ARB Clamps

[adam quantrill]

Anyone know where I can get some heavy-duty ones or do I have to make my own? Kind of like on the Hatter's machine - the heavy duty version is a largish aly block and bolted on top and bottom.

[Number 7]

Adam, just curious, buy why do you need HD versions? I use standard versions with the SH mod of the extra bolt, and over the course of 17 years with the 400 I've never had one pop out - and that includes regular track work.

[Toltec]

We bought some from superflex with some new bushes and never had a problem on track days again. The ones we got were just plated steel so cheaper than what they sell now.

http://www.superflex.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=SF3...

[KKson]

Toltec said:

We bought some from superflex with some new bushes and never had a problem on track days again. The ones we got were just plated steel so cheaper than what they sell now.

http://www.superflex.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=SF3...

I bought a set of these with poly bushes when I got my 350i as the original brackets were all distorted and not a matching pair. These new ones have been great. Not movement, no wear and no squeaks!

[adam quantrill]

The standard ones pop out and/or snap. Bear in mind I've put 75k miles on mine now and give it some hard around roundabouts.

21 quid seems a little excessive maybe I'll just get some off the flea for a around 4 quid each. Just a matter of finding one with the right dimensions, or slightly bigger, as it can be shimmed out if necessary..

[mk1fan]

Toltec said:

We bought some from superflex with some new bushes and never had a problem on track days again. The ones we got were just plated steel so cheaper than what they sell now.

http://www.superflex.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=SF3...

Looks like an easy swap with the added mounting bolt. Stainless too!

[Number 7]

adam quantrill said:

The standard ones pop out and/or snap. Bear in mind I've put 75k miles on mine now and give it some hard around roundabouts.
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Not if you drill the bracket for a bolt through the tag that goes through the chassis. Never had a problem with mine like that, compared to a couple of times when one popped out on my 350 before it was modified.

[pk500]

Number 7 said:

Not if you drill the bracket for a bolt through the tag that goes through the chassis. Never had a problem with mine like that, compared to a couple of times when one popped out on my 350 before it was modified.

And Paul's car carries extra weight 😂😂😂

[Number 7]

pk500 said:

And Paul's car carries extra weight ??????

Oi, I resemble that comment

Where's a mod when you need one

[pk500]

Number 7 said:

Oi, I resemble that comment

Where's a mod when you need one

Lol lucky I didn't put a picture of you in a dress 😂😂😂😂

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

There was a previous post of some much stronger ones than superflex one's posted, I fitted some to my 400SE and they are very good.

[adam quantrill]

I found some cast aly Saxo ones on the flea that look promising - but I need to see one to measure it up. So to find a mate with a Saxo....

[KKson]

Not sure I'd want a mate if he drove a Saxo.;)

[adam quantrill]

What if it was a she?

[adam quantrill]

Well I didn't find the dimensions so I just bit the bullet and ordered one.

Turns out to be pretty close out of the box.

After a little fettling with the bench grinder to open up the inside this is what it looks like over a superflex bushing:



Not bad eh? I jut need to add a couple of washers or maybe shims to make it slightly taller. But it will look the dogs when fitted.

[mk1fan]

I ordered a set of the Superflex clamps. Uch more substantial than original items. Just need to drill an extra couple of holes in the chassis and some M10 bolts.

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

I used these, and they was very strong.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-1-25mm-ID-anti-roll...

[adam quantrill]

when you say "strong" are you referring to the price, Leigh? ;^)

[KKson]

TVRleigh_BBWR said:

I used these, and they was very strong.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-1-25mm-ID-anti-roll...

That's what I've now got on my 350i. My chassis had already been drilled for double bolts on the bracket so straight swap. What's money got to do with owning a TVR? I'm sure I've heard the missus say that on a number of occasions........ Still my £5 hair cut is somewhat cheaper than her £120 cut and colour, so she doesn't complain!

[barrington]

ive got vx220 alloy brackets on my car they are really nice and fit perfect with two bolts I did buy the other brackets that were available they were absolute st I could of make better ones in my sleep