Audi Q3 F3.
The coilover guide.
Shop the coiloversThe angular second Q3 looks good on a purposeful set of wheels. Choose around the car underneath: front-drive SUV, five-cylinder RS or Sportback plug-in hybrid, with the original damper controls checked before ordering.
The second Q3, with two rooflines
The F3 has a broader, more sharply drawn body than the original Q3. Its creased wheelarches give an upgraded wheel plenty of presence. Keep enough tyre sidewall and suspension movement for the trips the car actually makes, especially with passengers and luggage aboard.
Our BC Racing listings separate the front-drive Q3 from the all-wheel-drive RS Q3. The two Eibach applications shown here are narrower still: Sportback 45 TFSI e plug-in hybrids. Match that engine and body before comparing their damping conditions.
Audi introduced the second-generation Q3 in 2018. Built at Győr on the MQB platform, it gained a longer wheelbase and more cabin space than the original car. An upright octagonal grille, narrow headlamps and strong creases over the wheels made the change in shape obvious.
The Sportback followed in 2019 with a lower, sloping roof and a more tapered rear window. It sits within the same Q3 family, but its body name still matters when choosing parts. A product that names the Sportback does not automatically cover the ordinary-roof SUV.
Audi also introduced the new RS Q3 and its Sportback counterpart in 2019. The five-cylinder cars have their own suspension specification, wider arches and RS bumpers. The listed BC S-62 application needs its own check; the ordinary front-drive S-40 is a different reference.
On a modified road car, work out the wheel width, offset and tyre size before deciding how far to lower it. A clean multi-spoke wheel suits the body without needing to disappear into the arch. Retain clearance through steering and suspension movement, including the loads you carry during the week.
The 45 TFSI e adds another application to the discussion. The Eibach rows here explicitly name that Sportback hybrid and give axle-load limits and electronic-damping conditions. Those details are more useful for choosing its kit than an S line badge or a similar-looking Q3 parked beside it.
Start with your Q3 F3.
Match the model year, engine and body style before comparing brands.
Front-drive Q3 F3
BC Racing names S-40 for the Q3 FWD, F3, from 2018. The current BR RA option lists pillowball front and rubber rear mounts; RM MA lists inverted front units and rubber rear mounts. The listing gives nominal rates of 6.5 kg/mm front and 6 kg/mm rear. Check the exact body, equipment and supplied version.
Check the front-drive Q3 kits
RS Q3 F3 quattro
S-62 is the separate BC Racing RS Q3 AWD application. The current listing gives BR RA, pillowball front and rubber rear mounts, and nominal 6.5 kg/mm rates at both ends. Confirm the body and any original electronic damping before selecting it. A catalogue start-year label does not establish compatibility with every car registered in that year.
Check my RS Q3 application
Sportback 45 TFSI e
The Eibach rows name Q3 Sportback F3N 45 TFSI e from November 2020, excluding four-wheel drive and levelling control. Both list 55 mm front dampers, maximum axle loads of 1,240 kg front and 1,400 kg rear, and 30 to 50 mm front / 30 to 55 mm rear lowering. The -02 kit excludes electronic suspension; -04 includes PRO-TRONIC for an electronically controlled car, with the original damping function lost.
Check the Sportback hybrid kits
Identify the fitted suspension
Have the original dampers, connections and vehicle specification identified. The F3 was offered with different damping systems, and a drive-select menu alone does not settle which parts are fitted. Include previous suspension work and the wheel measurements when asking about a kit.
Check my fitted equipmentWhat do you want
from the car?
Road miles, circuit weekends or a car built around the lap. Start with how you drive.
Keep the height useful for passengers, luggage and the roads you use every day.
Read the buying advice
The S-40 BR RA example is for the named front-drive F3 application. Its current specification lists pillowball front mounts, rubber rear mounts and nominal 6.5/6 kg/mm rates. Agree the complete parts and proposed height with your fitter, including any original damping equipment and wheel-clearance checks.
- Confirm the front-drive F3 application
- Keep room for normal loads
- Agree mounts and supplied rates
Choose the hardware around your tyres and the work already done to the car.
