



034 Motorsport - RS+ Adjustable Solid Rear Sway Bar (MQB) (AWD) - 034-402-1038

034 Motorsport Australia - RS+ Adjustable Solid Rear Sway Bar (MQB) (AWD) - 034-402-1038.
034Motorsport's RS+ Adjustable MQB Solid Rear Sway Bar Upgrade for the Audi 8V/8Y A3/S3, F3 Q3, 8S TT/TTS Quattro, and Volkswagen MK7/7.5 Golf R, Sportwagen, and Alltrack is engineered to improve the handling dynamics and balance of these MQB AWD vehicles.
Designed to be a bolt-in replacement for the hollow factory rear sway bar, this upgrade will drastically reduce body roll and understeer without sacrificing ride quality. Manufactured from a single piece of solid spring steel, this bar is over 171% stiffer than the factory unit, resulting in a much more balanced and agile car, which corners flatter and can be coaxed into oversteer as desired when driving through curves on the street or track. Compared to our standard Solid Rear Sway Bar Upgrade, this sway bar provides further improved handling & reduced understeer, providing a more playful handling experience.
This Sway Bar also utilizes greaseless Teflon-lined bushings for a service-free and silent driving experience!
Please Note: For maximum effectiveness, we recommend upgrading to our Dynamic+ Adjustable Rear Sway Bar End Link Kit when installing this rear sway bar.
Please Note: For lowered vehicles, always check all clearances over the full articulation of the suspension in order to identify possible interference. We recommend running 034Motorsport suspension components, as they have been designed and tested to work together, without interference.
034Motorsport’s RS+ Adjustable MQB Solid Rear Sway Bar for Audi 8V A3/S3, F3 Q3, 8S TT/TTS Quattro, and Volkswagen MK7/7.5 Golf R, Sportwagen, and Alltrack is now available! The 034Motorsport Adjustable Solid Rear Sway Bar is made from a single piece of high-quality, solid 0.938” thick spring steel for maximum rigidity, and is designed to combat understeer while reducing body roll under hard cornering without negatively impacting comfort.
Why choose the RS+ Rear Sway Bar over our Standard MQB AWD Rear Sway Bar?
Our Standard MQB AWD Rear Sway Bar was designed to provide a neutral handling experience. It reduces understeer while allowing drivers to coax their car into oversteer as desired.
The RS+ Rear Sway Bar ticks things up a notch, providing over 171% stiffer than the factory rear sway bar and an additional 70% stiffness over our Standard MQB AWD Rear Sway Bar. This additional stiffness is great for owners looking to maximize rear end rigidity, turn-in response, and better rotation—further reducing understeer and maximizing handling performance!
Buyer’s Guide for MQB AWD Rear Sway Bar Upgrades:
034Motorsport Standard MQB AWD Sway Bar | 034Motorsport RS+ Rear Sway Bar |
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22.2mm Solid Spring Steel Construction | 0.938” (23.8mm) Solid Spring Steel Construction |
Maintenance-Free Design with Teflon-Lined Bushings | Maintenance-Free Design with Teflon-Lined Bushings |
Compatible with Stock & 034Motorsport Adjustable Front Sway Bar | Compatible with Stock & 034Motorsport Adjustable Front Sway Bar |
Great Handling Characteristics for Backroad & Track Use | Excellent Handling Characteristics for Fast Backroad & Track Use. |
Improved Turn-in Response and Mid-Corner Rotation, Allowing for Oversteer as Desired | Further Improved Turn-in Response and Mid-Corner Rotation, Allowing for Oversteer as Desired |
Sway Bar Rate Increased over Factory for Improved Rear-End Rigidity, Handling Response, and Steering Response | Significant Sway Bar Rate Increase for Maximum Rear-End Rigidity, Handling Performance, and Steering Response |
