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

Fluffmeister · 21-03-2007, 16:39

Mine are going on, 5th of April, any of you southern shandy drinking pooftah's around that day? 4 hours or so to annoy kate or annoy one of you

**VRStu** · 21-03-2007, 16:46

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Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

Mine are going on, 5th of April, any of you southern shandy drinking pooftah's around that day? 4 hours or so to annoy kate or annoy one of you

Got a feeling I'll be on holiday that day Tony so we can sort something out I think.

bahnstormer vrs · 21-03-2007, 16:48

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Originally Posted by Makefish

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

I pm'd the VIN number of my car to VRStu who e-mailed me back with a .pdf file of an ETKA (whatever that stands for) with an exploded diagram of MY front suspension and notes telling me that the 'rubber bump stop' is 55mm.

The miracles of modern science.

I think I'll relax on this now and trust all will be OK; just worry about whetehr I will get the car in time!!!

Thanks to all you guys.

PS> Sorry fluffm.. but will be stuck in my office in London on the 5th!

Fluffmeister · 21-03-2007, 16:48

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Originally Posted by VRStu

Got a feeling I'll be on holiday that day Tony so we can sort something out I think.

Cheers mate

We could gang up on Kate and squeeze her for some biiiiig discounts

Makefish · 21-03-2007, 16:49

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Originally Posted by VRStu

Got a feeling I'll be on holiday that day Tony so we can sort something out I think.

I'm always on holiday!

Fluffmeister · 21-03-2007, 16:49

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Originally Posted by Makefish

I'm always on holiday!

Let's all go to the pub then

**VRStu** · 21-03-2007, 16:54

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Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

Cheers mate

We could gang up on Kate and squeeze her for some biiiiig discounts

Ohhh squeezing Kate now there is a thought

bahnstormer vrs · 31-03-2007, 22:15

Got Koni FSDs fitted to my Octavia vRS on Friday and, to coin a phrase, they do it exactly as it says on the tin!!

I had Koni Sports on my Fabia with standard springs and they made the ride quite firm and pretty jittery on broken/corrugated surfaces but with the expected tightening of the handling.

The Octavia vRS as standard is really nice and taught with great high speed handling BUT at the expense of the ride which is more jittery than my Fabia was; to the point of being uncomfortable.

Having now fitted Koni FSDs to the Octavia vRS there is no change to the taut handling, if anything it is a shade more taught BUT (and this is the best bit) the ride is now softer and definitely more comfortable.

Certain bits of local roads that would jar the Fabia/koni sports and buck the standard Octavia vRS are now suitably soft. I am not talking of Rolls Royce ride levels, you certainly know that you still have a sporty handling setup and can feel the wheels riding the bumps/broken tarmac, BUT the ride is now more than tolerably comfortable.

The best of both worlds? Definitely - for the spirited brisk driver for normal road. OK; if you want a track biased setup then other shocks/springs will probably do the job better; but for typical road use they are absolutely excellent.

I most certainly recommend them for any Octavia vRS to get a smoother ride. Other Octavias on normal suspension will get the benefit of improved/taughter handling without ruining the ride.

Final comment - they should be OE spec on the vRS!!

PS> VRStu and Makefish; thanks for coming down to JKM on Friday; it was great to meet you and chat.

Hedge · 01-04-2007, 00:01

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Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

Got Koni FSDs fitted to my Octavia vRS on Friday

Was that shocks and springs or just shocks?

**VRStu** · 01-04-2007, 06:43

Koni FSD's on OEM springs I think.

bahnstormer vrs · 01-04-2007, 20:35

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Originally Posted by Hedge

Was that shocks and springs or just shocks?

Quite right Stu; just shocks.

I prefer the 'rally' look of the OE ride height and reckon on the OE springs being quite stiff enough.

Makefish · 01-04-2007, 20:52

Whilst all the information is interesting unfortunately this is a Group Buy thread and one that finished a while ago so regretfully this thread is now closed.

21-03-2007, 16:39	#41
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31-03-2007, 22:15	#48
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,368 Thanks: 32 Thanked 122 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Group Buy: Koni FSD/Eibach Kit - Octavia MkII & Fabia Got Koni FSDs fitted to my Octavia vRS on Friday and, to coin a phrase, they do it exactly as it says on the tin!! I had Koni Sports on my Fabia with standard springs and they made the ride quite firm and pretty jittery on broken/corrugated surfaces but with the expected tightening of the handling. The Octavia vRS as standard is really nice and taught with great high speed handling BUT at the expense of the ride which is more jittery than my Fabia was; to the point of being uncomfortable. Having now fitted Koni FSDs to the Octavia vRS there is no change to the taut handling, if anything it is a shade more taught BUT (and this is the best bit) the ride is now softer and definitely more comfortable. Certain bits of local roads that would jar the Fabia/koni sports and buck the standard Octavia vRS are now suitably soft. I am not talking of Rolls Royce ride levels, you certainly know that you still have a sporty handling setup and can feel the wheels riding the bumps/broken tarmac, BUT the ride is now more than tolerably comfortable. The best of both worlds? Definitely - for the spirited brisk driver for normal road. OK; if you want a track biased setup then other shocks/springs will probably do the job better; but for typical road use they are absolutely excellent. I most certainly recommend them for any Octavia vRS to get a smoother ride. Other Octavias on normal suspension will get the benefit of improved/taughter handling without ruining the ride. Final comment - they should be OE spec on the vRS!! PS> VRStu and Makefish; thanks for coming down to JKM on Friday; it was great to meet you and chat.

01-04-2007, 06:43	#50
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,815 Thanks: 90 Thanked 859 Times in 774 Posts	Re: Group Buy: Koni FSD/Eibach Kit - Octavia MkII & Fabia Koni FSD's on OEM springs I think. __________________ 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.

01-04-2007, 20:52	#52
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,994 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Group Buy: Koni FSD/Eibach Kit - Octavia MkII & Fabia Whilst all the information is interesting unfortunately this is a Group Buy thread and one that finished a while ago so regretfully this thread is now closed. __________________ 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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