Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Coilovers

Golf Mk7 coilovers are matched to the car’s hardware, and the titles show it. Eibach’s Pro-Street-S sets carry codes such as 50/VLA or 55/MLA, meaning the front strut diameter in millimetres and a twist-beam (VLA) or multi-link (MLA) rear axle. KW records the same details in its product data.

KW lists each of its versions, the V1, V2, V2 Comfort and V3, separately for cars with and without electronic dampers. It adds DDC kits that keep electronic control, either plug-and-play or with their own ECU. ST’s X has fixed damping, the XA adjusts rebound and the XTA rebound and compression, a ladder much like KW’s.

H&R divides its monotube and twin-tube sets at a front axle load of 985 kg, with separate versions for the estate. BC Racing gives the strut size, 49.5 or 54.5 mm, in its titles. Once the set is fitted and the height settled, book an alignment, as any change of ride height moves the geometry.