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Meant for those in search of confidence-inspiring handling on track, Track Spec upgrades provide a more significant shift in suspension dynamics from comfort to performance than our Dynamic+ product line.

034Motorsport Track Spec Sway Bar Kit for B9 Audi A4/S4, A5/S5, Allroad

034Motorsport is proud to offer the ultimate sway bar upgrade package for the B9 Audi A4/S4, A5/S5, and Allroad! The 034Motorsport Track Spec Sway Bar Kit features perfectly-matched front and rear sway bars made from high-quality spring steel and utilizing one-piece construction for maximum rigidity and durability.

Designed to further reduce body roll and enhance steering feel than a rear sway bar upgrade alone, 034Motorsport's Track Spec Sway Bar Kit is the ideal upgrade for those in search of confidence-inspiring handling on track. Unlike the Dynamic+ Rear Sway Bar, installing the Track Spec Sway Bar Kit will result in a noticeably firmer ride. As such, we recommend this product for those who are looking for a more significant shift in suspesnion dynamics from comfort to performance.

Track-Proven Handling Performance

The Track Spec Sway Bar Kit was thoroughly evaluated on the street and track with the 034Motorsport B9 Audi A4 and 034Motorsport B9 Audi S4 before release.

Front Sway Bar Features:

• 49.2% Increased Sway Bar Rate (Over Factory A4 28.19mm Hollow Front Sway Bar)
• 28.6mm Diameter
• One-Piece Design with Solid Spring Steel Construction

Rear Sway Bar Features:

• 2-Way Adjustable
  • Soft Setting - 259.3% Increased Sway Bar Rate
  • Firm Setting - 305.8% Increased Sway Bar Rate
  • (Rate Comparisons to Factory A4 "Sport" 18.5mm Hollow Rear Sway Bar)
• 23.8mm Diameter
• One-Piece Design with Solid Spring Steel Construction

Fitment:

• 2017 - Present Audi A4 (B9)
• 2018 - Present Audi S4 (B9)
• 2018 - Present Audi A5 (B9)
• 2018 - Present Audi S5 (B9)
• 2017 - Present Audi Allroad (B9)

Installation Instructions:

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034Motorsport Adjustable Sway Bar End Links for B9 Audi Models

034Motorsport is proud to offer our Adjustable Sway Bar End Link Pairs for the B9 Audi A4/S4, A5/S5, and Allroad! Designed to replace the factory cast aluminum and rubber units that are prone to deflection, these end links utilize spherical bearings to eliminate any slop and ensure that your sway bar is performing optimally.

In addition, adjustable sway bar end links allow you to adjust preload on the sway bar, as well as alleviate potential sway bar clearance issues caused by lowering your car.

034Motorsport Spherical Sway Bar End Links are manufactured from billet aluminum and stainless steel, and feature motorsport-quality Aurora spherical bearings.

• Spherical Design Eliminates Deflection and Ensures Proper Articulation
• Adjustable Length Enables Sway Bar Preload Adjustment for Corner Balancing
• Direct Drop-In Replacement for Factory Sway Bar End Links
• CNC-Machined 6061-T6 Aluminum End Link Bodies - Anodized Black for Durability
• CNC-Machined Stainless Steel Spacers

Replaces:

• 8K0 411 317D (Front)
• 8W0 505 465B (Rear)

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This month's #Drive034 feature goes out to Sri G and his B8 Audi A5!

Sri has a host of 034Motorsport products on his car from Upper Adjustable Control Arms to Drivetrain Mount Inserts, Adjustable Toe Links and more. His favorite Go-Fast parts installed from 034Motorsport include the Adjustable Solid Rear Sway Bar and High Flow Catalytic Converter. "One 'cause it makes the car sing, and one 'cause it can make it sling," according to Sri.

In an effort to enhance his car's driving characteristics and improve upon the handling of the B8 chassis, Sri chose 034Motorsport for his upgrades and never looked back.

For more photos of Sri's B8 Audi A5, check out his Instagram here.

Sri's B8 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI | Featured Products

• 034Motorsport Adjustable Solid Rear Sway Bar for B8 Audi A5
• 034Motorsport High Flow Racing Catalytic Converter for B8 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI
• 034Motorsport Drivetrain Mount Insert Package for B8 Audi A5
• 034Motorsport Billet Aluminum Rear Subframe Mount Inserts for B8 Audi A5
• 034Motorsport Camber Correcting Upper Adjustable Control Arms for B8 Audi A5
• 034Motorsport Density Line Adjustable Rear Toe Links for B8 Audi A5
• 034Motorsport Track Density Front Strut Mounts for B8 Audi A5
• 034Motorsport Spherical Rear Sway Bar End Links for B8 Audi A5
• 034Motorsport Adjustable Front Sway Bar End Links for B8 Audi A5

034Motorsport is proud to offer the ultimate front sway bar upgrade for the MkVII Volkswagen Golf/GTI/R, 8V Audi A3/S3/RS3 & 8S Audi TT/TTS/TTRS! The 034Motorsport Adjustable Solid Front Sway Bar is made from a single piece of high-quality, 23.8mm thick spring steel for maximum rigidity, and is designed to provide more feedback from the front wheels without compromising comfort on the street.

