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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The OP has a Fabia MK4, not a Fabia MK3. 6V0093860B and 6V0601011M are both Fabia MK3 part numbers.

The below foam and jack kit can be ordered for the Fabia MK4 from any VAG parts department by quoting the relevant OEM part number, ie. 6VA093860A. The VAG parts department can confirm whether this is correct for your vehicle by reference to the car's VIN number. The Czech price on "skoda eshop cz" is 2079CZK which is about £74. The below foam and jack kit uses a 185/65R15 5.5Jx15 ET40 5/100 57.1 spare wheel. Fabia MK4 foam and jack kit (includes everything except for the actual spare wheel) (OEM part number 6VA093860A) Sada pro výměnu rezervního kola 15Určeno pro: Fabia IV.Alcar 4055 5.5Jx15 ET40 5/100 57.1 steel rim (for Fabia MK4) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1360399348768339044&rimCode=ALCAR4055 Alcar 4055 5.5Jx15 ET40 steel rim with fitted 185/65R15 tyre (includes valve and balancing) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cw/tyre-selector?share=&vehicle_ids=1351328927594845284&sortCode=none&limit=15&rimCode=ALCAR4055&rimType=steel&sizeTyresOnCW=noChanges&season=so&price=&brand=Uniroyal&brand=Vredestein

TRW GDB1330 rear brake pads will fit all Scala models. They are currently available on Amazon.de for 23.80 Euros (about £20.45) which includes shipping to the UK and UK VAT. The rear brake calipers on the Scala are made by TRW, so it makes sense to go for TRW rear brake pads. TRW GDB1330 rear brake pads (for Scala) https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B00DPIB6DO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1

According to Jurid on autodoc, both the hatchback and estate versions of the Superb MK2 2.0TDI 140HP 4x4 have 282x12mm rear brake discs (build code 1KJ). These have TRW rear brake calipers.

Stabilus 301171 Tailgate Strut (Superb MK3 Hatchback without rear wiper) 3V5827550D 3V5827550E 3V5827550H 3V5827550J Extension Force 660N Length 546mm Stroke 169mm https://www.autodoc.co.uk/stabilus/9485272 Stabilus 301410 Tailgate Strut (Superb MK3 Hatchback with rear wiper) 3V5827550 3V5827550A 3V5827550B 3V5827550C 3V5827550F 3V5827550G Extention Force 700N Length 546mm Stroke 169mm https://www.autodoc.co.uk/stabilus/9487445 Stabilus 299976 Tailgate Strut (Superb MK3 Estate) 3V9827550 3V9827550A 3V9827550B 3V9827550C 3V9827550E Extension Force 600N Length 598mm Stroke 191mm https://www.autodoc.co.uk/stabilus/9445724

If you want more sidewall height, changing to smaller diameter rims such as 14" or 15" would be a better choice than oversize 17" such as 205/45R17. 14" rims clear the 256x22mm front brake discs, whereas 15" rims clear the 288x25mm front brake discs. 288x25mm front brake discs are the biggest fitted to the Fabia MK2 as standard, so 15" rims can be fitted to all models...but for 14" rims you need to make sure that the front brake discs aren't bigger than 256x22mm, otherwise the 14" rims won't clear the front brake calipers. You might find that the Fabia MK2 has the 288x25mm front brake discs only with engines that have at least 105HP, but check the car's build codes to be sure in case there are exceptions. Outside diameter of tyre 185/65R14 596.1mm (non-standard tyre size on Fabia MK2, but fitted to some Roomsters) 195/55R15 595.5mm 205/45R16 590.9mm 205/40R17 595.8mm

The OEM part number for the lower wishbone on the Superb MK2, Octavia MK2, and Yeti is 1K0505311AB. This applies to all models, so includes both FWD and 4x4. What make and model of lower wishbone did the garage fit? What make and model of rear spring did the garage fit? "skoda parts com" list both Lemforder and SKF as two alternatives to the genuine Skoda part for the lower wishbone with OEM part number 1K0505311AB https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/1k0505311ab-lower-rear-axle-arm-skf-52574.html

