034Motorsport
SKU: KIT-536562

VW Sway Bar Upgrade Kit - 034Motorsport KIT536562

Golf, GTI

Includes Spherical Sway Bar Links



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Price each: $653.00
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Description

Details

SKU:
KIT-536562
FCP Euro ID:
Quality:
Performance

OE Numbers

5Q0505465C, 5Q0505465A

MFG Numbers

034-402-1008, 0344021008, 034-402-4019

This Kit Includes

Qty Part SKU Brand Price
1 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Assembly MTO-0344021008 $342.00
1 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link MTO-0344024019 $311.00

Product Information

034Motorsport is proud to offer the ultimate rear sway bar upgrade for the MkVII Volkswagen Golf/GTI & 8V Audi A3 FWD! The 034Motorsport Adjustable Solid Rear Sway Bar is made from a single piece of high-quality, 25.4mm thick spring steel for maximum rigidity, and is designed to combat understeer while reducing body roll under hard cornering.

This product was tested thoroughly on the street and track on 034Motorsport's 2015 Volkswagen GTI Development Vehicle and multiple enthusiast-owned MQB Audi/Volkswagen vehicles before release. The 034Motorsport Adjustable Solid Rear Sway Bar substantially reduces understeer and body roll on 8V Audi A3 FWD & Volkswagen Golf/GTI vehicles without compromising comfort on the street.

In addition, the 034Motorsport MQB Rear Sway Bar is engineered to be used effectively with the stock front sway bar. No upgrade in the front is required. The addition of a stiffer front bar can positively affect turn-in feel, but ultimately worsens the platform's tendency to understeer. With the stock front sway bar and upgraded 034Motorsport Solid Rear Sway Bar, body roll is virtually eliminated while turn in and off throttle oversteer are greatly improved.

Features:

  • 25.4mm Diameter
  • Solid Spring Steel Construction
  • One-Piece Design
  • 2-Way Adjustable

What's Included:

  • 034Motorsport 8V Audi A3 FWD & MkVII Volkswagen Golf/GTI (MQB)
  • Adjustable Solid Rear Sway Bar Upgrade
  • Polyurethane Sway Bar Bushings
  • Billet Aluminum Sway Bar Brackets with Integrated Zerk Fittings
  • Sway Bar Bracket Installation Hardware Kit
  • Spherical Sway Bar Links
  • CNC Machined 6061-T6 Aluminum End Link Bodies
  • Anodized Black Spherical Sway Bar Links for Durability
  • CNC Machined Stainless Steel End Links Spacers
Suspension Stabilizer Bar Kit

Suspension stabilizer bars are also known as Anti-sway bars. They intend to improve handling by reducing the car’s body roll from side to side. The stabilizer bar bushing is a physical insulator at the point of attachment to the car’s frame. Most bushings are made of rubber, but some people prefer bushings made of stiffer Urethane believing the car will handle even better (although the ride is stiffer).

Suspension Stabilizer Bar Kit Failure Symptoms
  • Unusual noises: Clunking, squeaking, or groaning noises, especially when driving over bumps or turning
  • Body roll: The vehicle leans more than it should when turning
  • Steering problems: The car pulls to one side, or the steering wheel feels loose or unresponsive
  • Uneven tire wear: The tires wear down unevenly

About 034Motorsport

034Motorsport was founded by Javad Shadzi in 2005, with a passion for bringing motorsport-quality performance upgrades and tuning to Audi and Volkswagen vehicles. The company has since evolved and grown to meet the expanding needs of enthusiasts, but the underlying passion for innovation, performance, and quality remains. We are dedicated to providing our customers with only the best performance products, tuning, and service for their Audi or Volkswagen.

034Motorsport is owned and operated by enthusiasts like you! This means you can expect knowledgeable advice and enthusiastic customer service every time. When we aren't at work, you can find us at local car meets, Audi Club Track Days, or at home wrenching on our own cars.

034Motorsports prides themselves on developing the finest track-proven and street-friendly performance upgrades for Audi and Volkswagen enthusiasts. The 034Motorsport Performance Facility in Fremont, CA is home to our engineering, manufacturing, and tuning departments. Staffed by highly-skilled enthusiasts, these departments work in unison to design, test, build, and calibrate the latest in performance upgrades for Audi and Volkswagen applications. Unlike other companies that merely drop-ship parts or outsource development, they do it all under one roof to ensure that 034Motorsport products are the highest quality on the market.

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