anyone here with an Octy II (VRS) estate with lowered suspension ?

Animal · 09-01-2008, 18:31

After my other thread here ;
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/aweso...-estate/98063/

it rather got me thinking about the effects of lowered suspension on ride quality.

I'm running standard 17" wheels and looking really to just smooth out the jittery ride on my VRS estate, so ride quality/comfort is more important to me than outright performance, although lowering would certainly help with loading the boot with heavy gear.

Does anyone here have lowered Eibachs or similar on their VRS estate ?
How does it affect the ride quality ?

May be interested meeting up with someone if Midlands based to see what they are like before taking the plunge

Cheers,

Russell

rsbspt · 09-01-2008, 18:36

Several on here have fitted the tried and trusted Eibach/Koni FSD combo and rate it highly. Having driven cars with this set-up (impressive) and the OEM springs and dampers (awful), it's the route I will be going once mine arrives...

sworrall · 09-01-2008, 22:17

there are other threads on here where a few hae mentioned that the lowered suspension isnt available for the estate, only the hatch

VRS195 · 09-01-2008, 22:33

ahem:

As for ride quality, I can only comment on the the Eibach upgrade (not Koni FSDs) as it was dealer fit: if you want comfort go for 17"s and std springs. If you want handling go for 18"s, Eibachs and KONIs

vRSLen · 09-01-2008, 22:40

That picture is B0llox, the fuel flap is missing

jlwah · 09-01-2008, 22:48

Sadly at present the Koni FSD's are not available for the Estate. It's a shame as by all accounts they offer the ideal ride handling compromise on the hatch.

Animal · 09-01-2008, 22:57

Sarah from Awesome gave us an update earlier today Re. FSD for Ocy estate in my other post ;

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeSarah

Right
I have had a word with Koni
The reason they said it would not fit is because they have not tried it
The reason I did not look , mmm dont know

They are both the same
I am sorry , so the answer is yes we can get FSD`s for your car
We need to know the size of the front shockers
Either 50 or 55mm
The price of these £283.61 + VAT

sorry
Awesome > Golf 5 incl.GTi (03>) Excl. 4-Motion / front: Original struts 55 mm only

Awesome > Golf 5 incl.GTi (03>) Excl. 4-Motion / front: Original struts 50 mm only

Hang my head in shame
Sarah

So looks like good news

sworrall · 09-01-2008, 23:23

apologies, hadnt seen that thread at the fsd's

Makefish · 10-01-2008, 00:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlwah

Sadly at present the Koni FSD's are not available for the Estate. It's a shame as by all accounts they offer the ideal ride handling compromise on the hatch.

As stated above, it IS possible as it's identical to the hatch so get your cheque books at the ready because it's a fab upgrade

NeilS · 10-01-2008, 11:51

I don't have my vRS estate anymore but I had the Eibach kit and the FSDs (fitted by JKM) and it made a big difference. Looked much more dramatic and the handling was significantly improved with less roll and it felt much more planted and predictable which was particularly noticeable in the wet.

Ride quality was an improvement with far less bounce on uneven surfaces although on speed bumps the back end would feel like it was pushing you forward a bit until I changed my approach and accelerated a bit to cancel it out. I'd recommend it with no reservations other than which card to use to pay for it!

djgritt · 10-01-2008, 12:00

Are the Koni and/or Eibach Suspension upgrades approved by Skoda?

Ie would it affect the warranty?

Sorry to butt in there, thought as suspension was already being questioned...

Hedge · 10-01-2008, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by djgritt

Are the Koni and/or Eibach Suspension upgrades approved by Skoda?

Ie would it affect the warranty?

The springs are available through Skoda themselves so I would see no problem there. Skoda Accessories

As for the FSD's that would depend on the components that you were trying to claim under warranty. I suppose you could say it is a better than OE component.

djgritt · 10-01-2008, 12:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hedge

The springs are available through Skoda themselves so I would see no problem there. Skoda Accessories

Ooooooh... Didnt know that...

Might have to get a quote inc. fitting at my local dealers soon then

rsbspt · 10-01-2008, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by djgritt

Ooooooh... Didnt know that...

Might have to get a quote inc. fitting at my local dealers soon then

You'll find the springs much cheaper elsewhere (as Eibachs) than from your dealer (as Skoda accessories)...

Eibach part number is E10-79-004-02-22 by the way.

mdk1 · 10-01-2008, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRSLen

That picture is B0llox, the fuel flap is missing

As has been mentioned before, the picture has been flipped

vRSLen · 10-01-2008, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdk1

As has been mentioned before, the picture has been flipped

I know

djgritt · 10-01-2008, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsbspt

You'll find the springs much cheaper elsewhere (as Eibachs) than from your dealer (as Skoda accessories)...

