SteveP

My '04 Fabia vRS produces a "squish" sound as soon as the key is turned to on. I suspect this is the fuel system pressurising, but is it normal?

Just out of curiosity, why are you guys switching back? I just switched to the 312s with Zimmerman discs and I'm quite happy so far.

Thanks for the info. Leda looks pricey (no doubt worth it to some). Rear antiroll is probably not a priority witht the twist-axle rear suspension we have (YMMV) but I'd love a bigger *front* bar... But back to rear shocks - the Koni and Bilstein ctatlogs all suggest lowered ride height with their offerings, but then the vRS is already lower than the stock Fabia. So maybe their units do not lower the vRS? Has anyone replaced rear shocks without springs? With what, how much, from where and is it a good thing? I'm happy with the stock ride height as any lower and I'll be creeping around over speed humps. The stoclk suspension is pretty good except for roll (which is FRONT biased on my car) and underdamping on the rear, for my car in my use. So priority for me is to stffen up the damping (not the spring rate) on the rear. Thanks!

Anyone have a source or suggestions for upgrading the Fabia vRS shocks/structs without lowering the suspension? All the kits I see include lowered coils and I don't need or want it any lower. It would be great to have some adjustment available. Do Koni or Bilstein make suitable replacements?

Thanks for the info!

I have heard of a SEAT diesel engine noise insulator that fits under the engine cover of the 1.9- referred to as PDIXXX. Does anyone have a SEAT part#? The dealer I called said it varied with chassis number (which would be odd...) Thanks - SteveP