squashed sill flanges

Bodge · 12-01-2008, 16:41

im sat here with a hangover gazing out at my car in the rain and thinking about how perfect she is!

but at some point in its life someone decided to jack the front end up by the sills, and as a result the flanges on the sills behind the front wheels have been folded over a bit.

you dont notice it really and ive seen loads of cars with the same thing, but it just irritates me!

anyone ever tried folding them straight again? im thinking the metal might snap if you try....

gcr31463 · 12-01-2008, 23:28

Both of mine are like that!
I've seen loads of others like it too.

RobClubley · 12-01-2008, 23:40

I had mine folded back by a bodyshop after the NZ importers used a forklift to lift the car for inspection!!!

stevenh · 13-01-2008, 00:29

mine were folded.

tempted them back with a piece of 2x2 and a hammer

ric04vrs · 13-01-2008, 00:38

should fold back out quite easily, without snapping off , try it today , you know it will make you feel better

fatty5000 · 13-01-2008, 00:59

I rushed off a kerb outside work when the council were re-tarmacing the road, 3 days after getting my octy and killed them. That was nearly 2 years ago, they're still like it now.

Taxi 219 · 13-01-2008, 04:36

Me too my n/s/f is the same crushed in by my dealers when they serviced it but of course they are denying they done it !!
WESTOVER SKODA WHAT A BUNCH OF RETARDS!!!!!!!

vrs-si · 13-01-2008, 10:00

same my nearside folded after i jacked it up wrong . big oops but ive heard body shops use strong magnets to pull them out.

**mannyo** · 13-01-2008, 10:11

Both the sills were like it on my old octy.

vrs-si · 13-01-2008, 10:15

has anyone had them repaired and how much did they charge?

**mannyo** · 13-01-2008, 10:24

The problem with fixing them, is it will happen again.

vrs-si · 13-01-2008, 10:27

not if you jack the car up properly it wont surley

VRSPhil · 13-01-2008, 10:51

Mine are both folded over... I don't see much point in repairing them as the mechanic I use has a two post lift which picks the car up by the sills anyway.

Liverpool-Lad · 13-01-2008, 13:02

Wow, Im glad mine are spot on after this thread. Mines been on my mates 2 post lift without issues.

mattbeef · 13-01-2008, 13:24

The problem is that they are made from butter.

Mine are folded on the front off side bit there is little you can about it really

vrs-si · 13-01-2008, 14:35

aii mine are made from dairylea

Liverpool-Lad · 13-01-2008, 14:42

I wonder how mines been able to escape this wrath, careful owners and garages maybe. My cars been way up in the air when fitting new rear springs etc on 2 jacks on the sills (albeit with large, rubberised feet).

vrs-si · 13-01-2008, 14:49

its when u jack them up nearer the edge. mine slipped off causing the sill edge to bend. there isnt a clear place to jack them up. i used a standard jack which tbh i hate as it looks unsafe to start with. i use my trolley jack when at home now.

Liverpool-Lad · 13-01-2008, 15:00

Usually where the arrows are is the best area.

And why mods to be fitted isnt remap???!! :o

vrs-si · 13-01-2008, 15:13

true youve got me there. i havent arranged to pop and see angry dog yet. eagle eyes !!!!

Il change it just for you. happy now lol

ps i dont see any arrows under my car

12-01-2008, 16:41	#1
Bodge Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England Posts: 672 Thanks: 94 Thanked 56 Times in 53 Posts	squashed sill flanges im sat here with a hangover gazing out at my car in the rain and thinking about how perfect she is! but at some point in its life someone decided to jack the front end up by the sills, and as a result the flanges on the sills behind the front wheels have been folded over a bit. you dont notice it really and ive seen loads of cars with the same thing, but it just irritates me! anyone ever tried folding them straight again? im thinking the metal might snap if you try....

