Strut bar?

[ABV-VR6 12]

I'm just curious to have you guys point of view on that. I think sway bars are important and solidify the Corrado's body at the right place. I've read a front strut bar on a Corrado is not as useful since the towers are pretty close to the firewall. What are your thoughts on that? Do you have one? What kind? Cheers! 

[Keyo 47]

The eibach front flat sway bar  looked the business but hard to get one  - the D & W never quite fitted right there is one on ebay I was tempted - the rear if its like a MK2 you had to make some cuts in the rear turret to house them- not sure the rado is the same or they made some that you dont have to cut- some eibach or H a r anti roll bars are enough for most. I have the eibach arbs on my vr and it does toughen up the ride somewhat. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154700725328?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=Cj0KCQjw6J-SBhCrARIsAH0yMZhaartLz3taJ6CMXDuw4OV3TAfZSJ74jroL1j22VxWSvc0TCZBZC0caAuCYEALw_wcB

Edited April 2, 2022 by Keyo

[dragon green 4]

I have the eilbach on mine, you don’t notice the difference as much as the rear strut bar,until you really start to push it.Uprated anti roll bars are definitely the way to go, then the rear strut, then the front strut

[ABV-VR6 12]

Thanks to both of you! Kind of confirms my thoughts so I appreciate it. Like dragon green said, I also read that sway bars are more noticeable in the ride, then rear strut and front strut last. Keyo, I wonder about the rear towers as well on the Corrado? I'll look into it. 

I kept my oem front sway bar and will pair it with a rear H&R sway bar. I ordered it, not received yet. As for strut bar, other than Weichers I can't find anything new. I wouldn't mind a used Eibach but like it's been said they are hard to find. Then again, is it really worth it? That's kind of the discussion I wanted to bring. 

[Keyo 47]

The front strut bar part number for Eibach is 8502920VA - its the same for a mk2 - Mk3 ones will not fit. 

When I say cut I mean you have to drill holes into the turrets and or boot floor pan for rear strut - well you do for a Mk2 - dragon Green might be able to add to this. 

Edited April 2, 2022 by Keyo

[Keyo 47]

This looks ok - should fit - i think you have to make some small brackets for them to fit for any strut brace on a corrado because they have a few parts on the turrets that are in the way . 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384477569364?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338343596&toolid=10001&customid=eb%3Ag%3Avms%3Aeb%3Ap%3A384477569364%3BCj0KCQjw6J-SBhCrARIsAH0yMZje8SmkhEnc0kaQy1yyt3Vqd6Z7-4pO2LevJyLIXiMX8q-KRdD05EkaAmk0EALw_wcB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6J-SBhCrARIsAH0yMZje8SmkhEnc0kaQy1yyt3Vqd6Z7-4pO2LevJyLIXiMX8q-KRdD05EkaAmk0EALw_wcB

[Bauhaus 3]

Just to add...  the Eibach front strut brace will only fit the later face lift models with the "raised bonnet hump"

But in my opinion strut braces on a Corrado is mainly for looks, you may feel some benefit if you do track days though.

[Keyo 47]

One like this may be better- as does not look like it blocks anything like coolant cap and the abs brackets on turret. Im ot sure it fits though sorry. 

http://www.carbing.co.jp/international/products/strut/detail/6117200.shtml

[dragon green 4]

I made mine “quick release” so much easier to check the fluids

[ABV-VR6 12]

2 hours ago, Keyo said:

The front strut bar part number for Eibach is 8502920VA - its the same for a mk2 - Mk3 ones will not fit. 

When I say cut I mean you have to drill holes into the turrets and or boot floor pan for rear strut - well you do for a Mk2 - dragon Green might be able to add to this. 

Thanks Keyo, I'll look into it and that omp is pretty nice as well! That's what I read as well, mk2 16v works not mk3. 

[ABV-VR6 12]

56 minutes ago, dragon green said:

I made mine “quick release” so much easier to check the fluids

That's smart because I can imagine it is a pain to check fluids with the bar in place. That Eibach bar looks amazing! 

[ABV-VR6 12]

2 hours ago, Bauhaus said:

Just to add...  the Eibach front strut brace will only fit the later face lift models with the "raised bonnet hump"

But in my opinion strut braces on a Corrado is mainly for looks, you may feel some benefit if you do track days though.

I agree with you, that's what I think as well. Good to know for the Eibach! 

[Keyo 47]

5 minutes ago, ABV-VR6 said:

I agree with you, that's what I think as well. Good to know for the Eibach! 

