Need Help Guys! Felica rear springs

TheBigMan · 15-08-2007, 16:58

Pretty new to this so bare with me.

I have a 1997 Felica LXI Plus. Looking to replace the orginal rear suspesion cos it's seen better days and i get the impression the MOT centre will laugh it out the garage next month. Orginals from Skoda are about £90 for the set (springs and dampers) but wondered if i can get lowing springs from anywhere or you guys know of alternatives that will fit i.e Volkswagon one (was thinking MKII golf but icould be way off).

Anyone who is mad enough to of done it before (the response i get from most none Skoda owers) and can help, your advice would be great.

Jaymz · 15-08-2007, 17:10

hello there i also want to lower my felicia

nice to know other people want to as well, i was having quick look round on net and found this dunno if its any help 87-104 Skoda FELICIA Lowering Springs by Pi from eDirectory.co.uk online shop
just browse the net looking on sites which sell them i know iv got a link on my home pc (im in work) ill post them when i get home for you. either this or you could pop into your local garage and ask bout them , they might be able to order some or at least let u know what correct type u need.

andy2407 · 15-08-2007, 17:40

Might be worth having a look at Butts of Bawtry - Homepage

Jaymz · 15-08-2007, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy2407

Might be worth having a look at Butts of Bawtry - Homepage

yeah that was the site i was goin to recommend

pinkskud · 15-08-2007, 22:35

mine is lowered. 35mm on s-max springs, but if your doing the dampers aswell would be worth getting estate dampers (more damping force to counteract the stiffer springs) or, the HP sporting set from Homepage

TeflonTom · 15-08-2007, 22:47

you can get lowering springs from spax too

about £100

surprising_skod · 16-08-2007, 23:38

jamex springs from motorsportworld in scotland. mail order, and the cheapest available. i did 4 hours straight searching one night, i KNOW they're the cheapest.
dont hold your breath waiting on any lowering shocks though. id suggest going straight to GAZ.

if you only want back lowering springs (-35/40) and standard shocks, i can set you up a treat with some brand new items for about £125 plus delivery.

Djuro · 17-08-2007, 01:42

I have H&R springs (45/15) on felicia. Not really comfortable ones but handling is great.

Not sure whether eibach still produces springs for felicia (on their .de site felicia is on the list but dealers are not so sure about it

). Eibach's should be the best option.
Also, Platimex should have something. Don't have any idea about quality/durability/handling.

Regarding the suspension, I have Kayaba (kyb) gas dampers. Better than original but not so great. If I remember correctly, Koni (special red) should have some dampers for felicia. Sachs also, but a bit pricey.

Identiti rider · 04-10-2007, 19:39

I'm thinking of ordering some of these: SPAX / SSX Springs / Skoda Felicia LX/GLX ; 12/94- ; -35mm / Euro Performance Car Parts

This could be a stupid question, but do these come as a pair? or as a set of 4?

pinkskud · 04-10-2007, 22:46

usually come as a set of 4, and they look like a full set.
mind you. it dont say how much it lowers by?????
says up to 80mm. but on a felicia, if you lowered it 80mm, it would be on the floor! (trust me i know)

i'm using the HP sporting coilovers. i used lowering springs before.
the lowering springs work better with estate dampers (if you have a hatch) cuz they have more damping force.

surprising_skod · 04-10-2007, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinkskud

usually come as a set of 4, and they look like a full set.
mind you. it dont say how much it lowers by?????
says up to 80mm. but on a felicia, if you lowered it 80mm, it would be on the floor! (trust me i know)

i'm using the HP sporting coilovers. i used lowering springs before.
the lowering springs work better with estate dampers (if you have a hatch) cuz they have more damping force.

price on the coilies? GAZ want £500 to build me a set. then again i wanted 200mm drop potential

Identiti rider · 05-10-2007, 00:29

Quote:

Car fitment
Skoda Felicia LX/GLX ; 12/94- ; -35mm

35mm drop me thinks.

pinkskud · 05-10-2007, 17:16

the coilovers are HPsporting and cost £350. but there designed for rally use, so the back end is on the floor, and the front is up a bit so it can get over stuff.
the shocks have three set ride hight positions insted of the usual threaded set-up.

i'm guna look into having some shorter spring made up for the front of mine, to get the front to sit low as!!!!!! just like the back.

as for 200mm drop, the only way to get that would be on an air-ride set-up.

WoodieGuthrie · 05-10-2007, 18:19

I'm seriously considering replacing the disc/pads and springs/shocks on my little bro's felly.

what would you recommend drop wise for a car ahtats quite frequently loaded fully?

pinkskud · 06-10-2007, 10:17

15-08-2007, 16:58	#1
TheBigMan Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need Help Guys! Felica rear springs Pretty new to this so bare with me. I have a 1997 Felica LXI Plus. Looking to replace the orginal rear suspesion cos it's seen better days and i get the impression the MOT centre will laugh it out the garage next month. Orginals from Skoda are about £90 for the set (springs and dampers) but wondered if i can get lowing springs from anywhere or you guys know of alternatives that will fit i.e Volkswagon one (was thinking MKII golf but icould be way off). Anyone who is mad enough to of done it before (the response i get from most none Skoda owers) and can help, your advice would be great.

