{"product_id":"genuine-audi-r8-gen-1-passive-shock-conversion","title":"Genuine Audi R8 Gen 1 Passive Shock Conversion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Audi dampers paired with a BC Racing MagRide delete kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestore the precision, reliability, and road feel your Audi R8 Gen 1 deserves. This conversion replaces the ageing factory MagRide dampers with \u003cstrong\u003ebrand‑new Genuine Audi passive shocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003eBC Racing MagRide delete\/emulator kit\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep your dashboard free from errors or suspension warnings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for owners who want OEM quality without the long‑term headaches of MagRide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo OEM Suspension Options Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudi offered the R8 Gen 1 with two distinct passive suspension setups. We supply both:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Standard Suspension (Comfort‑biased)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSofter damping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore compliant over rough roads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for daily driving, touring, and mixed‑use cars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosest to the original “comfort” MagRide behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Sports Suspension (Dynamic‑biased)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirmer damping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharper response and reduced body movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetter suited for spirited driving, track days, or performance‑focused builds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosest to the original “Sport” MagRide mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth options are \u003cstrong\u003egenuine Audi dampers\u003c\/strong\u003e, brand new, and fully compatible with the BC Racing MagRide emulator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy move away from MagRide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagRide is clever technology, but on the R8 Gen 1 it’s also one of the most common failure points. As these cars age, MagRide dampers frequently suffer from:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaking magnetic fluid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal valve failure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarsh or inconsistent ride quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpensive replacement costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDashboard warnings and fault codes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitching to passive shocks eliminates all of these issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproved reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassive dampers contain no electronics, no magnetic fluid, and no actuators. They’re simple, robust, and built to last — especially when using genuine Audi components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent, predictable handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgeing MagRide systems can feel floaty, stiff, or inconsistent. Passive shocks deliver a stable damping profile that improves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteering feedback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh‑speed confidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoad connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall driving enjoyment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLower long‑term running costs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagRide replacements are expensive. Passive shocks are significantly cheaper to maintain and replace, with no electronic components to fail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo warning lights or errors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included \u003cstrong\u003eBC Racing MagRide delete kit\u003c\/strong\u003e emulates the factory system, ensuring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo suspension warnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo fault codes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo limp mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull compatibility with the car’s electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for modified or performance‑focused cars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re running lowering springs, coilovers, or upgraded suspension components, passive shocks provide a more stable and reliable foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 × Genuine Audi R8 Gen 1 passive shocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBC Racing MagRide delete\/emulator kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll required genuine replacement bolts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully plug‑and‑play installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs these are quite often backorder, we unfortunately cannot offer a refund.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aeroflex Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Sport \/ Coupe","offer_id":57045799174468,"sku":null,"price":1749.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sport \/ Spyder","offer_id":57045799207236,"sku":null,"price":1749.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Comfort \/ Coupe","offer_id":57045799240004,"sku":null,"price":1749.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Comfort \/ Spyder","offer_id":57045799272772,"sku":null,"price":1749.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2422\/9188\/files\/Shock-Absorber-R8-4S0412019AC-Huracan.jpg?v=1785175784","url":"https:\/\/www.aeroflexautomotive.com\/products\/genuine-audi-r8-gen-1-passive-shock-conversion","provider":"Aeroflex Automotive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}