Mad Landing Gear - Now Skoda-approved...

Dutch4x4 · 10-07-2003, 20:45

Just announced in NL: my "custom" MAD springs have now become official aftermarket options.

Skoda will be supplying a full range of suspension solutions - lowering springs, sports suspension sets, additional springs (what's the official English term for this?) and level-adjusting shocks - all of them developed in cooperation with MAD.

- MAD lowering springs: available for all Skoda models

- sports suspension (MAD lowering springs and Koni shocks): available for Octavia

- MAD additional springs (for heavy loads or for pulling caravans): available for all Skoda models

- MAD level-adjusting springs: available for Octavia and Superb

Interestingly, the announcement doesn't say whether these are Skoda Auto options or merely Skoda NL options. No prices mentioned either...

For the moment I'd say well done with your choice for KWs, Eibachs etc. - unless this is a real Europe-wide announcement, with warranty aspects taken care of.

Still, it's a remarkable thing to see a manufacturer (or an importer, either way) offer a full range of suspension upgrades...

devonutopia · 10-07-2003, 20:47

Lets hope Skoda UK recognise the same, so I can get my car lowered! FINALLY! pleeeease!

promising news - fingers crossed*

Quinten · 10-07-2003, 20:49

I think a 'breakdown' is in order next time I am driving to Holland... How can they refuse an ex-pat like me?

Turbo_Boss · 11-07-2003, 03:41

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Skoda will be supplying a full range of suspension solutions - lowering springs, sports suspension sets, additional springs (what's the official English term for this?) and level-adjusting shocks - all of them developed in cooperation with MAD.

Hey Dutch4x4, whats up? I am Just curious, were you find the info about "Skoda will be supplying a full range of suspension solutions" WHAT it is NL????
I was checking the MAD web page but they dont mention anything.

THX,

Isaac

Tavia4x4 · 11-07-2003, 08:46

Hmm, self levelling....

Can you find out how much the "spring assisters" (for towing \ heavy loads) are, and whether they are fron t *and* rear or just rear?

Dutch4x4 · 11-07-2003, 10:08

OK, so they are called spring assisters and self-levelling shocks. Thanks, Ian!

I suspect that a call to MAD's UK branch would help too. Quickest way to find out if this is bigger than just NL.

Dutch4x4 · 11-07-2003, 10:09

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Originally posted by Turbo_Boss in this post
Hey Dutch4x4, whats up? I am Just curious, were you find the info about "Skoda will be supplying a full range of suspension solutions" WHAT it is NL????

It was in the Dutch Skoda importer's customer magazine, so you can't get a more reliable source than that...

10-07-2003, 20:45	#1
Dutch4x4 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: kicking up feet in the Formula Stealth paddock Posts: 3,153 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mad Landing Gear - Now Skoda-approved... Just announced in NL: my "custom" MAD springs have now become official aftermarket options. Skoda will be supplying a full range of suspension solutions - lowering springs, sports suspension sets, additional springs (what's the official English term for this?) and level-adjusting shocks - all of them developed in cooperation with MAD. - MAD lowering springs: available for all Skoda models - sports suspension (MAD lowering springs and Koni shocks): available for Octavia - MAD additional springs (for heavy loads or for pulling caravans): available for all Skoda models - MAD level-adjusting springs: available for Octavia and Superb Interestingly, the announcement doesn't say whether these are Skoda Auto options or merely Skoda NL options. No prices mentioned either... For the moment I'd say well done with your choice for KWs, Eibachs etc. - unless this is a real Europe-wide announcement, with warranty aspects taken care of. Still, it's a remarkable thing to see a manufacturer (or an importer, either way) offer a full range of suspension upgrades... __________________ Mrs D's Briskoda: Octavia 4x4 turbo (2003), Oettinger 210, Koni Sport, MAD Sportive, Dotz Le Mans 17", Bridgestone Potenza S-03, sports interior. And a Fiesta ST (2006) for myself...

10-07-2003, 20:47	#2
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,502 Thanks: 61 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Lets hope Skoda UK recognise the same, so I can get my car lowered! FINALLY! pleeeease! promising news - fingers crossed* __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

10-07-2003, 20:49	#3
Quinten playing dadsie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,007 Thanks: 20 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	I think a 'breakdown' is in order next time I am driving to Holland... How can they refuse an ex-pat like me? __________________ Awooga!!!

11-07-2003, 08:46	#5
Tavia4x4 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: J5 M61 Posts: 5,294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hmm, self levelling.... Can you find out how much the "spring assisters" (for towing \ heavy loads) are, and whether they are fron t and rear or just rear? __________________ Ian __________________ Nice to be important, but more important to be nice...

11-07-2003, 10:08	#6
Dutch4x4 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: kicking up feet in the Formula Stealth paddock Posts: 3,153 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK, so they are called spring assisters and self-levelling shocks. Thanks, Ian! I suspect that a call to MAD's UK branch would help too. Quickest way to find out if this is bigger than just NL. __________________ Mrs D's Briskoda: Octavia 4x4 turbo (2003), Oettinger 210, Koni Sport, MAD Sportive, Dotz Le Mans 17", Bridgestone Potenza S-03, sports interior. And a Fiesta ST (2006) for myself...

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