things?

wulsey

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Id go for the Whiteline stuff Tommo! :D

Rear Anti-roll bar,

Rear Alloy drop links,

Front alloy drop links

Anti-lift kit

Prodrive or Eibach springs

& a good geo set up ie fast road by either Hypertec or Progrip & you'll be sorted mate!

Worked for me! :D

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tommo9375

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Id go for the Whiteline stuff Tommo! :D

Rear Anti-roll bar,

Rear Alloy drop links,

Front alloy drop links

Anti-lift kit

Prodrive springs or Eibach

& a good geo set up ie fast road by either Hypertec or Progrip & you'll be sorted mate!

Worked for me! :D

Hi Barry,

Just diong bit by bit just now so i'm starting with the droplinks,the cars already got the Anti-lift fitted. :banana:

euan_r

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i replaced my parents ones with genuine ones but the arb bushes were a bit worn too and also needed doing.

im fine min, just preparing car for weekend in fact id better off and make a start with the cleaning.

tommo9375

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i replaced my parents ones with genuine ones but the arb bushes were a bit worn too and also needed doing.

im fine min, just preparing car for weekend in fact id better off and make a start with the cleaning.

I cleaned both of mine yesterday ,might have somebody interested in the classic so fingers crossed,have agood weekend then,i'm away offshore on Thursday :D Will catch up we you sometime min.

stubaroo

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Id go for the Whiteline stuff Tommo! :banana:

Rear Anti-roll bar,

Rear Alloy drop links,

Front alloy drop links

Anti-lift kit

Prodrive or Eibach springs

& a good geo set up ie fast road by either Hypertec or Progrip & you'll be sorted mate!

Worked for me! :D

I have just had all the above carried out by Hypertech, except was advised to go for Tein springs instead of the Prodrive springs which I had in mind.

Great information from Dunc and a job well done by Hypertech. :D

The car feels fantastic now. :hl:

Will do a thread later this week when I get the car cleaned up a bit and have some pics taken and another mod in place. :barf:

I think Hypertech do free fitting on all Whiteline goodies! :hl:

They do indeed. :hl:

tommo9375

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Spoke to the guy at Scoobyparts today and he told me there is 2 options for replacing the front droplinks on my newage, firstly the KLC32 (alloy without the bearing) or the KLC39 (steel with bearing) He recommended the KLC32 as the other ones with the bearings get noisy after time.Is this the best choice,or has anyone got other thoughts? :icon_pray:

Does it need to be the ones with the bearing due to having 'alloy arms' ?

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bobbyc

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Just back from Hypertech today had whitline goodies fitted free of charge Rear 24mm Anti-roll bar, Rear Alloy drop links, Front alloy drop links & Anti-lift kit, been for a blast up the country roads & the car feels well sorted :icon_pray:

tommo9375

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Just back from Hypertech today had whitline goodies fitted free of charge Rear 24mm Anti-roll bar, Rear Alloy drop links, Front alloy drop links & Anti-lift kit, been for a blast up the country roads & the car feels well sorted :icon_pray:

Hi mate,

Glad your happy with the set-up, i've got the anti-lift,now looking to do the droplinks- just undecided which ones to fit to the front.Doing a wee bit at a time so that the wife doesn't winge!!

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tommo9375

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Defo go for the alloy drop links Tommo & not the steel ones with the bearings! :icon_pray:

Hi Barry,

I take it they're okay to run with alloy arms then,or do you need bearing ones to ease stress on the alloy arm?- just a thought,i might be wrong.

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Can anyone confirm this question as i need to order these today -Does it need to be the front droplinks with the bearings due to having 'alloy arms' on my 2002 Sti ?

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Can anyone confirm this question as i need to order these today -Does it need to be the front droplinks with the bearings due to having 'alloy arms' on my 2002 Sti ?

if you have an STi with Alloy arms there is no point in replacing the front drop links as you already have spherical bearings on the front. Save your money, or buy something else.

---john---

tommo9375

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if you have an STi with Alloy arms there is no point in replacing the front drop links as you already have spherical bearings on the front. Save your money, or buy something else.

---john---

There is a point - they're knocking ! Just wondered if i can definately fit the non bearing type .

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Hi Tommo, i will be using Duncan at Hypertech for all my stuff when i have the funds, just about to shell out on a Simtek. Duncan has given me alot of Advice on the phone so im more than happy to let him fettle my car. Some part numbers here mate for you for Whiteline kit

Anti lift kit Normal KCA 359

Anti lift kit Comfort KCA 362

Alk Race KCA 359M

Front ARB 22mm BSF 33

Front ARB 24mm BSF 33X

Rear ARB 22mm BSR 33

Rear ARB 24mm BSR 33X

Front Droplink Alloy KLC 32

Front Droplink Steel (ADJ) KLC 39

Rear Droplink Alloy KLC 26

Rear Droplink Steel (ADJ) KLC 19

Perrin do a similar range but i dont have the part numbers sorry.

tommo9375

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Thanks Eurosti,

I got the part numbers from Scooyparts but my question is can i use the 'alloy droplink' with alloy arms or does it have to be the bearing type? Cheers.

tommo9375

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Tommo, cant be 100% it does list both though, Give Duncan a quick ring at hypertech mate he knows his stuff!

Just spoke to Duncan at Hypertech and he confirmed i can fit the KLC32 alloy ones,thanks for the help :rolleyes:

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