BC Racing DS-SERIES Coilovers For 97-05 Volkswagen Passat H-33-DS-DS
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- 1997-2005 Volkswagen PassatGLX
- 1998-2005 Volkswagen PassatGLS
- 2001-2005 Volkswagen PassatGLS 4 Motion, GLX 4 Motion
- 2002-2004 Volkswagen PassatW8
- 2003-2005 Volkswagen PassatGL
- 2004-2005 Volkswagen PassatGL TDI
- Part number
- H-33-DS-DS
- Brand
- BC Racing
- Series
- DS
- Top plate type
- DS
- Top mount (front)
- Rubber top mount
- Top mount (rear)
- Rubber or reuse OEM top mount
- Damper type
- Mono-tube
- Damping adjustment
- 30-way
- Ride height
- Adjustable
- Spring rate (front)
- 12 kg/mm
- Spring rate (rear)
- 8 kg/mm
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Fits: 1997-2005 Volkswagen Passat (GLX); 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat (GLS); 2001-2005 Volkswagen Passat (GLS 4 Motion, GLX 4 Motion); 2002-2004 Volkswagen Passat (W8); 2003-2005 Volkswagen Passat (GL) and more.
BC Racing DS-SERIES coilovers, part number H-33-DS-DS, listed for the 1997-2005 Volkswagen Passat. Trims named include the GLX, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX 4 Motion, W8 and GL, and the page shows more.
A coilover puts the spring and damper into a single threaded-body unit in place of the factory strut or shock. Turning the collar moves the spring perch along the body, so ride height is adjusted without swapping parts. Owners fit them to lower the car, tighten body roll and get extra alignment and corner-balancing room.
Confirm this part number against the fit list on the page, or call 813-535-5801 for help.
- Series:
- DS-SERIES
- SKU:
- H-33-DS-DS
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BC Racing DS-SERIES Coilovers For 97-05 Volkswagen Passat H-33-DS-DS
BC Racing DS-SERIES Coilovers For 97-05 Volkswagen Passat H-33-DS-DS FAQ
It is listed for: 1997-2005 Volkswagen Passat; 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat; 2001-2005 Volkswagen Passat and more (see the full list above). Pick your vehicle on this page to check your exact year and trim.
Ride height is set on the threaded body or the lower mount, and the damping (how firm the shock feels) with the adjuster when the kit has one. Some kits also let you set spring preload and camber at the top mount. The Part details above list what this exact kit adjusts.
Yes. Changing ride height changes camber and toe, so have the car aligned once the height is set and the suspension has settled after a short drive.
Set all four corners before the alignment, keep the drop inside the maker's range, and re-check the height after the first drive because the springs settle. Going lower than the maker recommends costs ride quality and tire life.
The car settles a little over the first few drives. After that, re-check the ride height, the lock rings on the collars and the top-mount hardware, then get the alignment done.
This kit is the maker's DS series. Each series is built for a different mix of street comfort and track grip and comes with its own damper and spring setup, so the series name tells you which tune you are getting.
Yes. Most coilovers are built for daily use when set to the maker's recommended height and a softer damping setting. Track-focused series ride firmer.
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It lets you set ride height at the collar and gives more alignment and corner-balancing room than the factory setup.
Owners fit them to lower the car and tighten body roll, plus gain extra alignment and corner-balancing room.
Install and care: coilovers
Before you start
- Read the maker's guide and note the recommended ride-height range for your car.
- Book an alignment for after the install; the car needs one.
Do
- Set all four corners to the same drop before the alignment and re-check the height after the first drive.
- Keep the threads clean and lightly lubricated so the collars still turn next season.
Don't
- Don't go lower than the maker's range; it costs ride quality and tire life.
- Don't skip the alignment.
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