Fabia vRS Suspension Mods

magnum67 · 11-08-2005, 22:06

Just got myself a vRS and think that the straight line performance is perfectly OK. Where it does fall down a bit is going round corners as, especially compared to my Cooper, it rolls and pitches on undulating roads.

What would you recommend as an affordable upgrade bearing in mind 2 factors : my budget would be a few hundreds of pounds - not thousands - and I'd like to keep my Skoda warranty in place. Telfords Carlisle have verbally given me the OK to upgrade the suspension but you'll probably know better as to what I can get away with...?

Thanks

Lummox · 11-08-2005, 22:08

A set of Eibach springs would suit you a treat.

**VRStu** · 11-08-2005, 23:38

My Eibach's went on today, only one thing to say really -

WOW!!!!

magnum67 · 25-08-2005, 23:29

Ta much for the advice :-)

What sort of price would I be looking at ? Presume they're lowering springs so how low have you dropped ?

Paul

**VRStu** · 26-08-2005, 06:31

Springs are about £150 ish I think, Should cost about £420 for a complete kit.

http://www.eibachshop.com/index.php/cPath/467_468_675

http://www.eibachshop.com/index.php/cPath/467_468_469

http://www.briskoda.net/cms/BRISKODA...for_Fabia_vRS/

**tfboy** · 26-08-2005, 14:36

You can also change the dampers if you want more control.

You can run just Eibach springs on OEM dampers, but if you're considering changing the dampers, it's worth doing at the same time to save some labour costs

I have the Eibach springs with Koni adjustable dampers, and I trust that configuration as it was already fitted when I bought my fabia and was fitted by someone who knows his stuff and incidentally, has posted above

magnum67 · 28-08-2005, 20:43

Thanks for all your help - the suspension mods will come after I've recovered from the financial pain of adding cruise control in the next couple of weeks...

Paul

devonutopia · 28-08-2005, 20:47

I think I had eibach pro-kit dampers & springs for around £350 in all (bought separately though) and matey who got me the dampers even put the springs on for me.

Just got Jabba to fit them then, which wasn't too bad. Fronts are a pain in the a55 though to remove/refit.

magnum67 · 29-08-2005, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

I think I had eibach pro-kit dampers & springs for around £350 in all (bought separately though) and matey who got me the dampers even put the springs on for me.

Just got Jabba to fit them then, which wasn't too bad. Fronts are a pain in the a55 though to remove/refit.

That looks like decent enuff price

I have a local garage that I trust enuff to do that sort of work as there aren't any local VAW specialists around here..

Ta for the info

Lummox · 29-08-2005, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

Fronts are a pain in the a55 though to remove/refit.

Not if you have a clue and use the correct tooling.

11-08-2005, 22:06	#1
magnum67 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fabia vRS Suspension Mods Just got myself a vRS and think that the straight line performance is perfectly OK. Where it does fall down a bit is going round corners as, especially compared to my Cooper, it rolls and pitches on undulating roads. What would you recommend as an affordable upgrade bearing in mind 2 factors : my budget would be a few hundreds of pounds - not thousands - and I'd like to keep my Skoda warranty in place. Telfords Carlisle have verbally given me the OK to upgrade the suspension but you'll probably know better as to what I can get away with...? Thanks

11-08-2005, 22:08	#2
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 20,536 Thanks: 15 Thanked 443 Times in 404 Posts	A set of Eibach springs would suit you a treat. __________________ 1988 Golf GTi - Made up of MK2, MK3 and MK4 Golf and Corrado parts also bits of Audi TT and even Ibiza Cupra. Truly a VAG car indeed.

11-08-2005, 23:38	#3
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,105 Thanks: 67 Thanked 767 Times in 694 Posts	My Eibach's went on today, only one thing to say really - WOW!!!! __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Why not take a look in the Member Services Section 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.

26-08-2005, 06:31	#5
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,105 Thanks: 67 Thanked 767 Times in 694 Posts	Springs are about £150 ish I think, Should cost about £420 for a complete kit. http://www.eibachshop.com/index.php/cPath/467_468_675 http://www.eibachshop.com/index.php/cPath/467_468_469 http://www.briskoda.net/cms/BRISKODA...for_Fabia_vRS/ __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Why not take a look in the Member Services Section 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.

26-08-2005, 14:36	#6
tfboy C+ à Paris! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tilehurst, Berkshire Posts: 6,080 Thanks: 12 Thanked 43 Times in 37 Posts	You can also change the dampers if you want more control. You can run just Eibach springs on OEM dampers, but if you're considering changing the dampers, it's worth doing at the same time to save some labour costs I have the Eibach springs with Koni adjustable dampers, and I trust that configuration as it was already fitted when I bought my fabia and was fitted by someone who knows his stuff and incidentally, has posted above __________________ Xavier

25-08-2005, 23:29	#4
magnum67 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ta much for the advice :-) What sort of price would I be looking at ? Presume they're lowering springs so how low have you dropped ? Paul

28-08-2005, 20:43	#7
magnum67 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all your help - the suspension mods will come after I've recovered from the financial pain of adding cruise control in the next couple of weeks... Paul

28-08-2005, 20:47	#8
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 28,593 Thanks: 49 Thanked 253 Times in 205 Posts	I think I had eibach pro-kit dampers & springs for around £350 in all (bought separately though) and matey who got me the dampers even put the springs on for me. Just got Jabba to fit them then, which wasn't too bad. Fronts are a pain in the a55 though to remove/refit. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Sign up to the Briskoda clubstand at TRAX - SILVERSTONE 07/09/08 CLICK LINK FOR INFO! YOUTUBE VIDEOS FROM PREVIOUS SHOWS TOO! See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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