Everything posted by Carlston
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VRS brakes on a 1.2/12v HTP
The 6R0615311 OEM part number that the Fabia MK2 1.4TSI VRS uses for the "left cover plate for 288mm front brake disc", is also listed against the early 256mm front brakes...so "cover plates for 256mm front brake discs" will sometimes fit the 288mm front brake discs. The below 275mm outside diameter backing plate is sold to replace 6R0615311 and two other OEM part numbers. 6R0615311 is the only OEM part number listed for the Fabia MK2 1.4TSI VRS front brakes, ie. build code 1ZD. The below 313mm outside diameter backing plate is sold to replace 6R0615311D and no other OEM part numbers, so should be an exact match to 6R0615311D. This demonstrates that the cover plates for the 288mm front brake discs don't always have a bigger outside diameter than the cover plates used for the 256mm front brake discs. VAN WEZEL 5829371 Brake disc backing plate Front Axle Left (275mm outside diameter) (fits 256mm, 288mm, and 310mm/312mm front brakes) 6R0615311 6R0615311A ...and one other OEM part number https://www.autodoc.co.uk/van-wezel/13789403#brake-disc-backing-plate VAN WEZEL 5814371 Brake disc backing plate Front Axle Left (280mm outside diameter) (fits 256mm front brakes) 6R0615311C https://www.autodoc.co.uk/van-wezel/19151662 VAN WEZEL 7629371 Brake disc backing plate Front Axle Left (313mm outside diameter) (fits 288mm front brakes) 6R0615311D https://www.autodoc.co.uk/van-wezel/20472995 Out of the two below left cover plates, I would probably go for the 6R0615311 cover plate because that was fitted to the Fabia MK2 VRS. 6R9615311 was also used on the VW Polo MK4 GTI. The VW Polo MK4 GTI had 310mm/312mm front brakes (build code 1LJ). As well as being listed against 6R0615311, the above Van Wezel 5829371 is also listed against 6R0615311A. 6R0615311A is the only left cover plate used on the VW Up!, so includes both this car's 256mm and 288mm front brakes. 6R0615311A is the only left cover plate used on the Skoda Citigo, ie. it's 256mm front brakes. To get the OEM part number for the right side, just add one to the left side OEM part number, ie. 6R0615311 becomes 6R0615312 and 6R0615311D becomes 6R0615312D. 288mm front brakes (build code 1ZC) 6R0615311 Cover plate for brake disc D >> - 26.05.2014 left 6R0615311D Cover plate for brake disc D - 26.05.2014>> left 288mm front brakes (build code 1ZD) (Fabia MK2 VRS front brakes) 6R0615311 Cover plate for brake disc left 310mm/312mm front brakes (build code 1LJ) (VW Polo MK4 GTI) 6R0615311A Cover plate for brake disc
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VRS brakes on a 1.2/12v HTP
I think you mean 310mm/312mm rather than 300mm. The 288mm front brakes use separate brake caliper carriers, whereas the smaller 256mm front brakes use brake caliper carriers that are built into the wheel bearing housing. Therefore, when upgrading from 256mm to 288mm front brakes, the wheel bearing housing needs to be changed...as well as the front brake discs, front brake calipers, and front brake caliper carriers. The Fabia MK2 models that came with the 288mm front brakes have at least 105PS. So lowered powered models have the smaller 256mm front brakes. The OEM part numbers can be obtained from a Fabia MK2 parts diagram, such as lllparts. However, the brake system for the 288mm front brakes (and build code) was changed for the 2011 model year and onwards for the Fabia MK2. So up to and including the 2010 model year the Fabia MK2 has build code 1LN for its 288mm front brakes...and from the 2011 model year the build code for the 288mm front brakes became 1ZC or 1ZD. 1ZC and 1ZD are the same except for the colour of the front brake calipers/carriers. 