Does the BILSTEIN B16 iRC Coilovers for 8P app work on Android?

No. BILSTEIN states that the iRC app is compatible with iOS only. The dampers can still be switched between Comfort and Sport at any time with the BILSTEIN Sport button in the cabin, so the kit remains fully usable without the app on an Android phone.

What ride height range does the kit give the 8P A3 and Volkswagen models?

BILSTEIN quotes 40mm to 50mm of lowering at the front and 30mm to 50mm at the rear for the A3, and 20mm to 40mm front and rear for the Volkswagen models. The B16 iRC Coilovers for 8P cars are rated for axle loads up to 1,140kg front and 1,040kg rear.

How does the iRC automatic switching work?

The control module contains an accelerometer that records g-forces while driving, and the iRC app shows them as a graph. The driver chooses the point at which the dampers should switch from Comfort to Sport, so the B16 iRC Coilovers for 8P cars firm up on their own when cornering or braking hard.

Does the kit need a wheel alignment afterwards?

Yes. Any change to ride height alters camber and toe, so the 8P A3 and Volkswagen models 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 8P A3 before the alignment, so it is only paid for once.

Who supports the kit after purchase?

Bulletproof Automotive does. BILSTEIN backs the B16 iRC kit with its Limited 5-Year Warranty, and any claim for the 8P A3 and Volkswagen models goes through us to BILSTEIN, so the owner has one point of contact from order to support. The kit for the 8P A3 is made in Germany to the standard BILSTEIN applies to its original-equipment work.

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BILSTEIN B16 iRC Coilovers for 8P Audi A3 and Volkswagen GTI, Golf, Jetta, Passat and CC

BILSTEIN’s B16 iRC Coilovers for 8P Audi A3 and Volkswagen GTI, Golf, Jetta, Passat and CC add electronically adjustable dampers to cars that never had them, from the 2006 A3 to Jetta and Passat models of the late 2010s. A cabin button switches between Comfort and Sport, and the iRC app can switch automatically from measured g-forces.

Features

Electronically adjustable BILSTEIN dampers with Comfort and Sport settings, selected by a button in the cabin
iRC smartphone app for setting when the dampers switch from Comfort to Sport, with a g-force graph from the accelerometer in the control module
Manual switching between Comfort and Sport with the BILSTEIN Sport button, with or without the app
Monotube dampers in threaded, zinc-coated bodies for setting ride height on the 8P A3 and Mk5 and Mk6 Volkswagen models
The B16 iRC Coilovers for 8P cars are made in Germany and covered by the BILSTEIN Limited 5-Year Warranty

Specifications

Damping adjustment: Electronic Comfort and Sport modes, switched by button or the iRC app
Damper design: Monotube
Front spring rate: 342 lbs/in, progressive
Rear spring rate: 423 lbs/in, progressive
Front lowering: 40-50mm or 20-40mm, by model
Rear lowering: 30-50mm or 20-40mm, by model
Maximum axle load: Up to 1,140kg front, 1,040kg rear, by model
Finish: Zinc front, yellow rear dampers, blue springs
Country of origin: Germany
Warranty: BILSTEIN Limited 5-Year Warranty

Applications

Audi A3: 8P | 2006-2013
Audi A3 Quattro: 8P | 2006-2013
Volkswagen CC: 357 | 2009-2017
Volkswagen GTI: Mk5 / Mk6 | 2007-2014
Volkswagen Golf: Mk6 | 2010-2014
Volkswagen Jetta: Mk5 / Mk6 | 2006-2010 and 2012-2018
Volkswagen Passat: B6 / NMS | 2005-2010 and 2012-2021

Notes

BILSTEIN states that the iRC app is compatible with iOS only
The images show a representative BILSTEIN B16 kit and the BILSTEIN iRC control module; mounts, brackets and springs differ by vehicle
BILSTEIN specifies its coilover spanner wrench for setting the spring seats and lock rings on this kit
A wheel alignment is needed after installation and after any ride height change

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the BILSTEIN B16 iRC Coilovers for 8P app work on Android? No. BILSTEIN states that the iRC app is compatible with iOS only. The dampers can still be switched between Comfort and Sport at any time with the BILSTEIN Sport button in the cabin, so the kit remains fully usable without the app on an Android phone.
What ride height range does the kit give the 8P A3 and Volkswagen models? BILSTEIN quotes 40mm to 50mm of lowering at the front and 30mm to 50mm at the rear for the A3, and 20mm to 40mm front and rear for the Volkswagen models. The B16 iRC Coilovers for 8P cars are rated for axle loads up to 1,140kg front and 1,040kg rear.
How does the iRC automatic switching work? The control module contains an accelerometer that records g-forces while driving, and the iRC app shows them as a graph. The driver chooses the point at which the dampers should switch from Comfort to Sport, so the B16 iRC Coilovers for 8P cars firm up on their own when cornering or braking hard.
Does the kit need a wheel alignment afterwards? Yes. Any change to ride height alters camber and toe, so the 8P A3 and Volkswagen models 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 8P A3 before the alignment, so it is only paid for once.
Who supports the kit after purchase? Bulletproof Automotive does. BILSTEIN backs the B16 iRC kit with its Limited 5-Year Warranty, and any claim for the 8P A3 and Volkswagen models goes through us to BILSTEIN, so the owner has one point of contact from order to support. The kit for the 8P A3 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.

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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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