Eibach part number is E10-79-004-02-22 by the way.

Excellent

Animal · 10-01-2008, 16:58

As my insurance is due for renewal in the next few weeks, I thought I'd ask that very nice Mr. Directline what affect these potential mods may have on my premium ;

Koni FSD's only - no premium change
FSD's + Eibachs (lowered) - plus extra £90 per year premium

Jonno VRs · 10-01-2008, 18:00

check with your insurance company before you get it done. mine said it would invalidate my policy.

bahnstormer vrs · 10-01-2008, 18:35

I've had lowered suspension on two previous cars and found it had a negligible effect on the ride quality and if anything made it worse. I agree that the OEM ride on the vRS is very jittery particularly on broken/ribbed road surfaces.

Having read up on Koni's FSDs and seen comments on here about them I got in on a group buy and had them fitted the day after taking delivery on my car, but kept to OEM springs. I have not looked back.

If you have not already read it, here is a review I wrote at the time;- http://www.briskoda.net/forums/gearb...sorbers/76644/

VRS195 · 10-01-2008, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRSLen

That picture is B0llox

I am sorry, I am not down wiv the kids, is "B0llox" good or bad?

If you don't like the picture, just cut and paste into MS Paint (*other graphics editors available) and "Flip Horizontal".

It's not meant to mess with your mind, I just like cars "pointing" right, and I took the picture the with the car the "wrong way round".

Jonno VRs · 10-01-2008, 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRS195

...I just like cars "pointing" right, and I took the picture the with the car the "wrong way round".

PMSL

VRS195 · 11-01-2008, 01:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonno VRs

PMSL

Just 'cos you've got a picture of your car's ar$e as your avatar!!

It's all in the feng shui don't cha know?

billybskoda · 11-01-2008, 10:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRS195

Just 'cos you've got a picture of your car's ar$e as your avatar!!

It's all in the feng shui don't cha know?

Is The Feng Shui the TFS in TSFI? Always wondered what it meant!!!

09-01-2008, 18:31	#1
Animal Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 25 Members Car: Octavia VRS estate Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	anyone here with an Octy II (VRS) estate with lowered suspension ? After my other thread here ; http://www.briskoda.net/forums/aweso...-estate/98063/ it rather got me thinking about the effects of lowered suspension on ride quality. I'm running standard 17" wheels and looking really to just smooth out the jittery ride on my VRS estate, so ride quality/comfort is more important to me than outright performance, although lowering would certainly help with loading the boot with heavy gear. Does anyone here have lowered Eibachs or similar on their VRS estate ? How does it affect the ride quality ? May be interested meeting up with someone if Midlands based to see what they are like before taking the plunge Cheers, Russell __________________ Red Octavia VRS - Satan's wagon

09-01-2008, 18:36	#2
rsbspt Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South East England Posts: 564 Members Car: White Octavia vRS Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	Re: anyone here with an Octy II (VRS) estate with lowered suspension ? Several on here have fitted the tried and trusted Eibach/Koni FSD combo and rate it highly. Having driven cars with this set-up (impressive) and the OEM springs and dampers (awful), it's the route I will be going once mine arrives... __________________ Phil Thomas Then: Red Fabia vRS: Not quite standard. Now: White Octavia vRS: Eibachs/FSDs - Milotec B pillars - Neuspeed shifter (thanx Stu!).

09-01-2008, 22:17	#3
sworrall Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Wales Posts: 731 Members Car: Octavia II VRS Estate CR2.0tdi in Race Blue Thanks: 137 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Re: anyone here with an Octy II (VRS) estate with lowered suspension ? there are other threads on here where a few hae mentioned that the lowered suspension isnt available for the estate, only the hatch __________________ 2008 OctyII VRS Estate CR 2.0Tdi Race Blue - 18" Zeniths - Sunset Glass - Maxidot - Dual Zone - Cruise - Jumbo Box/Rear Elec - Rear park - Active headrests - Curtain Airbags - MFD2 & OEM Bluetooth my flickr Photos

09-01-2008, 22:33	#4
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 806 Members Car: Octavia vRS PD195 Estate Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 41 Posts	Re: anyone here with an Octy II (VRS) estate with lowered suspension ? ahem: As for ride quality, I can only comment on the the Eibach upgrade (not Koni FSDs) as it was dealer fit: if you want comfort go for 17"s and std springs. If you want handling go for 18"s, Eibachs and KONIs __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!)

09-01-2008, 22:40	#5
vRSLen King Rat Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,449 Members Car: MK11 Octavia vRS Thanks: 169 Thanked 200 Times in 145 Posts	Re: anyone here with an Octy II (VRS) estate with lowered suspension ? That picture is B0llox, the fuel flap is missing __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

09-01-2008, 22:48	#6
jlwah Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 396 Members Car: vRS TDi Estate - Race Blue Thanks: 22 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts	Re: anyone here with an Octy II (VRS) estate with lowered suspension ? Sadly at present the Koni FSD's are not available for the Estate. It's a shame as by all accounts they offer the ideal ride handling compromise on the hatch.

