Audi A1 Sportback GB.
The coilover guide.
Shop the coiloversGive the five-door A1 room to move on its new wheels. Check the factory dampers before choosing a kit: the two Eibach references handle their electronics differently.
The second A1 starts with a different body and chassis.
A wheel change can make the angular GB-generation A1 look settled without an extreme drop. Keep enough clearance for the front tyres to steer and the rear to carry passengers. The height that works on an empty forecourt still has to work on your daily route.
These GBA applications belong to the second-generation Sportback. The earlier 8X, the raised citycarver or allstreet and a car with altered suspension need their own checks. A drive-mode button alone does not identify the dampers.
Audi introduced the second-generation A1 Sportback in 2018. The five-door body grew longer than its predecessor and gained sharply cut lights, a low grille and three small slots beneath the bonnet edge. The old three-door's curved roof arches gave way to a different side profile.
Audi also offered separate exterior and interior equipment choices. A sporty-looking used car therefore needs more identification than a glance at its bumpers. Standard, sport and electronically switchable damper equipment were among the original chassis choices.
For a road car on upgraded wheels, start with their actual width, offset and tyre size. A large wheel with little sidewall leaves less tyre compliance for rough surfaces. Choose a running height with space for steering, compression and the loads you carry.
The raised A1 citycarver, later called allstreet, needs a separate application enquiry. Eibach's general conditions exclude factory-raised variants unless specifically named. Sharing the A1 name or a platform with a Polo cannot establish the right suspension reference.
Start with your A1 Sportback GB.
Confirm the chassis, year and existing suspension before choosing your setup.
Sportback without electronic damper control
The -01 Eibach Audi row names GBA from July 2018, with 25, 30, 35 and 40 TFSI engines. It excludes electronic suspension, levelling control and four-wheel drive. Compare the exact certificate and the car's axle ratings before choosing this reference.
View the non-electronic application
Sportback with factory electronic damper control
The -02 reference lists the same Audi engine and axle limits, with note 176 for factory electronic damper control. Its included PRO-TRONIC unit suppresses the warning after replacement; electronic damping adjustment is lost. Have the original equipment identified before ordering.
View the PRO-TRONIC application
Citycarver or allstreet: check the raised variant
Send the exact model and original suspension details. These Sportback rows do not name the raised citycarver or allstreet. Its arch cladding and extra ride height are reasons to establish the application before considering either kit.
Ask about my raised A1
Previously modified car: record the fitted parts
Include earlier dampers, spring changes, wheel spacers and any electronic work with the build details. Check the engine and permitted axle loads against the chosen kit's certificate, even when another owner has already lowered the car.
Check my changed SportbackWhat do you want
from the car?
Road miles, circuit weekends or a car built around the lap. Start with how you drive.
Choose the correct damper-equipment application first.
Read the buying advice
The -01 Pro-Street S is the named example for a checked GBA without electronic suspension. Its Audi row gives a nominal 15-40mm range at each axle. Let wheel clearance, working travel and the roads you use decide the finished height within the exact instructions. An electronically damped car needs the separate -02 application check.
- Identify the factory dampers
- Compare both axle ratings
- Keep clearance for daily loads
Discuss the tyres and travel before adding circuit use.
Read the buying advice
Tell us how often the car visits a circuit and which tyres it will use. Check the proposed kit's suitability with the fitter and plan the height, alignment measurement and brake preparation together. The two Eibach references divide by factory electronics; the higher price does not establish a more track-focused damper.
- Record the wheel and tyre specification
- Allow usable suspension movement
- Plan checks before each circuit visit
Agree the specification with the person setting up the car.
Read the buying advice
A car on circuit tyres or with substantial weight and axle changes needs a detailed suspension enquiry. Include the tyre compound, intended use and current hardware. Agree the spring and damper specification and fitting support; an ordinary Sportback application row cannot specify a competition package.
- Describe the actual car and tyres
- Agree springs and usable travel
- Arrange fitting and setup support
A rear spring on its own seat beside the damper.
On a standard Audi A1 Sportback GB, the rear spring and damper are mounted separately.
Component layout only. Mounts, dimensions and adjusters vary by kit.Audi's GB technical drawing shows a torsion-beam axle with the spring and damper mounted separately. The listed Eibach arrangement adjusts rear height at the spring unit; its front axle uses a threaded strut. Keep those two adjustment instructions with their respective components.
The original rear axle has no standard geometry adjustment points in Audi's description. Have its alignment measured at the finished height and investigate an incorrect reading with the fitter. A lowered car still needs enough spring and damper travel for the load it carries.
Understand height and spring adjustments
Identify the original dampers before the order.
Ask the fitter to identify the original suspension from the vehicle information and fitted hardware. Audi drive select can affect functions beyond the dampers, so its presence alone cannot choose between the two Eibach references.
Bring the actual wheel dimensions and details of previous changes. Check the kit's required additional parts, inspect retained mounts and bearings, then agree the height with room for the tyres through steering and suspension movement.
