Ohlins Road & Track Coilover System – 2008-2021 Subaru STI (GR/VA) / 2015-2021 Subaru WRX (VA)

A Legendary Suspension for Legendary Subarus
The Ohlins Road & Track Coilover System for the GR and VA Subaru STI, and the VA WRX, is one of the most well-regarded suspension upgrades in the Subaru enthusiast community — and for good reason. These cars have a long history in rallying and performance driving, and Ohlins has been supplying suspension to motorsport programs at the highest levels since 1976. The DFV-equipped Road & Track system brings genuine competition-derived technology to a platform that responds directly to suspension quality.

DETAILS

• Patented Dual Flow Valve (DFV) technology for consistent damping in both compression and rebound
• Monotube damper architecture for improved response and heat dissipation
• Height adjustable via strut body, not spring perch, for more precise ride height tuning
• 20+ click adjustable damping range for road and track configurations
• Inverted front strut design for reduced unsprung weight and improved steering feel
• Aluminum shock bodies for lightweight construction and improved cooling
• Rebuildable and serviceable by Ohlins dealers
• ISO 9227 corrosion salt spray tested
• Compatible with OEM top mounts
• Dustcovers and spring preload adjuster included
• All necessary hardware and ride height adjustment tool included
• Two-year warranty

DFV Technology and the Subaru Platform
Dual Flow Valve technology is particularly well-suited to the demands of the STI and WRX platform. The Symmetrical AWD layout means all four corners are working together to put power down and manage weight transfer, and DFV ensures each damper responds consistently in both compression and rebound. That consistency is what allows the AWD system to work at its best — when each wheel returns to the ground with controlled precision, grip and traction stay predictable rather than random. The monotube design also handles heat better than a conventional twin-tube damper, which matters if you are running the car hard on track.

Adjustability for Every Application
Ride height adjustment through the strut body keeps spring geometry intact across the full adjustment range. The 20+ click damping adjuster handles everything from a comfortable commuter setting to a track-ready configuration. Inverted front struts reduce unsprung mass at the nose of the car, improving steering response and front-end feel — something WRX and STI drivers are particularly sensitive to given how much of the car’s character lives in its front-end engagement. Top hats, dustcovers, and a ride height adjustment tool are all included.

Rebuildable, Reliable, Race-Proven
The aluminum shock bodies keep weight low and help manage operating temperature during hard use. The rebuildable design means these coilovers can be serviced rather than discarded when they wear, making them a long-term investment in a platform that tends to stay in owners’ garages for years. All necessary hardware is included for a complete installation, and the two-year warranty reflects Ohlins’ confidence in the product.

Why Choose Ohlins

Ohlins has been engineering suspension systems for motorsport at the highest levels since 1976, supplying teams in MotoGP, Formula 1, and World Rally Championship. That racing heritage is not just marketing — it is reflected in the materials, tolerances, and engineering decisions that go into every Road & Track unit. The DFV technology, the rebuildable monotube architecture, and the corrosion testing standards are all direct products of Ohlins’ competition experience applied to street and track use. When you put Ohlins under your car, you are getting a product validated under conditions far more demanding than anything most owners will ever encounter.

The RallySport Take

If you own a GR or VA STI, or a VA WRX, and you are serious about what the car can do on a track or on a demanding backroad, the Ohlins Road & Track system is one of the first upgrades we would recommend. The DFV technology makes a tangible difference in how the AWD platform hooks up and recovers, and the wide adjustment range lets you tune the car rather than just change its ride height. These are coilovers built to last and designed to perform — a combination that is rare at any price point.

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