{"product_id":"034-motorsport-rs-adjustable-solid-rear-sway-bar-upgrade-mqb-awd","title":"034 Motorsport - RS+ Adjustable Solid Rear Sway Bar Upgrade, MQB AWD","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productView\"\u003e\n\u003carticle itemprop=\"description\" class=\"productView-description productView-description--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs-contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content is-active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productView-description-tabContent emthemesModez-mobile-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productView\"\u003e\n\u003carticle itemprop=\"description\" class=\"productView-description productView-description--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs-contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content is-active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productView-description-tabContent emthemesModez-mobile-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productView\"\u003e\n\u003carticle itemprop=\"description\" class=\"productView-description productView-description--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs-contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content is-active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productView-description-tabContent emthemesModez-mobile-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAdjustable MQB Solid Rear Sway Bar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade the handling performance of your MQB vehicle with this \u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Solid Rear Sway Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered for enthusiasts looking for sharper turn-in, improved cornering response, reduced body roll, and enhanced rear-end rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured from a single piece of high-strength \u003cstrong\u003e0.938-inch solid spring steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, this rear sway bar offers significantly greater rigidity than the factory setup. The adjustable design provides two stiffness settings, allowing you to fine-tune the vehicle's handling characteristics according to your driving style and performance needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with the factory rear sway bar, this upgraded solid design delivers up to a \u003cstrong\u003e171% increase in stiffness\u003c\/strong\u003e, while also providing up to \u003cstrong\u003e70% additional stiffness compared with the standard MQB AWD rear sway bar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This Adjustable Rear Sway Bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard MQB AWD rear sway bar is designed to provide a balanced and neutral driving experience. It helps reduce understeer while still allowing drivers to encourage rear-end rotation when desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those looking for a more performance-focused setup, this adjustable rear sway bar offers increased rigidity and improved response. The additional stiffness helps sharpen turn-in, reduce body roll, improve rear-end stability, and promote greater rotation through corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear sway bar can be installed with either the factory front sway bar or an upgraded front sway bar. For track-focused drivers and enthusiasts looking for precise cornering performance, pairing the upgraded rear sway bar with a performance front sway bar is recommended. Drivers seeking maximum rear-end rotation may prefer to retain the factory front sway bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSway Bar Rate Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompared With the Factory Rear Sway Bar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144% increase in rate compared with the factory Audi 8V S3 \/ Mk7 Golf R 22.0mm x 3.0mm hollow rear sway bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStiff Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 171% increase in rate compared with the factory Audi 8V S3 \/ Mk7 Golf R 22.0mm x 3.0mm hollow rear sway bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard MQB AWD Sway Bar Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42% increase in rate compared with the factory rear sway bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStiff Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% increase in rate compared with the factory rear sway bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Performance Bushings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sway bar kit includes specially engineered \u003cstrong\u003eTeflon-lined polyurethane bushings\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to improve sway bar response while minimizing unwanted noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Teflon and polyester liner helps reduce friction and eliminates the need for regular greasing or additional lubrication. This maintenance-free design provides reliable long-term performance while helping extend the service life of the bushings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bushings are designed to withstand demanding street and track environments and offer excellent resistance to water, heat, and common automotive chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBushing Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance-free design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo additional grease or lubrication required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeflon and polyester liner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps minimize noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproves sway bar response speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for extended service life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrophobic and water-resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResistant to common automotive chemicals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat-resistant up to 500°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for demanding street and track use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bushings are covered by a \u003cstrong\u003elimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e against qualifying manufacturing defects, including material cracking, separation of the Teflon liner from the polyurethane bushing, and squeaking under normal street or track conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from high-quality \u003cstrong\u003e0.938-inch solid spring steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo adjustable stiffness positions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e144% increased rate\u003c\/strong\u003e in the soft setting compared with the factory rear sway bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e171% increased rate\u003c\/strong\u003e in the stiff setting compared with the factory rear sway bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps reduce understeer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduces body roll during hard cornering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproves turn-in response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhances rear-end rotation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides increased rear-end rigidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable black powder-coated finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCNC-machined billet aluminum mounting brackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear anodized finish for additional protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocating collars help prevent side-to-side sway bar movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeflon-lined polyurethane bushings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance-free bushing system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo additional lubricant required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResistant to water and harsh automotive environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat-resistant up to 500°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited lifetime warranty on qualifying bushing manufacturing defects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable MQB AWD Solid Rear Sway Bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeflon-lined polyurethane sway bar bushings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBillet aluminum sway bar mounting brackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSway bar bracket installation hardware kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Adjustable MQB Solid Rear Sway Bar is designed for select MQB AWD applications, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudi 8V A3 \/ S3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudi 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