Coilovers for my Elegance 1.8 T

roblatus · 01-10-2006, 18:38

What coilover kit would you reccomend to fit to my Octy??

I am considering replacing the vRS springs and dampers for something a bit stiffer and with adjustment.

Are the rears a proper coilover or do you still have a seperate spring and damper arrangement??

Also how much am i looking at to get some??

Cheers

Wayne Kerr · 01-10-2006, 20:05

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Originally Posted by roblatus

What coilover kit would you reccomend to fit to my Octy??

I went for the KW option.

Quote:

Originally Posted by roblatus

I am considering replacing the vRS springs and dampers for something a bit stiffer and with adjustment.

Check the web for options mate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by roblatus

Are the rears a proper coilover or do you still have a seperate spring and damper arrangement??

Same enit ???? What have got fitted as standard?

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Originally Posted by roblatus

Also how much am i looking at to get some??

500 squids to infinity,,,, you pays for what you get.

roblatus · 01-10-2006, 20:11

Do the rears stay as they are ie with a seperate spring and damper or do you have the proper coilover with the spring around the damper at the rear of the car too??

**TaviaRS** · 02-10-2006, 07:25

Same as standard, you'd need to re-inforce the rear turrets if you went for coilovers.

Wayne Kerr · 02-10-2006, 18:28

KWs replace the existing but have adjustment on the springs IIRC

bengie · 02-10-2006, 19:14

yeah they are still seperate springs and dampers at the rear but they are matched and adjustable if needed.

roblatus · 02-10-2006, 19:58

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Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Same as standard, you'd need to re-inforce the rear turrets if you went for coilovers.

Thats probably changed my mind then

What sort of spring and damper package would be better than the standard vRS springs and dampers i have got then???

bengie · 02-10-2006, 20:00

if you get something like a KW coilover kit you get the coilovers for the front and the matched springs/dampers for the rear

DaveH · 02-10-2006, 20:22

KW V1

roblatus · 02-10-2006, 20:37

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Originally Posted by bengie

if you get something like a KW coilover kit you get the coilovers for the front and the matched springs/dampers for the rear

So i don't need to strengthen the rear turrets after all then???

bengie · 02-10-2006, 21:18

what jon was referring to was fitting an actual coilover unit at the rear you would need to strengthen the turrets but as all conventional coil over kits come with the appropriate spring/damper setup then no, you don't need to strentghen anything at all

roblatus · 02-10-2006, 21:27

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Originally Posted by bengie

what jon was referring to was fitting an actual coilover unit at the rear you would need to strengthen the turrets but as all conventional coil over kits come with the appropriate spring/damper setup then no, you don't need to strentghen anything at all

Ok, i see

Thanks for all the help. Need to get some pennies now.

bengie · 02-10-2006, 21:32

the KW are good, with the V1 i think you get height adjustement only, V2 gets you rebound damping adjustement aswel then V3 adds compression damping adjustement for the full effect

**TaviaRS** · 03-10-2006, 07:16

V3 are very, very good. You can set it up \just right

Had them on both my Octys. Love them.

01-10-2006, 18:38	#1
roblatus Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Beverley, East Yorkshire Posts: 1,034 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Coilovers for my Elegance 1.8 T What coilover kit would you reccomend to fit to my Octy?? I am considering replacing the vRS springs and dampers for something a bit stiffer and with adjustment. Are the rears a proper coilover or do you still have a seperate spring and damper arrangement?? Also how much am i looking at to get some?? Cheers __________________ 1998 Mazda Roadster 1.8 RS Spec. spending a lot of time sideways

01-10-2006, 20:11	#3
roblatus Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Beverley, East Yorkshire Posts: 1,034 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Coilovers for my Elegance 1.8 T Do the rears stay as they are ie with a seperate spring and damper or do you have the proper coilover with the spring around the damper at the rear of the car too?? __________________ 1998 Mazda Roadster 1.8 RS Spec. spending a lot of time sideways

02-10-2006, 07:25	#4
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Coilovers for my Elegance 1.8 T Same as standard, you'd need to re-inforce the rear turrets if you went for coilovers. __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

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Wayne Kerr Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Kent Posts: 922 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Coilovers for my Elegance 1.8 T KWs replace the existing but have adjustment on the springs IIRC __________________ Deli G ,,,, leader of the Peckham Massif! KW Coilovers fitted, Forge TIP fitted, KK fitted, Blueflame full system fitted, CAI fitted, Forge 007 D/V fitted, PBVH4 fitted, Forge adjustable rear tie bars fitted, FMIC fitted, 312's fitted, Tints fitted. Was that a 4x4 Skoda??? It's IMPOSSIBLE! 197.2 BHP & 263.1Nm Last edited by Wayne Kerr; 02-10-2006 at 18:37. Reason: Talking rubbish

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bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,963 Thanks: 15 Thanked 128 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Coilovers for my Elegance 1.8 T yeah they are still seperate springs and dampers at the rear but they are matched and adjustable if needed. __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

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bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,963 Thanks: 15 Thanked 128 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Coilovers for my Elegance 1.8 T if you get something like a KW coilover kit you get the coilovers for the front and the matched springs/dampers for the rear __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

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DaveH Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sheffield Posts: 806 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Coilovers for my Elegance 1.8 T KW V1 __________________ Mondeo Tdci 115, sweet!

02-10-2006, 21:18	#11
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,963 Thanks: 15 Thanked 128 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Coilovers for my Elegance 1.8 T what jon was referring to was fitting an actual coilover unit at the rear you would need to strengthen the turrets but as all conventional coil over kits come with the appropriate spring/damper setup then no, you don't need to strentghen anything at all __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

02-10-2006, 21:32	#13
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,963 Thanks: 15 Thanked 128 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Coilovers for my Elegance 1.8 T the KW are good, with the V1 i think you get height adjustement only, V2 gets you rebound damping adjustement aswel then V3 adds compression damping adjustement for the full effect __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

03-10-2006, 07:16	#14
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Coilovers for my Elegance 1.8 T V3 are very, very good. You can set it up \just right Had them on both my Octys. Love them. __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

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