Group Buy: Koni FSD/Eibach Kit - Octavia MkII & Fabia

bahnstormer vrs · 06-02-2007, 16:42

Yup; OK, I'm in.

Thanks, Kate, for sorting FSDs only out. So the list will be:-

1. Makefish
2. Chris Ellis
3. Bahnstormer vrs - Octy FSDs only

This OK?

gazzer04 · 07-02-2007, 23:01

Hi I am intrested in this, is there any way of telling what bump stops my car has without going to Portsmouth ?Octy VRS2 Jan 06 model
I live in Cambs so a long way to go for a look.
Thanks
Gaz

Makefish · 07-02-2007, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazzer04

Hi I am intrested in this, is there any way of telling what bump stops my car has without going to Portsmouth ?Octy VRS2 Jan 06 model
I live in Cambs so a long way to go for a look.
Thanks
Gaz

Looks like most are 55mm but if you contact JKM they may be able to find out from your VIN number.

bahnstormer vrs · 08-02-2007, 08:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazzer04

Hi I am intrested in this, is there any way of telling what bump stops my car has without going to Portsmouth ?Octy VRS2 Jan 06 model
I live in Cambs so a long way to go for a look.
Thanks
Gaz

JKM told me that your skoda dealer can check the 'build spec' of your car using the VIN number and therefore whether you have the 50 or 55mm front struts. This is what I will do, as I have only just ordered my car and want to get the FSDs fitted ASAP once I take delivery.

Otherwise I guess it is a case of finding out, probably from JKM, which specific part of the strut you need to measure, getting some calipers and measuring them.

JKM_Performance · 14-02-2007, 08:59

Hi Folks

Anymore takers on the group buy. Only a few days remaining to add your name to the list. I have also offered the same deal over to our friends on seatcupra.net and we nearly have our 5.

Please add your name to the list below if you wish to take part:

Current List -

1. Makefish
2. Bahnstormer vrs - Octy FSDs only

Just to recap -

Koni FSD & Eibach Pro Spring Kit supplied and fitted for an all inclusive price of £575
Koni FSD's only supplied and fitted for an all inclusive price of £465

If you have any questions please feel free to PM, email or call me

Thanks
Kate

Fluffmeister · 14-02-2007, 13:45

1. Makefish
2. Bahnstormer vrs - Octy FSDs only
3. Fluffmeister - (1 diseased kidney for sale ... to assist in paying

)

what happened to Chris BTW? is he still in?

CHRIS ELLIS · 14-02-2007, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

1. Makefish
2. Bahnstormer vrs - Octy FSDs only
3. Fluffmeister - (1 diseased kidney for sale ... to assist in paying

)

what happened to Chris BTW? is he still in?

Got two cars to Tax plus insurance end of this month so i had to pull out

.

Makefish · 14-02-2007, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHRIS ELLIS

Got two cars to Tax plus insurance end of this month so i had to pull out

.

Sell an 'organ' then like Tony

JKM_Performance · 16-02-2007, 11:41

Hi Folks,

Great news - The group buy is going ahead we have our 5.

I have PM'd all those who are taking part. If anyone else wants to join in you have until 5.30pm tonight to let me know.

Thanks everyone (especially those who have sold off body parts

)

Have a good weekend all
Kate

Makefish · 22-02-2007, 15:58

Ooh I say, these are rather nice

. Had them fitted this morning and so far car feels more planted and just irons out the bumps in the road. Fabulous mod for anyone considering it

Bet you wish you'd put off paying the car tax now Chris!

bahnstormer vrs · 22-02-2007, 16:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Ooh I say, these are rather nice

. Had them fitted this morning and so far car feels more planted and just irons out the bumps in the road. Fabulous mod for anyone considering it

I'm getting these in a few weeks time but my main reason for doing so is that I found the vRS to be very jittery and with a poor/harsh ride, particularly on corrugated and broken road surfaces.

Have the FSDs cured this? Do you have Rolls Royce ride with Lambo handling?

Hedge · 22-02-2007, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Ooh I say, these are rather nice

. Had them fitted this morning and so far car feels more planted and just irons out the bumps in the road. Fabulous mod for anyone considering it

Any pics?
A before and after one to show the ride height reduction would be good.

