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Audi TT, TTS and TT RS Coilovers

Before you shop for Audi TT coilovers, find out if your car is an 8N, 8J or 8S (first, second or third generation), and whether it has magnetic ride. Those two answers narrow down most of the 58 kits here. After that, check coupe or roadster, front drive or quattro, and TTS or TT RS. Where BC Racing makes a kit, it is listed first in each section.

Not sure about magnetic ride? Call 1-800-460-9106.

Orange first generation Audi TT coupe lowered on coilovers in a minimalist concrete courtyard

Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.

Three things to check before you pick a kit

Then check these three things before you choose a kit.

Magnetic ride

Most KW 8J and 8S kits come with or without magnetic ride. The magnetic ride ones include a cancellation unit.

Coupe or roadster

Several KW and Bilstein kits fit only one body style.

FWD or quattro

On the 8N and 8J, most brands sell separate 2WD and quattro kits.

TT coilover suspension from BC Racing

Six BC kits across three generations

BC Racing coilovers for the Audi TT, TTS and TT RS come in five series: BR, DS, ER, RM and ZX. Three BC kits come in all five. The first-generation 2WD kit comes in BR and DS only. Two kits come in BR, DS, ER and ZX: the first-generation AWD kit and the later AWD TT RS kit. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

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How the five BC series differ

The TT has more BC series to choose from than most cars.

BR and DS

Every BC TT kit comes in both. BR has one 30-click knob for compression and rebound together. DS adds a digressive piston for firmer control.

ER and RM

ER is an upright damper with a separate oil reservoir, and compression and rebound each get their own 30-click knob. RM is BC's upside-down (inverted) monotube for MacPherson strut cars.

BC calls ZX its "most track-tested" series. It comes on five of the six BC TT kits.

The 8N AWD kit says "Swift Front Only." To add Swift Springs to a BC kit, order through the Custom Build for BC Coilovers page.

KW, Öhlins, Bilstein, Solo-Werks and Ksport on the TT

We carry five more brands for the TT. Call 1-800-460-9106 for help choosing.

KW has twenty-two kits across all three generations, including the TTS and TT RS. Most come with or without magnetic ride.

Öhlins

Öhlins makes Road & Track kits for the 8J and 8S, plus DCC (electronic damper) cancellation kits. Most of the names also list the A3 or RS3.

Bilstein

Bilstein makes B12 Pro-Kit and B14 PSS kits for every generation, with separate kits by body style and drive. The 8J and 8S kits are for cars without magnetic ride or electronic suspension.

Solo-Werks

Solo-Werks makes 2WD and quattro kits for the first two generations, and a third-generation quattro kit that includes the RS.

Ksport

Ksport makes 2WD and quattro kits for each generation, six in all.

An 8N project, an 8J daily or an 8S on track

8N project

Pick 2WD or quattro first.

Kits to look at: BC 8N 2WD or AWD, KW, Solo-Werks, Bilstein

8J daily

Next, check magnetic ride and body style. KW's quattro roadster kits fit 6-cylinder cars only, and its FWD kits stop at 2009.

Kits to look at: BC second-generation FWD/AWD (named for cars up to 2014), the KW kit for your body, drive and dampers, Bilstein without magnetic ride

8S on track

For the track, look at ER with its two separate knobs, or ZX, which BC calls "most track-tested."

Kits to look at: BC non-RS 8S (named TT, up to 2021) in ER or ZX; for the TT RS, BC 2018 to 2022 AWD. No BC kit lists the TTS.

Every Audi TT coilover kit we carry

We list the newest cars first and give the TTS and TT RS kits their own sections. Each card shows a short version of the kit name.

Notes in BC kit names: "Swift Front Only" means the optional Swift spring upgrade is offered for the front springs only on that kit.

TT RS, third generation

Codes: 8S (in KW kit names)

BC Racing coilover kit for the 2016 to 2021 Audi TT RS — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2016 to 2021 Audi TT RS. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: BC makes two TT RS kits. The 2018 to 2022 AWD kit comes in BR, DS, ER and ZX. A 2016 to 2021 kit is named "TT RS FWD (54.5mm Front Strut)", so call us before ordering it. KW has separate kits with and without magnetic ride.

The 8S TTS

Codes: 8S

Good to know: KW has TTS kits with and without magnetic ride, and the magnetic ride kit includes a cancellation unit. Bilstein's B14 PSS is for cars without electronic suspension.

Third-generation TT

Codes: 8S, FV, MQB

Good to know: BC's "*Non-RS*" kit fits FWD and AWD and comes in all five BC series. KW has coupe quattro kits with and without magnetic ride. One Öhlins DCC cancellation kit also lists the RS3, and one Öhlins kit name uses the code 8V. Solo-Werks and one Bilstein kit also list the TT RS.

TTS and TT RS on the second-generation car

Codes: 8J

Good to know: KW makes six kits here: TTS coupe and roadster, and the 2012 to 2013 TT RS coupe, each with or without magnetic ride.

Second-generation TT

Codes: 8J; 8P on shared Öhlins kit names

BC Racing coilover kit for the 2007 to 2014 Audi TT — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2007 to 2014 Audi TT. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: BC's FWD/AWD kit comes in all five BC series. KW has separate kits by body, drive and magnetic ride, and its magnetic ride kits include a cancellation unit. Bilstein's kits are for cars without magnetic ride. Three Öhlins kits are shared with the A3.

