Product Details
BC Racing RM Series Coilovers for the 1980-1993 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet (MK1/A1) are purpose-built for McPherson-strut cars that see serious track time, with an inverted mono-tube damper engineered to outlast a hard season of lateral loads. Every kit is extensively tested on the Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance — the reason Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet coilovers from BC Racing are the best-selling adjustable kits in their segment worldwide.
The RM Series inverts the mono-tube damper on strut-equipped chassis, putting the heavy internals where the lateral loads are worst. A wider piston shaft than conventional uprights means more consistent damping on long sessions and more fatigue life before rebuild. BC Racing takes pride in choosing spring rates and damper valving that balance comfort and performance — you never end up with the oversprung, harsh-riding kit some brands ship as their only option. Drivers who want to deviate from the factory setup can order Swift Springs, custom spring rates, and custom valving at checkout; BC will re-valve the dampers to match whatever you specify, a level of customization most brands reserve for their top-tier race kits.
Since 2004, BC Racing has grown into one of the most trusted names in aftermarket coilovers — not by racing to the bottom on price, but by pairing that price with real build quality, deep customization options, and a damper design any suspension shop can rebuild instead of replacing. These Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet coilovers arrive tuned for the Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet 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.
Features
- 30-level simultaneous compression/rebound damping adjuster
- Inverted mono-tube damper (front) with oversized 46 mm piston shaft
- Handles higher lateral loads on McPherson-strut applications
- Ride height adjustable independent of spring preload
- Upper mount hardware varies by chassis — camber plates, pillowball, or reused OEM mounts. See the Specifications table for what's included on your kit.
- Swift Spring and custom spring rate upgrades available at checkout
- Custom damper valving paired with custom spring rates on request
- Fully rebuildable — replacement parts available from BC for the life of the shock
- 2-year manufacturer warranty against defects
Specifications
| Part Number | H-39-RM |
| Part Name | RM Series Coilovers |
| Vehicle | 1980-1993 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet FWD (MK1/A1) |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Chassis Code | MK1/A1 |
| Damping Adjustment | 1-Way (30 levels) |
| Ride-Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Spring Rate - Front | 5 kg/mm |
| Spring Rate - Rear | 2.7 kg/mm |
| Spring Size - Front | 62-180-5K |
| Spring Size - Rear | 62-250-2.7K |
| Swift Springs - Front | 62-178-X |
| Swift Springs - Rear | 62-254-X |
| Camber Plates - Front | Included |
| Camber Plates - Rear | Not Applicable |
| Suspension Design - Front | True Coilover |
| Suspension Design - Rear | True Coilover |
Vehicle Fitment
- 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet FWD (MK1/A1)
- 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet FWD (MK1/A1)
- 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet FWD (MK1/A1)
- 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet FWD (MK1/A1)
- 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet FWD (MK1/A1)
- 1985 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet FWD (MK1/A1)
- 1986 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet FWD (MK1/A1)
- 1987 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet FWD (MK1/A1)
- 1988 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet FWD (MK1/A1)
- 1989 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet FWD (MK1/A1)
- 1990 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet FWD (MK1/A1)
- 1991 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet FWD (MK1/A1)
- 1992 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet FWD (MK1/A1)
- 1993 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible/Golf Cabriolet FWD (MK1/A1)


