APR Bumpstops for MK7/MK8 GTI/GLI/Golf R Vehicles
APR Lowering Bumpstops are here! They improve handling and ride quality and are designed for use on lowered vehicles such as those with APR Roll-Control Lowering Springs.
Bumpstops are a critical handling and ride-quality component of your suspension system, but they are often completely overlooked. Most setups are either running the factory bumpstop, which are too tall causing constant engagement during normal driving, cut bumpstops, which remove the progressive dampening, or they've removed them all together! All of these scenarios hurt handling and make the ride harsh.
APR Bumpstops were designed using a balance of durometer (hardness) and length to tune comfort and handling under normal and aggressive driving scenarios. The balance takes the following into account:
Length:
A longer bumpstop, like the factory units, will have more volume to absorb a harsh impact. But during normal driving on a lowered vehicle, they will constantly contact, which impacts both handling and comfort. The quick engagement can disrupt handling and cause driver discomfort. We've shortened the bumpstop to ensure that they work on a lowered vehicle, but keep them tall enough so they have enough volume to absorb a hard hit.
Durometer (hardness):
An overly soft bumpstop is comfortable, but can't absorb enough energy to protect from damage. Likewise, an overly stiff bumpstop will impact ride quality, and impact handling negatively. Testing various setups we strike a balance by increasing stiffness to provide better handling without going overly stiff as to impact comfort. The bumpstops also have a progressive rate to them with a soft "nose." This allows the bumpstop to gently engage as to not disrupt handling. It's also less noticeable to the driver, aiding in the comfort of the driving experience.
Specifications:
Material: PUR
Front / Rear Durometer: 75A (~50A OEM) / 65A (~55A OEM)
Front / Rear I.D.: 19mm / 17mm
Front / Rear O.D.: 56mm / 59mm
Front / Rear Length: 40mm (56mm OEM) / 80mm (110mm OEM)
Note: The OEM MK7 GTI, Jetta GLI, & Golf R, MK8 GTI, MK8 Golf R, and others all share the same bumpstop length and durometers. Some have an extra ring to make them feel more stiff.
APR Bumpstops
- Designed for lowered vehicles
- Improve handling and comfort
- Shorter than stock, enabling vehicle lowering, without being overly short
- Increased durometer than stock without being overly harsh
- Progressive spring rate with a soft “nose” to provide a gentle engagement
- Perfect match to APR Roll-Control Lowering Springs
- OEM external dimensions for factory fit compatibility
- OEM quality black PUR (Polyurethane) material for durability and longevity
- Includes all 4 bumpstops: 2 front and 2 rear
APR MK8 GTI Springs
- Lowers 22 mm or .87 in Front / 29 mm or 1.14 in Rear (DCC)
- Increases Spring Rate 36% or +72 lbs/in at 274 lbs/in Front / 50% or +140 lbs/in at 420 lbs/in Rear (DCC)
- Dual Rate Spring (164 lbs/in to 270 lbs/in Front)
- Dual Rate Spring (320 lbs/in to 420 lbs/in Rear)
- Operates as a single rate “linear” spring during loaded usage
- Greatly improves vehicles stance and appearance
- Remains comfortable on the street
- Lowers the vehicle’s center of gravity
- Reduces body roll
- Improves handling
- Does not easily bottom out dampers
- Designed for use with DCC and Non-DCC OEM dampers
- Direct plug-and-play
- Made from a high tensile chrome silicon steel that resists sagging and failure
- Powder coated red finish protects springs from corrosion
- Made in the USA
APR MK8 Golf R Springs
- Lowers 21 mm or .83 in Front / 24 mm or .94 in Rear (DCC)
- Increases Spring Rate 45% or +99 lbs/in at 319 lbs/in Front / 61% or +170 lbs/in at 448 lbs/in Rear (DCC)
- Dual Rate Spring (183 lbs/in to 319 lbs/in Front)
- Dual Rate Spring (327 lbs/in to 448 lbs/in Rear)
- Operates as a single rate “linear” spring during loaded usage
- Greatly improves vehicles stance and appearance
- Remains comfortable on the street
- Lowers the vehicle’s center of gravity
- Reduces body roll
- Improves handling
- Does not easily bottom out dampers
- Designed for use with DCC and Non-DCC OEM dampers
- Direct plug-and-play
- Made from a high tensile chrome silicon steel that resists sagging and failure
- Powder coated red finish protects springs from corrosion
- Made in the USA
APR MK7 GLI Springs
- Lowers 33 mm or -1.3 in Front / 38 mm or -1.5 in Rear (DCC)
- Increases Spring Rate 50% or +108 lbs/in at 323 lbs/in Front / 59% or +135 lbs/in at 362 lbs/in Rear (DCC)
- Dual Rate Spring (148 lbs/in to 323 lbs/in Front)
- Dual Rate Spring (218 lbs/in to 362 lbs/in Rear)
- Operates as a single rate “linear” spring during loaded usage
- Greatly improves vehicles stance and appearance
- Remains comfortable on the street
- Lowers the vehicle’s center of gravity
- Reduces body roll
- Improves handling
- Does not easily bottom out dampers
- Designed for use with DCC and Non-DCC OEM dampers
- Direct plug-and-play
- Made from a high tensile chrome silicon steel that resists sagging and failure
- Powder coated red finish protects springs from corrosion
- Made in the USA
APR MK7 GTI/R Springs
- Lowers 22 mm or 0.87 in Front / 37 mm or 1.46 in Rear MK7.5 GTI DCC)
- Lowers 18 mm or 0.71 in Front / 32 mm or 1.26 in Rear (MK7 GTI Non-DCC)
- Lowers 5 mm or 0.20 in Front / 22 mm or 0.87 in Rear (MK7.5 Golf R DCC)
- Increases Spring Rate 50% or +108 lbs/in at 323 lbs/in Front / 60% or +136 lbs/in at 362 lbs/in Rear (MK7.5 GTI DCC)
- Increases Spring Rate 76% or +139 lbs/in at 323 lbs/in Front / 45% or +112 lbs/in at 362 lbs/in Rear (MK7 GTI Non-DCC)
- Increases Spring Rate 50% or +107 lbs/in at 323 lbs/in Front / 48% or +117 lbs/in at 362 lbs/in Rear (MK7.5 Golf R DCC)
- Dual Rate Spring (185 lbs/in to 323 lbs/in Front)
- Dual Rate Spring (155 lbs/in to 362 lbs/in Rear)
- Operates as a single rate “linear” spring during loaded usage
- Greatly improves vehicles stance and appearance
- Remains comfortable on the street
- Lowers the vehicle’s center of gravity
- Reduces body roll
- Improves handling
- Does not easily bottom out dampers
- Does not constantly compress or ride on the OEM progressive bump stops
- Designed for use with DCC and Non-DCC OEM dampers
- Direct plug-and-play
- Made from a high tensile chrome silicon steel that resists sagging and failure
- Powder coated red finish protects springs from corrosion
- Made in the USA