MQB Audi RS3/TTRS VW Golf R/GTI/Jetta 529RDS
The Ultimate Performance dampers are professional motorsport dampers designed and tested specifically for the 8V RS3, 8S TT/TTS/TTRS. Also adaptable to fit all of the MQB platforms. This system is specifically tuned for Drag and Roll Racing use.
Why the 529 Rear Drag System (529RDS)?
On hard hitting drag/roll racing cars, the combination of both spring rate and dampening are essential to control that hit and optimize traction. The 529RDS uses a high pressure, monotube shock with proprietary internal valving, paired with a matched rate spring system. This system also delivers a range of adjustment far greater than any readily available system on the market, again – tailored specifically to your vehicle. Not only does this allow you to optimize traction for the highest performance possible while racing – it also gives us the ability so soften things up for a more compliant and comfortable drive on the street. See our FAQ on why “the number of clicks/settings” on a shock or strut does not tell you how much rebound control is available.
When do I need to upgrade my rear shocks/springs?
On an improperly set up suspension - the front end rises rapidly and begins to unload the front tires while the rear squats excessively. This causes significant alignment changes, tire spin, or worse - a porpoising effect where the front and/or rear bounce their way down the track. The latter can result in a “slip then grip” situation or wheel hop (sometimes both) often causing broken parts. If this is the way your car behaves, it’s time to look at upgrading to 529RDS.
Another important consideration is the wheel/tire package you are using. For example, a bias ply drag slick on a 15” wheel will not respond the same as a car running an 18” Hoosier DR2 drag radial. If you go back and forth between setups (track set & street set for example)… or if you intend on changing things in the future, you need the proper adjustment range to take advantage of this and get optimum performance possible with the current set installed on your car.
What are my options?
Option 0 - Fix the foundation
Prior to upgrading your rear shocks, at a minimum, the rear trailing arm and inner lower control arm bushings should be upgraded. As the bushings get compressed and spring back, they cause significant camber and toe changes in the rear. This contributes to wheel hop and loss of traction. To help address ths we recommend JXB Performance spherical bearings that are available HERE.
Option 1 - Stiffer rear springs
We offer a spring upgrade which is available HERE. While this works well to a point - there are limits. If you go too high in spring rate, the shock will not be able to stop the rear of the car from bouncing back up. We have seen this on cars with stock shocks, as well as with several aftermarket shocks. The reason for this is that many of the current offerings do not have enough dampening ability (see the link above). The net is that the compression control is too weak to control the hit, and/or or the rebound control is insufficient - thus not slowing the suspension as it returns to its normal ride height.
Option 2 - The 529RDS
The 529 drag shocks, coupled with a properly matched and tunable spring system, is the next step up from a simple spring upgrade. We recognize that a full suspension is not an option for all, so we are offering the 529RDS as the first step to improving traction and going faster. This is our entry level solution, however, for many “straight line racers” - this will be enough to get the job done.
Option 3- A full drag specific suspension
The best option is managing the front rise with our drag specific struts combined with the 529RDS. The competition suspension systems are available HERE.
What’s included?
Setup and basic tuning support to help you dial in your suspension.
One pair of monotube rear shocks with high pressure nitrogen pre-charge
Optimized valving for Drag and Roll Racing use:
Independent compression and rebound adjusters
Custom valving and configurations are available, please call for details
Matched spring packages with spring rates per application
Standard spring rates:
Track/high HP Drag configuration: 650 lb/in springs
Street use baseline: 550 lb/in springs
Custom spring rates and valving available at time of order for no additional charge
A tunable bump stop system for adding spring rate as needed
Optional Mag Ride/DCC delete kit
If your vehicle has factory Magnetic Ride or DCC you will require cancellers
If you desire a custom configuration including spring rates, custom valving or other options please contact 529 innovations for recommendations.
The Ultimate Performance dampers are professional motorsport dampers designed and tested specifically for the 8V RS3, 8S TT/TTS/TTRS. Also adaptable to fit all of the MQB platforms. This system is specifically tuned for Drag and Roll Racing use.
Why the 529 Rear Drag System (529RDS)?
On hard hitting drag/roll racing cars, the combination of both spring rate and dampening are essential to control that hit and optimize traction. The 529RDS uses a high pressure, monotube shock with proprietary internal valving, paired with a matched rate spring system. This system also delivers a range of adjustment far greater than any readily available system on the market, again – tailored specifically to your vehicle. Not only does this allow you to optimize traction for the highest performance possible while racing – it also gives us the ability so soften things up for a more compliant and comfortable drive on the street. See our FAQ on why “the number of clicks/settings” on a shock or strut does not tell you how much rebound control is available.
When do I need to upgrade my rear shocks/springs?
On an improperly set up suspension - the front end rises rapidly and begins to unload the front tires while the rear squats excessively. This causes significant alignment changes, tire spin, or worse - a porpoising effect where the front and/or rear bounce their way down the track. The latter can result in a “slip then grip” situation or wheel hop (sometimes both) often causing broken parts. If this is the way your car behaves, it’s time to look at upgrading to 529RDS.
Another important consideration is the wheel/tire package you are using. For example, a bias ply drag slick on a 15” wheel will not respond the same as a car running an 18” Hoosier DR2 drag radial. If you go back and forth between setups (track set & street set for example)… or if you intend on changing things in the future, you need the proper adjustment range to take advantage of this and get optimum performance possible with the current set installed on your car.
What are my options?
Option 0 - Fix the foundation
Prior to upgrading your rear shocks, at a minimum, the rear trailing arm and inner lower control arm bushings should be upgraded. As the bushings get compressed and spring back, they cause significant camber and toe changes in the rear. This contributes to wheel hop and loss of traction. To help address ths we recommend JXB Performance spherical bearings that are available HERE.