1ZD is painted red. 1ZC/1ZD is an ATE brake system. According to wikipedia, the Fabia MK2 1.4TSI VRS came out in 2010 (the 2011 model year) and therefore would have the 1ZD 288mm front brakes. I haven't added the 1ZC/1ZD OEM part numbers below, but I the below OEM part numbers for the 288mm front brake discs and wheel bearing housings would also fit the 1ZC/1ZD 288mm front brakes. 288mm front brakes (TRW brake system) (build code 1LN) 6Q0615123 brake caliper housing left 1LN 6Q0615124 brake caliper housing right 1LN 6Q0615125 brake carrier with pad retaining pin left 1LN 6Q0615126 brake carrier with pad retaining pin right 1LN 1J0615301R brake disc (vented) d >> - 24.05.2009 288x25mm 5/100 1LN 6R0615301A brake disc (vented) d - 25.05.2009>> 288x25mm 5/100 1LN 6Q0698151A 1 set of brake pads for disk brake 1LN+9U0 6Q0698151C 1 set: brake pads with wear indicator for disc brake 1LN+9U1 wheel bearing housing for Fabia MK1/MK2/Roomster 288mm front brakes 6Q0407255S wheel bearing housing left 1LN 6Q0407256S wheel bearing housing right 1LN
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Spacesaver spare wheel
You might find that a 195/55R16 6Jx16 ET45 also fits, so it's worth trying one if that's the size that's on the car. As you can see in the first chart below, the outside diameter of the 185/65R15 and 195/55R16 tyres is almost identical. As you can see in the second chart below, a 195/55R16 fitted to a 6J rim has an actual inflated width that is 12mm more than a 185/65R15 fitted to a 5.5J rim. Bear in mind that the "185" and "195" that you see on the tyres' sidewalls are simply the nominal sizes, whereas the actual inflated width of a tyre always depends on the width of the rim to which it is fitted. As you can see in the third chart below, the rim for the 195/55R16 has 5mm more offset than the rim for the 185/65R15. This might help the tool kit to sink 5mm down into the spare wheel well, compared to if the offsets were the same. If so, the top of the tool kit will only be 1mm higher with the 195/55R16 6Jx16 ET45 wheel fitted compared to the 185/65R15 5.5Jx15 ET40 wheel. Outside diameter of tyre 185/65R15 621.5mm 195/55R16 620.9mm Actual inflated width of tyre (measured from sidewall to sidewall, at the widest point) 185/65R15 fitted to 5.5J rim 189mm 195/55R16 fitted to 6J rim 201mm Offset of the rim 185/65R15 ET40 195/55R16 ET45
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Spacesaver spare wheel
I think you meant 6V0093860B rather than 6VA093860B, as there's no such part as 6VA093860B. 6V0093860B is a Fabia MK3 part number not a Fabia MK4 part number, as shown in the link below. Spare wheel kit 6V0693860B (Fabia MK3) https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/6v0093860b-spare-wheel-replacement-kit-skoda-25130.html
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Spacesaver spare wheel
The below kit can be ordered from "skoda parts com" for 108.14 Euros (about £90.62) which includes shipping to the UK. It includes everything, except for the actual spare wheel...which can be purchased separately. The official spare wheel for this kit has a specification of 185/65R15 5.5Jx15 ET40 5/100 57.1 Tool kit for Fabia MK4, kit includes: 1x polystyrene molding, 1x jack, 1x wheel nut wrench, 1x screw-in rosette, 1x reserve strap. 6VA093860A https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/6va093860a-spare-wheel-replacement-kit-skoda-43264.html Mytyres can supply a 185/65R15 5.5Jx15 ET40 5/100 57.1 spare wheel, ie. tyre is fitted and balanced to an Alcar 4055 5.5Jx15 ET40 5/100 57.1 steel rim for under £120 (depending on tyre choice) including shipping to the UK.
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First test drive
According to wikipedia, the 55 is the top end model with 155kW (211PS) and a 51.7kWh battery. I suspect it also has multi-link rear suspension, as it has over 150PS. Lower models with a lot less power (85kW/116PS and 99kW/135PS), a 37kWh battery, and twist-beam rear suspension might not be so impressive.