Up to 42% - 70% Rate Increase Over Factory | Up to 144% - 171% Rate Increase Over Factory |
Recommended Option for Dual-Duty Vehicle Use (Street & Track) | Recommended Option for Those Looking to Maximize Lively Handling Characteristics in All Driving Environments |
Rate Increase Data:
- 034Motorsport RS+ vs. Factory Sway Bar
- 034Motorsport RS+ (Soft) - 144% Rate Increase vs. Factory Audi 8V S3/Mk7 Golf R (22.0mm x 3.0mm) Hollow Rear Sway Bar
- 034Motorsport RS+ (Stiff) - 171% Rate Increase vs. Factory Audi 8V S3/Mk7 Golf R (22.0mm x 3.0mm) Hollow Rear Sway Bar
- 034Motorsport Standard MQB AWD Sway Bar vs Factory Sway Bar
- 034Motorsport Standard MQB AWD Sway Bar (Soft) - 42% Rate Increase vs. Factory Audi 8V S3/Mk7 Golf R (22.0mm x 3.0mm) Hollow Rear Sway Bar
- 034Motorsport Standard MQB AWD Sway Bar (Stiff) - 70% Rate Increase vs. Factory Audi 8V S3/Mk7 Golf R (22.0mm x 3.0mm) Hollow Rear Sway Bar
The 034Motorsport RS+ Adjustable MQB Rear Sway Bar can be used with or without an upgraded Front Sway Bar. For avid track enthusiasts or those looking for the sharpest cornering, our Front Sway Bar is recommended to be paired with our RS+ Rear Sway Bar upgrade. For those looking for the absolute most rear end rotation, the factory front sway bar should be retained.
034Motorsport Sway Bar Kits feature maintenance-free polyurethane bushings with a Teflon and polyester liner designed to enhance sway bar response speed while minimizing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). This liner also results in an extended service life that allows these bushings to even outlast your vehicle. With no need for additional lubrication, these bushings offer reliable, long-lasting performance without the hassle of regular maintenance and greasing. Built to withstand extreme conditions, the bushings are hydrophobic, heat-resistant up to 500°F, and resistant to water and common automotive chemicals. These bushings are covered by a limited lifetime warranty which covers material cracking, separation of the Teflon liner and polyurethane bushing, or squeaking under normal street or track conditions.
Features:
- Manufactured From High-Quality, Solid, 0.938” Spring Steel
- Two Positions for Adjustability Based on Driver Preference
- Sway Bar Rate Data:
- 034Motorsport (Soft) - 144% Rate Increase vs. vs. Factory Audi 8V S3/Mk7 Golf R (22.0mm x 3.0mm) Hollow Rear Sway Bar
- 034Motorsport (Stiff) - 171% Rate Increase vs. Factory Audi 8V S3/Mk7 Golf R (22.0mm x 3.0mm) hollow rear sway bar
- Sway Bar Rate Data:
- Attractive Black Powder coat for Protection From the Elements
- Beautiful Billet CNC Brackets With Clear Anodizing for Protection From The Elements
- Locating Collars To Prevent the Sway Bar From Walking Side to Side
- Greaseless, Maintenance Free, Teflon Lined Polyurethane Bushings
- Teflon and Polyester Composition Liner That Virtually Eliminates Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH).
- Improves Sway Bar Response Speed
- Extended Service Life
- No Additional Lubricant Needed, and Should Not Be Added
- Hydrophobic and Waterproof, Will Not Absorb Water or Be Affected In Even The Wettest Environments
- Is Not Chemically Reactive and Will Not Be Affected By Common Chemicals Present In The Automotive Environment
- Heat Resistant, Can Operate Continuously At Temperature Up to 500°F, Much Higher Than What Any Bushing Would See
- Limited Lifetime Warranty, Covering Manufacture Defects:
- Material Cracking
- Separation Of Teflon Liner and Polyurethane Bushing
- Squeaking Under Normal (Street/Track) Conditions.