For the Superb MK2 2.0TDI 170HP FWD with standard ride height, Kilen list 1K0511115DF rear springs. Perhaps try the equivalent increased ride height rear springs, ie. 1K0511115CR. 1K0511115CR is about 20mm longer than 1K0511115DF...as you might expect from an increased ride height spring. To find out what rear springs the car left the factory with, you can use the website "skoda parts com" and put the car in the online garage using its VIN number. Then when the rear springs are searched for, only the correct ones are shown. Sachs 994336 is sold to replace 1K0511115CR (other choices are available) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/396315502720

The Kamiq alloy rims from the standard Skoda parts catalogue are very expensive...perhaps 2.5 times the price of the same wheels (except for the OEM part number) from the Skoda alloy rim accessory catalogue. However, not all factory alloy rims are matched in this accessory catalogue...but it's worth checking. Skoda alloy rims with OEM part number format xxx601xxx are from the standard parts catalogue, whereas Skoda alloy rims with OEM part number format xxx701xxx are from the accessory catalogue. These can be ordered from any VAG parts department by quoting the relevant OEM part number. Alloy rims from the accessory catalogue and standard parts catalogue (Kamiq) https://www.skoda-parts.com/catalog/kamiq/spare-parts/accessories/wheels-steel-aluminium/aluminium-wheel-578.html

To help understand what ADAS is, the below information was found using AI...However, I doubt replacing or repairing a damaged alloy wheel would require ADAS (if any is fitted) to be recalibrated. In VAG (Volkswagen Group) cars, ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. It is a collection of electronic safety and comfort features—utilizing front cameras, radar units, and ultrasonic sensors—designed to monitor the vehicle's surroundings, warn the driver of hazards, and actively intervene with braking or steering to prevent accidents. Common VAG ADAS Features Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Maintains a set speed and safe gap from the vehicle ahead. Lane Assist: Tracks road lines and provides steering input to keep the car centered. Front Assist / Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB): Detects sudden obstacles or pedestrians and applies brakes. Side Assist / Blind Spot Monitoring: Warns of vehicles hidden in adjacent lanes. Park Assist: Automates steering inputs during parallel or bay parking. Importance and Maintenance in VAG Vehicles Safety Compliance: Meets modern UK and EU vehicle safety mandates. Precision Calibration: Requires specialized diagnostic alignment whenever a windshield, bumper, or radar sensor is replaced or repaired.

The pattern for the front brakes appears to be the engine power, where all engines with more than 95HP get the big 288x25mm front brake discs with the exception that the 1.6TDI 90HP also gets the big 288x25mm front brake discs. So all engines with up to and including 95HP (except for the 1.6TDI 90HP which gets the big 288x25mm front brake discs) get the small 256x22mm front brake discs. Always check the build codes to be sure, in case there are exceptions...or do a physical check...or go on "skoda parts com" and park you car in the online garage (then when you search for parts such as front brake discs, only the correct ones are shown). "skoda parts com" website https://www.skoda-parts.com/online-store.html Have you messaged Breezy_Pete with your VIN, as the subscription service he uses for things like build codes and OEM part numbers takes away any guesswork...although the "skoda parts com" website should also give 100% accurate results.

All Rapids use the following rear brake discs... 230x9mm rear brake discs (build code 1KT) (TRW rear brake system) The pattern for the front brakes appears to be the engine power, where all engine with more than 95HP get the big 288x25mm front brake discs with the exception that the 1.6TDI 90HP also get the big 288x25mm front brake discs. So all engine with up to and including 95HP (except for the 1.6TDI 90HP which gets the big 288x25mm front brake discs) get the small 256x22mm front brake discs. Always check the build codes to be sure, in case there are exceptions...or do a physical check.

6Q0511115AK has build code 0YJ, which is one lower in the hierarchy compared to 6Q0511115AL with its 0YK build code...so 6Q0511115AL is still the one to go for.

