JohnMack

Interested too if it's possible and if anyone has done this, I was a bit disappointed to find our 2017 Octavia has a steel front subframe when the old 2009 one we had was alloy.....seems like a backward step but presumably a cheaper component?

It wouldn't be a bad idea to have it changed, would give peace of mind.

We bought it second hand when it was 6 years old with 118k miles, put another 150k miles on over 10 years, it was a 2009 car. Sold it a year ago.....great car.

700k ! Now that's what I'm talking about Our last (CEGA) diesel had 270k on it when sold, original injectors and glow plugs.

No offence meant but if that's your idea of high mileage, it's very different to my experience !

I agree, if it's mechanically good and the bodywork is in good shape, unless you're in competition with the neighbours to have the newest cars (some are !!), I'd be keeping it. Look after what you have and it'll serve you well. ......or if you just fancy a change, fair enough although you might miss the BHP ?

This was with our 2009 Octavia VRS estate, car was sold and this left! Collect from Scottish Borders.

Yes, you've missed reading the first post, I only asked if anyone has done it?! 👍

I'm assuming you think I'm refering to vehicle length ?.....I'm not. Below is what I googled.👍 The wheelbase of a 2018 Skoda Octavia is 2,686 mm (2.686 meters or about 105.7 inches). This measurement is identical for both the hatchback (liftback) and estate (wagon) variants built on the Volkswagen Group's MQB platform. The 2018 Audi A4 has a wheelbase of 111 inches (2,820 mm). This measurement applies uniformly across the standard B9 sedan and Avant (station wagon) configurations.

Google says A4 is about 5" longer?......so those skirts in the pic might reach the ends of the sills on the Octavia?

I’m wondering if anyone has fitted the sideskirts from an Audi A4 onto their Octavia? They’re not obtrusive, but are noticeable. It’s the sort of thing I’d like to do although also very likely I’ll never do!…. so just wondering if it’s been done by anyone here? Picture of skirt for reference….

If you want piece of mind, fit a hidden kill switch. Then even if your keys are taken the car can't be started.....assuming you've flicked the switch that is ! I see modern cars with steering wheel covers/locks these days, a good deterrent I think?

Now there's a question, 'twas over 10 years ago! I remember at the time the springs were just lowered/uprated to suit a normal Octavia. When fitted the car sat exactly the same as it did on 6 year old factory springs.....I took it to a 4-wheel alignment place and it needed no adjustment according to the fancy picture/print-out I got. At the same time as fitting the springs I replaced the shockers with Monroe ones... I wasn't impressed with them even at the fitting stage, push and pull test didn't impress me. I changed to Bilstein ones later, I think they were just OE spec?(bought from Autodoc) I've fitted KYB shockers to other cars (not mine), was quite impressed with them during fitment.

I fitted an Eibach spring kit to our last VRS estate, they were still on it when sold 10 years/150k miles later. I fitted Lesjofors to the front of my Dad's Ford Focus, one broke within 2 years. I rate Eibach !

Thanks, I'll pull the liners off in a years time for a wee look.