JMS reveals Audi A3 Sportback tuning kit with lowered suspension and new bodywork
JMS has launched a customisation package for the Audi A3 Sportback, adding a full bodykit, 19-inch wheels and a lowered suspension setup for €5,700.
German tuning house JMS has introduced a new styling and suspension package for the Audi A3 Sportback, targeting owners looking for a sportier appearance and stance. The kit, announced in October 2008, is available to order through the company’s racelook.de site at a price of €5,700.
The JMS package starts with a comprehensive bodykit. This includes new front and rear spoilers, a revised rear apron and side skirts, all designed to give the A3 Sportback a more assertive road presence. The changes are purely aesthetic, with no mention of engine or brake upgrades in the supplied information. Completing the look are 19-inch alloy wheels, which fill out the arches and further differentiate the car from the standard model.
Lowered suspension and stance
JMS supplies a new suspension setup as part of the kit, lowering the A3 by 55mm at the front and 45mm at the rear. This substantial drop is intended to sharpen the car’s stance and reduce the gap between tyre and wheelarch, a common priority for customers seeking a more aggressive appearance. The lowered ride height may also alter the car’s handling characteristics, though JMS’s announcement does not detail any changes to spring or damper rates, nor does it claim improvements to performance or ride quality.
Pricing and availability
JMS prices the full package at €5,700. The kit is available directly from the tuner’s website. No details are provided on whether the package can be split into individual elements or if installation is included in the quoted price. The focus is on visual upgrades, with no factory-backed warranty or homologation mentioned.
Position in the market
This JMS kit is aimed at Audi A3 Sportback owners who want to personalise their cars beyond factory S line or standard options. While Audi’s own RS and S models offer performance and styling upgrades from the manufacturer, the JMS package is strictly aftermarket and centres on appearance and stance rather than power or handling enhancements. For those interested in factory alternatives, the A3 1.6 TDI was also available at the time, focusing on emissions rather than customisation.
The JMS tuning kit adds another option for A3 Sportback owners in the growing European market for customisation, though it does not compete directly with Audi’s own RS or S models on performance. The focus is on visual impact and a lower, more purposeful look for everyday road use.
