| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 1979-1993 | Volkswagen | Golf Cabriolet Mk1 |
| 1993-1998 | Volkswagen | Golf Cabriolet Mk3 |
AST Suspension 5300 Series Coilovers - 1993-1994 Volkswagen Golf 2.8 VR6 (MK3/1H)
AST Suspension 5300 Series Coilovers - 1993-1994 Volkswagen Golf 2.8 VR6 (MK3/1H)
SKU:RAC-V1302S
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The AST Suspension 5300 Series Coilovers are high-performance, competition-grade suspension components designed specifically for the 1993-1994 Volkswagen Golf 2.8 VR6 (MK3/1H). These coilovers feature fully adjustable rebound, high-speed compression, and low-speed compression settings, allowing precise tuning for optimal handling on the track. Constructed with durable materials and external canisters for independent adjustment, they provide enhanced stability, responsiveness, and control during aggressive driving. The 5300 Series coilovers are engineered to meet the demands of motorsport enthusiasts, offering a customizable suspension setup that improves cornering, reduce body roll, and optimize ride quality.
Designed for 1993-1994 Volkswagen Golf 2.8 VR6 models, these coilovers are a direct bolt-on upgrade for improved performance on both street and track applications. They are suitable for drivers seeking a highly adjustable suspension system to tailor handling characteristics to their driving style. The kit includes coilover assemblies with external canisters for independent adjustment of rebound, high-speed, and low-speed compression damping. These coilovers are ideal for track days, spirited driving, or any application requiring precise suspension tuning, providing a significant upgrade over stock components for enhanced driving dynamics.
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Overview
Overview
For the best performance on the track, AST Suspension designed the Competition 3-way adjustable series to fit the 1993-1994 Volkswagen Golf 2.8 VR6 (MK3/1H) The 5300 Series shock absorbers are rebound adjustable in 12 positions on the strut.
The high speed compression is adjustable in 12 positions and the low speed compression is adjustable in 14 positions. Both compression adjustments are made using an external canister. All adjusters work completely independent.
Many years of technical knowledge, testing and experience has been refined, fettled and brought together to create a perfect balance between the choice of springs and the corresponding damping characteristics. This makes it a versatile product for every customer. The 5300 series shock absorbers are the best solution for every race team. Once installed, the AST shock absorbers are easy to setup, highly reliable and require low maintenance during the season because of the high grade of materials used.
All of this together makes the 5300 series shock absorbers a championship winning damper, over and over again. The AST 5300 Suspension is worldwide renowned for its performance at every level.
Features
- High end, track ready suspension.
- Rebound, Low & Hi Speed Compression Adjustable ('Triples'), with a remote reservoir.
- Remote reservoirs allow additional travel, heat dissipation and oil/nitrogen gas capacity.
- 4.5mm diameter shaft struts are inverted and offer exceptional strength, which in turn reduces geometry change under corner and braking monoevers.
- Aluminum cylinder, threaded body shocks, factory mounting style
- New low friction seal on all AST dampers.
- Spherical lower eye shock mounts.
- Reservoir with hose or piggyback (piggyback examples: 2008 STI; BMW E36 rears).
- Spherical upper shock mount assemblies.
- Synthetic hydraulic fluid.
- Optional DLC (diamond like carbon) 44.5mm inverted shafts.
- Optional DDP piston (double digressive piston).
- Double Digressive Pistons are recommended for use on the non-driven wheels.
- 4WD/FWD vehicles: DD pistons for both rear axle struts/shocks.
- RWD vehicles: DD pistons for both front axle struts/shocks.
- Fully serviceable and rebuildable.
- Revalveable for specific characteristics.
Specifications
- Part Number: RAC-V1302S
- Product: AST 5300 Series
- Adjustment: 3 Way
- System: Coil Over
- Front/Rear Ratio: Front = 60% / Rear = 40%
- Strut/Shock Type: Front: Bracket McPherson strut / Rear: Eye 2 pin strut
- Model Years: 1993-1994
- Make: Volkswagen
- Model: Golf
- Chassis: MK3/1H
- Spring Kit: Included
- Front Top Mounts: Universal front mounts included
- Rear Top Mounts: Universal rear mounts included
- Adjustable Front Droplinks Available? No
- Adjustable Front Droplinks Required? No
- Adjustable Rear Droplinks Available? No
- Adjustable Rear Droplinks Required? No
- DDP Pistons Included? No
- DDP Pistons Available? Yes
- DLC Coated Shafts Included? No
- DLC Coated Shafts Available? Yes
- QDC Included? No
- TUV Approved?
- Comments: Body needs to be modified.
Vehicle Fitment
- 1993 Volkswagen Golf 2.8 VR6 (MK3/1H)
- 1994 Volkswagen Golf 2.8 VR6 (MK3/1H)