Product Details

These BC Racing BR Series coilovers fit the 2022+ Audi A3 FWD/AWD (8YS) 49.5mm Front Strut. They are BC Racing's entry-level coilover and the most popular kit in their entire lineup, they offer the most accessible entry into adjustable coilover suspension without sacrificing performance, comfort, build quality, or handling. Every kit is developed specifically for the Audi A3 and refined to balance ride quality with performance, which is why BC coilovers are the best-selling adjustable kits in their segment worldwide.

Every BR Series kit is built around a mono-tube damper with simultaneous compression and rebound adjustment at every corner, a wide damping range without the complexity of a race-only setup. Ride height is fully adjustable independent of spring preload, so you set the stance and the ride separately. The off-the-shelf setup from BC Racing is deliberately balanced, spring rates and valving chosen so the kit feels comfortable day-to-day without giving up performance when you push it. Drivers who want a different recipe can spec Swift Springs, custom spring rates, or fully custom valving at checkout; BC will tune the dampers to match, which is a depth of customization most brands only offer on their top-tier kits.

Since 2004, BC Racing has grown into one of the most trusted names in aftermarket coilovers, not by racing to the bottom on price, but by pairing that price with real build quality, deep customization options, and a damper design any suspension shop can rebuild instead of replacing. These BC Racing A3 coilovers arrive ready to bolt in, with no break-in period and no guessing at setup. Every kit ships with a 2-year manufacturer warranty, lifetime access to BC service parts (pistons, seals, shafts, no unit replacement required when it's time for a rebuild), and in-house tech support from both BC Racing and the Springrates team.

Features

  • 30-level simultaneous compression/rebound damping adjuster
  • Mono-tube damper with linear piston and hardened chrome shaft
  • Ride height adjustable independent of spring preload
  • Upper mount hardware varies by chassis, camber plates, pillowball, or reused OEM mounts. See the Specifications table for what's included on your kit.
  • Swift Spring and custom spring rate upgrades available at checkout
  • Custom damper valving paired with custom spring rates on request
  • Fully rebuildable, replacement parts available from BC for the life of the shock
  • 2-year manufacturer warranty against defects
Specifications
Part Number S-46-BR
Part Name BR Series Coilovers
Vehicle 2022+ Audi A3
Drivetrain FWD/AWD
Chassis Code 8YS
Damping Adjustment 1-Way (30 levels)
Ride-Height Adjustable Yes
Spring Rate - Front 6 kg/mm
Spring Rate - Rear 5 kg/mm
Spring Size - Front 62-180-6
Spring Size - Rear 62-190-5-S
Swift Springs - Front 62-178-X
Swift Springs - Rear 62-178-X
Top Mounts - Front Camber Plates
Top Mounts - Rear Reuses OEM Mounts
Rear Damping Extenders Not Compatible
Suspension Design - Front True Coilover
Suspension Design - Rear Divorced
Notes
  • Fits 49.5mm Front Strut.

Vehicle fitment

This product fits the vehicles listed below.

YearMakeModelDrivetrainNotes
2022AudiA3AWDFits 49.5mm Front Strut.
2022AudiA3FWDFits 49.5mm Front Strut.
2023AudiA3AWDFits 49.5mm Front Strut.
2023AudiA3FWDFits 49.5mm Front Strut.
2024AudiA3AWDFits 49.5mm Front Strut.
2024AudiA3FWDFits 49.5mm Front Strut.
2025AudiA3AWDFits 49.5mm Front Strut.
2025AudiA3FWDFits 49.5mm Front Strut.
2026AudiA3AWDFits 49.5mm Front Strut.
2026AudiA3FWDFits 49.5mm Front Strut.

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