They look like the FB 90W which is the same concept as the ARS 8514. From what I have been researching, FB and ARS are very similar. The tubs are a little different as far as the windows and the make of the rack itself. Good video.
Yep. I think that's true. Unless FB has come out with a deeper tub, I think these ARS tubs are 2 inches deeper. They are 9 inches and the FB only had the 7 inch tall when I ordered this. I've never had a FB rack, but I think FB vs ARS is a chevy/ford debate. Someone who has a lot of FB racks, said that my ARS tubs' walls are more vertical and make more floor space in the cage. Also, ARS is in the midwest and I am in New England, so you say for money on shipping with ARS. FB is in California. If I was in Cali still, no doubt I'd have FB.
Going to bite the bullet this black Friday and order an 8514. The base for an 8514 is something like $500, versus $140 for a 7030, and they look to be slightly different sizes, which is frustrating.
It's a really important piece of kit for what I do. Make sure you are comparing the original series sizes and prices. The hybrid series is a different footprint. I much preffer the original. Is your 7030 rack an original? If so, I think the bases will stack interchangeably. What I'd do is split the rack so you have 85 tubs down low and 70's up high. These tubs are big for over your head.
I've been looking at the ARS rack that you have and this is the best overview of this that I've come across. Thank you for all the info!
I'm glad it helped. This is an important piece of kit for me.
They look like the FB 90W which is the same concept as the ARS 8514. From what I have been researching, FB and ARS are very similar. The tubs are a little different as far as the windows and the make of the rack itself. Good video.
Yep. I think that's true. Unless FB has come out with a deeper tub, I think these ARS tubs are 2 inches deeper. They are 9 inches and the FB only had the 7 inch tall when I ordered this. I've never had a FB rack, but I think FB vs ARS is a chevy/ford debate. Someone who has a lot of FB racks, said that my ARS tubs' walls are more vertical and make more floor space in the cage. Also, ARS is in the midwest and I am in New England, so you say for money on shipping with ARS. FB is in California. If I was in Cali still, no doubt I'd have FB.
@EvanKayExotics I wasn't dogging on ARS at all. They are pretty similar, just slight variations. They are nice-looking racks.
I didn't think you were. Happy new year!
Going to bite the bullet this black Friday and order an 8514. The base for an 8514 is something like $500, versus $140 for a 7030, and they look to be slightly different sizes, which is frustrating.
It's a really important piece of kit for what I do. Make sure you are comparing the original series sizes and prices. The hybrid series is a different footprint. I much preffer the original. Is your 7030 rack an original? If so, I think the bases will stack interchangeably. What I'd do is split the rack so you have 85 tubs down low and 70's up high. These tubs are big for over your head.
@@EvanKayExotics No, 7030 Hybrid, which I suppose is where the problem lies.