Engineered to further reduce body roll and enhance steering feel, the 034Motorsport Solid Front Sway Bar is the perfect upgrade for those seeking to positively affect turn-in feel and virtually eliminate lean under hard cornering.

Features:

• 23.8mm Diameter
• Solid Spring Steel Construction
• One-Piece Design
• 2-Way Adjustable

What's Included:

• 034Motorsport MQB Adjustable Solid Front Sway Bar Upgrade
• Polyurethane Sway Bar Bushings
• Billet Aluminum Sway Bar Brackets with Integrated Zerk Fittings
• Sway Bar Bracket Installation Hardware Kit

Sway Bar Rate Data:

• 034Motorsport (Soft) - 18.5% Rate Increase vs. Factory 8V Audi S3 (24mm) Front Sway Bar
• 034Motorsport (Stiff) - 40.32% Rate Increase vs. Factory 8V Audi S3 (24mm) Front Sway Bar

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034Motorsport is proud to unveil the all-new Cast Stainless Steel Performance Downpipe for 8V Audi A3/S3 & MkVII Volkswagen Golf/GTI/R models equipped with EA888 Gen 3 1.8T/2.0T engines! Offering increased horsepower and torque throughout the powerband, reduced turbocharger lag, and an enhanced exhaust note, this is the ultimate downpipe solution for the discerning Audi/Volkswagen enthusiast.

Optimized for increased flow and maximum performance, the MQB 1.8T/2.0T Cast Stainless Steel Performance Downpipe features organic geometry and a massive 101.6mm diameter Euro 3 racing catalytic converter in the factory location. This complete downpipe solution includes an integrated v-band flange at the turbine outlet, integrated oxygen sensor bung after the catalyst, OEM-style corrugated flex bellow, and factory-location exhaust hanger. The MQB 1.8T/2.0T Cast Stainless Steel Performance Downpipe is constructed from 304 stainless steel and TIG-welded for maximum durability and corrosion resistance.

034Motorsport's MQB 1.8T/2.0T Cast Stainless Steel Downpipe was developed entirely in-house on 034Motorsport's Development MkVII Volkswagen GTI & 8V Audi S3 utilizing the latest in 3D Scanning Technology, CAD Software, and Rapid Prototyping Techniques. Final production units were then tested extensively on multiple enthusiast-owned 8V Audi A3/S3 & MkVII Volkswagen Golf/GTI/R vehicles before release.

Cast Downpipe Features

• Increased Horsepower & Torque Throughout the Powerband (+ 19-26 HP / + 44-47 TQ)
• Quicker Turbocharger Spool & Faster Transient Response (150-300 RPM Quicker Spool)
• Enhanced Exhaust Note & Turbocharger Sounds
• Direct, Bolt-In Upgrade for Both AWD & FWD Vehicles
• Engineered In-House by 034Motorsport's Engineering Team
• Factory-Location 101.6mm Euro 3 Racing Catalytic Converter
• OEM-Style Corrugated Flex Bellow & Integrated Exhaust Hanger
• 304 Stainless Steel Construction with Integrated V-Band Flange & O2 Sensor Bung
• TIG Welded & Backpurged with Sand-Blasted Titanium Finish

What's Included

• 034Motorsport Cast Stainless Steel Performance Downpipe
• Integrated Euro 3 Racing Catalytic Converter
• 304 Stainless Steel MQB AWD Midpipe
• 304 Stainless Steel MQB FWD Midpipe
• 76mm to 65mm Transition for Factory Exhaust System
• 76mm Exhaust Clamps (2)
• Installation Guide

Supported Vehicles

• 2015 - Present Audi A3/S3 (8V - MQB)
  • 1.8T & 2.0T Gen 3
• 2015 - Present Volkswagen Golf/GTI/R (MkVII - MQB)
  • 1.8T & 2.0T Gen 3

034Motorsport MQB 1.8T/2.0T Downpipe Performance Comparisons

These Performance Comparisons were performed using in-house vehicles with 034Motorsport Performance ECU Software (91 Octane).

IS20 vs. IS38 - IS20 Performance Comparisons are applicable to 8V Audi A3 2.0T and MkVII Volkswagen GTI 2.0T models equipped with the factory IS20 Turbocharger. IS38 Performance Comparisons are applicable to Audi S3 and MkVII Volkswagen Golf R models equipped with the factory IS38 Turbocharger.

IS20 Stage 1 vs. Stage 2 - 91 Octane

IS20 Power Gains - 91 Octane

	IS20 Stage 1 (91)	IS20 Stage 2 (91) w/ Downpipe	Gains vs. Stage 1
Peak Horsepower	294 HP	302 HP	19 HP @ 2,200 RPM
Peak Torque	334 FT-LBS	341 FT-LBS	44 FT-LBS @ 2,200 RPM

IS38 Stage 1 vs. Stage 2 - 91 Octane

IS38 Power Gains - 91 Octane

	IS38 Stage 1 (91)	IS38 Stage 2 (91) w/ Downpipe	Gains vs. Stage 1
Peak Horsepower	294 HP	302 HP	26 HP @ 6,400 RPM
Peak Torque	366 FT-LBS	382 FT-LBS	47 FT-LBS @ 2,600 RPM