15-08-2007, 17:10	#2
Jaymz Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Truro Posts: 412 Members Car: Skoda Felicia GLXI Thanks: 63 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Need Help Guys! Felica rear springs hello there i also want to lower my felicia nice to know other people want to as well, i was having quick look round on net and found this dunno if its any help 87-104 Skoda FELICIA Lowering Springs by Pi from eDirectory.co.uk online shop just browse the net looking on sites which sell them i know iv got a link on my home pc (im in work) ill post them when i get home for you. either this or you could pop into your local garage and ask bout them , they might be able to order some or at least let u know what correct type u need. __________________ Pooky Power!!

15-08-2007, 17:40	#3
andy2407 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,591 Members Car: Yellow Fabia vRS Thanks: 59 Thanked 222 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Need Help Guys! Felica rear springs Might be worth having a look at Butts of Bawtry - Homepage __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

15-08-2007, 22:35	#5
pinkskud not a bird!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: pixi said not to fill my box Posts: 2,150 Members Car: 1.6l felicia 1998 Thanks: 1 Thanked 78 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Need Help Guys! Felica rear springs mine is lowered. 35mm on s-max springs, but if your doing the dampers aswell would be worth getting estate dampers (more damping force to counteract the stiffer springs) or, the HP sporting set from Homepage

15-08-2007, 22:47	#6
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 8,237 Members Car: Fabia 2.0/Felicia Thanks: 47 Thanked 233 Times in 205 Posts	Re: Need Help Guys! Felica rear springs you can get lowering springs from spax too about £100

16-08-2007, 23:38	#7
surprising_skod Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: N.I. Posts: 256 Members Car: mk1 fav Thanks: 2 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Need Help Guys! Felica rear springs jamex springs from motorsportworld in scotland. mail order, and the cheapest available. i did 4 hours straight searching one night, i KNOW they're the cheapest. dont hold your breath waiting on any lowering shocks though. id suggest going straight to GAZ. if you only want back lowering springs (-35/40) and standard shocks, i can set you up a treat with some brand new items for about £125 plus delivery.

17-08-2007, 01:42	#8
Djuro Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 21 Members Car: Skoda Felicia Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need Help Guys! Felica rear springs I have H&R springs (45/15) on felicia. Not really comfortable ones but handling is great. Not sure whether eibach still produces springs for felicia (on their .de site felicia is on the list but dealers are not so sure about it ). Eibach's should be the best option. Also, Platimex should have something. Don't have any idea about quality/durability/handling. Regarding the suspension, I have Kayaba (kyb) gas dampers. Better than original but not so great. If I remember correctly, Koni (special red) should have some dampers for felicia. Sachs also, but a bit pricey.

04-10-2007, 19:39	#9
Identiti rider Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need Help Guys! Felica rear springs I'm thinking of ordering some of these: SPAX / SSX Springs / Skoda Felicia LX/GLX ; 12/94- ; -35mm / Euro Performance Car Parts This could be a stupid question, but do these come as a pair? or as a set of 4?

04-10-2007, 22:46	#10
pinkskud not a bird!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: pixi said not to fill my box Posts: 2,150 Members Car: 1.6l felicia 1998 Thanks: 1 Thanked 78 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Need Help Guys! Felica rear springs usually come as a set of 4, and they look like a full set. mind you. it dont say how much it lowers by????? says up to 80mm. but on a felicia, if you lowered it 80mm, it would be on the floor! (trust me i know) i'm using the HP sporting coilovers. i used lowering springs before. the lowering springs work better with estate dampers (if you have a hatch) cuz they have more damping force. __________________ also found on http://skodafelicia.freeforums.org/index.php

05-10-2007, 17:16	#13
pinkskud not a bird!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: pixi said not to fill my box Posts: 2,150 Members Car: 1.6l felicia 1998 Thanks: 1 Thanked 78 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Need Help Guys! Felica rear springs the coilovers are HPsporting and cost £350. but there designed for rally use, so the back end is on the floor, and the front is up a bit so it can get over stuff. the shocks have three set ride hight positions insted of the usual threaded set-up. i'm guna look into having some shorter spring made up for the front of mine, to get the front to sit low as!!!!!! just like the back. as for 200mm drop, the only way to get that would be on an air-ride set-up. __________________ also found on http://skodafelicia.freeforums.org/index.php

05-10-2007, 18:19	#14
WoodieGuthrie Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 813 Members Car: Totally Stock:-) Thanks: 6 Thanked 28 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Need Help Guys! Felica rear springs I'm seriously considering replacing the disc/pads and springs/shocks on my little bro's felly. what would you recommend drop wise for a car ahtats quite frequently loaded fully?

06-10-2007, 10:17	#15
pinkskud not a bird!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: pixi said not to fill my box Posts: 2,150 Members Car: 1.6l felicia 1998 Thanks: 1 Thanked 78 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Need Help Guys! Felica rear springs 35mm __________________ also found on http://skodafelicia.freeforums.org/index.php

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