Koni FSD's + Octy II VRS estate

Animal · 05-01-2008, 10:13

Hi Sarah,
I have been reading a number of posts on the benefits of Koni FSD's on the Octavia II and have noticed that these are not currently available for the VRS estate.

Are you aware of any plans from Koni to introduce these at any time ?

What other options are available to smooth out the jittery ride in my estate ? (and eliminate the creaking front suspension over speed bumps

)

Would appreciate any thoughts you might have along with prices for Awesome to supply and fit.

Many thanks,

Russell

AwesomeSarah · 08-01-2008, 09:46

Hi
Fitting on any springs and shockers is £167.50 + VAT and that includes the geo set up and adjust
Coilovers is £202.50 + VAT , this is a tad dearer because of the setting up of the coilovers
I think I have had a word with Koni before on these , and at the moment there are no plans to release them
I think that one good option would be possibly down the route of H&R cup kit
These are £475 + VAT
They include the springs and shockers and I have checked with H&R and they do fit your car
The lowering on these would be 55mm front and 40mm rear
The other option we have at the moment is Eibach
These are usually so smooth and do fantastic lowering at approx 30mm front and rear
The springs are £121.86 + VAT and the shockers are £306.35 + VAT
I am on the case and I am looking in to what else we can do
Hope that helps for now
Sarah

Animal · 09-01-2008, 14:12

Thanks for the info Sarah.

BTW,
I am not sure I really need anything that stiffens up the ride - it's an age thing you know

Keep up the good work

Russell

AwesomeSarah · 09-01-2008, 14:15

Age thing

your all as young as we feel
Mind I know what you mean
maybe just the Eibach`s at the moment
The chassis on the Octavia 2 is the same as the MK5 Golf , but as yours is the estate and I dont think they do an estate yet for theMK5 (waits to be put right) may not come through

Thank you anyway , I will keep trying my best
Sarah

Makefish · 09-01-2008, 14:41

You've probably investigated this, but is'nt the suspension the same as the Hatch vRS?

As for the MkV Golf Estate, its funny you should mention it as I saw one today on the road, I wondered what the heck it was at first!

Hedge · 09-01-2008, 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

You've probably investigated this, but is'nt the suspension the same as the Hatch vRS?

I thought so too. I know NeilS has one that is Koni'd and Eibach'd.

My own personal preference to smooth the ride out would be just the FSD's and not the springs.

AwesomeSarah · 09-01-2008, 14:59

Mmm I agree FSD`s
But was told form Koni , no

Mmmm
Back on it now

Sarah

AwesomeSarah · 09-01-2008, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

As for the MkV Golf Estate, its funny you should mention it as I saw one today on the road, I wondered what the heck it was at first!

I knew someone would proove me wrong
I have not seen one , but the MK4 in estate was not my cup of tea

Sarah

AwesomeSarah · 09-01-2008, 15:22

Right
I have had a word with Koni
The reason they said it would not fit is because they have not tried it
The reason I did not look , mmm dont know

They are both the same
I am sorry , so the answer is yes we can get FSD`s for your car
We need to know the size of the front shockers
Either 50 or 55mm
The price of these £283.61 + VAT

sorry
Awesome > Golf 5 incl.GTi (03>) Excl. 4-Motion / front: Original struts 55 mm only

Awesome > Golf 5 incl.GTi (03>) Excl. 4-Motion / front: Original struts 50 mm only

Hang my head in shame
Sarah

Hedge · 09-01-2008, 15:57

Try this from a previous Group Buy and don't be so hard on yourself.
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/group.../3/#post928089

Makefish · 09-01-2008, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeSarah

Either 50 or 55mm

Almost certainly 55mm but can easily be checked with the VIN number off the car on ETKA

Animal · 09-01-2008, 17:13

Looks like 55mm it is then.

So to re-cap on prices ;

FSD's = £283.61 +VAT
fitting = £167.50 + VAT
---------------------------
TOTAL = £530.05 fully inc.

Which is fully fitted (set of 4) for front and rear - is that right Sarah ?

PS
What is EKTA ?

Does Joe public have access to this ?

AwesomeSarah · 10-01-2008, 09:01

Hi
That is correct and includes the geo set up and adjust too

ETKA is the dealers parts catalogue
Not available (or shouldn`t) be available to the public
But we can get access to some of it
Hope that helps?
Sarah

Crinkley Ol Sod · 10-01-2008, 13:43

Hi Sarah,

Sorry to highjack this thread but does that mean if I were to let you know the VIN number of my Octy VRS estate, you could match up the correct FSD’s for it?

Regards.
Ken.

AwesomeSarah · 10-01-2008, 14:36

Hi Ken
Yes as long as it is the MK2
Sarah

Crinkley Ol Sod · 10-01-2008, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeSarah

Hi Ken
Yes as long as it is the MK2
Sarah

Magic, I’ll be on the phone to you tomorrow, if that’s okay.

