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I had a lower tie bar installed a few weeks ago by recommendation from Paul at PG. I have been running for a while and really not being convinced of the benefit. However a loud creaking has been getting louder and I realised that one of the bolts was not as tight as it should be. After fixing that (a long story in itself) the difference in stiffness is definately noticable. Just reversing over the usual back alley slopes and gradients showed much less in-cabin squeaks and rattles; and I dont even have really stiff front suspension. Front end grip is a little better on the edge too. My guess is that those with race springs/ coil overs on the front will notice the improvements even more.
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Did you use the same torque wrench Deuce used?Originally posted by Boy Racer
Now is that bar the one that just looks like a round bar with flattened edges that goes under the skidplate? I have seen them before on the diesel geek site but never heard much about how they help, happen to have a price on them?
Name: Brent
His: '04 TDI Golf Mods: None
If it's smoken it ain't broken
Family: '15 Jetta Sportwagon
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Retail is $175, I can do some off for club members of course. It is an autotech steel bar, very strong and will no doubt help to keep that TDi sump off the ground too!
Originally posted by StonewallDid you use the same torque wrench Deuce used? Now is that bar the one that just looks like a round bar with flattened edges that goes under the skidplate? I have seen them before on the diesel geek site but never heard much about how they help, happen to have a price on them?Comment
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Is there one for the Jetta?Originally posted by Boy RacerKR
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It fits all MK4sComment
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Aha all you need to do is install something new on your own car every couple of weeks, and the rest of us will be clamouring for oneOriginally posted by Boy Racer
But I am defintiely interested if you say it makes a difference, especially in the cabin creaks and so forth. Body stiffness = good. We'll see when I get back, once my reimbursement cheque comes in I was gonna order some stuff from ya anyhow.
KR
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Simon, how much for club guys?
I'm interestedSteve
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Do you also have a strut tower bar installed? Our cars are new enough to not need the reinforcement, but anything that helps reduce the creaks is good enough for me.
KhyronGeoff
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I dont have a strut tower bar as I am only allowed to tie one pair of suspension mounts per front and rear of car in the class I compete in.Originally posted by KhyronDo you also have a strut tower bar installed? Our cars are new enough to not need the reinforcement, but anything that helps reduce the creaks is good enough for me.
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