new skoda driver, probably an old question

NZSKODA · 09-07-2007, 21:01

I've recently purchased a 2004 4x4 octavia estate. I came from an oetinger series golf so I'm trying to get it as close as possible in terms of speed, handling etc. I've already mapped the engine which has made a big difference and chnaged the wheels to vrs ones. I am also getting the crap steering wheel wrapped in leather and the stereo changed.
What I'd like to know though is if I put H+R springs in the car (which I think lower it by 40mm) will it be too low? I don't want to be hitting the sump or needing to drive really slowly over road bumps or into sloping driveways etc

I'm sure this has been covered before so apologies for that.

Also could you post some pictures of lowered 4x4's

KenONeill · 10-07-2007, 13:22

Hiya.
Don't quote me on this, but I think Octys are usually set a bit higher than equivalent Golfs ex works.

mluton · 10-07-2007, 15:27

Welcome to Briskoda

ScoobyChris · 10-07-2007, 15:49

Welcome! EddyH, Stuart J and Bengie are the members to talk to as they all run "lightly" modified 4x4's. I believe there is a metal sump guard available which might be worth popping on the shopping list regardless

Chris

09-07-2007, 21:01	#1
NZSKODA Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	new skoda driver, probably an old question I've recently purchased a 2004 4x4 octavia estate. I came from an oetinger series golf so I'm trying to get it as close as possible in terms of speed, handling etc. I've already mapped the engine which has made a big difference and chnaged the wheels to vrs ones. I am also getting the crap steering wheel wrapped in leather and the stereo changed. What I'd like to know though is if I put H+R springs in the car (which I think lower it by 40mm) will it be too low? I don't want to be hitting the sump or needing to drive really slowly over road bumps or into sloping driveways etc I'm sure this has been covered before so apologies for that. Also could you post some pictures of lowered 4x4's

10-07-2007, 13:22	#2
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,458 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 67 Thanked 588 Times in 574 Posts	Re: new skoda driver, probably an old question Hiya. Don't quote me on this, but I think Octys are usually set a bit higher than equivalent Golfs ex works.

10-07-2007, 15:27	#3
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,406 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 45 Thanked 225 Times in 200 Posts	Re: new skoda driver, probably an old question Welcome to Briskoda __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

10-07-2007, 15:49	#4
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,265 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 16 Thanked 352 Times in 303 Posts	Re: new skoda driver, probably an old question Welcome! EddyH, Stuart J and Bengie are the members to talk to as they all run "lightly" modified 4x4's. I believe there is a metal sump guard available which might be worth popping on the shopping list regardless Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

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