What's Included:
- 034Motorsport MQB AWD RS+ Adjustable Solid Rear Sway Bar
- Teflon Lined Polyurethane Sway Bar Bushings
- Billet Aluminium Sway Bar Brackets
- Sway Bar Bracket Installation Hardware Kit
NOTE: this sway bar will not fit these vehicles:
- 8S TTRS
- 8V.5 RS3
- 8Y RS3
- Mk8 Golf R
For these vehicles, see 034-402-1015
Fitment:
Make | Model | Years | Chassis | Engine |
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Audi | A3 | 2015-2016 | 8V | 1.8 TFSI |
Audi | A3 | 2015-2016 | 8V | 2.0 TDI |
Audi | A3 | 2015-2020 | 8V/8V.5 | 2.0 TFSI |
Audi | S3 | 2015-2020 | 8V/8V.5 | 2.0 TFSI |
Audi | S3 | 2022-Present | 8Y | 2.0 TFSI |
Audi | TT | 2016-2020 | 8S | 2.0T Gen 3 |
Audi | TTS | 2016-2020 | 8S | 2.0T Gen 3 |
Cupra (Seat) | Formentor | 2021-Present | Mk1 | 2.0T/2.5T |
Seat | Ateca | 2016-2021 | Mk1 | 2.0T |
Seat | Leon | 2012-2020 | MQB | 1.8T/2.0T |
Seat | Tarraco | 2019-2021 | Mk1 | 2.0T |
Skoda | Kodiaq | 2016-Present | Mk1 | 2.0T |
Skoda | Octavia | 2013-2020 | Mk3 | 1.8T/2.0T |
Skoda | Superb | 2016-2020 | B8 | 1.8T/2.0T |
VW | Arteon | 2019-2021 | I | 2.0T Gen3 (AWD Only) |
VW | Arteon | 2022-2024 | I.5 | 2.0T Gen4 (AWD Only) |
VW | Arteon R | 2020-Present | I.5 | 2.0T Gen4 (NaR Only) |
VW | Golf SportWagen | 2015-2020 | MkV7/MkV7.5 | 1.8T Gen3 |
VW | Golf Alltrack | 2015-2020 | MkV7/MkV7.5 | 1.8T Gen3 |
VW | Golf R | 2015-2019 | Mk7/Mk7.5 | 2.0 TSI Gen 3 |
VW | Golf R | 2021-Present | Mk8 | 2.0T Gen4 |
VW | Tiguan | 2018-Present | Mk2 | 2.0T Gen3 |
A back order product means we do not have this in our local warehouse. We will have to 'back order' this in for you. This can take anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks. Popular items can go on back order but are often restocked in a short time such as 1 week.
FLAT rate $9.99
We use Australia post EXPRESS yellow and star track premium (dynamic pricing).
We ship from Western Sydney.
We ship every working day. Shipping cut off time is 2pm.
We are working on an average 5 to 6 working hours for dispatch.
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All new genuine parts have a 2 year warranty.
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We pick and ship EVERY working day. 12pm is the daily cut off time. Common times for dispatch are 5 to 6 hours on working days. We normally dispatch last night's orders the next morning.
Shipping is FLAT rate $9.99
We ship from Western Sydney, Australia wide. We only use EXPRESS shipping from Aus Post express (yellow) or star track premium. Please see below for estimated shipping times.
For Sydney customers next day shipping is available if you place your order before 12pm.
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Post Codes |
Estimated delivery time in working days |
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NSW & ACT |
Sydney Metro |
2000-2234 2745-2751 |
1 Day |
NSW Other Metro including ACT (Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong, Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo, etc.) |
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1-2 days |
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NSW Country |
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2-4 Days |
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VIC |
Melbourne Metro |
3000-3208 |
1 Day |
VIC Other Metro (Albury, Bendigo, Shepparton) |
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2-3 Days |
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VIC Country |
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2-4 Days |
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QLD |
Brisbane Metro |
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1 Day |
QLD Metro Other (Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Mackay, |
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1-2 Days |
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TAS |
Hobart & Launceston Metro |
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1 Day |
TAS Country |
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2-3 Days |
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SA |
Adelaide Metro |
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1 Day |
SA Country |
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2-3 Days |
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WA |
Perth Metro |
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2 Days |
WA Metro Other (Bunbury, Albany) |
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2-3 Days |
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WA Country |
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3-5 days |
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NT |
Darwin Metro |
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1-2 Days |
NT Country |
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3-5 Days |
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