As the Fabia MK1 currently has 185/60R14, that was probably what was fitted to the car in the factory. If the spare wheel is also 185/60R14 that would also add to the evidence that the car was fitted with this tyre size in the factory. Notice in the chart below, that the 165/70R14 and 185/60R14 tyres use different rim specifications, ie. the wider tyre uses a 1" wider rim and 8mm more offset (43mm offset instead of the narrower tyre's 35mm offset). ET is the abbreviation of the German word EinpressTiefe and means offset. Increasing the offset from 35mm to 43mm moves the centre of the tyre (and the centre of the rim) 8mm further into the wheelarch. It's common for wider tyres to have more offset than narrower tyres so that the outside edge of the tyre isn't too close to the outside of the wheelarch. 14" wheel specification (Fabia MK1) 165/70R14 5Jx14 ET35 185/60R14 6Jx14 ET43

Kilen/Lesjofors list the standard rear springs on the Fabia MK2 1.2TSI estate as 6Q0511115M. However, it's best to check using more accurate methods...such as the car's build codes or the "skoda parts com" website. On the "skoda parts com" website, to find out what rear springs the car left the factory with, you can set up a free account and park the car in the online garage using its VIN number. Then when you search for the rear springs, only the correct ones are shown...thereby allowing you to find the correct OEM part number. 6Q0511115M rear springs are marked with 1 orange dot, 2 yellow dots, 1 orange dot. The corresponding build code is 0YD. If 6Q0511115M are the factory fitted rear springs, then going up to 6Q0511115AL would be a sensible option. As you can see in the chart below, 6Q0511115AL is about 15% stiffer than 6Q0511115M...due to both the increase in wire diameter and the reduction in the number of coil turns (both of which make the spring stiffer). It appears that the 6Q0511115AL rear springs are used on the equivalent Fabia MK3, ie. Fabia MK3 1.2TSI estate. Note that the Fabia MK2 Scout (estate) doesn't have increased ride height, but standard ride height. Also note that the 6Q0511115AL rear springs are listed in both the Fabia MK2 and Fabia MK3 parts catalogue. Also, also, note that the 6Q0511115AL rear springs have an uncompressed length that is 9mm shorter than 6Q0511115M...at least according to Sachs...so the Fabia MK2 1.2TSI Scout (estate) should have about the same unladen ride height with either springs...except that once a heavy load is added to the stiffer 6Q0511115AL rear springs the rear end won't sag as much compared to the softer 6Q0511115M rear springs. Specification of rear springs 6Q0511115M, wire diameter 10.0mm, number of coil turns 8.8 6Q0511115AL wire diameter 10.25mm, number of coil turns 8.0 (about 15% stiffer compared to 6Q0511115M) The car's build codes can be obtained from an ebay seller for 3 Euros (about £2.50) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226517872578 Kilen 63146 rear springs (matches 6Q0511115AL) (about £30 each, including UK shipping) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392296331679

There are two "foam and jack kits" (which includes everything except for the actual spare saver spare wheel, for the Kodiaq MK2. One of the "foam and jack kits" is for the Kodiaq MK2 5-seater and the other is for the Kodiaq MK2 7-seater. Neither will fit a hybrid version where the battery is in the spare wheel well. Both kits are only for a 145/85R18 4Jx18 ET28 space saver spare wheel. There is room for a space saver spare wheel with the Kodiaq MK2 mild-hybrid (NOT plug-in), because the batteries on these are tiny (probably less than 1kWh capacity) and are fitted under the front passenger seat rather than in the spare wheel well. Foam and jack kit (Kodiaq MK2 5-seater) 57H093860C https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/sada-pro-vymenu-rezervniho-kola-18/p/57H093860C Foam and jack kit (Kodiaq MK2 7-seater) 57H093860D https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/sada-pro-vymenu-rezervniho-kola-18/p/57H093860D Space saver spare wheel 145/85R18 4Jx18 ET28 (Kodiaq MK2) 57H601011G https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/rezervni-kolo-18---dojezdove/p/57H601011G

The 80km/h speed restriction is only relevant if the tyre sizes don't match. Many Fabia MK3 owners will have tyres sizes different from 185/60R15, such as 215/45R16...so in that case the 80km/h speed restriction would be relevant. If you want, you can remove the yellow speed restriction sticker as it's not relevant to this car.

3 Red 1 Green is a 6Q0411105M front spring. This is a lowered ride height front spring, which is what you would expect for the Greenline. The 6Q0411105AE front spring is completely wrong for the car, as it is a standard ride height spring for a much lighter car. 6Q0411105M front spring https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/6q0411105m?supplier%5B%5D=253&supplier%5B%5D=32&supplier%5B%5D=246 Lesjofors 4085720 front spring (matches 6Q0411105M) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/197494987410