Read the buying advice
Bring the wheel, tyre and brake details to the discussion. BC’s S-40 RM MA option names inverted front units, but that construction feature alone does not choose the right setup for your car. Resolve the original controls, intended height and supporting work before agreeing a specification.
- Describe the tyre and brake setup
- Identify the original damping controls
- Agree hardware before settings
Have the completed vehicle and intended events assessed before choosing suspension.
Read the buying advice
An RS badge or a higher kit price does not settle the suspension specification of a developed circuit car. Give the people preparing it the measured vehicle weight, mounting changes and wheel details. They should agree the spring and damper package, inspection plan and applicable event requirements.
- Measure the finished vehicle
- Confirm mounts and control changes
- Plan inspection and setup work
Multi-link rear. Spring beside damper.
On a standard Audi Q3 F3, the rear spring and damper are mounted separately.
Component layout only. Mounts, dimensions and adjusters vary by kit.Audi’s F3 technical drawing shows an independent multi-link rear axle. The steel coil sits on its own spring link beside a separate damper. The drawing identifies both ordinary and controlled dampers; the spring’s position does not depend on calling the replacement package a coilover kit.
Confirm the replacement rear spring supports and dampers for the exact application. The Sportback hybrid has its own listed kit conditions, while the RS is a separate BC reference. Keep those parts checks alongside the vehicle’s original equipment.
Understand height and spring preload
Keep the body, powertrain and controls together
Give the fitter the exact F3 body, engine, driven wheels and permitted axle loads. For the listed Eibach Sportback hybrid kits, include the 55 mm front-damper requirement and identify whether the car has electronic damping. Confirm the complete parts and any additional OE items before booking the work.
Inspect mounts, bushes and rear spring supports while planning the installation. Check the wheels through steering and suspension movement at the intended height, then arrange alignment and any affected equipment checks. Include worn parts found during inspection in the fitting plan.
Measure the wheels you will keep
Record width, offset, tyre size and any spacers. Have clearance checked with the normal load aboard, including steering lock and suspension movement. The stance should leave the tyre room to work.
Identify the damping system
Check the fitted dampers and electrical connections against the vehicle specification. Agree how the selected kit affects control functions and warnings. PRO-TRONIC warning suppression does not retain the original damping adjustment.
Inspect mounts and spring seats
Have the front mounts, rear spring supports and bushes assessed. Confirm what the selected reference supplies and which original components need reuse or replacement.
Plan alignment at the finished height
Agree a usable height before alignment. Include the fitter’s follow-up inspection and any affected vehicle-equipment checks, with time to address worn parts discovered during fitting.
The current Q3 F3 range.
Compare the controls and hardware included in each range.
The F3 applications are separate: S-40 for the front-drive Q3 and S-62 for the RS Q3 AWD. S-40 currently has BR RA and RM MA options; S-62 is listed as BR RA. The current nominal rates are 6.5/6 kg/mm for S-40 and 6.5/6.5 for S-62. Check the exact supplied version and original equipment, including body coverage for a Sportback enquiry.
View BC Racing Q3 F3 kits
PSS65-85-043-02-22 and -04-22 name the Sportback F3N 45 TFSI e, with 55 mm front dampers and 1,240/1,400 kg axle-load limits. Both exclude four-wheel drive and levelling control. The -02 row excludes electronic suspension; the -04 row includes PRO-TRONIC for electronic damper control, whose original function is lost. The listed Audi lowering is 30 to 50 mm front and 30 to 55 mm rear.
View Eibach Q3 F3 kitsFind your Q3 F3 coilovers.
Prices include UK VAT. Choose an application and brand, then open a kit for its current options and availability.
4 listings
Match the engine, body style and axle-load limits on the product page before ordering.
