Are the BILSTEIN EVO R Coilovers for 8V cars a good choice for a daily driver?

No. EVO R is a motorsport kit with race spring rates and a Limited 90-Day Warranty. For a road car, the BILSTEIN B16 PSS10 kit for the same MQB models is the better choice, with a 10-click adjuster and a Limited 5-Year Warranty.

How much lower will the MQB A3, GTI and Golf R sit?

For the MQB A3, GTI and Golf R, BILSTEIN quotes lowering of 10mm to 30mm at the front and 0mm to 30mm at the rear compared with the factory ride height. The EVO R Coilovers for 8V set the exact height inside that range on their threaded bodies. Corner weights and wheel fitment decide how low the MQB car can run in practice.

What are the EVO R adjusters for?

EVO R dampers for the MQB A3, GTI and Golf R have separate rebound and compression adjusters, giving 100 combinations. That lets a driver or race engineer tune the MQB car for a particular circuit, tire and setup rather than living with one compromise, and BILSTEIN hand builds each EVO R kit for its application.

Does the kit need a wheel alignment afterwards?

Yes. Any change to ride height alters camber and toe, so the MQB A3, GTI and Golf R needs a four-wheel alignment once the suspension has settled at its final height, and again after any later height change. Settle on the final height of the MQB car before the alignment, so it is only paid for once.

Who supports the kit after purchase?

Bulletproof Automotive does. BILSTEIN backs the EVO R kit with its Limited 90-Day Warranty, and any claim for the MQB A3, GTI and Golf R goes through us to BILSTEIN, so the owner has one point of contact from order to support. The kit for the MQB car is made in Germany to the standard BILSTEIN applies to its original-equipment work.

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BILSTEIN EVO R Coilovers for 8V Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and Mk7 Volkswagen GTI / Golf R

BILSTEIN’s EVO R Coilovers for 8V Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and Mk7 Volkswagen GTI / Golf R bring BILSTEIN’s motorsport damper to the MQB cars that fill club racing and time-attack grids, with the Golf Alltrack also listed. Each damper is hand built in Germany with independent rebound and compression adjustment, and the kit allows 10mm to 30mm of front lowering.

Features

2-way adjustable dampers for the MQB car, with independent rebound and compression control and 100 combinations
Height-adjustable monotube dampers with threaded bodies for setting the stance of the MQB car
Springs and dampers tuned as a pair for the MQB car, with linear spring rates and a red finish
Helper springs that hold the MQB car main springs in place as the wheel drops away from the body
Built in Germany, the EVO R Coilovers for 8V are backed by the BILSTEIN Limited 90-Day Warranty

Specifications

Damping adjustment: 2-way, independent rebound and compression, 100 combinations
Damper design: Monotube
Front spring rate: 571.17 lbs/in, linear
Rear spring rate: 456.38 lbs/in, linear
Tender spring rate: 57 lbs/in front, 11.19 lbs/in rear
Front lowering: 10-30mm
Rear lowering: 0-30mm
Finish: Grey dampers, red springs
Country of origin: Germany
Warranty: BILSTEIN Limited 90-Day Warranty

Applications

Audi A3: 8V | 2015-2020
Audi A3 Quattro: 8V | 2015-2019
Audi RS3: 8V | 2017-2020
Audi S3: 8V | 2015-2020
Volkswagen GTI: Mk7 | 2015-2022
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack: Mk7 | 2017-2019
Volkswagen Golf R: Mk7 | 2015-2019

Notes

BILSTEIN lists the kit for cars without electronic suspension, and specifies a 55mm outside strut diameter for many models
For a road car, BILSTEIN makes the B16 PSS10 Coilovers for 8V and Mk7
The images show a representative BILSTEIN EVO R kit; mounts, brackets and springs differ by vehicle
A wheel alignment is needed after installation and after any ride height change