Edit: Hold that as I will see it tomorrow.

Bomi · 23-02-2007, 14:26

Guys, I am interested in this mod but as I live in India, could not participate in the group purchase. Can someone tell me if these shocks are suitable for the Octy 1 vRS model, as Octy 2 is not launched here. Also do they help in high speed cornering?

bahnstormer vrs · 23-02-2007, 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomi

Guys, I am interested in this mod but as I live in India, could not participate in the group purchase. Can someone tell me if these shocks are suitable for the Octy 1 vRS model, as Octy 2 is not launched here. Also do they help in high speed cornering?

YES; Koni do a fitment of the FSDs for the Octavia I vRS;

it is different to the fitment for the Octavia II.

Check out their website here;- Koni FSD. The first shock absorber offering superior road-holding without compromising comfort.
go to 'product' and then 'program' and scroll down to Skoda.

After that, 'cos I don't know if you would be able to buy them locally, you ought to be able to get them through Demon Tweeks at Demon Tweeks Motorsport, Motorcycle, Modifying, Parts and Accessories I know they will ship worldwide.

Good luck.

Bomi · 27-02-2007, 07:24

Thank you.

bahnstormer vrs · 21-03-2007, 14:04

HELP - PLEASE.

My Octavia is booked into JKM to get Koni FSDs fitted at the end of the month BUT I haven't taken delivery of it yet as it is somewhere on a ship crossing the North Sea at present (I've been told).

My dealer has the VIN number for the car and I had picked up from somewhere on Briskoda that they (my dealer), with the VIN number, can look at the build spec of the car and tell me whether it has the 50mm or 55mm front struts (need to know this to get the correct FSDs).

I have told them this but they say "can't be done & we'll have to measure the struts when we get the car" - this may be too late!

Can anyone tell me where on the Skoda database I can tell my dealer to look?

**VRStu** · 21-03-2007, 14:36

Phone Kate at JKM, I believe they can make an educated guess but she'll know for sure.

bahnstormer vrs · 21-03-2007, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Phone Kate at JKM, I believe they can make an educated guess but she'll know for sure.

Thanks Stu; I've been talking to Kate and want to be a degree more certain that an 'educated guess'.

Awesome Sarah has suggested that my dealer ought to be able to get the Part No of the strut fitted to the car and we can work from there.

Here goes .......

**VRStu** · 21-03-2007, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

Thanks Stu; I've been talking to Kate and want to be a degree more certain that an 'educated guess'.

Awesome Sarah has suggested that my dealer ought to be able to get the Part No of the strut fitted to the car and we can work from there.

Here goes .......

Sarah has simply suggested the same as me!!!

JKM have a fully paid up ETOS and are able to to get the part number of the strut using your chassis number just the same as the dealer can. In fact feck send me your chassis number by PM and I'll tell you!!

That said using the chassis number is still only an educated guess as you won't know for sure until you see the car.

Makefish · 21-03-2007, 16:22

I know there is a set of FSD's at JKM's waiting for you (55mm iirc) but should there be a need to swap them for the 50mm (which I doubt!) then I don't see this as a problem. Don't worry, it'll be fine

06-02-2007, 16:42	#21
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,337 Thanks: 30 Thanked 119 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Group Buy: Koni FSD/Eibach Kit - Octavia MkII & Fabia Yup; OK, I'm in. Thanks, Kate, for sorting FSDs only out. So the list will be:- 1. Makefish 2. Chris Ellis 3. Bahnstormer vrs - Octy FSDs only This OK?

07-02-2007, 23:01	#22
gazzer04 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: EAST ANGLIA Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Group Buy: Koni FSD/Eibach Kit - Octavia MkII & Fabia Hi I am intrested in this, is there any way of telling what bump stops my car has without going to Portsmouth ?Octy VRS2 Jan 06 model I live in Cambs so a long way to go for a look. Thanks Gaz

