{"product_id":"ie-sway-bar-kit-for-vw-mk8-gti-mk7-gti-gli-sportwagen-golf-audi-8v-a3","title":"iE Sway Bar Kit For VW MK8 GTI, MK7 GTI, GLI, Sportwagen, Golf, \u0026 Audi 8V A3","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.esp-sec{--acc:#00b38a;--ink:#f2f4f6;--mut:#9aa3ad;--line:#2a2f35;--bg:#15181c;--panel:#0b0d0f;background:var(--panel);color:var(--ink);line-height:1.55;padding:22px 26px;border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 14px;display:block;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box}\n.esp-sec *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.esp-sec h2{font-size:1.4rem;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 .8rem;padding-left:.75rem;border-left:5px solid var(--acc);line-height:1.15;color:#fff}\n.esp-sec p{margin:0 0 .9rem;color:#d6dadf}\n.esp-sec p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.esp-sec .esp-lead{font-size:1.15rem;color:#fff}\n.esp-sec .esp-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:.4rem 0 0}\n.esp-sec .esp-card{background:var(--bg);border:1px solid 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0;padding-left:1.3rem;color:#d6dadf}.esp-sec ol.esp-ol li{margin:0 0 .4rem}\n.esp-sec .esp-video{position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;margin:.6rem 0 0}.esp-sec .esp-video iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-sec\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"esp-img\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/020a3d37-f2d2-4387-a59c-04f8b20194a7\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/1400x1400\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"esp-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiE Front \u0026amp; rear sway bars -Greatly reduced body roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiE Rear End Links -Eliminates sloppy suspension feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefeat understeer -Corner faster and with more control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased grip -Keep wheel contact with the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHug Corners, Carve Turns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-split\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iE Apex Sway Bar and End Link Kit delivers an instant and dramatic upgrade in cornering grip, stability, and control. Experience sharper turn-in, reduced body roll, and an extremely planted feel whether you're attacking backroads, canyons, or pushing hard on the track. Take control and carve every corner with complete confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"esp-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1X iE Ajustable Front Sway Bar (W\/Teflon bushings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1X iE Rear Sway Bar (W\/Teflon bushings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2X iE Rear Sway Bar End Links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"esp-feat\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eKit Inlcudes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/dc77cd74-88a0-4c01-b650-f948255af549\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/1400x1400\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"HUG CORNERS, CARVE TURNS\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRear Sway Bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-split rev\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/faaba4a6-1bef-4c33-8e1c-378a5874ac7a\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/1400x1400\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"REAR SWAY BAR\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eImprove cornering precision and reduce body roll with the iE Rear Sway Bar. Its 25mm spring steel design is 116% stiffer than stock, delivering sharper handling and minimizing understeer without sacrificing daily comfort. Paired with our squeak-free polyurethane bushings, it tightens suspension feel and boosts grip for confident turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"esp-img\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/ca0c8bd1-f300-4d8c-8a76-8f4f47e0295a\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/1400x1400\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"REAR SWAY BAR\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-top:14px\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"esp-video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TaFoyZkjq3g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"position:relative!important;display:block!important;width:100%!important;max-width:100%!important;height:0!important;min-height:0!important;padding:0 0 56.25% 0!important;margin:.8rem 0 0!important;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden!important;background:#000\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/TaFoyZkjq3g\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Watch the video\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute!important;top:0!important;left:0!important;width:100%!important;height:100%!important;max-height:none!important;object-fit:cover!important;display:block!important;margin:0!important;opacity:.85\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);background:#00b38a;color:#061411;font-weight:800;padding:.6rem 1.2rem;border-radius:999px;font-size:.95rem;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e▶  Watch the video\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFront Sway Bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-split\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaired with the iE Rear Sway Bar, the iE Front Sway Bar completes the handling package with improved front-end grip and reduced body roll. Built from strong 28mm spring steel with two stiffness settings (up to 117% stiffer than stock), it lets you fine-tune your feel for street or track. Poly bushings with Teflon coating ensure a tight, quiet ride with sharper response through every turn. The rear mounting position provides a softer feel with an 83% increase in stiffness over the stock. The front mounting hole delivers an impressive 117% increase for the most aggressive and responsive driving experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/58064685-2deb-410a-968f-e3b9eec86ffa\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/1400x1400\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"FRONT SWAY BAR\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRear End Links\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-split rev\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/9bb1f55e-f7a4-4018-9631-960d95ad19bd\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/1400x1400\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"REAR END LINKS\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eDitch the weak plastic stock links for iE’s cast aluminum end links, built to handle aggressive driving with zero flex. A high-durometer bushing improves suspension feel, while the sealed ball joint delivers quiet, maintenance-free performance. Designed to keep your sway bar upgrades sharp, responsive, and reliable mile after mile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"esp-img\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/3bc9e57a-188b-4cb8-97c5-2f30a6def710\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/1400x1400\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"REAR END LINKS\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-top:14px\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"esp-video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RqplCd3PC5g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"position:relative!important;display:block!important;width:100%!important;max-width:100%!important;height:0!important;min-height:0!important;padding:0 0 56.25% 0!important;margin:.8rem 0 0!important;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden!important;background:#000\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/RqplCd3PC5g\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Watch the video\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute!important;top:0!important;left:0!important;width:100%!important;height:100%!important;max-height:none!important;object-fit:cover!important;display:block!important;margin:0!important;opacity:.85\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);background:#00b38a;color:#061411;font-weight:800;padding:.6rem 1.2rem;border-radius:999px;font-size:.95rem;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e▶  Watch the video\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirect Install\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-split\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiE lowering springs directly replace the factory parts with a simple and straightforward installation. The use of a spring compressor tool is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"esp-feat\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eAverage Kit Install Time: Around 4 Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/00fbfb88-ea82-4679-8dec-ae22001320e1\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/1400x1400\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"DIRECT INSTALL\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"esp-img\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/5e521b3f-26de-493d-8464-863f42c94129\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/1400x1400\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" alt=\"DIRECT INSTALL\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-top:14px\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Integrated Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68165268799792,"sku":"IEBUCI1","price":929.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/7582\/4176\/files\/IEBUCI1_01.jpg?v=1792778411","url":"https:\/\/es-performance.com\/products\/ie-sway-bar-kit-for-vw-mk8-gti-mk7-gti-gli-sportwagen-golf-audi-8v-a3","provider":"Eurosport Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}