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Enyaq 85 sel 2026 tyre pressures
The skoda parts catalogue lists thirteen tyre pressure labels for the Enyaq. You might find different tyre pressure recommendations on each one. Tyre pressure labels (Enyaq) 5LA010000B 5LA010000C 5LA010000D 5LA010000E 5LA010000F 5LA010000G 5LA010000H 5LA010000J 5LA010000K 5LA010000L 5LA010000M 5LA010000N 5LA010000P
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Dampers too shorts? - Octavia Scout MK2
The below listing on "skoda parts com" for the genuine Skoda front shock absorber lists both 1T0413031FK and 1T0413031HL, so these two OEM part numbers are interchangeable. Genuine Skoda shock absorber 1T0413031FK 1T0413031HL https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/jzw413031a-front-shock-absorber-skoda-14488.html
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Rear pads
If the car has build code 1KE, then search for any of the five below OEM part numbers. Build code 1KE is an ATE brake system. Brake pads for 272x10mm rear brake discs (build code 1KE) 5WA698451 5WA698451E 5WA698451G 8Y0698451 8Y0698451C https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/5wa698451?supplier%5B%5D=833&supplier%5B%5D=62&supplier%5B%5D=48&supplier%5B%5D=3
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Dampers too shorts? - Octavia Scout MK2
On autodoc, 1T0413031FK isn't listed against the Bilstein 22-183729 front shock absorber but 1T0413031HL is listed against Bilstein 22-183729. Sachs and KYB list 1T0413031FK and 1T0413031HL against the same aftermarket shock absorber, so these two shock absorbers do appear to be interchangeable. Bilstein lists the 22-183729 front shock absorber against both standard ride height and increased ride height OEM part numbers. It may be just an oversight on Bilstein's part that they haven't listed 1T0413031FK against their 22-183729. OEM part number for front shock absorbers (Octavia MK2 estate 4x4 with increased ride height) (55mm strut diameter) 1T0413031FK (up to the 2008 model year) 1T0413031HL (from the 2009 model year)
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Skoda Superb Combi 3V539Z suspencion
Some owners who have a Superb MK3 with increased ride height have complained about poor handling. I suggest you first try 3Q0511115P rear springs, such as Eibach R21706. The 3Q0511115P rear spring should lift the rear of the unladen car up a little bit, but won't sag anywhere near as much when weight is added to the rear of the car...such as rear passenger and/or their luggage. Compared to the 3Q0511115P rear spring, the 3Q0511115AS rear spring should lift the rear of the car up by 10mm....whether unladen or with weight in the rear of the car. To make sure the ride is still comfortable when there's not much weight in the car, it's better to use 16" or 17" wheels, rather than the harder riding 18" or 19" wheels. My preference would be 215/60R16 6.5Jx16 ET41 or 215/55R17 6.5Jx17 ET41. The 215/55R17 6.5Jx17 ET41 is actually a winter tyre option suitable for snow chains, but it will ride slightly better on these 0.5" narrower 6.5J rims compared to the more usual 7Jx17 ET40 rims on the Superb MK3. The rear of the car will probably look too high if 3Q0511115AS increased ride height rear springs are used without also fitting increased ride height front springs. Eibach R21706 rear springs (matches 3Q0511115P) (standard ride height) Length 357mm Wire diameter 13.5mm Number of coil turns 8.3 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/3q0511115p?supplier%5B%5D=112 Eibach R22930 rear springs (matches 3Q0511115AS) (increased ride height) Length 367mm Wire diameter 13.5mm Number of coil turns 8.3 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/3q0511115as?supplier%5B%5D=112
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Elroq spare wheel options
The space saver spare wheel kit from the VW iD.4 might fit. It uses a 145/80R19 5Jx19 ET22 5/112 57.1 space saver spare wheel and has OEM part number 11A073129 03C (also try 11A073129 and/or 11A07312903C when searching). This kit comes with the space saver spare wheel, the jack, storage bag, etc. As you can see in the photo below, the kit is held securely in place with ratchet straps. VW iD.4 space saver spare wheel kit 11A073129 03C
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Elroq spare wheel options
A standard 19" Elroq front wheel could be used as a spare, ie. 235/55R19 101T 8Jx19 ET45 5/112 57.1 The wheel bolts for both the alloy and steel rims are the same. Alcar 9393 8Jx19 ET45 5/112 57.1 steel rim (14.0kg) (Elroq) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1313955427855111280&rimCode=ALCAR9393 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 235/55R19 101T (Euro label A B 70dB) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m142b0s12770p221942/Continental_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Continental_Conti_All_Season_Contact_2_235_55_R19_101T_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_A_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB Elroq wheels 235/55R19 8Jx19 ET45 front, 255/50R19 8Jx19 ET45 rear 235/50R20 8Jx20 ET45 front, 255/45R20 9Jx20 ET42 rear 235/45R21 8.5Jx21 ET40 front, 255/40R21 9Jx21 ET42 rear
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Tatty Alloys on a 2016 Superb L&K - refurb or renew ?
