sway bar vs lowering springs

[v.ch]

hi,
wonder, what will work best on my 1.8TSI mk2 leon, sway bar or eibach pro kit.
primary objective is handling improvement then comes riding comfort, look's etc.
car is daily so practicality count's.
yep, i aware that the coilovers would be a best choice, but slightly short of cash at the moment
so the choise is between pro kit and sway bar (eibach, kw, st).
so please share your knowledge and experience gentleman.

 

[AndrewJB]

Sway bar will offer you nothing in the way of looks...

Springs will offer you looks but won't offer "comfort"

 

[DamianPM]

Are you looking at a full front and rear ARB kit or just a front or rear?

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[v.ch]

a full F+R ARB kit vs pro kit springs

 

[DamianPM]

Both will offer different benefits but from what you've said I'd say the ARB kit may be your best option as it will give you a big handling improvement without changing the ride quality or comfort.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[v.ch]

thanks Damian,
but if the handling is a main issue what will perform better?
are pro kit so harsh and as i understand lowering on pro kit is not so dramatic.

 

[DamianPM]

If you'd be running them with standard dampers I'd say again the ARB kit will be your best option.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[Lucio Bravo]

ive got the Street kit on my Mk2, the guys in germany recommended the street kit over the pro as they said it was "better" in terms of comfort.

the comfort levels are atrocious at best, yes it looks good, but at this stage im so fed up with the poor comfort levels, ive decided to start saving up for a new set up.