Everything posted by Carlston
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Recommended Charger for Car Battery?
I use one of these. It has a gentle 3.5A charge rate. Bosch C1 (41.42 euros including shipping to the UK is about £35.18) https://www.amazon.de/-/en/189-999-01M-battery-charger/dp/B00RP3DEW6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=K7TUHC9MUADA&keywords=bosch+c1&qid=1653337415&sprefix=bosch+c1%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1 You can see Yuasa recommended charge rates for their AGM batteries by clicking on more info for each battery on their website. But to save you looking, the recommended charge rate is 3A, 4A, 4A, 5A, 5A, 6A for their size 1 to size 6 AGM batteries. Size 1 to size 6 AGM Yuasa batteries have a capacity of 50A, 60A, 70A, 80A, 95A, 105A respectively. I suspect these recommended charge rates would also be suitable for other top brands such as Varta. Yuasa AGM batteries https://www.yuasa.co.uk/batteries/automotive/ybx9000-agm-batteries.html
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Rear Shockers
You find a suitable shock absorber by searching for the OEM part number of your shock absorber, such as on autodoc. Aftermarket shock absorbers will usually have a long list of OEM part numbers that they are being sold to replace. This means that it's unlikely to match your OEM shock absorber exactly, but that the manufacturer thinks that it's close enough. Aftermarket shock absorbers often state that they are suitable for higher ride height, standard ride height, lowered/sports suspension. Don't take too much notice of these descriptions, because what's important is whether the shock absorber is sold to replace your OEM part number. So always check the list of OEM part numbers that are listed by the manufacturer for that particular shock absorber.
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Rear Shockers
1K0513029JE rear shock absorbers match rear springs with build codes 0YB, 0YC, and 0YD (which are softer springs than 0YE so isn't correct for your car). 3C0513049CP rear shock absorbers match rear springs with build code 0YE (which is correct for your car). 3C0513049AR rear shock absorbers are for cars with build code 1X1 which is 4-wheel drive (so isn't correct for your car). Rear shock absorbers for Superb MK2 with standard ride height 7 1K0 513 029 JE gas shock absorber rear 2 PR-0YB,0YC, 0YD (7) 3C0 513 049 CP gas shock absorber rear 2 PR-1JA,1JL+ 0YE,0YF,0YG, 0YH,0YJ,0YK, 0YL (7) 3C0 513 049 AR gas shock absorber rear 2 PR-1JA+1X1 (7) 3C0 513 049 AR gas shock absorber rear 2 PR-1JA+1X1+ TE6,TL4
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Rear Shockers
The third character in the OEM part number 1K0511115DE is the number zero, not a letter. The build code 1JA means standard ride height. Rear spring 1K0511115DE 1JA+0YE (1) 1K0 511 115 DE coil spring 1 paint mark 3 paint marks 1 paint mark rear white orange brown 2 PR-0YE https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/superb/sup/2016-768/5/511-511000/#1 Rear shock absorber 3C0513049CP 1JA+0YE (7) 3C0 513 049 CP gas shock absorber rear 2 PR-1JA,1JL+ 0YE,0YF,0YG, 0YH,0YJ,0YK, 0YL Sachs 311 346 are sold to replace 3C0513049CP, not Sachs 316 794. https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/1224280 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393887623877?epid=1734266825&hash=item5bb5882ac5%3Ag%3Av9IAAOSwVuliZtf~&LH_ItemCondition=3 Rear springs matching 1K0511115DE https://www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=1K0511115DE&page=1&supplier[0]=85&supplier[1]=246 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234487361628?hash=item369889305c%3Ag%3Akw8AAOSwDzFiRGCU&LH_ItemCondition=3 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234518599776?hash=item369a65d860%3Ag%3AsUsAAOSwLStiYKqf&LH_ItemCondition=3
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Tyres
I doubt a Suzuki Jimny on 195/80R15 tyres would have much trouble driving straight over most potholes in the UK.
