SPAX RSX3-1078 is listed in the double adjustable coilover column of the manufacturer catalogue, with separate bump and rebound adjustment. The application details below define the vehicle and front/rear height arrangement.
Vehicle applications
Volkswagen Bora 1.4, 1.6 09/98-
- Catalogue model group: Bora
- Front lowering (mm): 35-65
- Rear lowering (mm): 35-65
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: (17)
- Fitting note 17: At over 50mm lowering at the front, a modified anti roll bar LINK is required to prevent fouling. These are available from SPAX.
- Fitting note 17: Part No. SUK0001. Struts will not fit cars with the anti roll bar link attached to the strut.
Volkswagen Bora 1.8; 1.8T; 2.0; 23V5; 1.9SDi; 1.9TDi 09/98-
- Catalogue model group: Bora
- Front lowering (mm): 35-65
- Rear lowering (mm): 35-65
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: (17)
- Fitting note 17: At over 50mm lowering at the front, a modified anti roll bar LINK is required to prevent fouling. These are available from SPAX.
- Fitting note 17: Part No. SUK0001. Struts will not fit cars with the anti roll bar link attached to the strut.
Volkswagen Golf IV 1.4, 1.6 10/97-
- Catalogue model group: Golf IV
- Front lowering (mm): 35-65
- Rear lowering (mm): 35-65
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: (17)
- Fitting note 17: At over 50mm lowering at the front, a modified anti roll bar LINK is required to prevent fouling. These are available from SPAX.
- Fitting note 17: Part No. SUK0001. Struts will not fit cars with the anti roll bar link attached to the strut.
Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8; 1.8T; 2.0; 2.3V5; 1.9SDi; 1.9TDi 10/97-
- Catalogue model group: Golf IV
- Front lowering (mm): 35-65
- Rear lowering (mm): 35-65
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: (17)
- Fitting note 17: At over 50mm lowering at the front, a modified anti roll bar LINK is required to prevent fouling. These are available from SPAX.
- Fitting note 17: Part No. SUK0001. Struts will not fit cars with the anti roll bar link attached to the strut.
Volkswagen Golf IV Estate 1.4, 1.6; 1.6FSi 05/99-
- Catalogue model group: Golf IV
- Front lowering (mm): 35-65
- Rear lowering (mm): 35-65
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: (17)
- Fitting note 17: At over 50mm lowering at the front, a modified anti roll bar LINK is required to prevent fouling. These are available from SPAX.
- Fitting note 17: Part No. SUK0001. Struts will not fit cars with the anti roll bar link attached to the strut.
Volkswagen Golf IV Estate 1.8; 1.8T; 2.0; 2.3V5; 1.9SDi; 1.9TDi 05/99-
- Catalogue model group: Golf IV
- Front lowering (mm): 35-65
- Rear lowering (mm): 35-65
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: (17)
- Fitting note 17: At over 50mm lowering at the front, a modified anti roll bar LINK is required to prevent fouling. These are available from SPAX.
- Fitting note 17: Part No. SUK0001. Struts will not fit cars with the anti roll bar link attached to the strut.
Fitting information
Match the manufacturer part number RSX3-1078 and all listed restrictions to the vehicle. Use the instructions supplied with the exact kit. The catalogue lowering figures depend on the original suspension; a factory-lowered car may show a different additional drop.
Read the SPAX RSX range handbook. This is general range guidance; check the instructions supplied for your part.
Photograph shows the SPAX RSX range for illustration. The number, shape and fittings of the components depend on the application.




