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    Quote Originally Posted by iDiesel View Post
    I assume sport mode is still comfortable?
    Personally I never found sport mode comfortable. Too firm for daily driving and the only time I would use it is on smooth roads.
    The RSB doesn't affect "firmness" of the suspension
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    Quote Originally Posted by veew View Post
    Personally I never found sport mode comfortable. Too firm for daily driving and the only time I would use it is on smooth roads.
    The RSB doesn't affect "firmness" of the suspension
    I am getting used to the Tiguan's handling. I find it somewhat wallowing & the Sport mode too firm.

    Currently running with an individual profile where DCC is standard and all the other elements are in Sport. seems to be a good fit.

    Am trying to work out if a rear sway bar would help. Am not looking to replace springs etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by momall View Post
    I am getting used to the Tiguan's handling. I find it somewhat wallowing & the Sport mode too firm.

    Currently running with an individual profile where DCC is standard and all the other elements are in Sport. seems to be a good fit.

    Am trying to work out if a rear sway bar would help. Am not looking to replace springs etc.
    I had the same sentiments as you.
    I drive in Individual profile and set the DCC in comfort but everything else in sport.
    Hated how the car wallowed and leaned in all corners with the DCC in comfort.
    Found normal and sport too jiggly/firm for my liking.

    The RSB has definitely reduced the lean and understeer.
    I'm not going to go with any springs as the car will be my wife's daily driver soon.

    The only issue I've had since installing the RSB is the front top shock mounts rattle noticeably more over "jiggly surfaces" and some bumps so will look at getting them replaced.

    The guy who installed the RSB quoted ~$400 including labour.

    ADDIT: The one thing I would mention about springs is to look at variable rate ones (like Eibach).
    I caught up with Tigger73 who has Eibach springs in his car.
    His ride in DCC: Normal is more comfortable than my car in DCC: Comfort when driving over small to medium imperfections in the road. This is because his initial compression rate is softer than standard.
    Last edited by veew; 02-09-2020 at 10:09 AM.
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    Hi,
    Can anyone confirm if this/these bars will fit Allspace models?
    has anyone done it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by veew View Post
    I had the same sentiments as you.
    I drive in Individual profile and set the DCC in comfort but everything else in sport.
    Hated how the car wallowed and leaned in all corners with the DCC in comfort.
    Found normal and sport too jiggly/firm for my liking.

    The RSB has definitely reduced the lean and understeer.
    I'm not going to go with any springs as the car will be my wife's daily driver soon.

    The only issue I've had since installing the RSB is the front top shock mounts rattle noticeably more over "jiggly surfaces" and some bumps so will look at getting them replaced.

    The guy who installed the RSB quoted ~$400 including labour.

    ADDIT: The one thing I would mention about springs is to look at variable rate ones (like Eibach).
    I caught up with Tigger73 who has Eibach springs in his car.
    His ride in DCC: Normal is more comfortable than my car in DCC: Comfort when driving over small to medium imperfections in the road. This is because his initial compression rate is softer than standard.
    Thanks for that veew . let me know how you go with the top mount fix. I may go down the path you have.

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    Is a driveway install easy enough to do? Thinking this might be my next thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan_3MPS View Post
    Is a driveway install easy enough to do? Thinking this might be my next thing
    Yes I installed on my driveway. I did jack up the rear of the car/put on jack stands as I'm lowered and gave a bit more room to work. You just need to drop it on the ground when doing the final tighten up of the bolts on the sway bar/end links.

    2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline

    2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
    2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
    2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)
    - Tigger73's 125TSI Build



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    Quote Originally Posted by tigger73 View Post
    Yes I installed on my driveway. I did jack up the rear of the car/put on jack stands as I'm lowered and gave a bit more room to work. You just need to drop it on the ground when doing the final tighten up of the bolts on the sway bar/end links.
    Ta. Just need to figure out which one to get now. Probably one of the 24mm Superpro or Whiteline bars.

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    Ride/Handling mods

    Quote Originally Posted by Dan_3MPS View Post
    Ta. Just need to figure out which one to get now. Probably one of the 24mm Superpro or Whiteline bars.
    Best off getting a kit including the aftermarket end links as the stock ones are plastic and will flex/break with the extra load.

    These go on sale reasonably regularly so you can save 20% buying at the right time.


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    2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline

    2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
    2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
    2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)
    - Tigger73's 125TSI Build



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    Quote Originally Posted by tigger73 View Post
    Best off getting a kit including the aftermarket end links as the stock ones are plastic and will flex/break with the extra load.

    These go on sale reasonably regularly so you can save 20% buying at the right time.
    This is the best price I've found so far for the Superpro bar and end links
    SuperPro RC0052RZ-24KIT Sway Bar H/Duty 2-Point Blade Adj + Link Kit 24mm - Rear (inc A3/Golf Mk7)

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