What happened to the 034 thread about their new rear sway bar?

[colby7]

They introduced it in a thread on this forum a couple weeks ago, and now it's gone. And their website no longer says it fits the Q5/SQ5.

034, does your new sway bar fit the Q5/SQ5?

[SQive]

My end-links will be in tomorrow and I'll be installing it this weekend.
It does look like they have removed the swaybar from their SQ5 section of parts, and they've removed the Q5/SQ5 from the fitment section where they are listed. They did miss one mention of it just above, in the description.

What gives? If I go to all the trouble this weekend and it doesn't fit, I will be returning it for a full refund, including shipping. Has anyone installed one on an S/Q5 yet?

[q5 dave]

I noticed that also...

The 034Motorsport Adjustable Solid Rear Sway Bar substantially reduces understeer and body roll on B8/B8.5 Audi A4/S4/RS4, A5/S5/RS5, Q5/SQ5 vehicles without compromising comfort on the street.

In addition, the 034Motorsport B8/B8.5 Audi A4/S4/RS4, A5/S5/RS5 Rear Sway Bar is engineered to be used effectively with the stock front sway bar.

It may work.. talk to Mops, he posted this photo a few days ago

[SQive]

He hasn't installed his yet, either.
Has anyone?

[Mops@Nemesis]

On it guys

[SQive]

I just got a response from Lazlo at 034...

Hi Darrin,

I am very sorry to be the bearer of bad news, and meant to reach out to you via email yesterday. I made a mistake when looking a the parts interchange for the Q5/SQ5 rear sway bar. The bar we released is narrower than the stock Q5/SQ5 bar and will not fit properly. We realized this issue yesterday after a local customer came by for installation on his SQ5.

We are working on a Q5/SQ5-compatible bar and I will let you know as soon as it's ready. In the meantime, I will have Sam from our Customer Service Department contact you in order to send you a return label for the rear sway bar and set you up with a refund. I apologize for the inconvenience, and will keep you posted on the status of the rear sway bar for your car.

Cheers,
Laszlo

If you have purchased one for yout S/Q5, you should be expecting a similar PM.

[Adplaya]

Yikes... Glad I bought springs on Black Friday and not this bar.

[yakev724]

someone should stop by a porsche dealer and see if the macan bar will fit. it's only ~$110

the gts might get a different one to the s/turbo but probably not available for a while...

[babadudu]

Like their new post suggested, the bar will not fit...

[andrios]

Has there been any updates from 034 on when the rear sway bar will be available for Q5/SQ5?

[masemoto]

Has there been any updates from 034 on when the rear sway bar will be available for Q5/SQ5?

Response from my inquiry earlier this week

"I apologize for the longer than expected delay. we made a slight change to the bar to allow for fitment on a few other applications, and it's now back in production. We should have them ready at the very end of this month.

Cheers,
Laszlo"

Yet another month goes by.... makes 6.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Completed final testing last week, and production has begun.

So I'd say 3 more weeks.

[andrios]

Nice, let's hope they have a nice sale for us!

[masemoto]

Nice, let's hope they have a nice sale for us!

x2 for those of us who bought the first one, only to have to send it back, then wait 6 months for version two.
Hopefully they found the time to test fit this one to a Q

[Adplaya]

x2 for those of us who bought the first one, only to have to send it back, then wait 6 months for version two.
Hopefully they found the time to test fit this one to a Q

Which makes you think..... They didn't test the first one?! How is any of the data or stated benefits of the bar justifiable then? Hopes and dreams don't make a race car!

[riceboy22]

Which makes you think..... They didn't test the first one?! How is any of the data or stated benefits of the bar justifiable then? Hopes and dreams don't make a race car!

I was literally in the process of typing that same question. I'm pretty sure there should be more put into this than just dropping in something stiffer and hoping the handling dynamics are improved.

[rusq5]

Which makes you think..... They didn't test the first one?! How is any of the data or stated benefits of the bar justifiable then? Hopes and dreams don't make a race car!

They based the geometry on the S4 bar but the SQ5 mounting points are a little longer. I have a production version on my car now. They reworked the bar to make sure it fits and works correctly on the Q/SQ platform.

