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MTS Technik Rear Sport Shock Absorber - Audi A3 Sportback, Seat Leon ST, Volkswagen Golf VII Variant and others - MTSVW008R
MTS Technik sport dampers control the movement of the sprung mass. The valving is built for performance, which means faster rebound and tighter control of compression. They work as a straight upgrade over tired factory dampers on standard springs, or together with lowering springs as a complete kit.
These dampers are made for an Audi.
Technical specifications
- Fitting axle: Rear
Technical notes
- Rear dampers for multi-link rear suspension only.
Vehicle compatibility
| Model | Engine | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A3 (8V) | 2.0 TDI (143 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 2.0 TDI (150 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 2.0 TDI (184 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 2.0 TDI quattro (150 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 2.0 TDI quattro (184 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 2.0 TFSI quattro (190 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 2.0 TFSI (190 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 1.2 TFSI (110 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 1.4 TFSI (122 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 1.4 TFSI (125 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 1.4 TFSI (140 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 1.4 TSI (150 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 1.5 TFSI (150 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 1.6 TDI (105 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 1.6 TDI (110 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 1.0 TFSI (115 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 1.6 TDI (115 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 1.8 TFSI (180 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 1.8 TFSI quattro (180 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 2.0 TDI (110 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 2.0 TDI (136 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | 1.2 TFSI (105 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | S3 quattro (310 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | S3 quattro (300 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | S3 quattro (290 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | S3 quattro (286 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 (8V) | S3 quattro (280 hp) | 04/12 - 10/20 |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 2.0 TDI quattro (150 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 1.4 TFSI (115 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 1.4 TFSI (125 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 1.4 TFSI (140 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 1.4 TSI (150 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 1.5 TFSI (150 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 1.6 TDI (110 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 1.6 TDI (115 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 1.8 TFSI (170 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 1.8 TFSI (180 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 1.8 TFSI quattro (180 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 2.0 TDI (136 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 2.0 TDI (150 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 2.0 TDI (184 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 2.0 TDI quattro (184 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 2.0 TFSI (190 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 2.0 TFSI quattro (190 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 2.0 TFSI quattro (220 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 35 TFSI (150 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 40 TFSI (190 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | 40 TFSI quattro (190 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | S3 quattro (286 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | S3 quattro (290 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | S3 quattro (300 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Convertible (8V) | S3 quattro (310 hp) | 10/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | S3 quattro (310 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 1.8 TFSI (170 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 1.8 TFSI (180 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 30 TDI (115 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 30 TFSI (115 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 35 TDI (150 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 35 TFSI (150 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 40 TDI quattro (184 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 1.8 TFSI quattro (180 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 2.0 TDI (110 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 2.0 TDI (136 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 2.0 TDI (143 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 2.0 TDI (150 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 2.0 TDI (184 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 2.0 TDI quattro (150 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 2.0 TDI quattro (184 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 2.0 TFSI (186 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 2.0 TFSI (190 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 2.0 TFSI (220 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 40 TFSI (190 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 40 TFSI quattro (190 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | RS3 quattro (400 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 2.0 TFSI quattro (190 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | S3 quattro (286 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | S3 quattro (280 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | S3 quattro (290 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | S3 quattro (292 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | S3 quattro (300 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 1.0 TFSI (115 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 1.2 TFSI (105 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 1.2 TFSI (110 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 1.4 TFSI (122 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 1.4 TFSI (125 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 1.4 TFSI (140 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 1.4 TSI (150 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 1.5 TFSI (150 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 1.6 TDI (105 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 1.6 TDI (110 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 1.6 TDI (115 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8V) | 1.6 TDI quattro (110 hp) | 05/13 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8Y) | 30 TFSI (110 hp) | 03/20 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8Y) | 30 TDI (116 hp) | 03/20 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8Y) | RS3 quattro (407 hp) | 03/20 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8Y) | S3 quattro (310 hp) | 03/20 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8Y) | 35 TFSI (150 hp) | 03/20 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8Y) | 35 TDI (150 hp) | 03/20 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8Y) | 30 TFSI Mild Hybrid (110 hp) | 03/20 - |
| Audi A3 Saloon (8Y) | 35 TFSI Mild Hybrid (150 hp) | 03/20 - |
Frequently asked questions
What does a sport damper do that a standard one does not?
It controls the spring far faster, which limits body movement in sudden manoeuvres.
Does it lower the ride height?
No. Ride height comes from the spring. The damper only decides how the car absorbs impacts.
Do they work with standard springs?
Yes. The car will not sit lower, but it will be much firmer through corners.
Can I fit them on the front only?
Technically yes, but the balance of the car suffers badly. Replace them on both axles.
Why are the rods thicker?
Oversized rods take the higher side loads that come with hard driving.
Are they protected against rust?
Yes, the outer body carries an automotive-grade anti-corrosion treatment.
Are they compatible with electronic sensors?
Only the specific plug-and-play versions. Otherwise you need delete kits.
Do they need priming before fitting?
Yes, and it is not optional. Pump the rod by hand 3-4 times before fitting to get the air out of the oil.
Can I tighten them with an impact gun?
Never. An impact gun on the top nut regularly shears the thread off the rod.
What is bottoming out?
Hitting the end of the travel. Short-rod MTS sport dampers prevent it when used with lowering springs.
When should they be replaced?
When you see oil leaking, scoring on the rod, or the car bounces more than twice when you push down on it.
Will I feel tram lines more?
Yes. The unit is firmer in fast compression.
Do they need new top mounts?
Fitting new top mounts with new dampers is standard practice.
Do they affect the toe angle?
Any time the axle comes apart, the toe needs checking on a 3D aligner.
Are they good for gravel or rally?
They are built for tarmac, not for the impacts of a gravel rally.
Is there a warranty?
The statutory commercial warranty, void if an impact gun was used or the damage comes from incorrect fitting.
Are they only sold in pairs?
Most MTS rear dampers can be ordered singly, but they are fitted as a pair on the axle.
What oil is inside?
An oil whose viscosity changes little with temperature, gas pressurised for consistency.
Is dust protection included?
Usually you reuse the original dust kit or buy a new one.
Why do they stay flatter under braking?
Firmer rebound stops the rear axle lifting when weight is thrown forward under hard braking.