Which cars do the Coilovers for 8V / 8Y Audi A3 fit?

Öhlins lists kit VWS MU21S1 for the front-drive A3 on both the 8V and 8Y MQB platforms, and the same kit fits the front-drive Mk7 and Mk8 Golf GTI. The A3 quattro and S3 use a different Öhlins kit, VWS MU21S2.

Do I need a cancellation kit with these coilovers?

Only on cars with factory adaptive dampers. Öhlins lists a cancellation kit for each generation to prevent fault codes once the electronic dampers come out: part 35020-23 for the 8V A3 and part 35020-15 for the 8Y. Cars on passive dampers do not need either kit.

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.

How low does the A3 sit on the Öhlins kit?

On the Öhlins recommended preload settings the car sits about 20 mm lower than stock at both ends. Ride height is set with the threaded spring preload adjusters, and Öhlins gives a front range of roughly 0 to 25 mm below stock.

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 and bearings for the front. A four-wheel alignment is still recommended after fitting.

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Öhlins DFV Road & Track Coilovers for 8V / 8Y Audi A3 FWD

Öhlins’ DFV Road & Track Coilovers for 8V / 8Y Audi A3 front-drive models replace all four dampers and springs with Öhlins kit VWS MU21S1, the kit Öhlins builds for the front-drive MQB 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. The front uses upside-down monotube McPherson struts and the rear uses conventional shock absorbers, both with threaded spring preload adjusters for ride height, and both ends keep the original Audi top mounts.

Features

DFV (Dual Flow Valve) damping technology
One knob adjusts compression and rebound together at each corner
Upside-down monotube McPherson struts up front
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
2-year Öhlins warranty

Specifications

Ride height at recommended setup: approximately 20 mm below stock, front and rear
Front lowering range: approximately 0-25 mm
Front spring rate: 400 lb/in (70 N/mm)
Rear spring rate: 400 lb/in (70 N/mm)
Height adjustment: spring preload, 2.0 mm per turn front and 1.5 mm per turn rear

What’s Included

Front struts (x2)
Front springs (x2)
Front upper spring seats and bearings (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, front-wheel drive: 8V | 2013-2020
Audi A3, front-wheel drive: 8Y | 2021-present

Notes

8V cars with factory adaptive dampers also need the Öhlins DCC Cancellation Kit
8Y cars with factory adaptive dampers also need Öhlins cancellation kit 35020-15, listed as the Öhlins DCC Cancellation Kit for Mk7 / Mk8 Volkswagen Golf
The front struts fit uprights with a 55 mm inner diameter only
Not for the A3 quattro or S3, which use the Öhlins kit for the Audi S3 and A3 quattro
Öhlins sells the same kit for the front-drive Mk7 / Mk8 Golf GTI, listed separately
Professional installation and a four-wheel alignment are recommended when fitting the Coilovers for 8V / 8Y Audi A3 models

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cars do the Coilovers for 8V / 8Y Audi A3 fit? Öhlins lists kit VWS MU21S1 for the front-drive A3 on both the 8V and 8Y MQB platforms, and the same kit fits the front-drive Mk7 and Mk8 Golf GTI. The A3 quattro and S3 use a different Öhlins kit, VWS MU21S2.
Do I need a cancellation kit with these coilovers? Only on cars with factory adaptive dampers. Öhlins lists a cancellation kit for each generation to prevent fault codes once the electronic dampers come out: part 35020-23 for the 8V A3 and part 35020-15 for the 8Y. Cars on passive dampers do not need either kit.
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.
How low does the A3 sit on the Öhlins kit? On the Öhlins recommended preload settings the car sits about 20 mm lower than stock at both ends. Ride height is set with the threaded spring preload adjusters, and Öhlins gives a front range of roughly 0 to 25 mm below stock.
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 and bearings 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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