mbames

I think the time is probably here to replace my shocks (front and back). I would not object if the body roll was reduced a bit, but that would be a bonus, rather than the primary objective.

Also, I can't afford to lower the car - it already catches sometimes. The car is nothing fancy - a bog standard 2001 Elegance TDi 110 estate (2001).

What are my options, other than just standard skoda shocks.

Thanks!

cheezemonkhai

You know my suggestion matt.

FSD and stock springs. Will actually raise the car by a few mm until it's settled than you will be at the stock height.

Obviously that depends on how much they are compared to the standard shocks though.

Mark

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mbames

Shock I replace the springs as well with new stock ones? Having heard of a number of people who have had the ends of the springs breaking off.....

cheezemonkhai

I would say that depends on how expensive they are, but since your car has done about 100k and i assume you have never changed them I can see a benifit in changing them and the bushes directly associated with the suspension at the same time.

I mean how damn annoying would it be if you had to pay out a load of labour again if one of the bushes split or a spring broke just after you changed the shocks.

IIRC the stock springs are pretty reasonable, but somebody else should be able to answer better on the exact pricing.

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mbames

me... pay for labour. Nope, I'll be doing the replacements myself!! But yes, I guess I might as well change everything in one go.... <gulp> if I can afford it!

rossmcw

Hi just found you thread, got an Octavia elegance 110tdi estate (52) 115k miles.

The rear dampers are shot and I think the offside lower wishbone bushings are gone too. Did you go with the stock springs/dampers? How much did it cost?

Would prefer something a bit firmer but there is no way the ride hight can be lowered. Have driven a golf mk4 with eibach dampers made a huge difference but too dear at £400.

mbames

Hi,

Currently I have not had any time to deal with the car... but I need to do it before the next MoT! I guess cheezemonkhai comments in the second post are the way to go, but I have not found out any prices yet. Currently I am trying to figure out how to pay for my laser eye surgery instead! But once that is done, and I have sorted out my garage, the shocks will be replaced - but I would imagine that won't be happening this side of Christmas.