ST XA coilovers give the MK8 GTI 20 to 45 mm of height adjustable lowering front and rear plus 16 clicks of rebound damping adjustment, shipped preset to ST's recommended settings with a damper setup manual. Struts are zinc galvanized steel for corrosion protection, and the spring perch is a friction optimized polyamide composite with a stainless steel insert on a trapezoidal thread for easy height changes. Each damper is hand built and dyno tested by KW in Fichtenberg, Germany, with a hardened chrome piston rod protected by an integrated dust boot and elastomer bump stop. Cars with DCC adaptive dampers need the separate ST cancellation kit.
Specifications
| Type | Height-adjustable coilover kit with adjustable rebound damping (ST XA) |
| Lowering | 20-45 mm front and rear |
| Damping | 16-click rebound adjustment |
| Strut Housing | Zinc galvanized steel |
| Spring Perch | Polyamide composite with stainless steel insert |
| DCC Compatibility | Replaces DCC dampers; ST cancellation kit required, sold separately |
| Origin | Built by KW in Fichtenberg, Germany |
| Part Number | 182800CT |
| Warranty | 5 years, unlimited mileage, original purchaser |
Documents: Installation Instructions (PDF) | Installation Instructions 2 (PDF) | Installation Instructions 3 (PDF) | Installation Instructions 4 (PDF)
This part fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Volkswagen | GTI | 40th Anniversary Edition |
| 2022-2024 | Volkswagen | GTI | Autobahn |
| 2022-2024 | Volkswagen | GTI | S |
| 2022-2024 | Volkswagen | GTI | SE |
Shipping
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- Oversized items ship by freight and take longer.
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Returns
- 30 days from delivery to request and ship back a return on new, uninstalled items in original packaging with all hardware.
- Standard returns: 8% restocking fee on the item price before tax and shipping. Shipping is not refunded in either direction. All waived if the item is defective or we made the error.
- Fitment guaranteed: select your vehicle above, or confirm fitment with us in writing before you order. If the part shows as a fit and it is wrong, the return is on us, even after installation. Otherwise, installed or used parts cannot be returned.
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