Lowering Springs vs Coilovers for European Daily Drivers
Compare lowering springs vs coilovers for European daily drivers. Learn ride quality, cost, and handling differences to choose the right suspension upgrade.
By Lee Shahin ·
2017-2020 Audi RS3 lowering springs
10 lowering springs for the 8V 2017-2020 Audi RS3 (2.5T inline-five) from 7 brands. Shorter springs that lower ride height on the factory or aftermarket dampers.
Before you order
- xDrive and rear-wheel-drive cars use different springs. Confirm drivetrain.
- Check whether the set is listed for cars with adaptive dampers.
- Listings are read from the retailer's 8V RS 3 (2.5T, quattro) category. Confirm engine, drivetrain and model year on the retailer page before ordering.
Brands on this page: 034Motorsport (2), H&R (2), Suspension Techniques (2), AST Suspension (1), Emmanuele Design (1), Neuspeed (1), Racingline (1).
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-404-1012
034Motorsport Dynamic+ Lowering Springs
Retain excellent ride quality while lowering your veihcle
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Magride suspension
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-404-1008
Dynamic+ Performance Lowering Springs
Engineered to improve handling and deliver superb ride quality - Average lowering of 1.0" front & 0.75" rear.
AST Suspension · Part no. ASTLS-19-006
Lowering Springs
Average Lowering of 30mm (1") Front and Rear
Emmanuele Design · Part no. EMD-8VRS-LS
EMMOTION RS3 Linear Lowering Spring Kit
Linear designed lowering springs matched to the factory dampers
Retailer fitment note: Average lowering of 1.0" front & 0.8" rear
H&R · Part no. 23018-5
H&R VTF Adjustable Lowering Springs
More lowering, more features, and more personalization - Average lowering range of 0.60"-1.2" front & rear
Retailer fitment note: For models without magnetic ride control
H&R · Part no. 50345
Sport Spring Set
Unrivaled comfort and performance - Average lowering of 1.0" Front & .80" Rear
Neuspeed · Part no. 55.70.15
Sport Spring Set
Upgrade looks and handling - Average lowering of 18mm Front, 13mm Rear
Racingline · Part no. VWR3130RS
RacingLine Sport Spring Set
Give your S3/RS3 the ride height it deserves - The first upgrade to make to your car!
Suspension Techniques · Part no. 273100AK
ST Adjustable Lowering Springs
Allows individual ride height adjustment at each corner of your vehicle - Make your stock suspension height adjustable, without compromise!
Retailer fitment note: For models without factory electronic dampers - Average lowering of 0.6"-1.0" Front, 0.2"-0.8" Rear
Suspension Techniques · Part no. 273100AL
ST Adjustable Lowering Springs
Allows individual ride height adjustment at each corner of your vehicle - Make your stock suspension height adjustable, without compromise!
Retailer fitment note: For models with factory electronic dampers - Average lowering of 0.06"-1.0" Front, 0.2"-0.8" Rear
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