2018 VW GTI SE Ep.378: Installing the Eurosport Front Strut Bar

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[@LastHumansGarage]

RESULT: I definitely 100% can feel a difference. The difference is most pronounced in jerky sharp turns, which even before I barely move the ESC light comes on. Its transferring movement differently. The steering is just a hair faster response. I am very stoked and keeping it FO SHO.

[@senfing]

So do you feel its causing any additional understeer or oversteer? I know the point is to make the front more rigid and connected between shocks. Thanks for the vid!

[@markgeraghty4301]

@@senfing not enough road time to even comment yet. i am in commute traffic most mornings.

[@senfing]

@@markgeraghty4301 awesome can’t wait to hear updates on it : ) Appreciate it!

[@MegaHollywood1971]

The FSB is the one sole item required to stiffen up the front. Top strut bars are an old cure for cars w/o an anti roll.

[@LastHumansGarage]

like

[@limitededition3278]

Oh you can definitely feel something different the car corners better if you get one for the rear as well even more stable and rigidity. I got the eurocode version no regrets.

[@LastHumansGarage]

i def feel it bro.. i wouldnt be surprised if you were one of the 2 or 3 guys whose threads i read.. i originally wanted eurocode but its too hard to get.

[@LastHumansGarage]

i am torn on the rear.. i hate having something blocking my 65" tvs between the trunk and the rear seat.. but a lower one underneath the car would not have the same effect. I'll prob buy Eurosports straight bar for the rear rather than the cross bar?

[@limitededition3278]

No worries I am sure the ECS version is just as good. My advice if you decide to go with one in the rear I would definitely say go with the eurocode only because it installs on to where factory hooks in trunk are located. Also it sits real low not obstructing luggage or when you need to lower seats. Finally, it is a straight bar which is usually what you want when it comes to rigidity and stability. 👍

[@99SVTBolt]

@@LastHumansGarage I would think the X bar gives more rigidity than just a straight bar.

[@polloi84]

the way you opened that box makes me seriously doubt your ocd claims lmao

[@johndoe5229]

Same!!!

[@LastHumansGarage]

i forget how i opened it! LOL..

[@roylandbrooklyn2689]

I have the EuroSport bar but ended up losing the bolts. Does anyone know the size of the bolts? I can always go to the hardware store to pick up.

[@e46Kyle]

Great vid! Some people claim that this mod also reduces NVH and helps the car feel more settled over irregular pavement. Have you found that to be the case?

[@LastHumansGarage]

Yes I have

[@GTI_CHHA]

Bro... Tuesday mid video, what a treat!! That's one of the easier installs, perfect for a Sunday afternoon :-) My engine bay looks a bit different due to some factory parts reserved for the EU market. I will take a picture and send it to you just for fun.

[@LastHumansGarage]

it was a delightful install.

[@heliogonzalez4346]

Great video, i installed mine from Ultra Racing last weekend, i have a question, did you tighten at 16 ft-lbs (22 Nm)? thanks!

[@LastHumansGarage]

I did 22 ft-lbs which was on Eurosport’s directions.

[@paultaylor1297]

Hey mark maybe a trick of the light but coolant looks a little low !

[@LastHumansGarage]

naw its good. i looked at it during the video. its a little over half of halfway between the lines if i can tell. but temp of coolant can change that a half section anyway.. STILL don't smell coolant after that water pump job a long time ago... they did an amazing job, even if it just lasts this long..

[@DatGameCollector]

I have it. So far I've gone through 1 replaced strut mount top right side. And now my left one is going bad. I think its because of this bar.

[@LastHumansGarage]

doesn't seem possible, but who knows..

[@DatGameCollector]

@@LastHumansGarage I'm not sure why. But I'm getting a weird noise only sometimes when i turn at low speed a faint clunk. It was worse then the dealer replaced the right strut mount.

[@enriquesegarra3873]

Hi, I have a Beetle R line convertible 2014, it's functional for my Beetle?

[@enriquesegarra3873]

👋 👋 Hello

[@LastHumansGarage]

maybe you can test fit it

[@Schuler320]

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[@LastHumansGarage]

me 2

[@SoulSlayero]

Update video ?

[@LastHumansGarage]

ah i mean its fine. no huge change, but the car feels great. i don't regret the mod, and its still in my car. you get used to it in like 1-2 days and then it just feels normal.

[@daydream2818]

@@LastHumansGarage any vibration at all? I already suffer from vibration due to 034 engine trans and Dogebone mounts , it will be a nightmare if it adds any vibration!! Is it worth it after all? Thanks 🤟

[@LastHumansGarage]

@@daydream2818 no, of course this piece does not cause additional vibration.

[@daydream2818]

@@LastHumansGarage thank u ♥️what would u suggest for the rear ? Sway bar or chases brace or something else?

[@99SVTBolt]

@@daydream2818 sway bar for handling improvement. X brace to improve body rigidity.

[@secondnikos]

One of the next videos title: "uninstalling the Eurosport front strut bar"

[@lewisberry8657]

So true, I really do like this channel and he does great work an detail. But man does he flip flop all the time, I'm anal about my 13 gti but he goes overboard. Especially with cars he had a 13 gti with all of the good mods k04, suspension, tune etc all of the expensive parts didn't cut any edges then got rid of it, think it was 4 a wrx or a Charger maybe a jeep. But it must of finally caught up on him start trading in cars like that u go under real quick.

[@limitededition3278]

@@lewisberry8657 you're not kidding. After a while one must ask themselves do I need a new car or do I want a new car. He and I have the same year car mine only has 10,100 miles. I use mine for longer trips.

[@LastHumansGarage]

as long as you are entertained. that's my goal.

[@LastHumansGarage]

you almost had it right. my K04 was my 2011.

[@LastHumansGarage]

this car aint going anywhere soon.. ill tell you that..

[@viamerda]

broooooooo. you should have backed the camera away another 20-30 yarda or so. your filming too close

[@LastHumansGarage]

sry brudda.... that was years ago when I wasn't as amazing at making astounding videos.