DamperÖhlins · SKU OHL-RT-MK7GTI
Mk7 / Mk7.5 GTI + Golf R (2015–2019), Audi S3 8V (2015–2019), and A3 / A3 quattro 8V (2017–2022). DCC equipped: harness included. Mk6 platform separate part number.
MAP price · Authorized Öhlins channel — never gray-market
Default 7 kg/mm front / 9 kg/mm rear is correct for 95% of street + occasional-track Mk7 GTI / Golf R buyers. If you’re running slicks, R-comps, or want a dedicated TT setup, see the rate table below and call (704) 555-0177 before ordering — Öhlins changes springs at the factory, not in the field.
Includes install, ride-height set, 4-wheel alignment to your spec.Book bay slot →
| Year | Chassis | Engine | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2019 | Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 / Mk7.5 S, SE, Autobahn (incl. DCC and non-DCC) | EA888 gen 3 2.0T | Direct fit |
| 2015–2019 | Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 / Mk7.5 All | EA888 gen 3 2.0T | AWD |
| 2015–2019 | Audi S3 8V All | EA888 gen 3 2.0T | Same MQB chassis |
| 2017–2022 | Audi A3 / A3 quattro 8V Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | EA888 gen 3 1.8T / 2.0T | Direct fit |
Note: DCC equipped: ships with DCC delete harness (eliminates dash CEL). Pre-2015 (Mk6) chassis — separate part number.
Öhlins changes springs at the Sweden factory on a 3-week lead time. Default ships from Charlotte same-day; other rates are custom-order.
| Stage | Front rate | Rear rate | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default (street + light track) | 7 kg/mm (392 lb/in) | 9 kg/mm (504 lb/in) | Daily-driven Mk7 with occasional HPDE / autocross |
| Stiffer street (Stage R) | 8 kg/mm (448 lb/in) | 10 kg/mm (560 lb/in) | 200-treadwear summer tires, weekly canyon runs |
| Track-prep (Stage T) | 10 kg/mm (560 lb/in) | 12 kg/mm (672 lb/in) | 200-tw R-comp, regular HPDE, occasional TT |
| Time Attack (Stage TT) | 12 kg/mm (672 lb/in) | 14 kg/mm (784 lb/in) | Slicks, dedicated TT car — not for the street |
Force values measured on a Roehrig shock dyno at Öhlins Mooresville facility. Bound = compression, rebound = extension. Click count is from full-soft (0) to full-stiff (22).
| Damper speed | Click 4 (soft) | Click 12 (mid) | Click 20 (firm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 m/s (low-speed comp) | 320 N | 510 N | 780 N |
| 0.3 m/s (mid-speed comp) | 640 N | 920 N | 1,340 N |
| 1.0 m/s (high-speed comp) | 1,180 N | 1,490 N | 1,920 N |
| 0.1 m/s (low-speed reb) | 410 N | 680 N | 1,020 N |
| 0.3 m/s (mid-speed reb) | 880 N | 1,310 N | 1,810 N |
| 1.0 m/s (high-speed reb) | 1,540 N | 2,020 N | 2,520 N |
DFV note: Above ~0.6 m/s the high-speed bypass opens — the force curve flattens, which is what makes hard hits over kerbs feel less harsh than KW / Bilstein at equal click.
| Damper | Twin-tube monoshock, DFV (Dual Flow Valve) |
|---|---|
| Adjustment | 22 clicks, combined compression + rebound |
| Spring rate (default) | Front: 7 kg/mm (392 lb/in) · Rear: 9 kg/mm (504 lb/in) |
| Spring rate (optional) | F: 6/8/10 kg/mm · R: 7/10/12 kg/mm (3-wk lead) |
| Front top mount | Spherical bearing, +/- 1.5° camber adjust |
| Rear top mount | Rubber-isolated (NVH compromise — daily drivable) |
| Ride height drop | 20–55 mm (front) · 25–55 mm (rear) |
| Warranty | 2 years, includes 1 rebuild credit |
Estimated bay time: 5–7 hours for install + ride height set, add 2 hours for corner balance. Hub assemblies require pulling the axle nuts — torque to factory spec (177 lb-ft + 180°).
Öhlins 2-year warranty against manufacturing defect, plus one rebuild credit valid for 36 months from purchase. Rebuild is performed at the Öhlins Mooresville facility — 5-day turnaround including shipping. Includes seal replacement, oil change, pressure recharge, and dyno verification.
Track use is covered. Bent shafts from off-track excursions are not warrantable but are repairable at the Mooresville facility for ~$420 per damper.
30 days from delivery on uninstalled, factory-sealed coilovers in original packaging. Custom spring-rate orders are non-returnable (Öhlins builds to order at the Sweden factory). Free return shipping for fitment errors on our side.
Round out the chassis
6-piston monobloc caliper, 380mm 2-piece rotor, fits 19+ wheels.
Front 32mm + rear 25mm hollow bars, 3-way adjustable. Lifetime warranty.
Fixed-damping monotube coilover. TÜV-tested, height-adjustable, daily-friendly.
Reviews · 156 total
4.9 / 5 · 98% recommend · 42% track-verified
I drove the same B-road on KW V3s and these Öhlins back-to-back. The V3s were busier over mid-frequency bumps — patchy asphalt felt like the chassis was being slapped. The Öhlins absorb the bump and stay flat. I run them at 8 clicks for the street and 4 clicks for the track. Two cars in 6 minutes.
Roopa S. · 2017 Golf R · Portland, OR · VIR / Watkins Glen
Asked Apex if my 2016 GTI Autobahn had DCC. They checked the build sheet from my VIN, confirmed yes, and pre-pulled the DCC delete harness from the kit. I didn’t have to ask. That’s the difference between Apex and FCP / ECS — they actually read the order.
Bjorn L. · 2016 GTI Autobahn (DCC) · Minneapolis, MN
Installed, drove straight to a 6-hour highway run, then to a track day. Damping felt off until about mile 250. Once the seals seated the car came alive. Apex notes this on the bed-in card — I should have read it. Five stars once you respect the break-in.
Marquita H. · 2019 S3 8V · Boston, MA
Build it. Run it harder.
MAP-priced Öhlins through our authorized channel, ride-height + alignment done in our Charlotte bay, dyno-verified rebuild service 5 days door-to-door.
or call (704) 555-0177