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That's interesting news about the Superb being shipped over in parts and assembled in India. In the UK, some local mayors had the Superb MK1 as their official vehicle. In India, they must be like owning a Rolls Royce. In Europe, the Superb MK1 can suffer from rust. How are they doing in India with your slightly different climate?

The Bilstein 19-230559 front shock absorber is not suitable for the Scout with its off-road suspension, as it appears to have the same uncompressed length as the Bilstein B6 front shock absorber. It also doesn't say that it is a suitable replacement for the OEM number 5Q0413023GB. It may be that Skoda shock absorbers would be better than aftermarket, if as I suspect no one is doing a close aftermarket match. Maybe change the Scout to standard ride height with springs and shock absorbers from the 4x4 with standard ride height?

According to autodoc the Bilstein 19-230559 rear shock absorber fits the Octavia MK3 Estate 2.0TDi 4x4 150HP. It doesn't specifically mention the Scout, but it does say that it is suitable for off-road suspension...although it also says it's suitable for standard suspension and sports suspension. So you might want to find out the OEM number of your rear shock absorbers, so that you can compare it with the list that the Bilstein 19-230559 has. https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/shock-absorber-10221/skoda/octavia/octavia-combi-5e5/59490-2-0-tdi-4x4?criteria[100]=HA&supplier[0]=16&supplier[1]=16 Bilstein 19-230559 can replace the following OEM numbers: 5QM513029A 5QM513029AC 5QM513029M 5Q0513029BQ 5Q0513029DA 5Q0513029DB 5Q0513029DP 5Q0513029DQ 5Q0513029DR 5Q0513029DS 5Q0513029EM 5Q0513029EN 5Q0513029GL Bilstein 19-230559 is for build codes 0N4, G01, G02, G03, G04. The Bilstein B6 won't fit because that's for standard suspension. The Bilstein B8 won't fit because that's for sports suspension.

If the front springs have 1 grey dot and 1 violet dot they are OEM part number 5Q0411105HR, which matches the L30 build code. I can't find coloured dots for the rear springs, so I will list the length, spring coil thickness, and weight of the three rear springs that might be fitted to the rear of an Octavia MK3 4x4 Scout. I think you have 5Q0511115AM. 5Q0511115AL is the next weight/stiffness down and 5Q0511115AN is the next weight/stiffness up. When the rear springs are fitted to the car, the easiest way to decide which of these three springs you have, is to measure the spring coil thickness with digital calipers. If you have the rear spring with Coil Spring Thickness 12.75mm, then your digital calipers might read 0.1mm more, ie. 12.85mm as the 12.75mm reading won't include the paint. When you take the rear spring off the car, a good way to check what rear spring you have is to weigh it on some digital kitchen scales and compare the reading to the weights that I have listed below. 5Q0511115AL Length 378mm, Coil Spring Thickness 12.50mm, Weight 2.45kg 5Q0511115AM Length 383mm, Coil Spring Thickness 12.75mm, Weight 2.6kg 5Q0511115AN Length 382mm, Coil Spring Thickness 13.00mm, Weight 2.75kg

These seem to be the Eibach Pro-Kit front and rear springs for the Fabia MK2 1.2TSi, but check carefully yourself. Eibach Pro-Kit Front Spring F11-85-008-01-VA Front axle weight 960kg Eibach Pro-Kit Rear Spring F11-85-008-01-HA Rear axle weight 840kg F11-85-008-01-VA + F11-85-008-01-HA = E10-79-006-01-22 Eibach refers to the car with standard suspension when they claim a 30mm reduction in ride height.

Since 2011, the Audi A6 has used 5/112 66.5 rims. The Yeti uses a 57.1mm centre bore with it's 5/112, so 5/112 66.5 wouldn't fit as the rim wouldn't be centred on the hub. There are probably other examples, so always check that the rims are 5/112 57.1 not just 5/112.