If it's the below alloy rim, then the same rim is available in the Skoda accessory catalogue with OEM part number 3V0071498H HA7 8Jx18 ET44 5/112 57.1 alloy rim PEGASUS (Superb MK3) 3V0601025L HA7 anthracite metallic (grey) The benefit of the accessory catalogue is the much lower price compared to the standard parts catalogue. The xxx071xxx format means it's from the accessory catalogue, whereas the xxx601xxx format means it's from the standard parts catalogue. Not all factory alloy rims are in the accessory catalogue. The 235/45R18 8Jx18 ET44 and 235/40R19 8Jx19 ET44 wheels are prone to kerbing damage, because the sidewalls on these 235 tyre sizes don't bulge out much from the 8" rim widths.
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4x4 Suspension Upgrade
Is it a hatchback or estate? Is it the 150PS version? Does it have DCC (electronically regulated) shock absorbers? Does it have lowered ride height, standard ride height or increased ride height? What springs and shock absorbers does it use? "skoda parts com" can be used to find these parts by parking the car in the online garage using its VIN number...then when the springs and shock absorbers are searched for, only the correct ones are shown. An alternative to using "skoda parts com" is to obtain the car's build codes. There's a seller on ebay that sells the build codes for 3 Euros (about £2.50). Search "skoda vin decoder" on ebay to find the listing. A build code is made up of 3 letters and/or numbers. The car might have around 180 of them, so there are a lot. Each build code tells you something about what the car was fitted with in the factory. By referring to the build codes and the Skoda parts catalogue, it's often possible to work out what springs and shock absorbers the car left the factory with. If it's an Octavia MK4 2.0TDI 150PS 4x4 estate, the springs might be 5Q0411105GM or 5Q0411105GN front and 5Q0511115BJ rear...based on the Kilen and gknautomotive online spring catalogues. If the car is standard ride height, one option is to fit Bilstein B6 shock absorbers. These cost about £650 for all four shock absorbers, plus the fitting cost. Bilstein B6 shock absorbers have a superior mono-tube design, which is more expensive than the standard twin-tube design...hence their superior performance.
