Octavia 4X4 Estate rear springs

Star · 25-05-2006, 11:37

Octavia 4x4 1.8T.
I have started this new thread because previously I followed on from an earlier one on the same subject but puter doesn't seem to like threads more than 3 pages long.

Anyway - update.
Still no springs. Skoda UK phoning me twice a week to inform of "progress". There is none and mid-June (from end of April) is still the date of delivery. I understand there are many now waiting for these parts.

I am not used to such appalling service.

cheezemonkhai · 25-05-2006, 11:50

Is it under warrenty?

If not I would sugggest some aftermarket springs (and possibly dampers) all around.
Very poor if you are off the road because of this.

Star · 25-05-2006, 22:30

No - not under warranty. However I will by trying for compensation.

cheezemonkhai · 25-05-2006, 23:15

The service is to be honest poor at best. I'm not blaming your dealer, but if there are no parts in the UK it isn't exactly what you would call an unpopular car. I would definately poke somebody like awesomesarah and see if she can get you a good price on uprated springs or springs and dampers.

Would get you back on the road quicker

Lummox · 25-05-2006, 23:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

I would definately poke somebody like awesomesarah

I bet you would...lol

I know of a few others who would aswell

(Sorry Sarah if your looking)

**VRStu** · 25-05-2006, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Most of The Briskoda Male Population

I would definately poke somebody like awesomesarah and see if she gets any damper

Lummox · 25-05-2006, 23:22

Just when I thought I had gone low enough......

**VRStu** · 25-05-2006, 23:23

I didn't think he wanted lowering springs!!!

cheezemonkhai · 25-05-2006, 23:34

What lummox with sarah or the original poster

Fair enough, but IIRC Koni FSD are meant to be used with full height springs and you can get springs for them. I am sure somebody could sort him out with a good set of OE springs as it seems crazy that they can't deliver the part on time.

I hear you can adjust the hardness of some of the aftermarket rods too

AwesomeSarah · 26-05-2006, 08:41

Hi All
Poke me?
Ok I am poked and ready with an answer!

I can get lowering springs.
These will work with the FSD shockers as long as they are NOT lower than 30mm
But just thinking about it , there has been that many people who have used lowering springs , is there anyone out there who has a set of OEM springs sat collecting dust in their garage?
Even if it is just for a lend maybe
Sarah

Star · 26-05-2006, 11:24

I don't wish to fit lowering springs. Doesn't suit mountain passes!

cheezemonkhai · 26-05-2006, 11:30

Fair enough, but standard springs must be available OE somewhere. I mean skoda aren't the only people who make springs for the 4x4 are they?

AwesomeSarah · 26-05-2006, 12:16

No
But I do know that they are made for the VW`s too.
But the main problem is the parts have all merged now at Dordon.
So if they are not available for Skoda , then there would be non for the VW`s
But you could see a dealer to do a trace for you.
Then they can check to see if there are any dealers in the country with one in stock.
That could be worth a try
Sarah

cheezemonkhai · 26-05-2006, 13:50

What about standard height 3rd party springs?

***DGW*** · 26-05-2006, 17:32

Do you have the part number for the springs or, failing that, can you have a look at your springs and note the number of paint marks on them and colour? My 2002 4X4 Estate has 5 orange marks on the springs = 1J9 511 115D. Looking at ETOS, I would expect a 2001-2003 4X4 Hatch to have 4 paint marks - 2 white and 2 blue = 1J9 511 115G.

115D is also fitted to the Golf 4-Motion Estate. I can't see mention of 115G for the corresponding Hatch/Saloon.

Star · 27-05-2006, 07:49

Spot on DGW. Five orange spots on my springs.

***DGW*** · 27-05-2006, 08:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Star

Spot on DGW. Five orange spots on my springs.

At least that increases the chances of getting them as they are more widely used than just for our 4X4 Estates. I wonder if any of the larger VW dealerships have them in stock?

SimonJ · 27-05-2006, 10:35

I have the springs from my 2001 4x4 estate collecting dust in the garage if your interested? Rears have five orange spots on.

AwesomeSarah · 27-05-2006, 11:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimonJ

I have the springs from my 2001 4x4 estate collecting dust in the garage if your interested? Rears have five orange spots on.

I thought that someone would.
Nice one mate

Sarah

Star · 28-05-2006, 17:45

Sounds good to me Simon. I guess you are in Cornwall and I in Merseyside.

If you could PM me perhaps we could sort something out.

Cheers.

SimonJ · 28-05-2006, 19:25

PM sent.

Star · 06-06-2006, 15:35

Still no rear springs - been waiting since 19 April.

cheezemonkhai · 06-06-2006, 15:40

IMHO that is too long to be waiting.

***DGW*** · 06-06-2006, 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

IMHO that is too long to be waiting.

Absolutely. (I hate the widespread use of that word, but it the correct one to use here!) I would be seriously upset if I was in the same situation.

Star · 07-06-2006, 19:28

The springs have arrived! Whooooooppppppeeeeeeee!!!!!!!

Can't just have one though - must have two. Still I will, I hope, be sorted and fitted by Monday evening.

May this never happen to anyone else. It seems Eastern Europe has us by the short and curlies - not just springs but the gas supply too. Heaven help us.

25-05-2006, 11:37	#1
Star Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Octavia 4X4 Estate rear springs Octavia 4x4 1.8T. I have started this new thread because previously I followed on from an earlier one on the same subject but puter doesn't seem to like threads more than 3 pages long. Anyway - update. Still no springs. Skoda UK phoning me twice a week to inform of "progress". There is none and mid-June (from end of April) is still the date of delivery. I understand there are many now waiting for these parts. I am not used to such appalling service.