Regards,
Ken.
P.S. It’s a Mk2 VRS estate on an 06 plate

AwesomeSarah · 10-01-2008, 16:37

No worries my dear
Can you PM me your chassis number and I will find out for you what size you definately need
Sarah

05-01-2008, 10:13	#1
Animal Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 25 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Koni FSD's + Octy II VRS estate Hi Sarah, I have been reading a number of posts on the benefits of Koni FSD's on the Octavia II and have noticed that these are not currently available for the VRS estate. Are you aware of any plans from Koni to introduce these at any time ? What other options are available to smooth out the jittery ride in my estate ? (and eliminate the creaking front suspension over speed bumps ) Would appreciate any thoughts you might have along with prices for Awesome to supply and fit. Many thanks, Russell __________________ Red Octavia VRS - Satan's wagon

08-01-2008, 09:46	#2
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,465 Thanks: 29 Thanked 134 Times in 118 Posts	Re: Koni FSD's + Octy II VRS estate Hi Fitting on any springs and shockers is £167.50 + VAT and that includes the geo set up and adjust Coilovers is £202.50 + VAT , this is a tad dearer because of the setting up of the coilovers I think I have had a word with Koni before on these , and at the moment there are no plans to release them I think that one good option would be possibly down the route of H&R cup kit These are £475 + VAT They include the springs and shockers and I have checked with H&R and they do fit your car The lowering on these would be 55mm front and 40mm rear The other option we have at the moment is Eibach These are usually so smooth and do fantastic lowering at approx 30mm front and rear The springs are £121.86 + VAT and the shockers are £306.35 + VAT I am on the case and I am looking in to what else we can do Hope that helps for now Sarah

09-01-2008, 14:12	#3
Animal Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 25 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Koni FSD's + Octy II VRS estate Thanks for the info Sarah. BTW, I am not sure I really need anything that stiffens up the ride - it's an age thing you know Keep up the good work Russell __________________ Red Octavia VRS - Satan's wagon

09-01-2008, 14:15	#4
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,465 Thanks: 29 Thanked 134 Times in 118 Posts	Re: Koni FSD's + Octy II VRS estate Age thing your all as young as we feel Mind I know what you mean maybe just the Eibach`s at the moment The chassis on the Octavia 2 is the same as the MK5 Golf , but as yours is the estate and I dont think they do an estate yet for theMK5 (waits to be put right) may not come through Thank you anyway , I will keep trying my best Sarah

09-01-2008, 14:41	#5
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,981 Thanks: 151 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Koni FSD's + Octy II VRS estate You've probably investigated this, but is'nt the suspension the same as the Hatch vRS? As for the MkV Golf Estate, its funny you should mention it as I saw one today on the road, I wondered what the heck it was at first! __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

09-01-2008, 14:59	#7
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,465 Thanks: 29 Thanked 134 Times in 118 Posts	Re: Koni FSD's + Octy II VRS estate Mmm I agree FSD`s But was told form Koni , no Mmmm Back on it now Sarah

09-01-2008, 15:22	#9
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,465 Thanks: 29 Thanked 134 Times in 118 Posts	Re: Koni FSD's + Octy II VRS estate Right I have had a word with Koni The reason they said it would not fit is because they have not tried it The reason I did not look , mmm dont know They are both the same I am sorry , so the answer is yes we can get FSD`s for your car We need to know the size of the front shockers Either 50 or 55mm The price of these £283.61 + VAT sorry Awesome > Golf 5 incl.GTi (03>) Excl. 4-Motion / front: Original struts 55 mm only Awesome > Golf 5 incl.GTi (03>) Excl. 4-Motion / front: Original struts 50 mm only Hang my head in shame Sarah

09-01-2008, 15:57	#10
Hedge Alarmist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 1,797 Thanks: 37 Thanked 53 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Koni FSD's + Octy II VRS estate Try this from a previous Group Buy and don't be so hard on yourself. http://www.briskoda.net/forums/group.../3/#post928089 __________________ Pentax K10D, Tamron 18-250mm lens and a lot of luck.

09-01-2008, 17:13	#12
Animal Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 25 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Koni FSD's + Octy II VRS estate Looks like 55mm it is then. So to re-cap on prices ; FSD's = £283.61 +VAT fitting = £167.50 + VAT --------------------------- TOTAL = £530.05 fully inc. Which is fully fitted (set of 4) for front and rear - is that right Sarah ? PS What is EKTA ? Does Joe public have access to this ? __________________ Red Octavia VRS - Satan's wagon

10-01-2008, 09:01	#13
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,465 Thanks: 29 Thanked 134 Times in 118 Posts	Re: Koni FSD's + Octy II VRS estate Hi That is correct and includes the geo set up and adjust too ETKA is the dealers parts catalogue Not available (or shouldn`t) be available to the public But we can get access to some of it Hope that helps? Sarah

10-01-2008, 13:43	#14
Crinkley Ol Sod Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Koni FSD's + Octy II VRS estate Hi Sarah, Sorry to highjack this thread but does that mean if I were to let you know the VIN number of my Octy VRS estate, you could match up the correct FSD’s for it? Regards. Ken. __________________ Got a full 6-pack but lacks the plastic thingy to hold it all together

10-01-2008, 14:36	#15
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,465 Thanks: 29 Thanked 134 Times in 118 Posts	Re: Koni FSD's + Octy II VRS estate Hi Ken Yes as long as it is the MK2 Sarah

10-01-2008, 16:37	#17
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,465 Thanks: 29 Thanked 134 Times in 118 Posts	Re: Koni FSD's + Octy II VRS estate No worries my dear Can you PM me your chassis number and I will find out for you what size you definately need Sarah

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