2004 mk1 vrs anti roll bar up grade whats the best set up or combo from eibach???????????

25mm fr and rr is what a few of the lads say?

2004 mk1 vrs anti roll bar up grade whats the best set up or combo from eibach???????????

25mm fr and rr is what a few of the lads say?

Lots of various

If you are changing both then most folks go 23mm front and 25mm rear or 25mm front and 28mm rear

Not seen much members doing 25mm front and rear but I am sure someone will answer that. I think people tend to have the RARB larger at the rear.

my plan was R32 23mm front and 28mm rear.

is this really worth doing as most vrs will nevery see a track as iv not really had any worrys on the road with standerd size roll bars ?

the vrs doesn't have a RARB. hence why everyone fits one, and yes the difference in handling is noticeable straight away

probably one of the best handling mods you can do

Edited 13 January, 201115 yr by sivrs

Forget bolting on an ugly extra ARB to the rear beam, stiffen it properly!

I expect I'll get abused for saying that, so I better back up what I mean now! The rear beams already have ARB's fitted to them (inside the V-profile), and some of the OE beams have different thickness bars based on application. I've also seen some reinforcement pieces made by VW, that are welded to the beam for race/rally use of any of their A4 platform cars.

Here's what I mean: http://www.bildon.com/catalog/DetailsList.cfm?ID=1CV.501.513.514

On the Octavia/Leon/Toledo/Golf/Bora/A3 there are beams available with 18mm or 21.7mm integrated ARB's. On the Beetle there was only ever an 18mm bar used, and on the TT there was only ever the 21.7mm bar fitted.

The standard 18mm beam is 1J0500051L, and the "sport" beam is 1J0500051J by the looks of things (VAGCAT). So I'm assuming the vRS has the stiffer "sport" beam already fitted. Need to confirm though.

Obviously fitting an aftermarket ARB will be easier though, and probably cheaper, so what I've said is probably pointless! I just got all excited when I found those VW reinforcement plates!

I suppose the proper job would be to source a second hand 21.7mm beam, get the reinforcement welded on, powdercoat the beam, re-bush the beam and swap in. Who's going to try it then?!

the vrs doesn't have a RARB.

Yes it does! It's just well hidden, and forgotten about:

Yes it does! It's just well hidden, and forgotten about:

That's shut me up

Ah my appologies for being a numpty I'd forgotten about it running through the beam.

Edited 13 January, 201115 yr by sivrs

Here's what I mean: http://www.bildon.com/catalog/DetailsList.cfm?ID=1CV.501.513.514

I suppose the proper job would be to source a second hand 21.7mm beam, get the reinforcement welded on, powdercoat the beam, re-bush the beam and swap in. Who's going to try it then?!

Have emailed them regarding fitment.......I like this!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve

Have emailed them regarding fitment.......I like this!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve

Oright Steve, how's it going? Yeah I emailed VW Racing UK ( http://www.volkswagenracing.co.uk/ ) earlier too asking about these, as they are apparently who made them. I think they might have been discontinued now, but I'll soon find out I guess.

When/if I get a response I'll post it up here.

lol i'll stick to anti roll bars i ordered 25mm fr and rear is that right or wrong?

I suppect when the price is known for the VW Racing UK items we will be going straight back to the RARB theory as I can imagine those being dear if even actually able to get hold of.

But great find there.

lol i'll stick to anti roll bars i ordered 25mm fr and rear is that right or wrong?

Where from and how much?

290 my mates shop near leeds

back order till start of march but worth it?

Try dpm performance (site sponsor)

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/octavia-1u-96-06-anti-roll-bars-c-1929_1939_1940.html?zenid=459eed9a083e9d8418fb6428f5d5ec4d

Thought the rear had to be stiffer or you get funny handling or something?? Thats why people have 23F 25R or 25F and 28R or am I wrong??

Try dpm performance (site sponsor)

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/octavia-1u-96-06-anti-roll-bars-c-1929_1939_1940.html?zenid=459eed9a083e9d8418fb6428f5d5ec4d

cheers looks like 23mm front and 25mm rear dude

Thought the rear had to be stiffer or you get funny handling or something?? Thats why people have 23F 25R or 25F and 28R or am I wrong??

+1 correct

sorted my order 23mm and 25mm

Dpm list 22mm and 25mm anti roll bars but my mates had a word and eibach don't list list it just the 25mm front and rear set up am i ordering wrong kit from dpm

Im sure if you ring dpm they will be able to help

Interesting that on ukmivs they concluded the 25mm front and back was the best setup

Im sure if you ring dpm they will be able to help

Interesting that on ukmivs they concluded the 25mm front and back was the best setup

I think it may be to do with the golf being lighter on the back than an octy. Springs from a golf are not interchangeable due to different ratings due the weight difference of an octy and a golf, so perhaps a thicker bar is needed at the back for the same reason??

ever car on here seems to use a smaller front than a rear one i want the car to over steer a tad and not be too harsh as using daily , i have the 20mm h and r springs for a budget daily with some comfort , sticking to the stock 17's and tyre size too as want it to be a sleeper i guess, should it handle ok?

ever car on here seems to use a smaller front than a rear one i want the car to over steer a tad and not be too harsh as using daily , i have the 20mm h and r springs for a budget daily with some comfort , sticking to the stock 17's and tyre size too as want it to be a sleeper i guess, should it handle ok?

I would suggest getting a 4 wheel laser alignment check done once you've got the parts on too. You can spend thousands on Octavia suspension parts but if the suspension alignment is out then your not going to see the full benefit.

Mine uses 25mm / 22mm F/R but rear is a different setup on a 4x4 .

Sleepers are more fun too