Lowering your car shouldn't mean putting up with a harsh ride or guessing how far it can be dropped. That's where AP coilovers come in, offering adjustable ride height for everyday road use. We stock more than 100 fitments at Awesome GTI, covering Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Skoda...
Lowering your car shouldn't mean putting up with a harsh ride or guessing how far it can be dropped. That's where AP coilovers come in, offering adjustable ride height for everyday road use. We stock more than 100 fitments at Awesome GTI, covering Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Skoda models.
Built Around Precision, Not Guesswork
Every AP suspension kit carries a German TÜV certificate, so the lowering range quoted on each product page is tested and verified rather than an estimate. Height can be adjusted individually on each corner, which means you can fine tune the stance without touching ride quality more than you intend to. On a Golf Mk7 GTI, for example, that range runs from 15mm to 40mm; other models in the range stretch further, up to 85mm on certain applications. Whatever your target look, there's a configuration to match it.
Finding the Right Kit for Your Car
AP coilovers are fitment specific, so the kit designed for a Golf Mk7 won't necessarily suit an A6 C7 or a Leon Mk3 Sport Tourer, even where the lowering figures look similar on paper. Before ordering, check your front axle weight against the listing; you'll usually find it on a data label under the bonnet or on the B pillar behind the driver's door. Get this wrong and the ride can end up firmer or softer than you'd planned. If you're not sure which figure applies to your car, our team can check it for you before you buy, so you're not left guessing at fitment.
Why Order Through Awesome GTI
We've built up years of hands-on experience fitting AP suspension across the VW Audi Group range, and our workshop in Manchester can handle the install alongside a full geometry setup. That matters more than it sounds. A coilover kit fitted without proper alignment afterwards won't perform the way it's designed to, however good the parts are. Stock runs deep across current model lines, and if we don't have your exact fitment showing, get in touch and we'll source it.
Yes. AP coilovers allow individual height adjustment on each corner, within a TÜV certified range specific to your model, so you can set the ride height precisely rather than relying on fixed lowering springs.
What is the difference between AP coilovers and standard springs?
Standard lowering springs drop the car by a fixed amount using your existing dampers. AP coilovers replace the whole assembly, giving you an adjustable, matched spring and damper setup built for the lowered ride height.
How low can AP suspension lower my car?
It depends on the model. Some kits, like those for the Golf Mk7 GTI, offer a tighter 15 to 40mm range, and others allow up to 85mm. Check the specific product page for your car's exact figures.
Are AP coilovers suitable for daily driving?
Yes, for most kits. AP suspension is designed to balance lowered ride height with everyday comfort, though how firm it feels day to day depends on the specific kit and how far you've lowered the car.
