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I'm currently looking into fitting a pioneer DAB head unit to my Octavia vrs 2007. I've heard the canbus module I currently have will cause battery drain. So if I purchase a different module say version L can this be coded to the car using obd11?

Is there anyone in or near Carlisle who can help code a L version canbus module to my 07 Octavia? I'm wanting to fit a DAB radio to it and apparently it'll drain the battery as my version is K.

Holy thread resurrection. Happy new year to everyone. I'm looking at replacing my ageing stream mp3 unit in my 2007 Octavia vrs. The pioneer FH-S820 looks like it'll do everything I need. I'm after cd capability plus DAB and Bluetooth. So, I'm hoping someone can help me out with a few things. Can anyone tell me what facia plate I'll need. Its the climate control model. Also, I'm hearing about battery drain so some advice on that would help. And lastly any dab aerials anyone can recommend preferably glass mounted ones.

Thread resurrection!! I've spotted some Audi rotors I'm thinking about buying for my Octavia. 8J 18" but the E.t is 39. Would these stick out too much?

I've ruled out coilovers out from the start. The endless fiddling trying to get the height sorted for one. But comfort is a priority for me. I'm not wanting rolls Royce levels but as near as possible to standard but with a drop. The H & R kit looks a quality set if a bit pricey. Has anyone fitted this set up to their Octavia? And how does it compare with the standard set up? And pictures too!!😁

I'm looking into a full sports suspension myself. With a drop of around 30mm. These do look quality as h & r usually is. How does the comfort compare to the standard? And how do they compare with say a coilover set up?

I've looked at those but that's not going to drop it much. Maybe 15mm?

Cheers Dan.

Thanks for the advice I understand now. So I'll need the 55mm diameter strut. I've presumed the vogtland was a 55mm drop. So, that 50mm drop as mentioned is for a non vrs? So the vrs is 15mm lower that gives a drop of 35mm? That would be fine but I've not heard much about what they're like. So a drop of 30 to 35mm say I plump for bilstein B4 sports struts, what would be a good spring to go with them to maintain a good ride?

It's a vrs petrol. So would the b4's be ok with lowering springs or would I need the B4 sports? As mentioned I'm looking for a drop but trying as much as is possible to keep a good amount of comfort.

I've seen a few mentions for the Bilstein B4 struts. Two fronts on eBay for under 70 quid at the moment!!

Is your car still on the standard suspension with the spacers fitted? Any rubbing?

Cheers for your replies. I knew the vrs Sat a little lower than a non vrs car. So I'm presuming the vogtland kit would give me a drop of around 35mm as it's quoting 55mm drop for non vrs. I once heard the vogtland suspension is made by h&r or a major brand like that. Damien might be able to confirm or deny!! Obviously I'm not wanting to go mad spend wise the car is 13 years old now but I'm planning on keeping it for a few more years as it's a great car. So the vogtland kit looks about the right price give or take a little bit. I'm going to replace the top mounts as well. Will I need drop links?

Just a quick look on DPM performance the vogtland suspension kit - 55 mm looks a decent kit for the price. Has anyone fitted this to the Octavia?

So having owned my Octavia vrs petrol for a few years I'm thinking about a couple of subtle modifications. It probably won't happen until my current insurance policy expires as my current insurer sadly won't insure non standard cars. So I'm looking at lowering the car slightly. As the car has done just over 100k miles I'm going along with the idea the shocks are past their best although on standard springs the car drives really well considering it's age and mileage. So I'm looking at about a 35 - 40mm drop with new shocks to match. However I'm not wanting my teeth rattled out and drive a little quicker than miss daisy these days so just after similar comfort to standard set up. Then once this job is done I'm looking for advice on some wheel spacers to fill out the arches a little. Hub centric ones will be bought but I'm unsure about what sizes to buy. So any advice on what people have gone with would be very helpful. The car is a 2007 pre/fl mk2 vrs 2.0 tfsi.