19mm Neuspeed Anti-Sway Bar Install on Avant

**audikidS4** · 05-27-2009 06:45 PM

Last Sunday I installed the Neuspeed RSB (thanks Brian) on my Avant. The bar was sold as 22mm, but with crude measuring, I'm confident it's in fact 19mm with the upgraded sub-frame reinforcement brackets.

All went well as you can see by the photos:

But I have a few concerns (yes I searched and spent hours reading every RSB post available):

I lubed the bushings well with marine grease as expected. I noticed that after all was installed, I could shift the bar slightly back n forth in the bushings. The bar has no welded in stops like some of the Neuspeed units I've seen and the poly bushings don't grab the bar tightly.

Is this because of all the grease I used? Is it supposed to do this? Does your RSB do this?

2nd issue:

After lowering the car back to the ground, I can't even get my pinkie (flat way) to fit between the end-links/uprights and the rear axles. I've been driving it this way for about 3 days w/ one run up/down a twisty back road. I crawled under and could not see that there are any signs of them actually rubbing/damaging anything.

Is this because I'm lowered that I have to be concerned about this clearance? Do stock height PPL have this problem? I know the solution is metal end-links, but I only paid two bills for the bar shipped and I'm not excited about dropping another $47 each on links.

Any comments on this?

I know of another solution that has been tried with success and posted before:

http://www.robsaudiworld.com/neuspeed.htm

This document shows 1/4 inch spacers can be placed behind the bushings to provide more clearance. Scroll down.

So I made up some aluminum spacers today, but have not installed them yet.

Q: Do you think I have enough clearance without them, or have I just not done enough spirited driving yet that I'm detecting a problem?

Anyone else have this RSB kit and how much space do you have between up-links and axles?

Any input appreciated - sorry so long. Thanks!

**ajb_unc** · 05-27-2009 06:58 PM

Well I know that the bar was on a B5 S4 sedan that was wrecked and I am not sure if the sedan and avant model sways are interchangeable....

**audikidS4** · 05-27-2009 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by ajb_unc

Well I know that the bar was on a B5 S4 sedan that was wrecked and I am not sure if the sedan and avant model sways are interchangeable....

I was assured that they are, and from reading, I believe this is true. I'm well aware of where the bar came from.

Thanks for the input - maybe I will look into this more.

EDIT: Fits Avants!

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2000-2002 Audi S4 - Neuspeed Sway Bar Kit - Race - Black

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NEUSPEED ADJUSTABLE SWAY BAR, REAR, BLACK -- 19mm, The Ultimate In Handling, Eliminates Body Roll, Safety And Appearance, The Highest Quality Steel With A Liquid Look, Race Quality Ball-Joint Ends Provide The Best In Sway Bar Response, Poly Bushings And Custom Formed Brackets Utilizing Grade 8 Hardware, Make Mounting A Snap, Highly Engineered Bolt-On System

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2000-2002 Audi S4

* 2000-2002: Base; 6Cyl 2.7L;
* 2001-2002: Avant; 6Cyl 2.7L;

The problem with clearance is def not isolated to Avants...

**audikidS4** · 05-27-2009 09:08 PM

Guess nobody runs the Neuspeed bar...I'm going to bed...

**Dimcorner** · 05-28-2009 02:43 AM

I run the Neuspeed 19mm and I'll look into it. I don't think mine has been hitting the axles thou and I'm lowered.

**skunkoncrunk** · 05-28-2009 02:51 AM

How do you like the performance aspect of the sway bar? I'm looking at getting one soon for the rear and was looking into a Neuspeed sway bar.

**audikidS4** · 05-28-2009 03:02 AM

Originally Posted by skunkoncrunk

How do you like the performance aspect of the sway bar? I'm looking at getting one soon for the rear and was looking into a Neuspeed sway bar.

Bars great so far...like I say, I've only been running it for a few days. Only did one twisty road run, no skid pad or anything. I have it set on the softer setting for now as I want to get a feel for it w/out any snap oversteer or anything.

The car seems a little more neutral and the rear comes around a bit easier now. I'm still playing with it and may try out the firm setting when I'm comfortable with the install. The sub-frame brackets are sturdy as hell. Impressed so far, but will report back later...