{"product_id":"bc-racing-ds-series-coilovers-1998-2004-audi-a6-sedan-c5","title":"BC Racing DS Series Coilovers for 1998-2004 Audi A6 Sedan FWD (C5)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBC Racing DS Series Coilovers for the 1998-2004 Audi A6 Sedan (C5) blend street-tuned ride quality with track-ready adjustability, giving you more body control than any OEM damper without the harshness of a pure race kit. Every kit is extensively tested on the A6 Sedan C5 chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance — the reason A6 Sedan coilovers from BC Racing are the best-selling adjustable kits in their segment worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDS Series kits pair a mono-tube damper with BC's proprietary digressive piston design — increased low-speed damping for flat corner entry, compliant high-speed response over expansion joints and potholes. The finished shock body is silver, visually distinct from the BR Series, and ride height is adjustable independent of spring preload. The off-the-shelf setup from BC Racing is deliberately balanced — spring rates and valving chosen so the kit feels comfortable day-to-day without giving up performance when you push it. Drivers who want a different recipe can spec Swift Springs, custom spring rates, or fully custom valving at checkout; BC will tune the dampers to match, which is a depth of customization most brands only offer on their top-tier kits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBC Racing's reputation in the aftermarket suspension world is built on four things: competitive pricing that beats the rest of the fully-adjustable market, customization depth that rivals the top-tier race brands, long-term reliability earned over 20 years of production, and a rebuildable design that keeps the same set of dampers serving you through multiple builds. These A6 Sedan coilovers arrive tuned for the C5 chassis and ready to bolt in — no break-in period, no guessing at setup. Every kit ships with a 2-year manufacturer warranty, lifetime access to BC service parts (pistons, seals, shafts — no unit replacement required when it's time for a rebuild), and in-house tech support from both BC Racing and the Springrates team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e30-level simultaneous compression\/rebound damping adjuster\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMono-tube damper with BC's proprietary digressive piston\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSilver satin-chrome finished shock body (visually distinct from the BR Series)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRide height adjustable independent of spring preload\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpper mount hardware varies by chassis — camber plates, pillowball, or reused OEM mounts. See the Specifications table for what's included on your kit.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSwift Spring and custom spring rate upgrades available at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCustom damper valving paired with custom spring rates on request\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully rebuildable — replacement parts available from BC for the life of the shock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2-year manufacturer warranty against defects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003ctable class=\"table table-striped table-primary\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS-08-DS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS Series Coilovers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998-2004 Audi A6 Sedan FWD (C5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFWD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamping Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-Way (30 levels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRide-Height Adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Rate - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 kg\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Rate - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 kg\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Size - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-200-12K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Size - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-170-6K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwift Springs - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-203-X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwift Springs - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-178-X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamber Plates - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamber Plates - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension Design - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue Coilover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension Design - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue Coilover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch5\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e1998 Audi A6 Sedan FWD (C5)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1999 Audi A6 Sedan FWD (C5)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2000 Audi A6 Sedan FWD (C5)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2001 Audi A6 Sedan FWD (C5)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2002 Audi A6 Sedan FWD (C5)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2003 Audi A6 Sedan FWD (C5)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2004 Audi A6 Sedan FWD (C5)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BC Racing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63506031772017,"sku":"S-08-DS","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2534\/9336\/files\/bc-racing-ds-series-coilovers-2006-2010-bmw-m5-rwd-e60-i-15-ds-41091698131186.jpg?v=1740534664","url":"https:\/\/bc.springrates.com\/products\/bc-racing-ds-series-coilovers-1998-2004-audi-a6-sedan-c5","provider":"BC Racing - Springrates.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}