Koni FSDs - Where to have them fitted?

benzo · 03-11-2007, 19:19

Hi,

I have a MY07 Octavia VRS, and am considering getting the Koni FSDs fitted to smooth the ride out, but I have a few questions...

Any recommendations where I should go to get them fitted? Is this something my local dealer can/will do? Will it affect my warranty if I get it done but at a non-dealer garage? What's a reasonable price to pay to have them fitted (I see Awesome GTI sell them for around £300)?

Also, for those that have them fitted - did it affect your insurance?

I'm in North Herts / South Cambs.

Cheers,

Ben.

Lummox · 03-11-2007, 19:20

In thoery it will effect your warranty even if a dealer does do it.

They should be declared to your insurance, shouldn't increase your premium much if any.

**VRStu** · 03-11-2007, 19:25

Many of the tuners will offer a fitting service including Awesome.

Insurance wise it depends who you are insured with. Sainsbury's weren't too keen on them for me.

benzo · 03-11-2007, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Insurance wise it depends who you are insured with. Sainsbury's weren't too keen on them for me.

I'm with Direct Line - anyone have any experience of this sort of thing with them?

Ben.

**VRStu** · 03-11-2007, 19:38

Best to phone before you buy.

uncle bulgaria · 03-11-2007, 21:03

I would agree with Stu. The company that Michael Winner advertises for get upset if you buy a brand new car and add to it after delivery from "the options list", as it is "not to the manufacturers standard"!!!

Had loads of problems with them when I had a the genuine VW sports pack fitted after delivery to a Bora 150TDI I had a couple of years ago. Aparently it would have been ok if it had come from the factory that way, but not ok to retro fit?!? I used the exact same parts & the dealer fitted them; they wanted to increase my premiums by £400!!!

In contrast my mate has just fitted a full body kit & 18" alloys to his Mondeo ST, told his insurance company, they added £38 to his premium

Go figure!

jason · 03-11-2007, 21:24

i can vouch for awesomes fitting service .they did my mk1 vrs and it was a very pleasing customer experience.well worth the 90 mile drive there,even better on the way back

bahnstormer vrs · 18-11-2007, 20:02

JabbaSport in Crowland, Nr. Peterborough will be your nearest Koni retailer and they are very Briskoda friendly.

Personally, I used JKM in Portsmouth; a bit of a trip but excellent service and price.

**VRStu** · 18-11-2007, 20:12

JKM did mine the first time as part of the purchase deal but I removed them and refitted them to my new car myself.

AwesomeSarah · 19-11-2007, 09:11

OOh thank you for the thumbs up guys
Yes we can fit these
We are the biggest retailer in the UK for Koni
As for warranty purposes , the FSD`s will only invalidate warranty on parts assosiated with the suspension you have added
So it will not effect the engine , just the suspension
Sarah

bertJ · 19-11-2007, 10:47

I'm considering having Koni FSDs fitted to my estate but I'm still not sure how effective they are in smoothing out what I think is quite a harsh ride, especially on rough roads. I'd be grateful for comments on this.

**VRStu** · 19-11-2007, 10:51

It's been pretty well discussed here already the FSD's are excellent. You may wish to retain the OEM springs if you want a softer ride although I don't think the ride is harsh with the Eibach ones.

bahnstormer vrs · 19-11-2007, 11:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by bertJ

I'm considering having Koni FSDs fitted to my estate but I'm still not sure how effective they are in smoothing out what I think is quite a harsh ride, especially on rough roads. I'd be grateful for comments on this.

Sorry mate but can't be done; FSDs only fit the hatch not Combi/Estate or 4x4.

See post #18 of this thread - http://www.briskoda.net/forums/new-o...-o2-vrs/92595/

bertJ · 19-11-2007, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

Sorry mate but can't be done; FSDs only fit the hatch not Combi/Estate or 4x4.

