Product Details
H&R RSS Coilovers for your 1998-2005 Volkswagen Golf/GTI VR6/TDI/1.8T (Typ 1J) are designed and tested on the famous Nurburgring, and are for the performance minded driver that requires the most vehicle feedback. The result is flat cornering and supreme directional control - a perfect choice for the high performance driver. RSS Coilovers lower the center of gravity and reduce body roll for better handling.
Like all H&R coilovers, RSS Coilovers feature H&R exclusive dynamic damper technology and a fully threaded shock body.
Standard Features
- Height adjustable to 1.0 - 2.3 inches on average
- More spring rate and shock valving
- Fully threaded body
- Tuned spring rates and dampers for the performance driver.
- The most feedback, flat cornering, and supreme directional control
- Made in Germany
Specifications
| Part Number | RSS1525-2 |
| Part Name | Coilovers |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Vehicle | 1998-2005 Volkswagen Golf/GTI VR6/TDI/1.8T |
| Chassis Code | Typ 1J |
| Damping Adjustment | Non-Adjustable |
| Ride-Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Quantity | Full Set (Front & Rear) |
| Fitment Note 1 | Wheel offset critical. Spacers may be required when the standard wheel / tire combination is used. |
| Fitment Note 2 | When lowering the chassis more than 1.4 inches, and your vehicle has a 42mm or larger drive shaft you must use one of H&R's Audi/Volkswagen front sway bars to accomplish adequate drive shaft clearance. |
Vehicle Fitment
- 1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI VR6/TDI/1.8T (Typ 1J)
- 1999 Volkswagen Golf/GTI VR6/TDI/1.8T (Typ 1J)
- 2000 Volkswagen Golf/GTI VR6/TDI/1.8T (Typ 1J)
- 2001 Volkswagen Golf/GTI VR6/TDI/1.8T (Typ 1J)
- 2002 Volkswagen Golf/GTI VR6/TDI/1.8T (Typ 1J)
- 2003 Volkswagen Golf/GTI VR6/TDI/1.8T (Typ 1J)
- 2004 Volkswagen Golf/GTI VR6/TDI/1.8T (Typ 1J)
- 2005 Volkswagen Golf/GTI VR6/TDI/1.8T (Typ 1J)

