Which vehicles does the Ohlins DFV Road & Track suspension fit?

The Ohlins DFV Road & Track suspension fits the Audi A3 (8P) from 2006 to 2014, the Audi TT (8J) from 2006 to 2014, and the Audi TT RS (8J) from 2009 to 2014. If you have questions about fitment for your specific variant, contact Bulletproof Automotive before ordering.

What does the DFV technology do for the 8P A3 and 8J TT platform?

DFV stands for Dual Flow Valve; an Ohlins damper design that reacts quickly to changing road and track surfaces. Across the A3, TT, and TT RS, this means faster response times, better bump absorption, and more consistent grip at the limit, keeping the car stable and on line through bumps and curbs on track.

Can I use the Ohlins Road & Track coilovers for daily driving?

Yes. The system includes a road mode for street use, providing a more relaxed and comfortable ride while still offering more grip and better response than the stock suspension.

Is the Ohlins DFV a good fit if I use my car for both track days and everyday driving?

Yes. The Ohlins DFV Road & Track coilovers are built for that exact combination. Run road mode on the drive to the circuit and switch to track mode once you arrive, with no extra hardware required.

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Öhlins DFV Road & Track Coilovers for 8P Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and 8J Audi TT

Öhlins’ DFV Road & Track Coilovers for 8P Audi A3, S3 and RS3 models and the 8J Audi TT replace all four dampers and springs with Öhlins kit VWS MT10S2, the kit Öhlins builds for the all-wheel-drive PQ35 platform. A gold knob on each damper switches between street and track settings in seconds, and on Öhlins’ recommended setup the car sits about 20 mm lower than stock. It suits the owner who drives to the circuit and home again; a car trailered to every event wants a dedicated track damper.

Design and Performance

The Dual Flow Valve lets one adjuster shift low and high speed compression and rebound together, so road and track settings are a knob turn apart rather than a session of separate changes. Ride height is set with threaded spring preload adjusters at each corner, and both ends keep the original Audi top mounts.

Features

DFV (Dual Flow Valve) damping technology
Single 25-click knob adjusts compression and rebound together
Inverted monotube McPherson struts up front
Monotube rear shock absorbers with threaded spring preload adjusters
Uses the original top mounts front and rear
Rebuildable dampers for service and custom valving
Salt spray corrosion tested to ISO 9227
TÜV approved
2-year Öhlins warranty

Specifications

Front lowering range: approximately 10-20 mm
Rear lowering range: approximately 10-20 mm
Ride height at recommended setup: approximately 20 mm below stock
Front spring rate: 400 lb/in (70 N/mm)
Rear spring rate: 457 lb/in (80 N/mm)
Damping adjustment: 25 clicks, compression and rebound combined

What’s Included

Front struts (x2)
Front springs (x2)
Front upper spring seats (x2)
Rear shock absorbers (x2)
Rear springs (x2)
Rear spring preload adjusters (x2)
Spacers, dust boots, lock nuts and mounting hardware
C-spanners (x2) and Öhlins sticker kit
Owner’s manual

Applications

Audi A3 quattro: 8P | 2003-2013
Audi S3: 8P | 2006-2013
Audi RS3: 8P | 2011-2012
Audi TT: 8J | 2006-2014

Notes

A3, RS3 and TT models with factory adaptive dampers also need the Öhlins DCC Cancellation Kit
S3 models with factory adaptive dampers need Öhlins cancellation kit 35020-27 instead
The front struts fit uprights with a 55 mm inner diameter only
Öhlins sells the same kit for the MK5 Golf R32 and the MK6 Golf R, listed separately
Professional installation and a four-wheel alignment are recommended when fitting the Coilovers for 8P Audi A3 and 8J TT models

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a cancellation kit with these coilovers? Only on cars with factory adaptive dampers. Öhlins lists part 35020-22 for the 8P A3 and the 8J TT range, and part 35020-27 for the 8P S3, to prevent fault codes once the electronic dampers come out. Cars on passive dampers do not need either kit.
Which cars do the Coilovers for 8P Audi A3 fit? Öhlins lists kit VWS MT10S2 for the 8P Audi A3, S3 and RS3 and the 8J Audi TT, plus the MK5 Golf R32 and MK6 Golf R. The later 8V and 8Y A3 and the 8S TT use a different Öhlins kit, VWS MU21S2.
What damping setting should I use? Öhlins suggests 10 to 20 clicks for street driving, 5 to 10 for winding roads and 0 to 7 for track use. Each click changes compression and rebound together through the DFV valve, so one turn of the gold knob at each corner is all it takes to swap between road and circuit settings.
How low does the car sit on the Öhlins kit? On the Öhlins recommended preload settings the car sits about 20 mm lower than stock. Ride height is set with the threaded spring preload adjusters, and Öhlins gives a lowering range of roughly 10 to 20 mm at each end.
Does the kit reuse the factory top mounts? Yes. The front struts and rear shock absorbers both use the original Audi top mounts, and the kit includes new upper spring seats for the front. A four-wheel alignment is still recommended after fitting.

About Öhlins

Öhlins was founded in 1976 by former motocross racer Kenth Öhlin and is based in Upplands Väsby, Sweden, where it develops dampers for motorcycles, cars and motorsport. Its suspension has won more than 300 world championship titles across motorcycle and car racing, its CES electronic damping went into series production on the Volvo S60R in 2003, and the company has been part of the Brembo group since 2025.

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