Do TEIN Really Make Coilovers for the MK6 Jetta?
TEIN are one of the most reputable coilover companies on the planet. They are known for making high quality coilover kits at low prices, and having a wide range of applications from street use to pure motorsport kits.
So, Do TEIN Make Coilovers for the MK6 Jetta?
Sadly, no they don’t. Unfortunately, TEIN don’t make any coilover kits for the MK6 platform, be it Golf or Jetta. Aside from contacting them to get a completely custom made kit, there aren’t any TEIN coilovers available at this point in time.
However!
If you are looking for coilovers in the TEIN price range, here are a few very good alternatives to go for (read my full MK6 Jetta coilover guide here).
TEIN Alternative Coilovers Options for the MK6 Jetta
BC Racing BR Series
Top of the list is the BC Racing BR Series. BC Racing coilovers need no introduction, they are extremely popular worldwide and have proven themselves to be excellent coilovers for both street and track use.
At just a couple of hundred dollars more than the TEIN Flex Z’s usually cost, they give you everything the Flex Z’s would, plus they have monotube dampers with linear valving and 30-level adjustment, as opposed to the TEIN’s twin-tube. This makes the BC’s better for performance driving.
The BR Series also offer very high degree of customization, allowing you to select custom spring rates and valving, Extreme Low option if you are looking to slam your car, and even upgrade to Swift Springs for a more comfortable ride and better performance.
They also come with front camber plates, are fully rebuildable (with either the rebuild done by BC, or they will sell you the parts to do it), and come with a 1 year warranty.
These are one of the best value for money kits on the market today, and are a fantastic option for cars that will be primarily used on the street, may see some track time or want to go super low.
Features include:
- Ride height adjustment by the shock body – 1-3 inches on the standard kit, up to 4 inches on the Extreme Low kit
- 30-level dampening adjustment
- Monotube dampers with linear valving
- Camber adjustable front strut mounts
- MK6 Jetta Spring Rates: 7K front, 7kg rear
- Custom spring rates and valving available
- Swift Spring upgrade available
- Fully rebuildable
- 1 year warranty
You can get the BC Racing BR Series for the MK6 Jetta here for the best price:
GET THE MK6 JETTA BC RACING BR SERIES COILOVERS HERE
Riaction GT1
The Riaction GT-1 coilovers are an excellent value for money option for around the $1000 mark.
They feature monotube dampers with linear valving and 32 levels of dampening adjustment. The dampers use a unique low gas pressure system and CNC machined 44mm floating piston.
The GT1 coilovers are fully rebuildable and also highly customizable, with Swift Springs being an upgrade option as well as custom spring rates and valving. They can also be upgraded to 2-way dampening adjustment, as well as be converted to digressive valving.
Riaction also have great reputation for servicing coilovers very quickly (within 4-7 days), and even offer a lifetime free labor warranty, meaning you only have to pay for parts to get your coilovers serviced.
If you are looking for a high quality set of coilovers primarily for street use, these are another great option.
Features include:
- Ride height adjustment by the shock body – 1-3 inches of lowering
- 32-level dampening adjustment
- Custom spring rates and valving available
- Swift Spring upgrade available
- Upgradeable to 2-way dampening adjustment
- Can be converted to digressive valving
- Fully rebuildable & serviceable in the USA
- 2 year warranty
- Lifetime labor warranty
GET THE MK6 JETTA BC RACING BR SERIES COILOVERS HERE
Solo-Werks S1
The Solo-Werks S1 coilovers are an incredible suspension kit for an insanely low price and are about the same level as the TEIN Street Basis Z.
At $499, you would not image that anyone could produce a coilover kit that is even relatively decent, but Solo-Werks have made it happen.
Made by ex-KW engineers, the Solo-Werks team took what they learned and used it to make their own entry-level coilover that gives insane value for money.
This kit is designed as a street kit, and although it doesn’t come with all the features as the other coilovers listed here such as the dampening adjustment and camber adjustable strut mounts, it does offer a very comfortable ride and a huge lowering range.
The shock bodies are designed to withstand extreme corrosion, are plated with heavy duty gold zinc and have been salt spray tested for 500 hours.
The dampers are twin-tube and are fine tuned to provide the perfect balance of handling and comfort for street use.
If you are on a tight budget and want a coilover kit that’s going to give you a comfortable ride on the street, you’ll struggle to find better at this price.
Features include:
- Ride height adjustment by spring perch – Lowering range: 35-65mm (1.4-2.5 inches) front, 35-70mm (1.4-2.75 inches) rear
- Twin tube dampers fine tuned for a comfortable street ride
- Heavy gold zinc plated shock bodies which have been salt spray tested for 500 hours
- High-tensile chrome silicone wire springs
- Progressive rate elastomer bump stops designed for more comfort
- Bottle Boeshield T-9 Lubricant/Protectant
SHOP ALL MK6 JETTA COILOVERS HERE
Cars owned: Mk2 Golf with 1.8T swap, BMW E28 with M30B35 swap, BMW E36 328I Mtech, BMW 750IL, Nissan 300ZX, Honda Civic EF
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