The Racingline sports damper kit is a direct upgrade for vehicles with a 55 mm front strut diameter. It improves handling while retaining enough comfort for everyday driving. The dampers are developed for Volkswagen Group vehicles and represent a significant improvement over the original factory units.
Factory dampers lose their effectiveness over time, making the suspension response softer and less precise. This kit replaces them with purpose-built dampers that provide better body control and increased confidence behind the wheel.
How the damper kit performs
Each damper is carefully tuned for sporty driving without making the suspension excessively stiff. You will notice less body roll in corners, a quicker response to steering input, better stability under braking and a calmer feel at higher speeds. On poorer roads, the dampers still absorb bumps in a controlled manner, so the vehicle remains comfortable during everyday use.
- Improved handling: less body roll, quicker steering response and better stability at higher speeds.
- Balanced comfort: the damper setup maintains controlled operation without excessive stiffness.
- Quality construction: suitable for everyday road use and occasional track use.
- Direct replacement: installs in the original location without modifications.
- Matches Racingline sports springs: for a complete and coordinated suspension upgrade.
Compatibility
The kit is intended for vehicles with a 55 mm front strut diameter and covers various Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Škoda models on older platforms and MQB platforms. The strut diameter can also vary between similar models, so it must be checked before installation.
Why replace the dampers?
Dampers are among the most important components of any suspension. Even with sports springs or anti-roll bars already fitted, worn or basic dampers can limit the performance of the entire upgrade. The Racingline kit provides the necessary support for the rest of the suspension and forms a good foundation for further chassis improvements.
For drivers who want to noticeably improve the driving feel without sacrificing comfort for everyday use, this damper kit is a simple and effective upgrade.
Weight: 15.00 kg
Suitable for: Audi A3 II (8P), Audi S3 II (8P), SEAT Leon II (1P1), Škoda Octavia II (1Z3), VW Golf V (1K) / VI (5K1), VW Scirocco III (13).
Approval
This part has no TÜV certification (ABE, TTG or Teilegutachten).
Compatible vehicles (manufacturer data)
| Vehicle | Chassis | Years | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A3 Sportback | 8PA | 2004–2013 | 2.0 TDI 16V quattro (BKD/CBAB/CFFB), 2.0 TDI quattro (BMM), 2.0 TDI quattro (BMN/CBBB/CFGB), 2.0 TFSI quattro (AXX/BPY/BWA/CCZA), 3.2 V6 quattro (BDB/BMJ/BUB), S3 quattro (BHZ/CDLA) … |
| SEAT Leon | 1P1 | 2005–2012 | 2.0 Cupra R (CDLA), 2.0 TDI (AZV), 2.0 TDI (BMM), 2.0 TDI (BMN/CEGA/CFJA), 2.0 TDI 16V (BKD/CFHC/CLCB), 2.0 TFSI (BWA) … |
| Skoda Octavia II | 1Z3 | 2005–2013 | 2.0 TDI RS (BMN/CEGA), 2.0 TFSI (BWA/CCZA) |
| Skoda OCTAVIA II Combi | 1Z5 | 2005–2013 | 2.0 TDI RS (BMN/CEGA), 2.0 TFSI (BWA/CCZA) |
| Volkswagen Golf V | 1K1 | 2004–2009 | 2.0 GTI (AXX/BWA/CAWB), 2.0 GTI (BYD), 2.0 TDI (BMN), 2.0 TDI 16V 4motion (BKD), 2.0 TDI 4motion (BMM), 3.2 R32 4motion (BUB/CBRA) |
| Volkswagen Golf VI | 5K1 | 2009–2013 | 2.0 GTi (CBFA/CCTA), 2.0 GTi (CCZB), 2.0 GTi (CDLG), 2.0 R 4motion (CDLA), 2.0 R 4motion (CDLC/CRZA), 2.0 R 4motion (CDLF) |
| Volkswagen Scirocco III | 137, 138 | 2008–2017 | 2.0 R (CDLA), 2.0 R (CDLC), 2.0 R (CDLK), 2.0 TDI (CBBB/CFGB), 2.0 TDI (CBDB/CFHC), 2.0 TDI (CFGC) … |
Before ordering, check that the product matches your vehicle (model, year and engine). If in doubt, write to us — we will check for you.
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