12-01-2008, 23:28	#2
gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 674 Thanks: 19 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges Both of mine are like that! I've seen loads of others like it too. __________________ ... owner of a "rare" Octy II TDI Sport (and also a couple of "common as muck" old RWD Octavias) Next trip from Scunthorpe & Doncaster clicky http://briskoda.net/midlands-skoda-m...26-oct/125071/

12-01-2008, 23:40	#3
RobClubley Ta moko! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 6,640 Thanks: 115 Thanked 135 Times in 109 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges I had mine folded back by a bodyshop after the NZ importers used a forklift to lift the car for inspection!!! __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

13-01-2008, 00:29	#4
stevenh Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Location, Location Posts: 1,056 Thanks: 27 Thanked 33 Times in 21 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges mine were folded. tempted them back with a piece of 2x2 and a hammer __________________

13-01-2008, 00:38	#5
ric04vrs I parked up 1st Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: not near enough to the Ring Posts: 6,096 Thanks: 29 Thanked 177 Times in 172 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges should fold back out quite easily, without snapping off , try it today , you know it will make you feel better __________________ not so bored now

13-01-2008, 00:59	#6
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,077 Thanks: 235 Thanked 158 Times in 144 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges I rushed off a kerb outside work when the council were re-tarmacing the road, 3 days after getting my octy and killed them. That was nearly 2 years ago, they're still like it now. __________________

13-01-2008, 04:36	#7
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,163 Thanks: 99 Thanked 100 Times in 97 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges Me too my n/s/f is the same crushed in by my dealers when they serviced it but of course they are denying they done it !! WESTOVER SKODA WHAT A BUNCH OF RETARDS!!!!!!!

13-01-2008, 10:00	#8
vrs-si Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 565 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges same my nearside folded after i jacked it up wrong . big oops but ive heard body shops use strong magnets to pull them out. __________________ Skoda Owners are not image concious. 02 Octy VRS SOLD 94 Supra TT GZ now on the drive.

13-01-2008, 10:11	#9
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,049 Thanks: 31 Thanked 298 Times in 278 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges Both the sills were like it on my old octy. __________________ 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

13-01-2008, 10:15	#10
vrs-si Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 565 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges has anyone had them repaired and how much did they charge? __________________ Skoda Owners are not image concious. 02 Octy VRS SOLD 94 Supra TT GZ now on the drive.

13-01-2008, 10:24	#11
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,049 Thanks: 31 Thanked 298 Times in 278 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges The problem with fixing them, is it will happen again. __________________ 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

13-01-2008, 10:27	#12
vrs-si Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 565 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges not if you jack the car up properly it wont surley __________________ Skoda Owners are not image concious. 02 Octy VRS SOLD 94 Supra TT GZ now on the drive.

13-01-2008, 10:51	#13
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,206 Thanks: 178 Thanked 189 Times in 134 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges Mine are both folded over... I don't see much point in repairing them as the mechanic I use has a two post lift which picks the car up by the sills anyway. __________________ Octavia vRS WRC

13-01-2008, 13:02	#14
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,624 Thanks: 12 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges Wow, Im glad mine are spot on after this thread. Mines been on my mates 2 post lift without issues. __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

13-01-2008, 13:24	#15
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,349 Thanks: 38 Thanked 116 Times in 115 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges The problem is that they are made from butter. Mine are folded on the front off side bit there is little you can about it really __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

13-01-2008, 14:35	#16
vrs-si Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 565 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges aii mine are made from dairylea __________________ Skoda Owners are not image concious. 02 Octy VRS SOLD 94 Supra TT GZ now on the drive.

13-01-2008, 14:42	#17
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,624 Thanks: 12 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges I wonder how mines been able to escape this wrath, careful owners and garages maybe. My cars been way up in the air when fitting new rear springs etc on 2 jacks on the sills (albeit with large, rubberised feet). __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

13-01-2008, 14:49	#18
vrs-si Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 565 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges its when u jack them up nearer the edge. mine slipped off causing the sill edge to bend. there isnt a clear place to jack them up. i used a standard jack which tbh i hate as it looks unsafe to start with. i use my trolley jack when at home now. __________________ Skoda Owners are not image concious. 02 Octy VRS SOLD 94 Supra TT GZ now on the drive.

13-01-2008, 15:00	#19
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,624 Thanks: 12 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges Usually where the arrows are is the best area. And why mods to be fitted isnt remap???!! :o __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

13-01-2008, 15:13	#20
vrs-si Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 565 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: squashed sill flanges true youve got me there. i havent arranged to pop and see angry dog yet. eagle eyes !!!! Il change it just for you. happy now lol ps i dont see any arrows under my car __________________ Skoda Owners are not image concious. 02 Octy VRS SOLD 94 Supra TT GZ now on the drive.

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