My 300ish miles on it so far have been great. I don't get the front washing out like I did when it was stock. Honestly, it reminds me more of the S4 I test drove than a heavy suv. The car is insanely quick in the corners and I feel like the chassis can handle another 100hp easily. Looking forward to a stage 2 tune.

I think they had trouble finding a platform to test fit Q/SQ parts on. I only live 10 minutes from their shop so I'm working with them to get things tested and vetted for the Q/SQ platform.

Of everything I'd did for better handling, the sway is by far the biggest improvement.

[Stix]

FWIW..
http://www.ecodetuning.com/store/aud...ar-set-8r.html

[rusq5]

FWIW..
http://www.ecodetuning.com/store/aud...ar-set-8r.html

These are hollow, FYI. The 034 is a solid bar.

[masemoto]

These are hollow, FYI. The 034 is a solid bar.

Plus the consensus is we only need the rear which is half the price of the Eurocode set.

[rusq5]

Plus the consensus is we only need the rear which is half the price of the Eurocode set.

It certainly works well on my car. Thing is so much more planted and feels a lot less nose heavy.

[riceboy22]

It certainly works well on my car. Thing is so much more planted and feels a lot less nose heavy.

Glad to hear it seems to be working well for you. Do you still find that it hasn't affected ride quality over rough and uneven roads? That remains my primary concern being in the northeast.

And thanks for being the guinea pig! I still think it's a little disconcerting that it wasn't at least test fitted prior to being released for sale, but I get that in reality this is a pretty small target market.

[bhpchen94]

the wait.

[rusq5]

Glad to hear it seems to be working well for you. Do you still find that it hasn't affected ride quality over rough and uneven roads? That remains my primary concern being in the northeast.

And thanks for being the guinea pig! I still think it's a little disconcerting that it wasn't at least test fitted prior to being released for sale, but I get that in reality this is a pretty small target market.

It is a small market, I'm hoping by giving them a platform to test on more parts will make it to the market.

As for the ride, I don't really notice anything harsh or uncomfortable. The car is a lot stiffer feeling, but I also got the x-brace installed at the same time.

the wait.

They're worth it!

[masemoto]

It is a small market, I'm hoping by giving them a platform to test on more parts will make it to the market.

As for the ride, I don't really notice anything harsh or uncomfortable. The car is a lot stiffer feeling, but I also got the x-brace installed at the same time.



I was last there on Friday and they're a 3-4 weeks away.

Any news... 3-4 weeks are almost up?

[Yoshimura]

Which makes you think..... They didn't test the first one?! How is any of the data or stated benefits of the bar justifiable then? Hopes and dreams don't make a race car!

Exactly!

[034Motorsport]

Quick update!

We hope to be releasing them in two weeks!

I do apologize for the delay since it has taken longer than originally planned.

[SQive]

It's about damn time! My end-links are getting pretty dusty sitting on the workbench.
Have you updated the website to take orders yet?

[bomb39]

Quick update!

We hope to be releasing them in two weeks!

I do apologize for the delay since it has taken longer than originally planned.

Will you be selling them at your event in July?

[masemoto]

We hope to be releasing them in two weeks!.

Yeah yeah heard that one 6x before. Will believe it when I see it. = ;- P

[034Motorsport]

It's about damn time! My end-links are getting pretty dusty sitting on the workbench.
Have you updated the website to take orders yet?

Just PMD! The product will be live on the website Monday. Please PM and I'll get an order setup today for you :)

Will you be selling them at your event in July?

Yes, we will! We have them in stock and ready to ship. The sway bar will be live on Monday.

Yeah yeah heard that one 6x before. Will believe it when I see it. = ;- P

Just PMD! The product will be live on the website Monday. Please PM and I'll get an order setup today for you :)

[cmoore86]

What about those that have placed orders with 034 already? I have an order placed already and I am curious when they will be in stock and ready to ship.

[Adplaya]

Just PMD! The product will be live on the website Monday. Please PM and I'll get an order setup today for you :)


Yes, we will! We have them in stock and ready to ship. The sway bar will be live on Monday.