Factory damper electronics
Check whether the car has electronically switchable dampers. The -01 excludes electronic suspension; the -02 includes warning suppression for replacing it. Confirm the intended loss of electronic damping control before choosing the latter.
Wheel and tyre clearance
Record width, offset, tyre size and any spacers. Have inner clearance and arch clearance checked through movement at the planned height. A change that clears the strut can still move a tyre too close to the outer arch.
Axle ratings and certificate
Both named Audi rows list maximum axle loads of 1010kg front and 930kg rear. Compare the car's plate and exact engine application with the current certificate. Similar figures on a Polo or Scala row do not replace the Audi conditions.
Retained parts and final geometry
Eibach flags possible additional original-equipment parts. Have the exact instructions checked and worn retained components inspected before fitting. Measure alignment after the final height is settled, including the rear beam even though it has no standard adjustment points.
The current A1 Sportback GB range.
Compare the controls and hardware included in each range.
The two Pro-Street S references list GBA 25, 30, 35 and 40 TFSI applications from July 2018, with 15-40mm nominal lowering at both axles. The -01 excludes electronic suspension; -02 adds PRO-TRONIC for the factory electronic-damper application. Check the exact certificate, original equipment and current supplied parts. Choose between these references by the factory damper equipment.
View Eibach A1 Sportback GB kitsFind your A1 Sportback GB coilovers.
Prices include UK VAT. Choose an application and brand, then open a kit for its current options and availability.
2 listings
Match the engine, body style and axle-load limits on the product page before ordering.
Eibach · PSS65-85-047-01-22
Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Audi / Skoda / Volkswagen applications - PSS65-85-047-01-22
Sportback without electronic damper control
Eibach · PSS65-85-047-02-22
Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Audi / Volkswagen applications - PSS65-85-047-02-22
Sportback with factory electronic damper control
Before you order.
Identify your car
Identify the second-generation GB/GBA Sportback, engine and build details. Keep earlier 8X and raised citycarver or allstreet applications separate.
Match the kit
Establish the original damper equipment. Choose the appropriate -01 or -02 application and understand any loss of electronic damping control.
Check what’s included
Compare front and rear axle ratings with the exact certificate. Check additional original parts and retained mounts before booking fitting.
Check your modifications
Record wheels, tyres, spacers and earlier changes. Check inner and outer clearance through steering and suspension movement at the intended height.
Plan fitting
Confirm current timing before booking specialist fitting. Settle the height, measure alignment and retain the kit instructions and settings record.
See what the adjustments do.
Choosing coilovers for road and track
Compare the kit against your roads, tyres and setup plans before counting adjusters.
Ride height and spring preload
Understand the two adjustments before choosing a lowering range.
What spring rate tells you
Compare force and movement, read the units and choose a spring with the damper in mind.
Spring rates and top mounts
Read the front/rear figures and check which mounts come with your kit.
Questions about Audi A1 Sportback GB coilovers.
Check the details before choosing your kit.
Is this the same A1 as the earlier 8X?
This guide covers the second-generation GB Sportback, listed as GBA in the Eibach applications. The earlier 8X has its own guide and kit references. Identify the generation from the car's build details before ordering.
What is the difference between the -01 and -02 kits?
The -01 Audi row excludes electronic suspension. The -02 includes PRO-TRONIC under note 176 for cars with factory electronic damper control. Both listed Audi rows have the same nominal lowering and axle limits; the electronics requirement determines which application to check.
Will PRO-TRONIC keep the original damper modes working?
The listed unit suppresses the warning after replacement. Eibach states that electronic damper control is no longer available. Confirm the consequences for your exact factory equipment with the fitter before ordering.
Does having Audi drive select prove I need the -02 kit?
Audi drive select can control other vehicle functions. Have the original damper equipment identified from the vehicle information and fitted parts, then compare it with the exact kit conditions.
Will these kits fit an A1 citycarver or allstreet?
The retained Sportback rows do not name those raised variants. Eibach excludes factory-raised cars unless separately listed. Send the exact model and original equipment for an application check before choosing a kit.
Are the rear spring and damper separate?
Yes. Audi's GB drawing shows the spring on its own seat beside the damper on a torsion-beam rear axle. Eibach lists rear height adjustment at a separate spring unit. Follow the actual kit's rear instructions.
How much lower will my Sportback sit?
The named Audi rows give a nominal 15-40mm range at both axles. The car's original suspension, specification and tolerances affect the result. Agree the permitted height and clearances using the exact certificate and instructions.
What should I include in a fitting enquiry?
Send the engine, build details, original damper equipment and axle ratings, plus wheel width, offset, tyre size and previous changes. Include whether the car is a raised variant and how you intend to use it. The registration finder helps identify the car but cannot confirm those details alone.
Let’s talk suspension.
Find your Sportback, then add its engine, factory damper equipment and axle ratings. Include the wheels and earlier changes so we can check the exact kit application.