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Euro Sport Accessories

Upper Front Stress Bar

Name: Upper Front Stress Bar
Brand: Euro Sport Accessories
SKU: 18070
Price: 215.00 USD
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$215.00

SKU: 18070

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Overview

The Euro Sport Upper Front Stress Bar is a performance enhancement designed for MK7, MK7.5, and MK8 MQB chassis VW Golf GTI and Golf R models. Constructed from heavy-wall, 1-inch diameter mandrel-bent steel tubing with laser-cut flanges and tig-welded ends, the bar features a rigid, one-piece design and is finished in a satin black powder coat. The stress bar weighs 4.2 lbs and bolts directly to the factory strut tower location with no modifications required, with installation estimated to take approximately 20 minutes and including new hardware.

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The Euro Sport Upper Front Stress Bar is engineered to significantly reduce front chassis flex in MK7, MK7.5, and MK8 MQB chassis VW Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles, especially during aggressive cornering. This enhancement in rigidity translates to improved overall stability, more precise suspension control, and a more connected driving experience with enhanced steering feedback. Constructed from durable, heavy-wall 1" diameter mandrel-bent steel tubing, the bar features laser-cut flanges and TIG-welded ends for maximum strength and longevity. It is finished with a satin black powder coat for a clean aesthetic. The stress bar employs a rigid one-piece design and is remarkably lightweight, weighing only 4.2 lbs. The process typically takes about 20 minutes and includes all necessary new hardware. The product comes with detailed PDF installation instructions for easy reference. This stress bar is compatible with a wide range of VW models including MK7 Golf/GTI (2015-2017), MK7 Golf R (2015-2017), MK7.5 Golf/GTI (2018-2021), MK7.5 Golf R (2018-2021), MK7 Golf Sportwagen (2015-2019), MK7 Golf Alltrack (2016-2019), MK7 Jetta GLI (2019-2021), MK8 Golf GTI (2022-2024), MK8 Golf R (2022-2024), and MK8.5 GTI/Golf R (2025-2026). Installation requires no drilling. The design accommodates the reinstallation of all factory rain trays and parts like the OEM, with no modifications needed.

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Brand	Euro Sport Accessories
Part Number	18070
Category	Chassis Components

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