09-01-2008, 23:23	#8
sworrall Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Wales Posts: 731 Members Car: Octavia II VRS Estate CR2.0tdi in Race Blue Thanks: 137 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Re: anyone here with an Octy II (VRS) estate with lowered suspension ? apologies, hadnt seen that thread at the fsd's __________________ 2008 OctyII VRS Estate CR 2.0Tdi Race Blue - 18" Zeniths - Sunset Glass - Maxidot - Dual Zone - Cruise - Jumbo Box/Rear Elec - Rear park - Active headrests - Curtain Airbags - MFD2 & OEM Bluetooth my flickr Photos

10-01-2008, 11:51	#10
NeilS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South East Berkshire Posts: 85 Members Car: Octavia vRS TFSi Estate Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: anyone here with an Octy II (VRS) estate with lowered suspension ? I don't have my vRS estate anymore but I had the Eibach kit and the FSDs (fitted by JKM) and it made a big difference. Looked much more dramatic and the handling was significantly improved with less roll and it felt much more planted and predictable which was particularly noticeable in the wet. Ride quality was an improvement with far less bounce on uneven surfaces although on speed bumps the back end would feel like it was pushing you forward a bit until I changed my approach and accelerated a bit to cancel it out. I'd recommend it with no reservations other than which card to use to pay for it!

10-01-2008, 12:00	#11
djgritt Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blandford, Dorset Posts: 601 Members Car: 2007 Octavia vRS Thanks: 26 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: anyone here with an Octy II (VRS) estate with lowered suspension ? Are the Koni and/or Eibach Suspension upgrades approved by Skoda? Ie would it affect the warranty? Sorry to butt in there, thought as suspension was already being questioned... __________________ MY07 Octavia vRS TDi Hatch - Black Magic - Replacement Engine, Replacement Gearbox, Replacement DPF - Colour Coded Grille Surround, De-Tangoed F&R Indicators, 'vRS' Etched Tax Disc Holder, 2nd Rear Fog, Anti-Hijack, Leaving/Coming Home Lights, Michelin PS2 Tyres - RR Proven 177.9 bhp / 289 lb/ft www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk - South Central Regional Organiser www.freewebs.com/holebrookfarmlivery/index.htm - Horse Livery & Grazing in North Dorset

10-01-2008, 16:58	#18
Animal Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 25 Members Car: Octavia VRS estate Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: anyone here with an Octy II (VRS) estate with lowered suspension ? As my insurance is due for renewal in the next few weeks, I thought I'd ask that very nice Mr. Directline what affect these potential mods may have on my premium ; Koni FSD's only - no premium change FSD's + Eibachs (lowered) - plus extra £90 per year premium __________________ Red Octavia VRS - Satan's wagon

10-01-2008, 18:00	#19
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,241 Members Car: Octy II VRs 200 Thanks: 10 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts	Re: anyone here with an Octy II (VRS) estate with lowered suspension ? check with your insurance company before you get it done. mine said it would invalidate my policy. __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Coming soon: 58 Skoda Octavia VRs CR TDi (Candy White) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

10-01-2008, 18:35	#20
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,684 Members Car: Octavia vRS TDI - Koni FSDs & RallyFlapz Thanks: 46 Thanked 155 Times in 140 Posts	Re: anyone here with an Octy II (VRS) estate with lowered suspension ? I've had lowered suspension on two previous cars and found it had a negligible effect on the ride quality and if anything made it worse. I agree that the OEM ride on the vRS is very jittery particularly on broken/ribbed road surfaces. Having read up on Koni's FSDs and seen comments on here about them I got in on a group buy and had them fitted the day after taking delivery on my car, but kept to OEM springs. I have not looked back. If you have not already read it, here is a review I wrote at the time;- http://www.briskoda.net/forums/gearb...sorbers/76644/ __________________ Mine - '07 Octavia vRS TDI, Superchips BlueFin (210bhp/293lbft) 'Winter wheels' 7.5J x 17" Audi S-line, Ultrac Sessantas 225/45 17, xenons, rear parking sensor, heated seats (driver's Recaro Style full leather), climate/jumbo etc., Koni FSDs, Neuspeed Rear ARB & Short-Shifter, K&N induction kit, RallyFlapZ - Colin McRae memorial decals. Wife's - '08 Roomster Scout 1.6 Tiptronic, Cruise, parking sensors Son's - '02 Fabia 1.4mpi, vRS 16" alloys, Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 195/45 16, vRS front bumper, Koni Sport shocks.