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I do need an rs4 avant correct! I have heard that the dsg tune would help a lot just haven't convinced the girlfriend its a good use of $1600. I will definitely look into the rear sway bar though. Does that make the ride harsher?
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Yes I think everyone who buys an Octy RS actually wants the RS4...
Regards the rear sway bar, it only stops the boat-like side-to-side motion. If you keep the same springs, the ride comfort (up/down) will be identical. You'll just sit flatter through the corners. You can pick up a rear sway bar for ~$300 (both Whiteline and Superpro do them) and the install is direct bolt on, bolt off for the existing one which is tiny in comparison.
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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Awesome, I'm sold, might get one for both cars if its that cheap and an easy install I can do myself.Comment
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I thought one of the sway bars (front or rear) on the RS was an absolute dog to install?Comment
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Front requires dropping of subframe and requires a few hours to completeOriginally posted by donweather View Post
Rear is 6 bolts and fairly easy - triple square heads IIRC so correct tools required.
Personally, I prefer harder springs as I don't like the way heavier sway bars stop the independant suspension being independant but there's more than 1 way to skin a cat.carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
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The rear sway bar is a pretty easy DIY. If you lift the rear of the car up on jack stands you can unbolt the rear sway bar straight off and bolt the new one on - job done!
The front sway bar is already reasonably stiff so there's less to be gained and requires the subframe to be dropped to get the sway bar in/out. You really need this up on a hoist and a proper workshop with all the tools for this one. It's not something to be attempted on the driveway...
You'll get 80% gains by upgrading the rear sway bar upgrade - so if you're looking for the best bang for buck just do the rear.
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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Too right!Originally posted by tigger73 View Post
I'm working my way up there which is why I went from the Octy to an R36...next stop RS4! (In my dreams)
Sent from my HTC One M8 using Tapatalk2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI DSG wagon|Revo Stage 1|Race Blue|Leather|Dynamic Xenons w 6000K|9w7 BT|THA475 Amp+active sub|Whiteline ALK|RVC|
2009 R36 wagon|Biscay Blue|RVC|Tailgate|ECU and DSG tune|LED DRL/Indicators|3D colour cluster|Quad LED tail rings|Climatronics upgrade|Dynaudio retrofit|B7 RLine Flat Steering Wheel|3AA CCM|TPMS Direct|B7 Adaptive Cruise with Front Assist|Discover Media retrofit|PLA 2.0|Lane Assist|BCM retrofit|High Beam Assist|DQ500Comment
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Damn Straight. I would consider the Golf r wagon if it came in a manual.....R36 doesnt so that is out.....Originally posted by kamold View Post
Then again getting a manual RS4 could be a challenge.....but then I cant afford one, so will keep dreaming of that manual RS4 wagon....2001 - A4 B6 1.8T Sedan Manual - (sold @ 254,000km)
2008 - A3 8P 1.9tdi Sportback Manual - (sold 90,000kms)
2013 - Octavia RS wagon - 1z - Race Blue - TDI - 6M - Leather - MDI - Whispbar S44W - LED interior kit - RVC forward?/retrofit - Mk3 gear shifter
2021 - Q3 S-Line wagon - F3 - Daytona Grey - Westfalia towbar - no other options available.Comment
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is there much difference in boot size between in R wagon and the vRS?
does the AWD in the Golf take up much room in comparison?Comment
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Also consider the Golf Alltrack, it's down on performance but still has the AWD and slightly higher position.
Pity the R Wagon has that ugly
Carbon leather!2006 MkV 2.0TDI -> 2005 MkV GTI -> 2008 MkV R32 -> 2013 Polo 77TSI + 2016 Mk7 Golf R WagonComment
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You could chip (flash) the Golf Alltrack ecu. The Superchip version gives an extra 42kw and 93Nm.Originally posted by shauno View Post2008 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI 4x4 wagon
Bluefin 132Kw/385Nm, Racechips Response Control, Haldex Performance controller, H&R anti roll bars, Koni FSD shocks, SuperPro control arms & ball joints, subframe & gearshift mods, Full Dynamat interior, Polk Audio sound, Columbus, Bluetooth, MDI, parking sensors, camera. BBS SR 18x8" w/ 225/40xR18. 3M Crystalline tint.Comment
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That'd be pretty decent, comparable to a stock vRS!
I really like the Mk3 Octy, I think if it was AWD it'd be an easy choice... Pity they're $45k+ fully loaded, more than a GTI2006 MkV 2.0TDI -> 2005 MkV GTI -> 2008 MkV R32 -> 2013 Polo 77TSI + 2016 Mk7 Golf R WagonComment
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I'm going to be waiting until the new Tiguan comes out (due later this year). Lowered with some suspension mods and a tune will give some decent AWD performance at an affordable price point.
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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Price up a GTI with all the fruit - Octy usually works out cheapeer.Originally posted by shauno View Postcarandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
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