See post #18 of this thread - http://www.briskoda.net/forums/new-o...-o2-vrs/92595/

That's a bit of a blow! Thanks for comments.
Bert

03-11-2007, 19:20	#2
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03-11-2007, 19:25	#3
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,667 Thanks: 87 Thanked 841 Times in 758 Posts	Re: Koni FSDs - Where to have them fitted? Many of the tuners will offer a fitting service including Awesome. Insurance wise it depends who you are insured with. Sainsbury's weren't too keen on them for me. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

03-11-2007, 19:38	#5
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,667 Thanks: 87 Thanked 841 Times in 758 Posts	Re: Koni FSDs - Where to have them fitted? Best to phone before you buy. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

03-11-2007, 21:03	#6
uncle bulgaria Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: S Yorks Posts: 299 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Koni FSDs - Where to have them fitted? I would agree with Stu. The company that Michael Winner advertises for get upset if you buy a brand new car and add to it after delivery from "the options list", as it is "not to the manufacturers standard"!!! Had loads of problems with them when I had a the genuine VW sports pack fitted after delivery to a Bora 150TDI I had a couple of years ago. Aparently it would have been ok if it had come from the factory that way, but not ok to retro fit?!? I used the exact same parts & the dealer fitted them; they wanted to increase my premiums by £400!!! In contrast my mate has just fitted a full body kit & 18" alloys to his Mondeo ST, told his insurance company, they added £38 to his premium Go figure!

03-11-2007, 21:24	#7
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Koni FSDs - Where to have them fitted? i can vouch for awesomes fitting service .they did my mk1 vrs and it was a very pleasing customer experience.well worth the 90 mile drive there,even better on the way back __________________ louder than war

03-11-2007, 19:19	#1
benzo New to Posting Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Koni FSDs - Where to have them fitted? Hi, I have a MY07 Octavia VRS, and am considering getting the Koni FSDs fitted to smooth the ride out, but I have a few questions... Any recommendations where I should go to get them fitted? Is this something my local dealer can/will do? Will it affect my warranty if I get it done but at a non-dealer garage? What's a reasonable price to pay to have them fitted (I see Awesome GTI sell them for around £300)? Also, for those that have them fitted - did it affect your insurance? I'm in North Herts / South Cambs. Cheers, Ben. Last edited by benzo; 03-11-2007 at 19:21. Reason: Added another question.

18-11-2007, 20:02	#8
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,333 Thanks: 30 Thanked 119 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Koni FSDs - Where to have them fitted? JabbaSport in Crowland, Nr. Peterborough will be your nearest Koni retailer and they are very Briskoda friendly. Personally, I used JKM in Portsmouth; a bit of a trip but excellent service and price. __________________ Mine - '07 Octavia vRS TDI, 'Summer Wheels' 8J x 18" B14s, Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 225/40 18, xenons, rear parking sensor, heated seats (driver's Recaro Style full leather), climate/jumbo etc., Koni FSDs, Neuspeed Rear ARB, K&N induction kit, RallyFlapZ - Colin McRae memorial decals. Wife's - '08 Roomster Scout 1.6 Tiptronic, Cruise, parking sensors - Got it; Yiphee. Son's - '02 Fabia 1.4mpi, vRS 16" alloys, Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 195/45 16, vRS front bumper, Koni Sport shocks. Last edited by bahnstormer vrs; 19-11-2007 at 07:33.

18-11-2007, 20:12	#9
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,667 Thanks: 87 Thanked 841 Times in 758 Posts	Re: Koni FSDs - Where to have them fitted? JKM did mine the first time as part of the purchase deal but I removed them and refitted them to my new car myself. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

19-11-2007, 09:11	#10
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,465 Thanks: 29 Thanked 134 Times in 118 Posts	Re: Koni FSDs - Where to have them fitted? OOh thank you for the thumbs up guys Yes we can fit these We are the biggest retailer in the UK for Koni As for warranty purposes , the FSD`s will only invalidate warranty on parts assosiated with the suspension you have added So it will not effect the engine , just the suspension Sarah

19-11-2007, 10:47	#11
bertJ Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wirral, Merseyside Posts: 581 Thanks: 5 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Koni FSDs - Where to have them fitted? I'm considering having Koni FSDs fitted to my estate but I'm still not sure how effective they are in smoothing out what I think is quite a harsh ride, especially on rough roads. I'd be grateful for comments on this.

19-11-2007, 10:51	#12
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,667 Thanks: 87 Thanked 841 Times in 758 Posts	Re: Koni FSDs - Where to have them fitted? It's been pretty well discussed here already the FSD's are excellent. You may wish to retain the OEM springs if you want a softer ride although I don't think the ride is harsh with the Eibach ones. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

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