Option 1 - Stiffer rear springs
We offer a spring upgrade which is available HERE. While this works well to a point - there are limits. If you go too high in spring rate, the shock will not be able to stop the rear of the car from bouncing back up. We have seen this on cars with stock shocks, as well as with several aftermarket shocks. The reason for this is that many of the current offerings do not have enough dampening ability (see the link above). The net is that the compression control is too weak to control the hit, and/or or the rebound control is insufficient - thus not slowing the suspension as it returns to its normal ride height.
Option 2 - The 529RDS
The 529 drag shocks, coupled with a properly matched and tunable spring system, is the next step up from a simple spring upgrade. We recognize that a full suspension is not an option for all, so we are offering the 529RDS as the first step to improving traction and going faster. This is our entry level solution, however, for many “straight line racers” - this will be enough to get the job done.
Option 3- A full drag specific suspension
The best option is managing the front rise with our drag specific struts combined with the 529RDS. The competition suspension systems are available HERE.
What’s included?
Setup and basic tuning support to help you dial in your suspension.
One pair of monotube rear shocks with high pressure nitrogen pre-charge
Optimized valving for Drag and Roll Racing use:
Independent compression and rebound adjusters
Custom valving and configurations are available, please call for details
Matched spring packages with spring rates per application
Standard spring rates:
Track/high HP Drag configuration: 650 lb/in springs
Street use baseline: 550 lb/in springs
Custom spring rates and valving available at time of order for no additional charge
A tunable bump stop system for adding spring rate as needed
Optional Mag Ride/DCC delete kit
If your vehicle has factory Magnetic Ride or DCC you will require cancellers
If you desire a custom configuration including spring rates, custom valving or other options please contact 529 innovations for recommendations.
The Ultimate Performance dampers are professional motorsport dampers designed and tested specifically for the 8V RS3, 8S TT/TTS/TTRS. Also adaptable to fit all of the MQB platforms. This system is specifically tuned for Drag and Roll Racing use.
Why the 529 Rear Drag System (529RDS)?
On hard hitting drag/roll racing cars, the combination of both spring rate and dampening are essential to control that hit and optimize traction. The 529RDS uses a high pressure, monotube shock with proprietary internal valving, paired with a matched rate spring system. This system also delivers a range of adjustment far greater than any readily available system on the market, again – tailored specifically to your vehicle. Not only does this allow you to optimize traction for the highest performance possible while racing – it also gives us the ability so soften things up for a more compliant and comfortable drive on the street. See our FAQ on why “the number of clicks/settings” on a shock or strut does not tell you how much rebound control is available.
When do I need to upgrade my rear shocks/springs?
On an improperly set up suspension - the front end rises rapidly and begins to unload the front tires while the rear squats excessively. This causes significant alignment changes, tire spin, or worse - a porpoising effect where the front and/or rear bounce their way down the track. The latter can result in a “slip then grip” situation or wheel hop (sometimes both) often causing broken parts. If this is the way your car behaves, it’s time to look at upgrading to 529RDS.
Another important consideration is the wheel/tire package you are using. For example, a bias ply drag slick on a 15” wheel will not respond the same as a car running an 18” Hoosier DR2 drag radial. If you go back and forth between setups (track set & street set for example)… or if you intend on changing things in the future, you need the proper adjustment range to take advantage of this and get optimum performance possible with the current set installed on your car.
What are my options?
Option 0 - Fix the foundation
Prior to upgrading your rear shocks, at a minimum, the rear trailing arm and inner lower control arm bushings should be upgraded. As the bushings get compressed and spring back, they cause significant camber and toe changes in the rear. This contributes to wheel hop and loss of traction. To help address ths we recommend JXB Performance spherical bearings that are available HERE.
Option 1 - Stiffer rear springs
We offer a spring upgrade which is available HERE. While this works well to a point - there are limits. If you go too high in spring rate, the shock will not be able to stop the rear of the car from bouncing back up. We have seen this on cars with stock shocks, as well as with several aftermarket shocks. The reason for this is that many of the current offerings do not have enough dampening ability (see the link above). The net is that the compression control is too weak to control the hit, and/or or the rebound control is insufficient - thus not slowing the suspension as it returns to its normal ride height.
Option 2 - The 529RDS
The 529 drag shocks, coupled with a properly matched and tunable spring system, is the next step up from a simple spring upgrade. We recognize that a full suspension is not an option for all, so we are offering the 529RDS as the first step to improving traction and going faster. This is our entry level solution, however, for many “straight line racers” - this will be enough to get the job done.
Option 3- A full drag specific suspension
The best option is managing the front rise with our drag specific struts combined with the 529RDS. The competition suspension systems are available HERE.
What’s included?
Setup and basic tuning support to help you dial in your suspension.
One pair of monotube rear shocks with high pressure nitrogen pre-charge
Optimized valving for Drag and Roll Racing use:
Independent compression and rebound adjusters
Custom valving and configurations are available, please call for details
Matched spring packages with spring rates per application
Standard spring rates:
Track/high HP Drag configuration: 650 lb/in springs
Street use baseline: 550 lb/in springs
Custom spring rates and valving available at time of order for no additional charge
A tunable bump stop system for adding spring rate as needed
Optional Mag Ride/DCC delete kit
If your vehicle has factory Magnetic Ride or DCC you will require cancellers
If you desire a custom configuration including spring rates, custom valving or other options please contact 529 innovations for recommendations.
The following options are available (call for details and recommendations):
RS3 / TTRS Drag specific valving
Bump springs (500, 800, 1000, 1200 lb/in rate)
Rear shocks in “Body down” configuration
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