Lowering Fabia

micmason123 · 23-07-2008, 12:16

I am looking at lowering my fabia, and dont really have bundles of cash to spend on doing it.?
I have a 56 plate 1.9tdi Elegance, I am looking to lower it about 25mm.
I was looking at getting some vRS springs and fitting them, as that would stiffen up the suspension a fair bit, and also lower it a fair bit.
Would this work.?

If not, what would be the easiest//cheapest option to go for.?
If its a bit more or a bit less than 25mm its not a big deal, what ever would be best really.?
As all ways thanks for your replys... really helps!!!

goacha · 23-07-2008, 13:39

Have a look at this!

http://briskoda.net/fabia-i/30mm-kw-...s-fsds/116044/

I would've thought it would be easier to get some after market springs rather than mess about with standard vRS ones! IIRC the standard vRS springs sit 5 or 10mm lower than the other Fabia, so you probably won't notice the difference!

KTP · 23-07-2008, 13:49

i wouldnt think the vrs ones will make it any lower, is the vrs not a lot heavier and thats why they sit lower?

Johnny50 · 23-07-2008, 14:05

No Keith, the vRS is lower than a standard Fabia, and springs are suited to the extra weight of the vRS.

If you put non vRS springs on a vRS, it would probably sag a bit due to the extra weight.

goacha · 23-07-2008, 14:07

Ah, yes could be, I was only going on what was said in the link above! Although I have read a few threads recently on the same subject so may have got a bit confused!

Skodaboy1983 · 23-07-2008, 14:17

MicMason - If your looking for vRS Springs you can have my old ones mate. PM me for details.

micmason123 · 23-07-2008, 14:31

So is it the same fitting on the vRS as on the eligence.?
How easy is it to fit new springs, and would it be worth having it done professionally.?
If i did have it done professionally, what kind of price do you think i would be looking at.?
Thanks for all your replys, really good.!

Johnny50 · 23-07-2008, 14:32

Removed.

Johnny50 · 23-07-2008, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by micmason123

So is it the same fitting on the vRS as on the eligence.?
How easy is it to fit new springs, and would it be worth having it done professionally.?
If i did have it done professionally, what kind of price do you think i would be looking at.?
Thanks for all your replys, really good.!

Fitting at a garage i would say £90 ish,
As a homer from someone, free if it's a mate, or £50 otherwise.

clidgevrs · 23-07-2008, 15:10

its over 200 to get them fitted at jbs in chesterfield which includes proper wheel allignment and camber check is this expensive?

Johnny50 · 23-07-2008, 15:14

Depends on their hourly rate, but say £90-100 to fit.
Then some places can charge £60-70 for an alignment, i wouldn't say it was too OTT.

micmason123 · 23-07-2008, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny50

No Keith, the vRS is lower than a standard Fabia, and springs are suited to the extra weight of the vRS.

If you put non vRS springs on a vRS, it would probably sag a bit due to the extra weight.

How come the vRS is so much heavier than the normal fabia.?
The bumpers arent that much bigger/heavier.?

Johnny50 · 23-07-2008, 18:48

6 Speed box weighs a lot more though !

micmason123 · 23-07-2008, 20:54

ahhh okay thanks.
that would make sense.!

clidgevrs · 23-07-2008, 22:39

i think there hourly rate is 60 per hour now just gone up should have got it done last month lol but my house move took all my money away lol

micmason123 · 30-07-2008, 12:37

Went to go buy lowering spring yesterday, and apparently I need to buy something else for them to fit.? Was about £30, but for the life of me, I cant remember what it was.?

Apparently you need it on the vRS too.?
What is it, and why do you need it.?
Could I fit them without it.?

Michael

Johnny50 · 30-07-2008, 12:54

No ideas !!

New top mounts maybe ??
Dont think they're £30 though.

micmason123 · 30-07-2008, 17:59

Did you just change the springs when you lowered yours.?
As i thourght it was a bit strange...!

oilburninnut · 30-07-2008, 19:02

drop links probably,but mines proper low not just 30mm and i havn't fit new drop links yet

micmason123 · 31-07-2008, 00:01

Wiked... im not then.!
Ordering springs tomorrow.
Should be fitting on weekend.!
YEAAAAAHHHH.!

23-07-2008, 12:16	#1
micmason123 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 262 Thanks: 21 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Lowering Fabia I am looking at lowering my fabia, and dont really have bundles of cash to spend on doing it.? I have a 56 plate 1.9tdi Elegance, I am looking to lower it about 25mm. I was looking at getting some vRS springs and fitting them, as that would stiffen up the suspension a fair bit, and also lower it a fair bit. Would this work.? If not, what would be the easiest//cheapest option to go for.? If its a bit more or a bit less than 25mm its not a big deal, what ever would be best really.? As all ways thanks for your replys... really helps!!!

