Rear sway bar for MK6 Golf GTI

[Bassik]

I wanted to bring this thread back.

Wondering what people have done in terms of RSB or FSB, 22mm or 24mm?
Looking to get one for my MK6?

[Lucas_R]

I got the SPM swaybar about a year ago from Dubaddiction. Its adjustable and from memory i believe its 22mm.

Plenty of other choices out there though - Superpro, Whiteline, H&R etc.

[Bassik]

I got the SPM swaybar about a year ago from Dubaddiction. Its adjustable and from memory i believe its 22mm.

Plenty of other choices out there though - Superpro, Whiteline, H&R etc.

How is it at 22mm noticable difference? I've been looking at 24mm from SuperPro or Whiteline I hear that the bushing on the Whiteline need constant greasing. Also read that 24mm is a little too stiff.

[Lucas_R]

I had also read that 24mm was too stiff so thats why i wanted the 22mm. Dont forget the aftermarket swaybars are solid whereas the stock ones are hollow (aftermarket ones weight at least 2x more).

I fitted the swaybar along with new SPM lowered springs and Koni shocks - so the cars handling changed quite a bit with all that.

[Bassik]

I had also read that 24mm was too stiff so thats why i wanted the 22mm. Dont forget the aftermarket swaybars are solid whereas the stock ones are hollow (aftermarket ones weight at least 2x more).

I fitted the swaybar along with new SPM lowered springs and Koni shocks - so the cars handling changed quite a bit with all that.

Yeah I know the backs are 21.7mm hollow with 3mm walling, 22mm solid would weight a fair bit more. I'm not changing the springs so still wondering if it would make a world a difference.

[fergo308]

I've fitted several 24mm rear bars from Super Pro to Mk6 Golfs now and have only had good feedback. One point of difference between the super pro and the whiteline bars: the lateral limiters are built into the super pro bars (like OEM),whereas the whiteline bars use a crappy little bolt-on alloy bracket which can foul on the crossmember if fitted incorrectly.

I run a 24mm front and 26mm rear bar in my Tiguan (same chassis,heavier car) and it's not too stiff by any means.


Regards,

Justin.

[Bassik]

I've fitted several 24mm rear bars from Super Pro to Mk6 Golfs now and have only had good feedback. One point of difference between the super pro and the whiteline bars: the lateral limiters are built into the super pro bars (like OEM),whereas the whiteline bars use a crappy little bolt-on alloy bracket which can foul on the crossmember if fitted incorrectly.

I run a 24mm front and 26mm rear bar in my Tiguan (same chassis,heavier car) and it's not too stiff by any means.


Regards,

Justin.

I think I'll go SuperPro or H&R anyways... I had Whiteline on my Polo Gti (24mm) and that had the same crossmembers you mentioned. After about 2000kms they started loosening up and had to be re-tightened.

So 24mm rear only should be ok and wouldn't be too stiff??

[fergo308]

No issues adding just a 24mm rear bar to mk6 GTI.

Regards,

Justin.

[Mk R]

I've got the Whiteline 24mm front and rear sways on my 118 TSI. They do require regular greasing about every second service. Run on the medium setting they're firm but not overly stiff. On the hardest setting it corners flat as a pancake but is a bit much for day to day driving. I'd go for something with better rubbers next time. The supposedly upgraded rubbers Whiteline sell are too expensive to bother with.

[Bassik]

How does Super Pro compare anyone got these?