Bosch/Lucas/TRW appear to be the same. Continental/Conti/TEVES/ATE appear to be the same. The 2011-2016 Audi A1 appears to use ATE 256mm/288mm/310mm (not 312mm) front brakes, and TRW 230/272 rear brakes. http://www.oemepc.com/audi/parts_lst/markt/RDW/modell/A1/year/2011/hg/6/catalog/au/drive_standart/708/lang/e The Fabia 256mm front brakes are either ATE or TRW. ATE have been available for all years, whereas TRW were available from 2009-2015 alongside the ATE 256mm front brakes. You can see the models and years of cars for various markets that were available with the TRW 256mm front brakes here: http://www.oemepc.com/tvn_result/search/tvn/6RF615123

Alloy wheel ORIGAMI 17" for YETI 7,0Jx17 ET45 5L0071497K FL8 Glossy black https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/en_CZ/alloy-wheel-origami-17-for-yeti/p/5L0071497K+FL8 Alloy wheel ORIGAMI 17" for YETI 7,0Jx17 ET45 5L0071497L 8Z8 Silver https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/en_CZ/alloy-wheel-origami-17-for-yeti/p/5L0071497L+8Z8 Alloy wheel ORIGAMI 17" for YETI 7,0Jx17 ET45 5L0071497Q FL8 Metallic black https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/en_CZ/alloy-wheel-origami-17-for-yeti/p/5L0071497Q+FL8

2010 was the last year Skoda had 239mm front brakes. http://www.oemepc.com/skoda/part_single/catalog/sk/markt/CZ/modell/FAB/year/2010/drive_standart/608/hg_ug/615/subcategory/615025/part_id/2550123/lang/e In 2011, the smallest front brakes were 256mm. http://www.oemepc.com/skoda/part_single/catalog/sk/markt/CZ/modell/FAB/year/2011/drive_standart/697/hg_ug/615/subcategory/615025/part_id/2550123/lang/e In 2011, Skoda also took the opportunity to change from TRW 288mm front brakes to ATE 288mm front brakes. As far as front brakes were concerned, 2011 was a big year.

My chart is about brakes??? 239mm Front Brakes Skoda Fabia MK1 1.0i 50HP Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2i 54HP 256mm Front Brakes Skoda Fabia MK2 1.2TSi 86HP Skoda Fabia MK2 1.6MPi 105HP Skoda Fabia MK2 1.2TDi 75HP Skoda Fabia MK2 1.4TDi 80HP Skoda Fabia MK2 1.6TDi 105HP Skoda Fabia MK2 1.9TDi 105HP Skoda Fabia MK3 1.0TSi 95HP Skoda Fabia MK3 1.2TSi 90HP 288mm Front Brakes Skoda Fabia MK1 1.9TDi 130HP Skoda Fabia MK2 1.2TSi 105HP Skoda Fabia MK2 1.4TSi 180HP Skoda Fabia MK3 1.0TSi 110HP Skoda Fabia MK3 1.2TSi 110HP Skoda Fabia MK3 1.4TDi 90HP

You said, "...239mm brakes. Some mk1 1.2 64hp also got 239mm..."

The eibach.de website has an online catalogue where you can find out what springs eibach sells for your particular car model. Eibach sell two types of aftermarket springs. ERL and Pro-Kit. ERL (Eibach Replacement Line) are standard ride height springs. Pro-Kit are 30mm lowered springs. https://www.eibach.de/en/ http://web2.carparts-cat.com/default.aspx?11=279&14=15&1115=1&1281=17=0&10=CB5B61EB34F54FD0976119BCED0FA042279015&12=100 http://web2.carparts-cat.com/default.aspx?34=0,2047566&240=0&32=22949&230=29&1271=48&1272=3711a928-6aad-497f-b53d-f31d020a6ad1&1273=1&10=CB5B61EB34F54FD0976119BCED0FA042279015&14=15&12=130 Eibach Pro-Kit E10-79-006-02-22 (front and rear sports springs) Pro-Kit Article status: Normal Mounting location : Front axle , Drawdown approx. : 30 mm , Mounting location : Rear axle , Drawdown approx. : 30 mm with technical inspection certificate , Front axle weight. up to : 960 kg , Rear axle weight. up to : 840 kg , for vehicles without level adjustment https://www.ebay.de/itm/Pro-Kit-Tieferlegungsfedern-30mm-u-a-fur-Skoda-Fabia-II-542-Bj-2007-2014/373054750648?epid=1205502331&hash=item56dbcbbfb8%3Ag%3AVL8AAOSwLYdfrtti&LH_ItemCondition=1000

