Next on the mods list, RR sway bar.
The Neuspeed is 25mm dia; the H&R is 22mm dia.
The Neuspeed is also $45 more then the H&R.
Can anyone comment on whether the Neuspeed is really $45 better then the H&R?

 

go for the neuspeed, he has a two settings, stiff or stiffer.........the H&R only has one setting only. but if you're not planning on changing your settings, chose either one.

 

I can't comment on the H&R, but I have the Neuspeed and it's very nice. On the stiffest setting I can get the rear to slide out if I try REALLY hard. Your days of understeer are gone.

Cheers!

 

i second chef's comment............

Chef........ for your signature, you forgot to mention your tranny mount

 

H&R does have two settings and a maintenance free bushing...
my thoughts here: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothrea...42590#34742590

 

Very nice info guys, this to will be my next mod. And i'm leaning towards the Neuspeed.
Here is my question has anyone done a combination rear and front system? Or would that be overkill, (everyday driving)

 

IMHO, I don't think the front bar is necessary. My car is now so stiff in the corners with no noticeable understeer that it wouldn't help the car corner any better with the front piece. Just do the rear and let me know what you think.

Cheers!

 

well i just kinda was looking over the underside of my stock a3 and it has wht seem to be from and rear swayy bars stock. maybe they are something else but i'm pretty sure tht they are wht i think

 

Brian,

You're correct. The car has a black rear sway bar, but it's pretty flimsy compared to the Neuspeed. A night and day difference on cornering with just that as an addition.

Cheers!

 

If you go neuspeed be sure the buy it from mjmautohaus.com They have it for 239 with free shipping.

I also have the neuspeed and have no complaints. I hear now that you have to use the stock brackets as they do not supply their own anymore.

Edit:

Here's a link to a sway bar discussion. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2929146