Just PMD! The product will be live on the website Monday. Please PM and I'll get an order setup today for you :)

Any intro pricing? Or free shipping?

[TJay74]

So whats the concensus for the upgrade path for a 2016 SQ5? The front x-arm brace, rear sway bar and both the front and rear sway bar links?

[SQive]

So whats the concensus for the upgrade path for a 2016 SQ5? The front x-arm brace, rear sway bar and both the front and rear sway bar links?

X-brace, rear sway bar and end links. No need to do anything with the front sway bar, unless you want more understeer.
Then, you'll want the tranny insert, diff inserts, and of course, their bitchin' intake hose. 034 all the way baby!

[rusq5]

X-brace, rear sway bar and end links. No need to do anything with the front sway bar, unless you want more understeer.
Then, you'll want the tranny insert, diff inserts, and of course, their bitchin' intake hose. 034 all the way baby!

Pretty much this.

Wider tires, lighter wheels, 034 sway, xbrace, endlinks, inserts, intake hose, KW HAS, and maybe an exhaust if you want to make more noise.

At least, that's the path I've taken and it's been great. The sway and xbrace really change the car. I don't have skidpad numbers or any track times to compare with, but I feel much more confident taking on/off ramps and a ridiculous speed for a 4400lb suv. Over stock, I can take the same ramps about 15-20mph faster. Turn in feels better and I get less understeer/wash.

[034Motorsport]

What about those that have placed orders with 034 already? I have an order placed already and I am curious when they will be in stock and ready to ship.

If an order has already been placed with Laszlo for the Q5/SQ5 sway bar then it will ship as soon as possible.

Any intro pricing? Or free shipping?

At this moment we have no plans on doing a intro price or free shipping. I recommend keeping an eye out with some of our dealers since they sometimes offer free shipping.

X-brace, rear sway bar and end links. No need to do anything with the front sway bar, unless you want more understeer.
Then, you'll want the tranny insert, diff inserts, and of course, their bitchin' intake hose. 034 all the way baby!

Thank you! Those would be our recommendation as well as the front sway bar end links.

Pretty much this.

Wider tires, lighter wheels, 034 sway, xbrace, endlinks, inserts, intake hose, KW HAS, and maybe an exhaust if you want to make more noise.

At least, that's the path I've taken and it's been great. The sway and xbrace really change the car. I don't have skidpad numbers or any track times to compare with, but I feel much more confident taking on/off ramps and a ridiculous speed for a 4400lb suv. Over stock, I can take the same ramps about 15-20mph faster. Turn in feels better and I get less understeer/wash.

Thank you for the feed back! We love seeing your SQ5 here at the shop :)

https://store.034motorsport.com/blog...-sq5-3-0-tfsi/

[rice_smuggler]

Woot woot! I'll be ordering this through my local dealer. ☺

A question for those with first hand experience - can the sway bar be adjusted for stiffness? If so, what is the recommended position? If it makes any difference, I'll be installing these along with H&R Sport Springs with Bilstein Sports, 034 Motorsport Drivetrain Mount Inserts, 034 Motorsport F&R End Links, and 034 Motorsport Street Density Transmission Mount. I like a sporty ride that handles like it's on rails but still needs to be family friendly without feeling like riding in a civic with chopped springs.

[SQive]

Finally! The swaybar is ordered (again), and once again, I'll be patiently waiting for its arrival.

[TJay74]

Pretty much this.

Wider tires (DONE), lighter wheels (DONE), 034 sway, xbrace, endlinks, inserts (DONE), intake hose (DONE), KW HAS, and maybe an exhaust (PARTIALLY DONE) if you want to make more noise.

At least, that's the path I've taken and it's been great. The sway and xbrace really change the car. I don't have skidpad numbers or any track times to compare with, but I feel much more confident taking on/off ramps and a ridiculous speed for a 4400lb suv. Over stock, I can take the same ramps about 15-20mph faster. Turn in feels better and I get less understeer/wash.

As of right now the only real mods left then are the X-arm brace and sway bar end links.