That's why the chart shows 14" wheels in bold. Skoda Fabia 2003 1.2i 12V – Generation: Mk1 6Y [1999 .. 2007] [EUDM] – Power: 63 hp | 47 kW | 64 PS – Engine: I3, Petrol – Center Bore: 57.1 mm – Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts – Thread Size: M14 x 1.5 – Trim Production: [2003 .. 2007] Tire Rim PCD 165/70R14 81T 5Jx14 ET35 5x100 2.4 185/60R14 81T 6Jx14 ET37 5x100 2.3 / 2.4 195/50R15 81T 6Jx15 ET43 5x100 2.2 / 2.3 175/65R14 81T 5.5Jx14 ET38 5x100 2.3 / 2.4 185/55R15 81T 6Jx15 ET43 5x100 2.2 / 2.3 195/50R15 82H 6Jx15 ET43 5x100 2.2 / 2.3

For Sachs springs try superbcarparts on ebay.co.uk superbcarparts sell them in pairs X2 at often the best prices on ebay. They have thousands of listings and excellent feedback. If they don't have a current listing for the springs that you want, they can often order them for you at competitive prices. For example, I just got a quote from superbcarparts for the following Sachs springs for the Octavia MK3 2.0TDi 150HP 4x4 Scout with manual gearbox. x2 Sachs 993959 front springs which matches OEM number 5Q0411105HR £90 for two springs. x2 Sachs 992102 rear springs which matches OEM number 5Q0511115AM £100 for two springs. superbcarparts on ebay.co.uk are usually cheaper than autodoc for Sachs springs, and unlike autodoc, superbcarparts include free postage.

You can get Michelin CrossClimates for £50 each...obviously not in the very expensive 215/50R18 size. It's best to change all-season and winter tyres when they reach 4mm of tread depth, so a low cost tyre size makes sense.

Try this Osram website. You need to enter a European car, so you should be ok with the Skoda Superb MK1. However, the Superb 2.5TDi V6 finished production in 2008. https://www.osram.de/apps/gvlrg/en_COM Stop Lamp Product line ORIGINAL P21W Order number 7506 ECE Category P21W Technical data 12.0 V 21.00 W BA15s Tail Light Product line ORIGINAL P21/4W Order number 7225 ECE Category P21/4W Technical data 12.0 V 21/4 W BAZ15d

The idea is to give a general idea. Anyone is welcome to continue the list if you have more accurate information. It's always a good idea to measure the diameter of the brake discs yourself. It's easy to do, if you know what the options are, such as either 239mm, 256mm, or 288mm. As you can see below there's no mention of 13" wheels being able to fit the Fabia MK1 1.2i 12V 64HP. I'm a big fan of 13" wheels, especially when fitted with 175/70R13 tyres...which is what the original Golf MK1 GTI used. Lesser models used skinny 155/80R13. Skoda Fabia 2003 1.2i 12V – Generation: Mk1 6Y [1999 .. 2007] [EUDM] – Power: 63 hp | 47 kW | 64 PS – Engine: I3, Petrol – Center Bore: 57.1 mm – Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts – Thread Size: M14 x 1.5 – Trim Production: [2003 .. 2007] Tire Rim PCD 165/70R14 81T 5Jx14 ET35 5x100 2.4 185/60R14 81T 6Jx14 ET37 5x100 2.3 / 2.4 195/50R15 81T 6Jx15 ET43 5x100 2.2 / 2.3 175/65R14 81T 5.5Jx14 ET38 5x100 2.3 / 2.4 185/55R15 81T 6Jx15 ET43 5x100 2.2 / 2.3 195/50R15 82H 6Jx15 ET43 5x100 2.2 / 2.3