23-07-2008, 13:39	#2
goacha Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia Have a look at this! http://briskoda.net/fabia-i/30mm-kw-...s-fsds/116044/ I would've thought it would be easier to get some after market springs rather than mess about with standard vRS ones! IIRC the standard vRS springs sit 5 or 10mm lower than the other Fabia, so you probably won't notice the difference!

23-07-2008, 13:49	#3
KTP eeeeeeeeevil. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 1,309 Thanks: 20 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia i wouldnt think the vrs ones will make it any lower, is the vrs not a lot heavier and thats why they sit lower? __________________

23-07-2008, 14:05	#4
Johnny50 Johnny Bravo Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,793 Thanks: 173 Thanked 129 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia No Keith, the vRS is lower than a standard Fabia, and springs are suited to the extra weight of the vRS. If you put non vRS springs on a vRS, it would probably sag a bit due to the extra weight.

23-07-2008, 14:07	#5
goacha Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia Ah, yes could be, I was only going on what was said in the link above! Although I have read a few threads recently on the same subject so may have got a bit confused!

23-07-2008, 14:17	#6
Skodaboy1983 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midlothian/Fife Posts: 7,786 Thanks: 240 Thanked 202 Times in 197 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia MicMason - If your looking for vRS Springs you can have my old ones mate. PM me for details. __________________ 59.7MPG 05 Lemon Yellow Fabia vRS, PD160, Green cotton filter, Stripes and B pilar Graphics, Cupra Splitter, Aero Wipers, Rear Number plate surround, silvertec indicators, and led side lights

23-07-2008, 14:31	#7
micmason123 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 262 Thanks: 21 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia So is it the same fitting on the vRS as on the eligence.? How easy is it to fit new springs, and would it be worth having it done professionally.? If i did have it done professionally, what kind of price do you think i would be looking at.? Thanks for all your replys, really good.!

23-07-2008, 14:32	#8
Johnny50 Johnny Bravo Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,793 Thanks: 173 Thanked 129 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia Removed. Last edited by Johnny50; 23-07-2008 at 14:45.

23-07-2008, 15:10	#10
clidgevrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 862 Thanks: 32 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia its over 200 to get them fitted at jbs in chesterfield which includes proper wheel allignment and camber check is this expensive? __________________ I love you riley!!! and my vrs!!! then the mrs lol

23-07-2008, 15:14	#11
Johnny50 Johnny Bravo Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,793 Thanks: 173 Thanked 129 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia Depends on their hourly rate, but say £90-100 to fit. Then some places can charge £60-70 for an alignment, i wouldn't say it was too OTT.

23-07-2008, 18:48	#13
Johnny50 Johnny Bravo Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,793 Thanks: 173 Thanked 129 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia 6 Speed box weighs a lot more though !

23-07-2008, 20:54	#14
micmason123 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 262 Thanks: 21 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia ahhh okay thanks. that would make sense.! __________________ -Black Fabia 1.9tdi- -NO ONE EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION... -NO ONE EXPECTS TO BE OVER TAKEN BY A SKODA.!

23-07-2008, 22:39	#15
clidgevrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 862 Thanks: 32 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia i think there hourly rate is 60 per hour now just gone up should have got it done last month lol but my house move took all my money away lol __________________ I love you riley!!! and my vrs!!! then the mrs lol

30-07-2008, 12:37	#16
micmason123 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 262 Thanks: 21 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia Went to go buy lowering spring yesterday, and apparently I need to buy something else for them to fit.? Was about £30, but for the life of me, I cant remember what it was.? Apparently you need it on the vRS too.? What is it, and why do you need it.? Could I fit them without it.? Michael __________________ -Black Fabia 1.9tdi- -NO ONE EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION... -NO ONE EXPECTS TO BE OVER TAKEN BY A SKODA.!

30-07-2008, 12:54	#17
Johnny50 Johnny Bravo Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,793 Thanks: 173 Thanked 129 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia No ideas !! New top mounts maybe ?? Dont think they're £30 though.

30-07-2008, 17:59	#18
micmason123 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 262 Thanks: 21 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia Did you just change the springs when you lowered yours.? As i thourght it was a bit strange...! __________________ -Black Fabia 1.9tdi- -NO ONE EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION... -NO ONE EXPECTS TO BE OVER TAKEN BY A SKODA.!

30-07-2008, 19:02	#19
oilburninnut resident gayer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,391 Thanks: 144 Thanked 123 Times in 115 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia drop links probably,but mines proper low not just 30mm and i havn't fit new drop links yet __________________ 2nd most powerful car on awesome rolling road day

31-07-2008, 00:01	#20
micmason123 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 262 Thanks: 21 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Lowering Fabia Wiked... im not then.! Ordering springs tomorrow. Should be fitting on weekend.! YEAAAAAHHHH.! __________________ -Black Fabia 1.9tdi- -NO ONE EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION... -NO ONE EXPECTS TO BE OVER TAKEN BY A SKODA.!

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