Stay tuned

[why?]

Originally Posted by dingbat

Four of the fastest SoloII VWs I've known of used no rear bar and a massive front bar. A Rabbit, a Scirocco, and two Jettas - very similar to the Yaris in suspension, power, weight, and weight distribution. There's more to the equation than just the bars but the conventional wisdom of small bar front, big bar back may make the car easier to drive, but doesn't necessarily make it fast.

I wouldn't call them similar to the Yaris though. Maybe in concept, but the feel is just so much different. Plus does a Scirocco really have a torsion bar rear?

I'm still just grasping suspension tuning and what it really does. But I bet driver skill had a ton to do with it too.