L13 front springs have OEM part number 6Q0411105M (1) 6Q0411105M coil spring 3 paint marks 1 paint mark red green Model data: PR-L13 Sports/lowered/greenline 6Q0411105M front springs are 59mm shorter than standard 6Q0411105AK front springs. 6Q0411105M front springs (309mm long) https://web.tecalliance.net/gkn/en/parts/1/86703/detail?query=6Q0411105M&numberType=1&oe=6Q0411105M&groups=188#@brc/search:Search%20by%20any%20number%206Q0411105M;mandator:gkn;query:6Q0411105M;groups:188;brands:1;pf:2;page:0/detail:86703;brandId:1;articleNo:86703;mandator:gkn;query:6Q0411105M;numberType:1;oe:6Q0411105M;groups:188 6Q0411105M front springs (368mm long) https://web.tecalliance.net/gkn/en/parts/1/56292/detail?query=6Q0411105AK&numberType=1&oe=6Q0411105AK&groups=188#@brc/search:Search%20by%20any%20number%206Q0411105AK;mandator:gkn;query:6Q0411105AK;groups:188;brands:1;pf:2;page:0/detail:56292;brandId:1;articleNo:56292;mandator:gkn;query:6Q0411105AK;numberType:1;oe:6Q0411105AK;groups:188 No wonder the ride is hard on the Greenline. What is the recommended tyre pressure front/rear on the Fabia MK2 1.4TDi Greenline with 165/70R14 tyres? 3 Bar (44psi) tyre pressure is too high for 185/65R14 tyres. This would be too much even for the standard 165/70R14 tyres. You need to be using about 0.3 Bar (4psi or 5psi) less tyre pressure with 185/65R14 tyres than with 165/70R14 tyres. Maybe 2.2 Bar (32psi) front and 2.0 Bar (29psi) rear if you only have 1 or 2 people in the car. More if it's fully loaded.

The monte carlo trim wouldn't have made any difference to whether you had 256mm or 288mm brakes. The HP of the engine might have done. For example, the 1.2TSi 105HP has 288mm front brakes, but the 1.2TSi 86HP might have 256mm front brakes. It looks like wheel-size.com made a mistake on the MK2 1.2 petrol 105HP because they claim that 14" wheels will fit. I've added the MK2 1.2TSi 105HP to the 288mm front brakes list. I would have thought that the MK2 1.6TDi 105HP and the MK2 1.9TDi 105HP would have 288mm front brakes, but wheel-size.com again claim that 14" wheels will fit those models. 239mm Front Brakes Skoda Fabia MK1 1.0i 50HP Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2i 54HP 256mm Front Brakes Skoda Fabia MK2 1.2TSi 86HP Skoda Fabia MK2 1.6MPi 105HP Skoda Fabia MK2 1.2TDi 75HP Skoda Fabia MK2 1.4TDi 80HP Skoda Fabia MK2 1.6TDi 105HP Skoda Fabia MK2 1.9TDi 105HP Skoda Fabia MK3 1.0TSi 95HP Skoda Fabia MK3 1.2TSi 90HP 288mm Front Brakes Skoda Fabia MK1 1.9TDi 130HP Skoda Fabia MK2 1.2TSi 105HP Skoda Fabia MK2 1.4TSi 180HP Skoda Fabia MK3 1.0TSi 110HP Skoda Fabia MK3 1.2TSi 110HP Skoda Fabia MK3 1.4TDi 90HP Some of the above could be wrong because wheel-size.com often make mistakes.

Kilen 65073 is sold to replace both the 1K0511115CS rear spring from the Octavia MK2 and the 5Q0511115AM rear spring from the Octavia MK3. Spidan 86501 is sold to replace 1K0511115CS Spring Design Coil spring with constant wire diameter Fitting Position Rear Axle Thickness 12,75 mm Length 382 mm Outer diameter 117 mm Weight 2,60 kg https://web.tecalliance.net/gkn/en/parts/1/86501/detail?query=1K0511115CS&numberType=1&oe=1K0511115CS&groups=188#@brc/search:Search%20by%20any%20number%201K0511115CS;mandator:gkn;query:1K0511115CS;groups:188;brands:1;pf:2;page:0/detail:86501;brandId:1;articleNo:86501;mandator:gkn;query:1K0511115CS;numberType:1;oe:1K0511115CS;groups:188 Spidan 87970 is sold to replace 5Q0511115AM Spring Design Coil spring with constant wire diameter Fitting Position Front Axle Thickness 12,75 mm Length 383 mm Outer diameter 117 mm Weight 2,60 kg https://web.tecalliance.net/gkn/en/parts/1/87970/detail?query=5Q0511115AM&numberType=1&oe=5Q0511115AM&groups=188#@brc/search:Search%20by%20any%20number%205Q0511115AM;mandator:gkn;query:5Q0511115AM;groups:188;brands:1;pf:2;page:0/detail:87970;brandId:1;articleNo:87970;mandator:gkn;query:5Q0511115AM;numberType:1;oe:5Q0511115AM;groups:188 So without realising it, it appears that Spidan have made two almost identical rear springs and are selling them under different model numbers. Aftermarket rear springs that are sold to replace 1K0511115CS are often a lot cheaper than aftermarket rear springs that are sold to replace 5Q0511115AM. With companies like autodoc, if you pay a little extra (about £3 or £4 last time I looked) autodoc will pay for the return postage to Germany on parts that you don't want. autodoc are charging about 60% more for the Sachs rear spring that is sold to replace 5Q0511115AM than the Sachs rear spring that is sold to replace 1K0511115CS. Hence, if these really are virtually identical rear springs, getting the MK2 rear spring could save about £40 on just the rear springs alone.

