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I've heard a few on car groups say that the AR-1 is better than the R888R in the dry.
Can only take that with a pinch of salt though until you try them yourself.
I believe the M3 Cup cars used the AR-1 this season too and are quicker. Not sure which tyre they used last season though.
Considering it's about £200 in labour to fit, £600 isn't bad for a rebuild depending what it needed.
Cheaper to get a 2nd hand one though like you say.
It may have a bit more assistance with pad compared to wheel, but it's far from easy i'd say.
I know what @Silent_Scone is saying about it looking like it's on rails too. Cars just seem to turn a lot sharper than they do when i use a wheel.
There is a rating system that's meant to allow certain people into certain lobbies based on their ability and risk to others. Guessing it will take time.
There's only one guy that springs to mind when you say East Midlands and that's Jim White at White Details.
Check him out on YouTube, top quality work! He's booked up for months in advance though.