SPAX RSX3-1730 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 New Beetle 1.4; 1.6 (Excl. 4Motion) incl. Cabrio 98-
- Catalogue model group: New Beetle
- Front lowering (mm): 30-60
- Rear lowering (mm): 30-60
- 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 New Beetle 1.8; 1.8T; 2.0; 2.3V5; 1.9TDi (Excl. 4Motion & RSi) incl. Cabrio 98-
- Catalogue model group: New Beetle
- Front lowering (mm): 30-60
- Rear lowering (mm): 30-60
- 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 RSX3-1730 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.




