Introducing the APR Roll-Control Lowering Springs for the Audi RS3 8Y (2.5T)
Meet the suspension upgrade your RS3 deserves. APR Roll‑Control Lowering Springs are a clean, cost‑effective way to unlock the chassis potential of Audi’s 8Y RS3. Developed in‑house and validated across street miles and track sessions, this system drops the car to a purposeful ride height, raises spring rates where they matter, and keeps day‑to‑day comfort intact. The result is a more planted RS3 that turns in with confidence, stays flatter through transitions, hooks up harder on corner exit, and still rides like a refined Audi when you’re just commuting.
Unmatched Design and Precision Engineering
Unlike one‑size‑fits‑all springs that “feel fast” because they’re simply too stiff, APR's dual‑rate approach is targeted and measured. The initial rate filters out small bumps and surface chatter; as load builds, the spring transitions into a higher, effectively linear rate that resists roll, squat, and dive. Ride height is chosen to preserve bump stroke with both Magnetic Ride and standard dampers, helping prevent bottoming and the skittish behavior it causes. Each spring is CNC‑wound from high‑tensile chrome‑silicon steel, then shot‑peened, heat‑treated, and preset to deliver long service life with minimal sag. A resilient APR red powder‑coat protects against the elements for years to come.
RS Performance
The 8Y RS3’s weight distribution, big‑torque 2.5T, and quattro traction demand spring tuning that’s equal parts responsive and composed. Our front and rear rates are increased to reduce pitch and body motion during hard braking and acceleration while keeping the chassis neutral mid‑corner. The car takes a set more quickly, communicates more clearly at the limit, and rewards precise inputs without beating you up on imperfect roads. Pair with OEM or quality aftermarket dampers—Magnetic Ride or standard—for a cohesive, confidence‑inspiring package.
Experience the APR Difference
From CAD and FEA to real‑world loop roads and track time, this system reflects APR’s philosophy: measurable performance, daily comfort, OEM‑plus fit and finish. If you want your 8Y RS3 to look right, feel planted, and deliver repeatable lap‑to‑lap and on‑ramp‑to‑on‑ramp confidence, this is the upgrade.
Features:
- Complete, vehicle‑specific spring set engineered for the Audi 8Y RS3 (2.5 TFSI).
Tasteful drop that lowers the center of gravity for a more aggressive stance, balanced road feel at speed, and sharper response (-17 mm front / -29 mm rear). - Increased spring rates for crisper turn‑in and reduced body roll, squat, and dive—without the harsh “crash” common to generic kits.
- Dual‑rate design that behaves like a linear spring under load for predictable, repeatable handling.
- Tuned to work with both Audi Magnetic Ride (adaptive) and standard dampers with useful damper travel.
- Optimized ride height and spring rates preserves suspension geometry and traction under hard acceleration from the RS3’s quattro drivetrain.
- CNC‑wound from premium high‑tensile chrome‑silicon steel; shot‑peened, heat‑treated, and preset to resist sag.
- Durable APR red powder‑coat finish provides long‑term corrosion protection.
- Direct plug‑and‑play installation using OE top mounts and isolators; no trimming or irreversible mods.
- Works within the factory alignment range; four‑wheel alignment recommended after installation.
- Designed, tested, and validated in the USA with extensive street and track development.
- Strikes the ideal balance of performance, comfort, and daily drivability for RS enthusiasts.
Fitment/Applications:
- 2022+ Audi 8Y RS3