First-generation TT

Codes: 8N; TTC, TTR (KW)

BC Racing coilover kit for the 2000 to 2006 Audi TT — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2000 to 2006 Audi TT. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: For Audi TT Mk1 coilovers, BC sells a 2WD kit in BR and DS. Its AWD kit adds ER and ZX and says "Swift Front Only." The other four brands make separate 2WD and quattro kits.

Quick comparison table

Model	Years	What decides the kit	BC Racing series
TT RS, 8S	2016 to 2023	Magnetic ride for KW, and the BC kit name	BR, DS, ER, RM, ZX
TTS, 8S	2016 to 2023	Magnetic ride, for KW	No BC kit
TT, 8S	2015 to 2023	Magnetic ride for KW, and RS or non-RS for BC	BR, DS, ER, RM, ZX
TTS and TT RS, 8J	2009 to 2015	Body style and magnetic ride, for KW	No BC kit
TT, 8J	2006 to 2015	Coupe or roadster, FWD or quattro, and magnetic ride	BR, DS, ER, RM, ZX
TT, 8N	1999 to 2006	2WD or quattro	BR, DS, ER, ZX

Before you buy: what TT owners run into

These are the problems TT owners report most often, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what each one means for your coilovers.

Early 8N high speed stability recall

8N, 2000 model year (built 1999 to early 2000)

Audi recalled early first-generation TTs in 1999 for high speed stability. The fix replaced the front stabilizer bars (front and rear on quattro) and added a modified front control arm, firmer shocks and a rear spoiler. On an early 8N, the bars, arms and shocks depend on whether the recall was done.

Before you install: Run the VIN for campaign 99V300 before ordering, and keep the recall-spec control arms and bars when the coilovers go in.

Rear track control arm corrosion recall

8N, 2000 model year (built Sept 1998 to March 2000)

Audi recalled early 8N TTs because moisture could get into the rear track control arm bushing and bolt, and corrosion could stop the arm moving freely. Dealers replaced the arms. The rear arm bolts must come out or be loosened during a rear coilover install and alignment, and a seized joint stops the job.

Before you install: Check the VIN for campaign 01V325, and inspect the rear arm bushings and bolts for corrosion before the install day.

Rear camber goes very negative when lowered

8N, 1999 to 2006

Owners on the AudiWorld Mk1 forum report a lot of negative rear camber after lowering, with one estimate near -4 degrees after about a 1 inch drop. They note there is no factory rear camber adjustment, and inner edge tire wear is the main worry. A big drop will likely need rear camber correction.

Before you install: Plan for a camber-adjustable rear arm bushing (quattro cars) or camber kit if dropping more than a little, and align the car after setting ride height.

Leaking magnetic ride dampers at higher miles

8J TT and TTS with magnetic ride, 2008 to 2015

TTS owners on AudiWorld report magnetic ride shocks leaking around 60,000 to 80,000 miles, with a harsher ride and fast tire wear. One owner replaced them with a coilover kit that came with cancellation sensors. Owners then choose between costly factory dampers and a magnetic ride kit with a cancellation unit.

Before you install: Confirm the car has magnetic ride, then order the kit version that includes the cancellation unit so no warning light comes on.

Audi TT history

From a 1995 concept car to three generations

Audi writes that it "presented the study to an enthusiastic trade show audience at the IAA in Frankfurt in September 1995."

Design

Bauhaus design"Inspired by Bauhaus, every line in the Audi TT has a purpose, every shape a function."
1998

8N"Series production of the Audi TT Coupe began."
2006

8J"The second-generation TT was launched in 2006 (Coupe) and 2007 (Roadster)."
2014

8S"The third generation of the Audi TT was launched in 2014."
2016

TT RSIt came with "the 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo engine."

Questions about magnetic ride, the TT RS and A3 kits

Does my TT have magnetic ride?

Call us with your VIN and we will check. It matters on the 8J and 8S, where nearly every KW kit comes with or without it, and Bilstein lists 8J kits "Without Magnetic Ride."

Which BC kits come in all five series?

Three of them: the second-generation TT kit, the third-generation non-RS kit, and the kit named TT RS FWD.

Is there a coilover kit for the TT RS?

Yes. BC, KW, Solo-Werks and Bilstein list kits for the 8S TT RS, and KW lists the 2012 to 2013 8J TT RS coupe.

Do the TT and A3 share kits?

A few Öhlins kits list both, and the RS3 and TT share an Öhlins DCC cancellation kit. Every other kit here is made for the TT only.

Does coupe or roadster matter?

For several KW and Bilstein kits, yes. Check the body style in the kit name.

What warranty comes with BC TT kits?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. Each other brand sets its own.

Related Audi pages

Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page. Does Your Car Have Adaptive Dampers? Keep Them, Cancel Them or Replace ThemKeep, cancel or replace the electronic dampers on your TT. AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your TT. Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on a TT you drive every day. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your TT. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the TT is lower. Audi A3, S3 and RS3Some Öhlins kits fit both. Volkswagen Golf and GTIAnother car on VW group underpinnings. Adjustable vs. non-adjustable coiloversWhat adjustment buys you. How to install coiloversInstall basics. BC Racing for AudiBC's Audi kits.

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