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All season options for Kodiaq 4x4
235/45R20 fitted to 8J rims are very prone to kerbing damage. 235/55R18 fitted to 7J rims have excellent protection from kerbing damage, give a much better ride, are quieter, and are much cheaper. Changing to 18" wheels might cost around £500 more than fitting new 20" tyres, but the old 20" wheels could be sold to recoup some of the cost. These 18" wheels are listed in the car's CoC (Certificate of Conformity), so it's not a modification...and therefore the insurance company doesn't need to be informed. 18" alloy rims (Kodiaq MK1) https://www.skoda-parts.com/catalog/kodiaq/spare-parts/accessories/wheels-steel-aluminium/aluminium-wheel/18-890.html Continental AllSeasonContact 2 235/55R18 100H (Euro label B B 70dB) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m141b0s11820p235302/Continental_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Continental_Conti_All_Season_Contact_2_235_55_R18_100H_EVC_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_B_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB Many 20" tyre options are over-specified, eg. W(168mph) speed rated when H(130mph) may be sufficient. Fortunately, some 235/45R20 all-season tyres do come in H(130mph) speed ratings such as the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 235/45R20 100H XL. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 235/45R20 100H XL (Euro label B B 71dB) https://www.camskill.co.uk/m217b0s12799p235295/Continental_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Continental_Conti_All_Season_Contact_2_235_45_R20_100H_XL_FR_EVC_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_B_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB
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Skoda superb sportive estate 2023 suspension to soft
The Superb MK3 can leave with factory with increased ride height, standard ride height, or lowered ride height. Many Superb MK3 owners find the suspension on the soft side, but the spring rates are similar to the Passat B8...so it may be down to the shock absorbers. The cheapest way to improve the handling is to fit slightly stiffer rear springs, such as the rear springs from the estate, ie. 3Q0511115M. A more expensive way to improve the handling is to fit Bilstein B6 shock absorbers (if standard ride height) or Bilstein B8 shock absorbers (if lowered ride height). Before making any final decisions on what rear springs to go for, it's best to check what rear springs the car left the factory with. Creating an account on "skoda parts com" and parking the car (with its VIN number) in the online garage enables you to find the rear springs that the car left the factory with. Rear springs (according to the Kilen online spring catalogue) Superb MK3 2.0TSI 272PS 4x4 hatchback 3Q0511115AL Superb MK3 2.0TSI 272PS 4x4 estate 3Q0511115M Below, I've used the Sachs listings on autodoc to find out what the approximate specification of 3Q0511115AL and 3Q0511115M rear springs are. In the Superb MK3 parts catalogue, 3Q0511115M is shown as one up in the hierarchy compared to 3Q0511115AL. Sachs rear springs matching 3Q0511115AL Length 359mm Wire diameter 12.5mm Number of coil turns 8.0 Sachs rear springs matching 3Q0511115M Length 360mm Wire diameter 12.75mm Number of coil turns 8.0 Kilen 65126 rear springs (matches 3Q0511115M) (about £34 each) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352663645884
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Skoda superb sportive estate 2023 suspension to soft
Is the 2023 Superb MK3 2.0TSI 272PS 4x4 a hatchback or estate? Does the car have standard ride height suspension or lowered ride height suspension? Does the car have DCC (electronic damping control) shock absorbers? When it comes to the springs, the front springs are the same on both the hatchback and estate, when all other things are equal...but the rear springs are usually a little stiffer on the estate compared to the equivalent hatchback. Lowered ride height suspension is also known as sports suspension. Lowered ride height suspension has a nominal 15mm lower ride height compared to standard ride height suspension. On the Superb MK3, the springs on the lowered ride suspension are about the same stiffness as the springs on the standard ride height suspension. Hence, even lowered ride height cars have soft suspension. Bilstein B6 shock absorbers are for use with standard ride height springs, and Bilstein B8 shock absorbers are for use with lowered ride height springs. The main difference between Bilstein B6 shock absorbers and Bilstein B8 shock absorbers is that the Bilstein B8 shock absorbers are about 20mm shorter than the Bilstein B6 shock absorbers. Bilstein B6 shock absorbers (Superb MK3) (without DCC) (standard ride height) Front 35-229872 Rear 24-229890 Bilstein B8 shock absorbers (Superb MK3) (without DCC) (lowered ride height) Front 35-229919 Rear 24-229937
