SPAX TAS182 is listed for the fitting positions and vehicle applications below. The catalogue prices these dampers individually. Check whether your installation requires two dampers and whether the part is a strut, insert or telescopic unit.
Vehicle applications
Audi A3 1.6 9/96-04/03
- Catalogue model group: A3
- Fitting position: front
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: (2,17)Xtrm
- Extra-short-stroke application for lowering of 50 mm or more.
- Fitting note 2: Not suitable for cars fitted with Sports Suspension, Bad Road Suspension or Self Levelling Suspension.
- 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.
Audi A3 1.8/1.8T/Tdi (Manual) 9/96-04/03
- Catalogue model group: A3
- Fitting position: front
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: (2,17)Xtrm
- Extra-short-stroke application for lowering of 50 mm or more.
- Fitting note 2: Not suitable for cars fitted with Sports Suspension, Bad Road Suspension or Self Levelling Suspension.
- 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.
Audi A3 1.6/1.8 9/96-04/03
- Catalogue model group: A3
- Fitting position: front
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: (2,17)Xtrm
- Extra-short-stroke application for lowering of 50 mm or more.
- Fitting note 2: Not suitable for cars fitted with Sports Suspension, Bad Road Suspension or Self Levelling Suspension.
- 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.
Audi A3 1.8T/Tdi 9/96-04/03
- Catalogue model group: A3
- Fitting position: front
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: (2,17)
- Fitting note 2: Not suitable for cars fitted with Sports Suspension, Bad Road Suspension or Self Levelling Suspension.
- 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.
Seat Leon – type 1M 09/98-2005
- Fitting position: front
- 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.
Seat Toledo – type 1M 09/98-
- Fitting position: front
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: (17)Xtrm
- Extra-short-stroke application for lowering of 50 mm or more.
- 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.
Skoda Octavia type 1U 9/97-04
- Fitting position: front
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: (17)Xtrm
- Extra-short-stroke application for lowering of 50 mm or more.
- 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 (Excl. 4Motion & RSi) 98-
- Catalogue model group: New Beetle
- Fitting position: front
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: (17)Xtrm
- Extra-short-stroke application for lowering of 50 mm or more.
- 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 09/98-
- Catalogue model group: Bora
- Fitting position: front
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: (17)Xtrm
- Extra-short-stroke application for lowering of 50 mm or more.
- 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 Hatch; Estate 10/97-
- Catalogue model group: Golf IV
- Fitting position: front
- 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 TAS182 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 Adjustable range handbook. This is general range guidance; check the instructions supplied for your part.
Photograph shows the SPAX Adjustable range for illustration. The number, shape and fittings of the components depend on the application.
