Product Details

BC Racing RM Series Coilovers for the 2012-2020 Seat Leon are purpose-built for McPherson-strut cars that see serious track time, with an inverted mono-tube damper engineered to outlast a hard season of lateral loads. Every kit is extensively tested on the Leon chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance, the reason Leon coilovers from BC Racing are the best-selling adjustable kits in their segment worldwide.

The RM Series inverts the mono-tube damper on strut-equipped chassis, putting the heavy internals where the lateral loads are worst. A wider piston shaft than conventional uprights means more consistent damping on long sessions and more fatigue life before rebuild. 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 Leon coilovers arrive tuned for the Leon 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.

Features

  • 30-level simultaneous compression/rebound damping adjuster
  • Inverted mono-tube damper (front) with oversized 46 mm piston shaft
  • Handles higher lateral loads on McPherson-strut applications
  • 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 YF-05-RM
Part Name RM Series Coilovers
Vehicle 2012-2020 Seat Leon
Drivetrain FWD
Damping Adjustment 1-Way (30 levels)
Ride-Height Adjustable Yes
Spring Rate - Front 7 kg/mm
Spring Rate - Rear 6 kg/mm
Top Mounts - Front Camber Plates
Top Mounts - Rear Reuses OEM Mounts
Rear Damping Extenders Not Compatible
Suspension Design - Front True Coilover
Suspension Design - Rear True Coilover
Notes
  • Designed for 49.5mm front strut diameter - measure yours before ordering.

Vehicle fitment

This product fits the vehicles listed below.

YearMakeModelDrivetrainNotes
2012SeatLeonFWDDesigned for 49.5mm front strut diameter - measure yours before ordering.
2013SeatLeonFWDDesigned for 49.5mm front strut diameter - measure yours before ordering.
2014SeatLeonFWDDesigned for 49.5mm front strut diameter - measure yours before ordering.
2015SeatLeonFWDDesigned for 49.5mm front strut diameter - measure yours before ordering.
2016SeatLeonFWDDesigned for 49.5mm front strut diameter - measure yours before ordering.
2017SeatLeonFWDDesigned for 49.5mm front strut diameter - measure yours before ordering.
2018SeatLeonFWDDesigned for 49.5mm front strut diameter - measure yours before ordering.
2019SeatLeonFWDDesigned for 49.5mm front strut diameter - measure yours before ordering.
2020SeatLeonFWDDesigned for 49.5mm front strut diameter - measure yours before ordering.

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