![BC Racing Coilovers - Audi Q3 (FWD) (2018+) [F3]](/images/09cf8cd191b679-480.webp)
BC Racing · BCR-S-40
BC Racing Coilovers - Audi Q3 (FWD) (2018+) [F3]
Front-drive Q3 F3
Eibach · PSS65-85-043-02-22
Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Audi / SEAT / Skoda / Volkswagen applications - PSS65-85-043-02-22
Sportback 45 TFSI e
BC Racing · BCR-S-62
BC Racing Coilovers - Audi RS Q3 (AWD) (18+) [F3]
RS Q3 F3 quattro
Eibach · PSS65-85-043-04-22
Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Audi / SEAT / Skoda / Volkswagen applications - PSS65-85-043-04-22
Sportback 45 TFSI e
All Q3 F3 kit links and part numbers
- BC Racing · BCR-S-40: BC Racing Coilovers - Audi Q3 (FWD) (2018+) [F3]
- BC Racing · BCR-S-62: BC Racing Coilovers - Audi RS Q3 (AWD) (18+) [F3]
- Eibach · PSS65-85-043-02-22: Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Audi / SEAT / Skoda / Volkswagen applications - PSS65-85-043-02-22
- Eibach · PSS65-85-043-04-22: Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Audi / SEAT / Skoda / Volkswagen applications - PSS65-85-043-04-22
Before you order.
Identify your car
Identify the F3 generation, ordinary SUV or Sportback body, engine and driven wheels. Keep the original 8U and later Q3 generation separate.
Match the kit
Match the exact kit reference and configuration. For Eibach, confirm the Sportback 45 TFSI e row, 55 mm front dampers and permitted axle loads.
Check what’s included
Identify original electronic damping and levelling equipment. Agree supplied mounts, reused parts and any additional OE components.
Check your modifications
Check the wheel and tyre combination through steering and suspension movement at the intended height, with normal loads accounted for.
Plan fitting
Confirm current supply timing before booking fitting. Allow for alignment, affected equipment checks and the required follow-up inspection.
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 Q3 F3 coilovers.
Check the details before choosing your kit.
Which Q3 generation does this guide cover?
The second-generation Q3 F3 family, including separate RS Q3 and Sportback checks. Audi introduced the SUV in 2018 and the Sportback and new RS pair in 2019. Use the chassis and build details alongside the registration year; the first-generation 8U and later Q3 are separate applications.
Does the Q3 F3 have a separate rear spring and damper?
Audi’s F3 technical drawing shows an independent multi-link rear axle with the coil on its own spring link beside a separate damper. Match the replacement rear components to the exact kit, body and original equipment, including the Sportback hybrid’s specific conditions.
What differs between the S-40 BR RA and RM MA options?
The current BR RA option lists pillowball front and rubber rear mounts. RM MA lists inverted front units and rubber rear mounts. The current S-40 specification gives nominal 6.5 kg/mm front and 6 kg/mm rear rates. Confirm the complete supplied parts for the exact option; an inverted-front description does not describe every corner.
Can the ordinary front-drive Q3 kit be used on an RS Q3?
BC lists S-40 for the front-drive Q3 and a separate S-62 for the RS Q3 AWD. Use the specific RS application and check the body and original damping equipment. The broad catalogue start-year wording is not proof that every similarly dated Q3 shares the same kit.
Do these Eibach kits cover every Q3 Sportback?
The listed Audi rows name F3N 45 TFSI e from November 2020, excluding four-wheel drive and levelling control. They require 55 mm front dampers and give maximum axle loads of 1,240 kg front and 1,400 kg rear. The Audi lowering figures are 30 to 50 mm front and 30 to 55 mm rear. Check the exact engine and current certificate.
What is the difference between the two hybrid Eibach kits?
PSS65-85-043-02-22 excludes electronic suspension. The -04-22 application includes PRO-TRONIC for a car with electronic damper control. It suppresses the error message after replacement, while the original electronic damping function is lost. Identify the fitted system before choosing the reference.
How should I choose wheels and lowering together?
Give the fitter the wheel width, offset, tyre size and any spacers, then have clearance checked through steering and suspension movement at the proposed height. Include the normal load and previous modifications. The kit’s adjustment range alone does not establish a usable height for your wheel combination.
When should I arrange fitting and alignment?
Confirm the exact application, complete parts and current supply timing first. Allow for worn mounts or bushes found during inspection. Arrange alignment at the agreed height and include affected equipment checks and the follow-up inspection required by the fitter and kit maker.
Let’s talk suspension.
Find your Q3, then include its body, engine, driven wheels and damping equipment. Add the wheel specification and previous suspension work so the exact reference and complete fitting requirements can be checked.