I'm torn between RSB's from H&R and Neuspeed. With my new FSD's I'dprobably run the H&R on stiff, or Neuspeed on soft or medium. I've read every thread I can find comparing them.Asignificant difference is the bushings - H&R claims maintenance-free, while Neuspeed needs periodic re-lube. I'm interested in your real world experience with those bushings.

Are the H&R's truly maintenance free? For those of you with that bar, do they actually remain quiet?

I've read somewhere about problems with the H&R bushings "tearing" and needing to be replaced. Anyone here with that experience?

For those of you with Neuspeed, what has been the time/mileage interval before the bushings start to make noise?

Has anyone added Zerk fittings to the Neuspeed bushing mounts to simplify the re-lube process?

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2006 A3 2.0T/DSG, Garnet red pearl/beige, Sport + Open Sky
Koni FSDs, Neuspeed RSB, ST Flights/Toyo T1Rs, many VAG-COM mods, Eurojet PCV

i believe HKS setup has zerks on the bushings. I've also heard the H&R bushings are prone to wearing/rubbing on the bar cause they use a different type of material. they also tend to squeak [this is all from what i've heard. i too had the same questions.]. I came up on a used Nuespeed RSB and in all honesty, dont mind having to lube it once a year. figure the car requires other maintenance as well so why not add just soemthing minor to it.

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HKS is apparently only available as a front + rear set (for ~$400). Both bars are 27mm diameter (tubular), compared with 22mm (solid) for H&R's and 25mm (tubular) for Neuspeed's.

I'm not interested in a front bar - don't need it for the way I drive, and don't want to go through the hassles of dropping the front sub-frame to install it. And I haven't got any comparison with H&R or Neuspeed for effects of the HKS set on handling, while I'm pretty confident that either of those will have the desired effect.

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2006 A3 2.0T/DSG, Garnet red pearl/beige, Sport + Open Sky
Koni FSDs, Neuspeed RSB, ST Flights/Toyo T1Rs, many VAG-COM mods, Eurojet PCV

I've had the Neuspeed RSB for well over a year and 25k+ miles and I only notice a squeak on speed bumps. I guess that it's way over due for a lube, but that's not bad for time and distance? Personally, with my Koni C/O's, the car runs perfectly well with the Neuspeed RSB set on its stiffest setting. I just bought a new pair of shoes, so I'm anxious to wear off the slick coating and get going on some twisties to test it all out!



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