Vrs Mk 2 Suspension

gazzer04 · 27-10-2006, 22:32

Hi all
Having done over 20K miles in my VRS I think it is time for a few tweeks.
Has any one lowered and up rated the suspension yet, if so details would be appreciated.
I'm also thinking of up-grading the exhaust, to give it a bit of a voice, any reccomendations ?
Thanks
Gaz

cheezemonkhai · 28-10-2006, 03:39

Think you should go into a certain fish and chip shop and have a chat

Oh and just so you are aware, skoda UK have been known to read these threads it is alledged that warrenties have been invalidated due to what was said on here.

Jonno VRs · 28-10-2006, 09:38

Upgrading your suspension is unlikely to affect your warranty.

It's only if any modifications you make cause a particular problem that it will not be dealt with under warranty.

If you get a good suspension set up you are unlikely to cause any other problems anyway.

I'd fancy changing my suspension purely for cosmetic reasons so it sat a bit lower. In terms of ride and handling it is perfect so I don't really want to spoil it.

Ray.Ward · 28-10-2006, 18:39

I have an 2006 Elegance, with the sports suspension on 17" Alloys. It already looks lower - not sure if its to do with the suspension or the larger alloys fit the arches better.

May I suggest getting 18" rims - probably cheaper and easier then replacing the suspension struts?

Jonno VRs · 29-10-2006, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray.Ward

I have an 2006 Elegance, with the sports suspension on 17" Alloys. It already looks lower - not sure if its to do with the suspension or the larger alloys fit the arches better.

May I suggest getting 18" rims - probably cheaper and easier then replacing the suspension struts?

The larger alloys don't make the wheel (rolling radius) itself any bigger as you have lower profile tyres therefore the gap between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch will remain the same whether you have 16", 17", 18" or 19" wheels on.

Also, getting some decent 18" wheels which would probably cost between £600 - £900 is unlikely to be cheaper than if you go for new suspension (springs and dampers).

On my Golf V5 incidentally I just changed the springs and left the standard dampers and it totally sorted out the ride handling which on the standard springs was a bit soggy.

tonygriffiths · 29-10-2006, 17:38

[quote=gazzer04;744202]Hi all
I think it is time for a few tweeks.
Has any one lowered and up rated the suspension ....
up-grading the exhaust, to give it a bit of a voice, any reccomendations ?

Don't forget to tell your insurers; any change from standard can cause expensive.

**mannyo** · 29-10-2006, 18:07

Sport suspension is slightly lower than standard.

27-10-2006, 22:32	#1
gazzer04 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: EAST ANGLIA Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Vrs Mk 2 Suspension Hi all Having done over 20K miles in my VRS I think it is time for a few tweeks. Has any one lowered and up rated the suspension yet, if so details would be appreciated. I'm also thinking of up-grading the exhaust, to give it a bit of a voice, any reccomendations ? Thanks Gaz

28-10-2006, 03:39	#2
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,915 Thanks: 77 Thanked 352 Times in 326 Posts	Re: Vrs Mk 2 Suspension Think you should go into a certain fish and chip shop and have a chat Oh and just so you are aware, skoda UK have been known to read these threads it is alledged that warrenties have been invalidated due to what was said on here. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment. Last edited by cheezemonkhai; 28-10-2006 at 03:40.

28-10-2006, 09:38	#3
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,175 Thanks: 9 Thanked 46 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Vrs Mk 2 Suspension Upgrading your suspension is unlikely to affect your warranty. It's only if any modifications you make cause a particular problem that it will not be dealt with under warranty. If you get a good suspension set up you are unlikely to cause any other problems anyway. I'd fancy changing my suspension purely for cosmetic reasons so it sat a bit lower. In terms of ride and handling it is perfect so I don't really want to spoil it. __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

28-10-2006, 18:39	#4
Ray.Ward Liberty City Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 403 Thanks: 15 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Vrs Mk 2 Suspension I have an 2006 Elegance, with the sports suspension on 17" Alloys. It already looks lower - not sure if its to do with the suspension or the larger alloys fit the arches better. May I suggest getting 18" rims - probably cheaper and easier then replacing the suspension struts?

29-10-2006, 17:38	#6
tonygriffiths Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Vrs Mk 2 Suspension [quote=gazzer04;744202]Hi all I think it is time for a few tweeks. Has any one lowered and up rated the suspension .... up-grading the exhaust, to give it a bit of a voice, any reccomendations ? Don't forget to tell your insurers; any change from standard can cause expensive.

29-10-2006, 18:07	#7
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 10,758 Thanks: 26 Thanked 266 Times in 249 Posts	Re: Vrs Mk 2 Suspension Sport suspension is slightly lower than standard. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

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