H&R 31043-1 Sport Cup Kit for 06-09 VW Golf/GTI Mk5 & 11-18 Jetta Mk6

Vehicle Fitment

• 2006-2007 Volkswagen Golf V (Mk5) GTI
• 2008-2009 Volkswagen Golf V (Mk5) GTI
• 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta VI (Mk6) S / SE / SEL / TDI
• 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta VI (Mk6) GLI

Fitment Notes

• Lowering amount varies by trim/model year - see Specifications for the exact front/rear breakdown per application
• A wheel alignment is required after installation

Features

• Matched, custom-valved shock and spring set engineered together as a complete system, not a generic off-the-shelf combination
• Shortened shock bodies specifically designed to work with the included progressive-rate springs
• Progressive spring rate design retains superior ride comfort despite the aggressive drop
• Lowers center of gravity and reduces body roll for noticeably improved handling
• Eliminates factory fender gap for a more aggressive stance
• All the features of H&R's Touring Cup Kit, plus additional lowering for enthusiasts who want more
• A good opportunity to replace worn factory dampers (typically due for replacement by 60-80k miles) while upgrading stance and handling
• 100% made in Germany

Specifications

• 06-07 Mk5 GTI: Front lowering approx. 1.9" / Rear lowering approx. 1.9"
• 08-09 Mk5 GTI: Front lowering approx. 1.3" / Rear lowering approx. 1.3"
• Mk6 Jetta S/SE/SEL/TDI: Front lowering approx. 1.6" / Rear lowering approx. 1.5"
• Mk6 Jetta GLI: Front lowering approx. 1.5" / Rear lowering approx. 1.6"
• Spring rate: Progressive

Included Components

• 2x Front Shortened Shocks with Springs
• 2x Rear Shortened Shocks with Springs

Product Description

The H&R 31043-1 Sport Cup Kit is a complete, matched shock-and-spring suspension system built for the Mk5 GTI and Mk6 Jetta, delivering an aggressive, roughly 1.3"-1.9" drop depending on trim and model year, along with sharper handling from a lower center of gravity and reduced body roll. Unlike a spring-only upgrade, this kit pairs H&R's progressive-rate springs with shortened, custom-valved shocks engineered specifically for that spring rate - so the whole system is tuned together rather than bolted onto whatever shocks happen to be on the car.

That matched-component approach is also why this is a smart pick for anyone whose factory dampers are getting up in mileage: since GTI and Jetta shocks are typically due for replacement by 60,000-80,000 miles anyway, this kit lets an owner refresh worn suspension components and get a lower, more aggressive stance and improved handling in the same job, rather than doing the work twice.

Exact lowering varies meaningfully by application - the early Mk5 GTI drops nearly two inches, while the later Mk5 GTI and both Mk6 Jetta variants land in a more moderate range - so matching your specific model year and trim to the figures above before ordering is worth doing. A wheel alignment afterward is required, and given this is a full shock-and-spring system rather than a spring-only kit, professional installation is recommended.