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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: 16vmk3ash on 08 September 2003, 13:25

Title: Antiroll Bars
Post by: 16vmk3ash on 08 September 2003, 13:25

I was just wondering if the anitroll bars on a VR6 are stiffer than those on a 16V? if so would they fit straight onto a 16V? and does any1 know how much new ones would be?
Thanks

Title: Re:Antiroll Bars
Post by: golfvr6 on 08 September 2003, 14:49

I don't think there is a lot of difference, if any, correct me if i'm wrong!!! If you got the cash then go and get an Eibach anti-roll bar.

Title: Re:Antiroll Bars
Post by: 16vmk3ash on 08 September 2003, 20:12

if i had the money i would get eibach ones but i dont, thats why i am thinking about the VR6 ones as they would be much cheaper!

Surely the VR6 antiroll bars will be stiffer than 16V ones as a VR6 is heavier than a 16V because of the engine weight?

Title: Re:Antiroll Bars
Post by: golfvr6 on 09 September 2003, 00:07

Not sure, i'll look it up on ETKA.

Title: Re:Antiroll Bars
Post by: 16vmk3ash on 09 September 2003, 01:35

Cheers mate!

Title: Re:Antiroll Bars
Post by: golfvr6 on 09 September 2003, 09:49

Up to 1995 the anti-roll bar is the same on 16v and vr6. 1996 onwards i'm not sure as more than one listed and engine code AAA and ABF not listed on the parts. Hope that helps a bit   :)

Title: Re:Antiroll Bars
Post by: 16vmk3ash on 09 September 2003, 11:45

Well my car is a 95' so it will probably have the earlier bar as on the VR6. I still rekon the bar on a VR6 must be stiffer though, especially the front one because of the extra weight!, the rear is probably the same as on mine cos there is no increase at the rear.
if i went to a main dealer would they know?

Title: Re:Antiroll Bars
Post by: golfvr6 on 09 September 2003, 11:49

The bar is the same!!! the ETKA disk i got is the same as the dealer has got  ;)   The difference with the vr6 will be dampers and springs. I would do that first  ;D

Title: Re:Antiroll Bars
Post by: 16vmk3ash on 09 September 2003, 12:02

This ETKA disk you have? is this the program they have at the main dealers which list every component for your car including diagrams, part number etc? if so how did u get that? and can u do me a copy?

Title: Re:Antiroll Bars
Post by: golfvr6 on 09 September 2003, 12:15

Yep thats the one, it is a slightly older one i got, but has all the right part numbers. You can get them off Ebay. Worth having as you can look up the part no. then ring the dealer to get a price without all the messing around.

Title: Re:Antiroll Bars
Post by: 16vmk3ash on 09 September 2003, 12:17

So i just search for ETKA on ebay then? and this program is it compatable with windows ME?

Title: Re:Antiroll Bars
Post by: golfvr6 on 09 September 2003, 12:19

I think so, you need a high res graphics card too.

Title: Re:Antiroll Bars
Post by: 16vmk3ash on 09 September 2003, 12:26

Just done a search and found it for ?3.50 . it's the LATEST EURO VERSION 2003 (version 6.02), is this what u have? i am gona see if i can get it of Kazaa first before ordering it!

Title: Re:Antiroll Bars
Post by: golfvr6 on 09 September 2003, 12:28

I got an older version, goes up to 2001 i think.