Is your car an Octavia MK3 Estate 2.0TDi 150HP 4x4 Scout with manual gearbox (ie. not DSG)?

See if these links help. https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/en_CZ/alloy-wheel-antia-16-for-fabia-iii-rapid/p/5JA071496C+FL8 http://www.oemepc.com/skoda/part_single/catalog/sk/markt/CZ/modell/FAB/year/2016/drive_standart/797/hg_ug/601/subcategory/601060/part_id/2543668/lang/e The OEM part number is cast into the back of the alloy rim. It will look something like 5JA071496C FL8 The last three digits is the colour code. So in the example above, FL8 is the colour code. FL8 is metallic black. All the possible colour codes might be cast into the back of the alloy rim. This is so that the manufacturer only has to make one casting.

For the Fabia MK2 1.4TDi, the standard front springs have OEM part number 6Q0411105AK and the standard rear springs have OEM part number 6Q0511115K Standard Front Springs with OEM part number 6Q0411105AK Kilen 23108 Lesjofors 4085709 Standard Rear Springs with OEM part number 6Q0511115K Kilen 63106 Lesjofors 4285707 These two makes are available on ebay for about £20 each. There are other big name brands, but often they will be about £30 each. Kilen and Lesjofors are actually the same springs, just different brand names. They are both made in the same factory in Sweden.

The Greenline models have sports suspension. This is 15mm lower than standard and makes for a harder ride. You could change the springs to standard and keep the shock absorbers that are on the car, or change to both standard springs and shock absorbers. What OEM part numbers do your front and rear springs have? Or attach a photo of your car's build codes and someone could look the OEM part numbers up. Choice of tyre size makes a big difference to ride comfort. What size tyres have you got fitted? If you have 15" tyres, then changing down to 14" will make a big difference. If you are have 16" tyres, then changing down to 14" or 15" will make a big difference. What tyre pressures are you using? According to wheel-size.com the Fabia MK2 1.4TDi was fitted with 165/70R14 or 185/60R14 tyres as standard. Skoda Fabia 2008 1.4TDI – Generation: Mk2 5J [2007 .. 2014] [EUDM] – Power: 79 hp | 59 kW | 80 PS – Engine: BNV, I4, Diesel – Center Bore: 57.1 mm – Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts – Thread Size: M14 x 1.5 – Trim Production: [2007 .. 2010] Tire Rim PCD 165/70R14 85T 5Jx14 ET35 5x100 2.2 / 2.1 185/60R14 82T 6Jx14 ET37 5x100 2.2 / 2.1 185/55R15 82T 6Jx15 ET43 5x100 2.1 195/55R15 85H 6Jx15 ET43 5x100 2.1 195/50R15 82H 6Jx15 ET43 5x100 2 / 2.1 205/45R16 83V 6.5Jx16 ET43 5x100 2 / 2.1 https://www.wheel-size.com/size/skoda/fabia/2008/

The The Octavia MK4 is very aerodynamic. 0.24 for the hatchback and 0.26 for the estate. The 110HP hatchback has a top speed of about 130mph which is very good for that amount of power. If the car only had an aerodynamic performance of 0.34 I expect the car would only do 120mph with 110HP. Steady speed cruising at 50mph+ or on a long run will probably see the MK4 use less fuel than the MK3. Around town where wind resistance has much less significance the lighter MK3 would be better. It's disappointing that Skoda have made the MK4 heavier than the MK3, if that is the case.