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the BILSTEIN EVO R Coilovers for 8V cars a good choice for a daily driver? No. EVO R is a motorsport kit with race spring rates and a Limited 90-Day Warranty. For a road car, the BILSTEIN B16 PSS10 kit for the same MQB models is the better choice, with a 10-click adjuster and a Limited 5-Year Warranty.
How much lower will the MQB A3, GTI and Golf R sit? For the MQB A3, GTI and Golf R, BILSTEIN quotes lowering of 10mm to 30mm at the front and 0mm to 30mm at the rear compared with the factory ride height. The EVO R Coilovers for 8V set the exact height inside that range on their threaded bodies. Corner weights and wheel fitment decide how low the MQB car can run in practice.
What are the EVO R adjusters for? EVO R dampers for the MQB A3, GTI and Golf R have separate rebound and compression adjusters, giving 100 combinations. That lets a driver or race engineer tune the MQB car for a particular circuit, tire and setup rather than living with one compromise, and BILSTEIN hand builds each EVO R kit for its application.
Does the kit need a wheel alignment afterwards? Yes. Any change to ride height alters camber and toe, so the MQB A3, GTI and Golf R needs a four-wheel alignment once the suspension has settled at its final height, and again after any later height change. Settle on the final height of the MQB car before the alignment, so it is only paid for once.
Who supports the kit after purchase? Bulletproof Automotive does. BILSTEIN backs the EVO R kit with its Limited 90-Day Warranty, and any claim for the MQB A3, GTI and Golf R goes through us to BILSTEIN, so the owner has one point of contact from order to support. The kit for the MQB car is made in Germany to the standard BILSTEIN applies to its original-equipment work.

About BILSTEIN

BILSTEIN was founded in 1873 by August Bilstein in Altenvoerde, now Ennepetal, Germany, where its engineers are still based. In 1957 it fitted the first monotube gas pressure shock absorber to a Mercedes-Benz series production car, and Audi, BMW, Porsche and Volkswagen are among the carmakers that have used its dampers as original equipment since. BILSTEIN develops its suspension on its own test circuit in Papenburg and on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, and it has been part of thyssenkrupp since 2005.

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Items that are in stock in the US, either at Bulletproof’s warehouse or at a supplier’s warehouse, are generally delivered within 7-10 days. Special order items from overseas take considerably longer. As a courtesy Bulletproof offers delivery estimates to our customers which take into consideration manufacturer availability and shipping schedule. These estimates represent our best guess based on previous orders from the manufacturer and do not in any way imply a guaranteed delivery window. Many manufacturers work in a “just in time” inventory system and often take 2-20+ weeks to produce an item once an order is submitted. All deliverable items are then sent to our Japanese warehouse. Bulletproof ships a minimum of one full ocean freight container every month from Japan, oftentimes more than one a month. Ocean freight takes an average of 4 weeks. Typically it breaks down to one week in Japan for paperwork and customs, two weeks by boat and one week in US customs/clearance. Due to the wide number of variables between manufacturer and shipping schedules, delivery estimates are simply just that – estimates. We attempt to estimate conservatively and we usually deliver faster than our estimates suggest. It is not Bulletproof’s policy to guarantee delivery time of any special order item, this is impossible for us to do. By ordering you acknowledge that there is no required delivery ETA and an order may not be canceled or altered due to manufacturing or shipping delays, all ETA’s are provided as a best guess only. Please review the full Terms & Conditions here.

BP Pricing Difference

We do pricing a little differently on our JDM brands and we believe in making things simple and clear. No hidden fees or surcharges. Every price you see includes the shipping cost to our office in Los Angeles, California and all the associated taxes/duties/fees for bringing the products into the US. The only shipping you ever pay is from our facility in the US to your location. Be wary of resellers that don’t include the cost of international shipping in their pricing on JDM parts. While we believe we’ll always have the lowest all-in price on JDM products, we offer a price match guarantee for all authentic parts purchased from authorized dealers as well. For many international customers, it’s much more affordable to ship from the USA than from Japan directly, as the air freight and ocean freight costs are typically much less. However, for customers looking to ship directly from Japan outside of North America, or domestically in Japan, we can provide pricing specifically for that scenario. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any pricing questions or concerns. Please email us at sales@bulletproofautomotive.com with any inquiries.

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