14-02-2007, 08:59	#25
JKM_Performance Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 193 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Group Buy: Koni FSD/Eibach Kit - Octavia MkII & Fabia Hi Folks Anymore takers on the group buy. Only a few days remaining to add your name to the list. I have also offered the same deal over to our friends on seatcupra.net and we nearly have our 5. Please add your name to the list below if you wish to take part: Current List - 1. Makefish 2. Bahnstormer vrs - Octy FSDs only Just to recap - Koni FSD & Eibach Pro Spring Kit supplied and fitted for an all inclusive price of £575 Koni FSD's only supplied and fitted for an all inclusive price of £465 If you have any questions please feel free to PM, email or call me Thanks Kate __________________ The Premier VAG Servicing, Diagnostic & DYNO DYNAMICS ROLLING ROAD Tuning Centre VAG 2.0 TFSI Performance upgrade Specialists REVO \| Superchips & Bluefin software \| Emerald K3 ECU Specialists Visit the JKM website and Online Store at: www.jkm.org.uk

14-02-2007, 13:45	#26
Fluffmeister So rectum roots Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,087 Thanks: 47 Thanked 109 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Group Buy: Koni FSD/Eibach Kit - Octavia MkII & Fabia 1. Makefish 2. Bahnstormer vrs - Octy FSDs only 3. Fluffmeister - (1 diseased kidney for sale ... to assist in paying ) what happened to Chris BTW? is he still in? __________________ All you need in life is HERE The path to enlightenment lies before you ..... HERE Briskoda Bikers social group > Clicky

16-02-2007, 11:41	#29
JKM_Performance Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 193 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Group Buy: Koni FSD/Eibach Kit - Octavia MkII & Fabia Hi Folks, Great news - The group buy is going ahead we have our 5. I have PM'd all those who are taking part. If anyone else wants to join in you have until 5.30pm tonight to let me know. Thanks everyone (especially those who have sold off body parts ) Have a good weekend all Kate __________________ The Premier VAG Servicing, Diagnostic & DYNO DYNAMICS ROLLING ROAD Tuning Centre VAG 2.0 TFSI Performance upgrade Specialists REVO \| Superchips & Bluefin software \| Emerald K3 ECU Specialists Visit the JKM website and Online Store at: www.jkm.org.uk

22-02-2007, 15:58	#30
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,983 Thanks: 151 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Group Buy: Koni FSD/Eibach Kit - Octavia MkII & Fabia Ooh I say, these are rather nice . Had them fitted this morning and so far car feels more planted and just irons out the bumps in the road. Fabulous mod for anyone considering it Bet you wish you'd put off paying the car tax now Chris! __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

23-02-2007, 14:26	#33
Bomi Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: India Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Group Buy: Koni FSD/Eibach Kit - Octavia MkII & Fabia Guys, I am interested in this mod but as I live in India, could not participate in the group purchase. Can someone tell me if these shocks are suitable for the Octy 1 vRS model, as Octy 2 is not launched here. Also do they help in high speed cornering?

27-02-2007, 07:24	#35
Bomi Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: India Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Group Buy: Koni FSD/Eibach Kit - Octavia MkII & Fabia Thank you.

21-03-2007, 14:04	#36
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,337 Thanks: 30 Thanked 119 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Group Buy: Koni FSD/Eibach Kit - Octavia MkII & Fabia HELP - PLEASE. My Octavia is booked into JKM to get Koni FSDs fitted at the end of the month BUT I haven't taken delivery of it yet as it is somewhere on a ship crossing the North Sea at present (I've been told). My dealer has the VIN number for the car and I had picked up from somewhere on Briskoda that they (my dealer), with the VIN number, can look at the build spec of the car and tell me whether it has the 50mm or 55mm front struts (need to know this to get the correct FSDs). I have told them this but they say "can't be done & we'll have to measure the struts when we get the car" - this may be too late! Can anyone tell me where on the Skoda database I can tell my dealer to look? Last edited by bahnstormer vrs; 21-03-2007 at 14:05.

21-03-2007, 14:36	#37
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 844 Times in 761 Posts	Re: Group Buy: Koni FSD/Eibach Kit - Octavia MkII & Fabia Phone Kate at JKM, I believe they can make an educated guess but she'll know for sure. __________________ 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.

21-03-2007, 16:22	#40
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,983 Thanks: 151 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Group Buy: Koni FSD/Eibach Kit - Octavia MkII & Fabia I know there is a set of FSD's at JKM's waiting for you (55mm iirc) but should there be a need to swap them for the 50mm (which I doubt!) then I don't see this as a problem. Don't worry, it'll be fine __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

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