Shock Absorbers On Octavia Diesel

martin smith · 14-09-2003, 12:16

I have an elegance Tdi Octavia, has anyone uprated their shock absorbers as the car seems to bounce at certain speeds. I have taken it back to Skoda but they say nothing is wrong. The car is coming up to 3 years old and I have decided to keep it but I do think that the shockers need uprating. If anyone can advise please let me know?

Regards

Martin Smith

skodaw · 14-09-2003, 14:53

Martin

You would probably get better results by replacing the springs -- Eibach do them,amongst others -- and they are designed to fit the Diesel version.

That way you get a slightly lower ,stiffer ride - without losing all the comfort.

JayTee · 14-09-2003, 15:08

Hi Martin,
I would agree with Dave - look at uprated springs.
I put Eibachs on my L&K and it has transformed the handling & ride.
Look at thread below for further info.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showt...&threadid=2986

John.

FabiaTDi · 14-09-2003, 18:04

Have koni sport yellows on mine, but bounciness on mine was caused by the bump stops.

You could try Koni reds, which are designed to improve handling while retaining a comfortable ride.

Personally I wouldnt fit lowering springs to worn shocks as it will probably kill them off completely. However i would be surprised if your shocks are worn out after three years unless you've done mega miles, so the advice given by skodaw and jaytee sounds good.

Fabpreza · 14-09-2003, 19:54

I'd second the idea of NOT fitting lowering springs on their own on a 3 year old car without new or uprated shocks as well. You can end up with an annoying 'jiggly bounciness' (!) if you are not careful.
I once had a used Mazda where I did the (Eibach) springs only and it was awful on the motorway or concrete.

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martin smith Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Shock Absorbers On Octavia Diesel I have an elegance Tdi Octavia, has anyone uprated their shock absorbers as the car seems to bounce at certain speeds. I have taken it back to Skoda but they say nothing is wrong. The car is coming up to 3 years old and I have decided to keep it but I do think that the shockers need uprating. If anyone can advise please let me know? Regards Martin Smith

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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	Martin You would probably get better results by replacing the springs -- Eibach do them,amongst others -- and they are designed to fit the Diesel version. That way you get a slightly lower ,stiffer ride - without losing all the comfort. __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

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JayTee Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hemel Hempstead Posts: 343 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hi Martin, I would agree with Dave - look at uprated springs. I put Eibachs on my L&K and it has transformed the handling & ride. Look at thread below for further info. http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showt...&threadid=2986 John. __________________ John Thomson Seat Toledo Sport DSG TDi - Platinum Grey Sunroof, Bi-Xenons, 17" Alloys, Park Sensors, Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Rear Sliding Seats, Spare Wheel! (yes, it is optional )

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FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have koni sport yellows on mine, but bounciness on mine was caused by the bump stops. You could try Koni reds, which are designed to improve handling while retaining a comfortable ride. Personally I wouldnt fit lowering springs to worn shocks as it will probably kill them off completely. However i would be surprised if your shocks are worn out after three years unless you've done mega miles, so the advice given by skodaw and jaytee sounds good. __________________ Was: Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: '06 BMW 320i Auto On Order: New Audi A3 Sportback TDI

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14-09-2003, 19:54	#5
Fabpreza Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SE Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'd second the idea of NOT fitting lowering springs on their own on a 3 year old car without new or uprated shocks as well. You can end up with an annoying 'jiggly bounciness' (!) if you are not careful. I once had a used Mazda where I did the (Eibach) springs only and it was awful on the motorway or concrete.