Trimsport did a rear strut with no holes need drilling - says they are bringing a new version out- might be worth an email. 

https://trimsport.bigcartel.com/product/trimsport-aluminium-rear-strut-brace-for-vw-golf-mk2-corrado

Edited April 2, 2022 by Keyo

[ABV-VR6 12]

10 minutes ago, Keyo said:

Trimsport did a rear strut with no holes need drilling - says they are bringing a new version out- might be worth an email. 

https://trimsport.bigcartel.com/product/trimsport-aluminium-rear-strut-brace-for-vw-golf-mk2-corrado

Wow that sounds very very promising! I will sure give them a try and see what they say. Do you have one Keyo? 

[Keyo 47]

9 minutes ago, ABV-VR6 said:

Wow that sounds very very promising! I will sure give them a try and see what they say. Do you have one Keyo? 

I dont mate -  my mk2 had a rear K brace once as there are 2 holes the same  I found on the rear turrets so four in total that need welding on the inner metal skin- external arch  is good - ex owners the buggers.  lol. 

Hopefully a member has tried out the trimsport rear strut for a review ? 
 

would of looked like this .

Edited April 2, 2022 by Keyo

[Keyo 47]

15 minutes ago, ABV-VR6 said:

Wow that sounds very very promising! I will sure give them a try and see what they say. Do you have one Keyo? 

Found one think this is it . 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304185382010?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=Cj0KCQjw6J-SBhCrARIsAH0yMZglM03egfcpqUDtTxpx0LOzPfDfRnwSl-DhmbFKm6S1MlnXfWFuHBMaAp8QEALw_wcB

[dragon green 4]

Found one think this is it . 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304185382010?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=Cj0KCQjw6J-SBhCrARIsAH0yMZglM03egfcpqUDtTxpx0LOzPfDfRnwSl-DhmbFKm6S1MlnXfWFuHBMaAp8QEALw_wcB

Someone was making their own version of the trimsport one, and there was a group buy on here, a long time ago.
I had one, very well made,worth the money

[ABV-VR6 12]

1 hour ago, Keyo said:

I dont mate -  my mk2 had a rear K brace once as there are 2 holes the same  I found on the rear turrets so four in total that need welding on the inner metal skin- external arch  is good - ex owners the buggers.  lol. 

Hopefully a member has tried out the trimsport rear strut for a review ? 
 

would of looked like this .

Ya, I feel you that's why I'm very interested by the Trimsport. The K shape is really nice. My fav so far! I wonder if they still make it I'll contact them! Cheers 

[ABV-VR6 12]

52 minutes ago, Keyo said:

Found one think this is it . 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304185382010?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=Cj0KCQjw6J-SBhCrARIsAH0yMZglM03egfcpqUDtTxpx0LOzPfDfRnwSl-DhmbFKm6S1MlnXfWFuHBMaAp8QEALw_wcB

This one is only the top portion though, I would like the whole kit like in the picture with the MK2! 

[ABV-VR6 12]

10 minutes ago, dragon green said:

Someone was making their own version of the trimsport one, and there was a group buy on here, a long time ago.
I had one, very well made,worth the money

That's my story, always too late for group buys! It looks fantastic! So you had one? On which car? 

[dragon green 4]

My corrado, it really made it feel stiffer on the corners,
I did replace it, but with a BBM alloy one, that’s quick release,
Makes life easier, if I have anything large to carry in the boot.
Mines used as a daily, so everything has to be practical

[dragon green 4]

Just checked the date on the pic,December 2012 !

[Keyo 47]

39 minutes ago, ABV-VR6 said:

That's my story, always too late for group buys! It looks fantastic! So you had one? On which car? 

If you have the K brace you will have to drill though mate . The trimport looks bolt on bolt off . 

Here it is anyway. 

https://www.bafmotorsport.co.uk/products/volkswagen-golf-mk2-k-brace?variant=38007283056793&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2022-01-27&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6J-SBhCrARIsAH0yMZjAbYUnFPLhMC0SmwT_08eJK1ib2D-MiDne2-yM2Ps38PuBa2dXty8aAuriEALw_wcB

This video is how they mount fittings etc. 

 

Edited April 2, 2022 by Keyo

[ABV-VR6 12]

10 hours ago, dragon green said:

Just checked the date on the pic,December 2012 !

Wow 10 years already! I bet you didn't expect that! 

[ABV-VR6 12]

9 hours ago, Keyo said:

If you have the K brace you will have to drill though mate . The trimport looks bolt on bolt off . 

Here it is anyway. 

https://www.bafmotorsport.co.uk/products/volkswagen-golf-mk2-k-brace?variant=38007283056793&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2022-01-27&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6J-SBhCrARIsAH0yMZjAbYUnFPLhMC0SmwT_08eJK1ib2D-MiDne2-yM2Ps38PuBa2dXty8aAuriEALw_wcB

This video is how they mount fittings etc. 

 

This is pretty nice, price is right too. Makes me think of the Neuspeed model I really like that's NLA. They also ship internationally, I'll ask them how much. Drilling to install rivers I'm ok with that I think. Thanks Keyo for the links