25-05-2006, 11:50	#2
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,478 Thanks: 106 Thanked 507 Times in 470 Posts	Re: Octavia Rear Springs Is it under warrenty? If not I would sugggest some aftermarket springs (and possibly dampers) all around. Very poor if you are off the road because of this. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

25-05-2006, 22:30	#3
Star Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia Rear Springs No - not under warranty. However I will by trying for compensation.

25-05-2006, 23:15	#4
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,478 Thanks: 106 Thanked 507 Times in 470 Posts	Re: Octavia Rear Springs The service is to be honest poor at best. I'm not blaming your dealer, but if there are no parts in the UK it isn't exactly what you would call an unpopular car. I would definately poke somebody like awesomesarah and see if she can get you a good price on uprated springs or springs and dampers. Would get you back on the road quicker __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

25-05-2006, 23:22	#7
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25-05-2006, 23:23	#8
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,761 Thanks: 142 Thanked 987 Times in 884 Posts	Re: Octavia Rear Springs I didn't think he wanted lowering springs!!! __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

25-05-2006, 23:34	#9
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,478 Thanks: 106 Thanked 507 Times in 470 Posts	Re: Octavia Rear Springs What lummox with sarah or the original poster Fair enough, but IIRC Koni FSD are meant to be used with full height springs and you can get springs for them. I am sure somebody could sort him out with a good set of OE springs as it seems crazy that they can't deliver the part on time. I hear you can adjust the hardness of some of the aftermarket rods too __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

26-05-2006, 08:41	#10
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,956 Thanks: 35 Thanked 186 Times in 166 Posts	Re: Octavia Rear Springs Hi All Poke me? Ok I am poked and ready with an answer! I can get lowering springs. These will work with the FSD shockers as long as they are NOT lower than 30mm But just thinking about it , there has been that many people who have used lowering springs , is there anyone out there who has a set of OEM springs sat collecting dust in their garage? Even if it is just for a lend maybe Sarah

26-05-2006, 11:24	#11
Star Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia Rear Springs I don't wish to fit lowering springs. Doesn't suit mountain passes!

26-05-2006, 11:30	#12
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,478 Thanks: 106 Thanked 507 Times in 470 Posts	Re: Octavia Rear Springs Fair enough, but standard springs must be available OE somewhere. I mean skoda aren't the only people who make springs for the 4x4 are they? __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

26-05-2006, 12:16	#13
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,956 Thanks: 35 Thanked 186 Times in 166 Posts	Re: Octavia Rear Springs No But I do know that they are made for the VW`s too. But the main problem is the parts have all merged now at Dordon. So if they are not available for Skoda , then there would be non for the VW`s But you could see a dealer to do a trace for you. Then they can check to see if there are any dealers in the country with one in stock. That could be worth a try Sarah

26-05-2006, 13:50	#14
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,478 Thanks: 106 Thanked 507 Times in 470 Posts	Re: Octavia Rear Springs What about standard height 3rd party springs? __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

26-05-2006, 17:32	#15
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Octavia Rear Springs Do you have the part number for the springs or, failing that, can you have a look at your springs and note the number of paint marks on them and colour? My 2002 4X4 Estate has 5 orange marks on the springs = 1J9 511 115D. Looking at ETOS, I would expect a 2001-2003 4X4 Hatch to have 4 paint marks - 2 white and 2 blue = 1J9 511 115G. 115D is also fitted to the Golf 4-Motion Estate. I can't see mention of 115G for the corresponding Hatch/Saloon. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg... Last edited by DGW; 26-05-2006 at 17:39.

27-05-2006, 07:49	#16
Star Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia Rear Springs Spot on DGW. Five orange spots on my springs.

27-05-2006, 10:35	#18
SimonJ Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernow Posts: 545 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Octavia 4X4 Estate rear springs I have the springs from my 2001 4x4 estate collecting dust in the garage if your interested? Rears have five orange spots on. __________________ 2001 Octavia 4X4 turbo Estate 1988 LAND ROVER 110 V8 County - Slow, but got in the way nicely! 1986 ROVER SD1 3500 Vitesse twin plenum - SOLD 1981 ROVER SD1 V8-S -

28-05-2006, 17:45	#20
Star Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia 4X4 Estate rear springs Sounds good to me Simon. I guess you are in Cornwall and I in Merseyside. If you could PM me perhaps we could sort something out. Cheers.

28-05-2006, 19:25	#21
SimonJ Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernow Posts: 545 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Octavia 4X4 Estate rear springs PM sent. __________________ 2001 Octavia 4X4 turbo Estate 1988 LAND ROVER 110 V8 County - Slow, but got in the way nicely! 1986 ROVER SD1 3500 Vitesse twin plenum - SOLD 1981 ROVER SD1 V8-S -

06-06-2006, 15:35	#22
Star Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia 4X4 Estate rear springs Still no rear springs - been waiting since 19 April.

06-06-2006, 15:40	#23
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,478 Thanks: 106 Thanked 507 Times in 470 Posts	Re: Octavia 4X4 Estate rear springs IMHO that is too long to be waiting. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

07-06-2006, 19:28	#25
Star Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia 4X4 Estate rear springs The springs have arrived! Whooooooppppppeeeeeeee!!!!!!! Can't just have one though - must have two. Still I will, I hope, be sorted and fitted by Monday evening. May this never happen to anyone else. It seems Eastern Europe has us by the short and curlies - not just springs but the gas supply too. Heaven help us.

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