Rear Sway Bar Calculation

[EB2429]

just info for the thread

GTi PP rear sway bar 5Q0511305AT 21.7 x 3mm as linked to

Unknown rear bar for MQB platform 5Q0511305BA 21.7 x 3.6mm (I haven't check if this would fit)

ps
I just checked your photo collection to see what tyres your're
currently running. Beautiful GTI, looks tasteful!

thanks, PS4's on the car

 

[TwinDad]

Part 5Q0511305BA is used and compatible with these Volkswagen cars

Seat
Volkswagen
Golf, Variant, 4Motion Local Market 2013 Golf AU-D-000 001 >>, 2014 Golf AU-E-000 001 >>, 2014 Golf Variant AU-E-500 001 >>, 2015 Golf, 2015 Golf Variant
Golf (D) Brazil 2013, 2014, 2015
Golf South Africa 2013 For VINs from AU-D-000 001, 2014, 2015

 

[TwinDad]

Looks like it's for the golf in South America and South Africa. Also found it listed as A3 in some markets and Seat and Skoda in others. Found it cheap locally as well
http://www.vwpartsvortex.com/oe-volkswagen/5q0511305ba

 

[TwinDad]

Found out from vortex that it works. They say it's the new part number for the PP
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?8080457-Put-on-new-GTI-sway-bar-perfect&p=99266385

 

[EB2429]

If its a 4WD variant I guess it won't fit the FWD version?

Perhaps the hollow revo rear bar is an option, but the info is vague 110% over what actual bar? weight saving compared to the solid bar, yet mine is hollow?

http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15125

 

[Dave10781]

Autoanything has the Eibach 25mm hollow RSB for cheap. It's an option.

 

[EB2429]

Fitted the ClubSport S sway bar/anti roll bar today.

Tricky getting it past the exhaust so lowered it down on the hangers at the rear. reused the existing stabilisers as they were in perfect working order. Bar is thicker internally (by 20% approx i think we worked out), heavier on the scales but not sure if the shore rating of the bushes are standard or stiffer.


Car only has 15k on the clock so bushes on existing bar in good order
Now with new bar fitted car feels a little flatter at the rear and a little more pointy at the front, without noticing any difference of choppy ride over undulating roads and bumps (UK country roads). Surprised I noticed any change as its only a small enhancement, but with the CSS front bushes to be replaced soon it should just work together nicely, and give a little OEM+ tweek without any obvious negatives.

P1020998re by Emmber, on Flickr

 

[buck890]

Fitted the ClubSport S sway bar/anti roll bar today.

Tricky getting it past the exhaust so lowered it down on the hangers at the rear. reused the existing stabilisers as they were in perfect working order. Bar is thicker internally (by 20% approx i think we worked out), heavier on the scales but not sure if the shore rating of the bushes are standard or stiffer.


Car only has 15k on the clock (with new bar fitted)
Car feels a flatter at the rear and a little more pointy at the front, without noticing any difference of choppy ride over undulating roads and bumps (UK country roads). Surprised I noticed any change as its only a small enhancement, but with the CSS front bushes to be replaced soon it should just work together nicely, and give a little OEM+ tweek without any obvious negatives.

P1020998re by Emmber, on Flickr

How much and where from? Thanks.

 

[breaking badly]

CONGRATS!

Enjoy it!

 

[EB2429]

How much and where from? Thanks.

VW main dealer, £80 +VAT approx

 

[cbaumy34]

Fitted the ClubSport S sway bar/anti roll bar today.

Tricky getting it past the exhaust so lowered it down on the hangers at the rear. reused the existing stabilisers as they were in perfect working order. Bar is thicker internally (by 20% approx i think we worked out), heavier on the scales but not sure if the shore rating of the bushes are standard or stiffer.


Car only has 15k on the clock (with new bar fitted)
Car feels a flatter at the rear and a little more pointy at the front, without noticing any difference of choppy ride over undulating roads and bumps (UK country roads). Surprised I noticed any change as its only a small enhancement, but with the CSS front bushes to be replaced soon it should just work together nicely, and give a little OEM+ tweek without any obvious negatives.

P1020998re by Emmber, on Flickr

Now this is an upgrade I'd love to do.

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[Dave10781]

VW main dealer, £80 +VAT approx

Not a bad price at all.

 

[RacingManiac]

Is it the same diameter as the regular GTI though?

 

[EB2429]

Same diameter yes, 20% thicker though as the original is hollow and so is this one. That why it's a little heavier . If you are looking for big gains the after market is your best bet without a doubt, and in some ways that's what the after market is for. No point spending £300 on bars to not notice it clearly. But I like to fit subtle mods from original equipment, and as this has been tested on the MQB platform for the CSS along with the front bushes, hubs, camber etc it makes sense to me to fit a VW part that works with the front ARB (CSS front ARB is the same as the GTI PP).

 

[TwinDad]

Same diameter yes, 20% thicker though as the original is hollow and so is this one. That why it's a little heavier . If you are looking for big gains the after market is your best bet without a doubt, and in some ways that's what the after market is for. No point spending £300 on bars to not notice it clearly. But I like to fit subtle mods from original equipment, and as this has been tested on the MQB platform for the CSS along with the front bushes, hubs, camber etc it makes sense to me to fit a VW part that works with the front ARB (CSS front ARB is the same as the GTI PP).

That's the same bar I linked above. It's the same as the PP. it's the new part number for it. Just the last two numbers have changed. There was some suspicion that the tubing was slightly thicker though. Good upgrade over the stock solid bar for sure.