Pics with new suspension

mobtob · 27-06-2004, 18:53

Koni adjustables + Eibach TDI springs = no wallowing, more comfortable, better ride height, loads more confidence

**mannyo** · 27-06-2004, 19:17

Looks much better now its lower.

faboka vrs · 27-06-2004, 19:23

The word nice springs to mind

skodaw · 27-06-2004, 20:40

lower,lower,lower ...... looks fab

Lummox · 27-06-2004, 20:42

Looks nice indeed, getting more like mine every day

Is the back a bit higher or is it just the driveway?

***DGW*** · 27-06-2004, 20:43

Looks the business!

mobtob · 27-06-2004, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross Clarke

Looks nice indeed, getting more like mine every day

Is the back a bit higher or is it just the driveway?

Its a tad higher, the front seems to have settles a bit quicker than the rear

Dunkx · 27-06-2004, 21:02

What did that little lot set you back (inc fitting?). I'm thinking suspension before remap is probably the way forward, the ride could do with being a bit more comfy after the 17"s went on and less body roll would be good, if those two are not mutually incompatible.

mobtob · 27-06-2004, 22:01

Springs £130

Shocks £350

Fitting - £0 - brother in law runs a garage

fab16v · 27-06-2004, 22:04

Looks good.

Needs a clean though!

***Neo_VR*** · 27-06-2004, 22:25

Hmm... looks good. but TBH i dont think its low enough

vRS springs for me then

and you need bigger brakes

Lummox · 27-06-2004, 22:30

vRS springs arent any lower. (-25mm)

Its still got to settle a bit anyhow it takes a couple of thousand miles for the springs to sag a bit

You really need to catch up Colin, your way behind, as soon as ive got 5 mins Mobs will be braked up.

***Neo_VR*** · 27-06-2004, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross Clarke

vRS springs arent any lower. (-25mm)

Its still got to settle a bit anyhow it takes a couple of thousand miles for the springs to sag a bit

You really need to catch up Colin, your way behind, as soon as ive got 5 mins Mobs will be braked up.

<sigh> - you just need Cruise now

tho my replacement credit card arrives soon... with a biiig limit on it

Lummox · 27-06-2004, 23:03

Yeah but my mods are paid for no need for the credit card....

Oh no they werent....sorry

***Neo_VR*** · 27-06-2004, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross Clarke

Yeah but my mods are paid for no need for the credit card....

Oh no they werent....sorry

damn you mechanicy type people!

***Neo_VR*** · 27-06-2004, 23:06

When you say its actually moe comfortable?.. can you ellaborate on that please?. im torn between this setup (poss with vrs springs) or eibach or kw2 coilovers.

Lummox · 27-06-2004, 23:10

Hey Mob,

I dont know what were going to do with Colin. Hes been out in mine a couple of times to see what the suspension is like, do you think he will ever buy something?

Just stalling I think.

***Neo_VR*** · 27-06-2004, 23:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross Clarke

Hey Mob,

I dont know what were going to do with Colin. Hes been out in mine a couple of times to see what the suspension is like, do you think he will ever buy something?

Just stalling I think.

Your just a bad influence

mobtob · 28-06-2004, 10:03

On uneven surfaces (back roads etc) it rides the surface much much better - better damping I suspect. It gives me confidence to arrive at corners much quicker than with the standard setup

On smoother tarmac the ride is firmer and the car bounces "quicker", rather than wallowing - some people might not like that if they are used to really comfortable cars but I prefer this kind of ride

It rides much better on bad surfaces than my 330ci (with sport suspension) - that is horrible to drive on back roads (but superb on the smooth stuff)

rsbspt · 29-06-2004, 10:53

Ross are you sure the ride drop with the TDI Eibachs is the same as vRS ones? Looking at Motob's pics, without 17" wheels the arch to wheel gap would little changed from standard. Whereas the vRS Eibachs are visually significantly lower even with standard 16" wheels. I thought from other posts TDI springs dropped 15mm and vRS 30mm.

27-06-2004, 18:53	#1
mobtob Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rushden, Northants Posts: 449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pics with new suspension Koni adjustables + Eibach TDI springs = no wallowing, more comfortable, better ride height, loads more confidence __________________ Silver Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport Red VX220

27-06-2004, 19:17	#2
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,442 Thanks: 56 Thanked 357 Times in 329 Posts	Looks much better now its lower. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

27-06-2004, 19:23	#3
faboka vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 6,036 Thanks: 12 Thanked 46 Times in 46 Posts	The word nice springs to mind __________________ John 2004 Skoda Fabia vRS - Xenons - Heated Seats - Cruise Control - Passenger Airbag Deactivation switch - Side Airbags

27-06-2004, 20:40	#4
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	lower,lower,lower ...... looks fab __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

27-06-2004, 20:42	#5
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,309 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 736 Times in 618 Posts	Looks nice indeed, getting more like mine every day Is the back a bit higher or is it just the driveway? __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

27-06-2004, 20:43	#6
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	Looks the business! __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

27-06-2004, 21:02	#8
Dunkx Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 443 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What did that little lot set you back (inc fitting?). I'm thinking suspension before remap is probably the way forward, the ride could do with being a bit more comfy after the 17"s went on and less body roll would be good, if those two are not mutually incompatible.

27-06-2004, 22:01	#9
mobtob Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rushden, Northants Posts: 449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Springs £130 Shocks £350 Fitting - £0 - brother in law runs a garage __________________ Silver Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport Red VX220

27-06-2004, 22:04	#10
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks good. Needs a clean though! __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

27-06-2004, 22:25	#11
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,418 Thanks: 77 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	Hmm... looks good. but TBH i dont think its low enough vRS springs for me then and you need bigger brakes __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

27-06-2004, 22:30	#12
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,309 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 736 Times in 618 Posts	vRS springs arent any lower. (-25mm) Its still got to settle a bit anyhow it takes a couple of thousand miles for the springs to sag a bit You really need to catch up Colin, your way behind, as soon as ive got 5 mins Mobs will be braked up. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

27-06-2004, 23:03	#14
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,309 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 736 Times in 618 Posts	Yeah but my mods are paid for no need for the credit card.... Oh no they werent....sorry __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

27-06-2004, 23:06	#16
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,418 Thanks: 77 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	When you say its actually moe comfortable?.. can you ellaborate on that please?. im torn between this setup (poss with vrs springs) or eibach or kw2 coilovers. __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

27-06-2004, 23:10	#17
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,309 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 736 Times in 618 Posts	Hey Mob, I dont know what were going to do with Colin. Hes been out in mine a couple of times to see what the suspension is like, do you think he will ever buy something? Just stalling I think. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

28-06-2004, 10:03	#19
mobtob Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rushden, Northants Posts: 449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	On uneven surfaces (back roads etc) it rides the surface much much better - better damping I suspect. It gives me confidence to arrive at corners much quicker than with the standard setup On smoother tarmac the ride is firmer and the car bounces "quicker", rather than wallowing - some people might not like that if they are used to really comfortable cars but I prefer this kind of ride It rides much better on bad surfaces than my 330ci (with sport suspension) - that is horrible to drive on back roads (but superb on the smooth stuff) __________________ Silver Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport Red VX220

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rsbspt Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South East England Posts: 559 Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	Ross are you sure the ride drop with the TDI Eibachs is the same as vRS ones? Looking at Motob's pics, without 17" wheels the arch to wheel gap would little changed from standard. Whereas the vRS Eibachs are visually significantly lower even with standard 16" wheels. I thought from other posts TDI springs dropped 15mm and vRS 30mm.

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