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Skoda Superb Combi 3V539Z suspencion
In the Skoda parts catalogue, the Superb MK3 estate 4x4 (standard ride height) has the same ten rear springs listed as the Superb MK3 estate FWD (Front Wheel Drive) (standard ride height). The only difference is that the Superb MK3 estate 4x4 (with standard ride height) will have slightly stiffer rear springs as standard compared to the Superb MK3 estate FWD. So probably around 3Q0511115M rather than 3Q0511115AK. Two up in the hierarchy from 3Q0511115M is 3Q0511115P. Sachs 992379 rear springs (matches 3Q0511115P) Length 361mm Wire diameter 13.5mm Number of coil turns about 8.0 Kilen and Lesjofors make a spring that is sold to replace both 3Q0511115N and 3Q0511115P, but should match 3Q0511115P as this is the stiffer spring of the two. Lesjofors 4295137 rear spring (sold to replace 3Q0511115N and 3Q0511115P, so probably a 3Q0511115P rear spring) (same as Kilen 65127) https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/3q0511115p There's a seller on ebay that can supply the car's build codes for 3 Euros (about £2.50). If the car has build codes 1JA and 0YE the rear springs have OEM part number 3Q0511115M. Search "skoda vin decoder" to find the listing. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226517872578
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Skoda Superb Combi 3V539Z suspencion
If it's a FWD (and not a 4x4) with standard ride height (and not lowered ride height, ie. sports suspension) then it might have 3Q0511115AK rear springs. You can find out what rear springs the car has by creating an account on "skoda parts com" and adding it to the online garage using the car's VIN number. Then when you search for rear springs, only the correct ones are shown. If it does have 3Q0511115AK rear springs, then a good option to enable the car to support more weight is to go up two in the hierarchy, so that the rear springs are about 10% stiffer than standard. Two up in the hierarchy from 3Q0511115AK is 3Q0511115M. Sachs 994977 rear springs (matches 3Q0511115AK) Length 364mm Wire diameter 12.25mm Number of coil turns about 8.0 Sachs 992238 rear springs (matches 3Q0511115M) (about £40 each on ebay) Length 360mm Wire diameter 12.75mm Number of coil turns about 8.0 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/396331960318 Hierarchy of rear springs (Superb MK3) (1JA=Standard ride height) 3Q0511115AH (1JA+0YA) 3Q0511115AJ (1JA+0YB) 3Q0511115AK (1JA+0YC) 3Q0511115AL (1JA+0YD) 3Q0511115M (1JA+0YE) 3Q0511115N (1JA+0YF) 3Q0511115P (1JA+0YG) 3Q0511115Q (1JA+0YH) 3Q0511115R (1JA+0YJ) 3Q0511115BC (1JA+0YK) VW Codes Decoder https://igorweb.org/equidec.aspx Skoda parts catalogs lllparts.co.uk/catalogs
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Wrong suspension springs -help
It looks like the F11-79-008-01-HA rear spring (and E10-79-012-04-22 kit) isn't for a Superb MK3...but a Superb MK2 and other VAG cars that were based on the Golf MK5/MK6... The eibach de website has an online catalogue that should list suitable kits. https://www.eibach.de/en/iam
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Wheel Caps
Four 5E0601151 FOD hub centre caps are listed at 42.91 Euros (about £36.87) which includes UK VAT and shipping to the UK, on "skoda parts com". 5E0601151 FOD hub centre caps (42.91 Euros is about £36.87) https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/5e0601151fod-wheel-hub-centre-cap-with-a-skoda-logo-skoda-19744.html
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Spacesaver spare wheel
The Fabia MK3's spare wheel (185/60R15 6Jx15 ET38) has an outside diameter 3.0% smaller than the Fabia MK4's spare wheel (185/65R15 5.5Jx15 ET40). Additionally, the Fabia MK3's spare wheel (185/60R15 6Jx15 ET38) has an inflated width that is about 6mm wider than the Fabia MK4's spare wheel (185/65R15 5.5Jx15 ET40). The offset is also 2mm different, ie. ET38 vs ET40. That additional 6mm in inflated width, might result in the carpet being lifted...but you would have to check if you just happened to have an old Fabia MK3 spare wheel lying around. The 2mm reduction in offset might also add to the carpet lifting problem that can occur when the wrong spare wheel is used in the spare wheel well.
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