{"product_id":"bc-racing-ds-series-coilovers-2012-2019-volkswagen-beetle-fwd-a5-pq35","title":"BC Racing DS Series Coilovers for 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle A5 FWD (PQ35) 49.5mm Strut","description":"\u003cp\u003eBC Racing DS Series Coilovers for the 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle A5 (PQ35) blend street-tuned ride quality with track-ready adjustability, giving you more body control than any OEM damper without the harshness of a pure race kit. Every kit is extensively tested on the PQ35 chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance — the reason Beetle A5 coilovers from BC Racing are the best-selling adjustable kits in their segment worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDS Series kits pair a mono-tube damper with BC's proprietary digressive piston design — increased low-speed damping for flat corner entry, compliant high-speed response over expansion joints and potholes. The finished shock body is silver, visually distinct from the BR Series, and ride height is adjustable independent of spring preload. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 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 Beetle A5 coilovers arrive tuned for the PQ35 chassis and ready to bolt in — no break-in period, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-level simultaneous compression\/rebound damping adjuster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono-tube damper with BC's proprietary digressive piston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver satin-chrome finished shock body (visually distinct from the BR Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRide height adjustable independent of spring preload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper mount hardware varies by chassis — camber plates, pillowball, or reused OEM mounts. See the Specifications table for what's included on your kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwift Spring and custom spring rate upgrades available at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom damper valving paired with custom spring rates on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully rebuildable — replacement parts available from BC for the life of the shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-year manufacturer warranty against defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003eH-27-DS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS Series Coilovers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle A5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFWD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePQ35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamping Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-Way (30 levels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRide-Height Adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Rate - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 kg\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Rate - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 kg\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Size - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-180-6K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Size - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-195-2.5K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwift Springs - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-178-X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwift Springs - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4K MIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamber Plates - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamber Plates - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension Design - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue Coilover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension Design - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivorced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e49.5mm Front Strut \u0026amp;amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwist Beam Rear Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for 49.5mm front strut diameter — measure yours before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2012 Volkswagen Beetle A5 FWD (PQ35)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2013 Volkswagen Beetle A5 FWD (PQ35)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2014 Volkswagen Beetle A5 FWD (PQ35)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2015 Volkswagen Beetle A5 FWD (PQ35)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2016 Volkswagen Beetle A5 FWD (PQ35)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2017 Volkswagen Beetle A5 FWD (PQ35)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2018 Volkswagen Beetle A5 FWD (PQ35)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2019 Volkswagen Beetle A5 FWD (PQ35)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BC Racing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42591729188924,"sku":"H-27-DS","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0000\/2183\/files\/bc-racing-br-series-coilovers-2003-2008-nissan-350z-z33-d-17-br-37872261431538_a947e682-81b5-4c14-8c04-d716431a8539.jpg?v=1777159469","url":"https:\/\/www.springrates.com\/products\/bc-racing-ds-series-coilovers-2012-2019-volkswagen-beetle-fwd-a5-pq35","provider":"SPRINGRATES®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}