{"product_id":"ast-suspension-lowering-springs-2012-2018-audi-a3-sportback-1-6tdi","title":"AST Suspension Lowering Springs (40mm\/40mm) - 2012+ Audi A3 Sedan\/Sportback 1.6TDi  w\/ Torsion Beam (8VS\/8VA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAST Lowering Springs for the 2012+ Audi A3 (8VS\/8VA) are manufactured from a premium high tensile chromium-silicone wire which is handpicked by AST engineers for its quality and metal consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach spring is cold wound and then heat treated to increase hardness and reduce internal stresses present after winding. Each spring is then individually shot peened, phosphate treated and then powder coated to outlast even the life of the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProgressive rates on most vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEDC Compatible (if applicable to vehicle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEach spring is blocked and computer tested prior to shipping, which reduces any settling once installed on the vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLifetime warranty on breaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMost of our spring applications are TUV Certified and certificates can be provided upon request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped table-primary\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eASTLS-17-002\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAST Lowering Springs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduction Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e09\/2012-\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModel Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2012+\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMake\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eA3\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eChassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8VS\/8VA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApproximate Drop – Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApproximate Drop – Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTÜV Certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModel Note\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNote 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNot suitable for 4WD (four-wheel drive) cars.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNote 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNot suitable for cars with multilink rear suspension.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNote 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAbout 10mm less lowering for vehicles with Audi sport suspension.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNote 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAbout 20mm less lowering for vehicles with Audi S-line sport suspension.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNote 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOnly suitable for vehicles with torsion-beam axle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2012 Audi A3 Sedan\/Sportback 1.6TDi w\/ Torsion Beam (8VS\/8VA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2013 Audi A3 Sedan\/Sportback 1.6TDi w\/ Torsion Beam (8VS\/8VA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2014 Audi A3 Sedan\/Sportback 1.6TDi w\/ Torsion Beam (8VS\/8VA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2015 Audi A3 Sedan\/Sportback 1.6TDi w\/ Torsion Beam (8VS\/8VA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2016 Audi A3 Sedan\/Sportback 1.6TDi w\/ Torsion Beam (8VS\/8VA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2017 Audi A3 Sedan\/Sportback 1.6TDi w\/ Torsion Beam (8VS\/8VA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2018 Audi A3 Sedan\/Sportback 1.6TDi w\/ Torsion Beam (8VS\/8VA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2019 Audi A3 Sedan\/Sportback 1.6TDi w\/ Torsion Beam (8VS\/8VA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2020 Audi A3 Sedan\/Sportback 1.6TDi w\/ Torsion Beam (8VS\/8VA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AST Suspension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40190269456444,"sku":"ASTLS-17-002","price":252.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0000\/2183\/products\/ast-suspension-lowering-springs-40mm-40mm-2012-audi-a3-sedan-sportback-1-6tdi-w-torsion-beam-8vs-8va-astls-17-002-1194333532.jpg?v=1761807495","url":"https:\/\/www.springrates.com\/products\/ast-suspension-lowering-springs-2012-2018-audi-a3-sportback-1-6tdi","provider":"SPRINGRATES®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}