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New wheels for my Octavia Scout
Rather than 225/50R17 on 7Jx17 ET45 rims, I would have gone for 225/55R16 on 7Jx16 ET45 rims. ie. same width and offset rims, but 1" smaller diameter rims and tyres with a 55 aspect ratio instead of 50. The below 7Jx16 ET45 lightweight forged alloy rims weigh about 7.3kg. Scout rims are much heavier at about 11kg. Multiple this weight saving by 4 and that's a huge weight saving...and it's rotational weight saving, which makes an even bigger difference to the acceleration and mpg than static weight saving. Plus less unsprung weight improves the handling. Outside diameter 225/55R16 653.9mm 225/50R17 656.8mm Therefore the outside diameter of 225/50R17 is 0.4% bigger, ie. almost the same. Vredestein Quatrac 225/55R16 95V https://www.camskill.co.uk/m139b0s8009p201104/Vredestein_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Vredestein_Quatrac_6_-_225_55_R16_95V_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB OEM Steel Rim 7Jx16 ET45 5/112 57.1 (from Superb MK2 and Yeti) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/vw-w9257#22470059 7Jx16 ET45 5/112 57.1 lightweight forged alloy rims (about 7.3kg) 8D0601025K 9 8D0 601 025 K aluminium rim 7 JX16H2 ET45 5/112 4 PR-C8Y 8D0601025K Z17 avus silver 2001.99 - 2009.01 https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/audi+a4+avant/a4/2000-223/6/601-601060/
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Tyres
In some countries 215/40R17 wasn't an option as it can't cope with big potholes. The rims would have been destroyed.
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Lost road wheel fixing
Genuine (according to the seller) VW Audi Seat Skoda WHT001812 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173689662073?hash=item2870b5ea79:g:sWwAAOSwzgtcEnba Febi 09801 is sold to replace OEM part numbers WHT001812 and WHT002437 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173796158364?hash=item28770eeb9c:g:eM0AAOSw9y1iE8uE https://www.autodoc.co.uk/febi-bilstein/1871560 FEBI BILSTEIN 09801 Wheel Bolt M14 x 1,5 Ball seat A/G 48mm Article number: 09801 Spanner Size:17 Length [mm]:48 Thread Length [mm]:27 Wheel Fastening:Ball seat A/G Screw length below head [mm]:27 Colour: Silver Fitting Position:Front Axle, Rear Axle Weight [kg]:0,062 External Thread [mm]:M14 x 1,5 Quality/ Grade:8.8 Surface:Zinc-coated Bolt Head-/Nut Design:Male Hex Material:Steel for OE number:WHT 002 437 Diameter [mm]:23 FEBI BILSTEIN:Wheel Bolt Item number:09801 Manufacturer part number:09801 Manufacturer:FEBI BILSTEIN EAN number:4027816098010
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Tyres
225/45R17 is an Octavia MK1 to MK3 sized tyre. The Rapid uses smaller Fabia MK3 sized tyres. Up to 185/65R15, 195/55R16, and 205/45R17 should be fine. The below 6.5Jx17 ET40 rim fitted with 205/45R17 tyres would be ideal for the Rapid. 6.5Jx17 ET40 5/100 57.1 alloy rim from Scala https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/kolo-z-lehke-slitiny-volans-17-pro-scala-kamiq/p/654071497H+8Z8
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Skoda fabia front brake discs
It's an ATE brake system, so I would go with ATE brake pads. Build code 9U1 means with wear indicator. Build code 9U0 means without wear indicator. ATE 13.0460-7117.2 with wear indicator 1J0698151D 1LQ+9U1 (15) 1J0 698 151 D 1 set: brake pads with wear indicator for disc brake 1 PR-1LQ,9U1 1J0698151E 1LR+9U1 (15) 1J0 698 151 E 1 set: brake pads with wear indicator for disc brake front 1 PR-1LR+9U1 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ate/956202?search=ATE Brake pad set (13.0460-7117.2) https://www.amazon.de/-/en/ATE-13046071172-Disc-Brake-Shoe/dp/B0038N2JLO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=C117WP4TYIDT&keywords=ate+13046071172&qid=1652997788&sprefix=ate+13%2Caps%2C58&sr=8-1 ATE 13.0460-7111.2 without wear indicator 6Q0698151 1LQ+9U0 15 6Q0 698 151 1 set of brake pads for disk brake 1 PR-1LQ,9U0 1J0698151J 1LR+9U0 (15) 1J0 698 151 J 1 set of brake pads for disk brake front 1 PR-1LR,9U0 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ate/956196 https://www.amazon.de/-/en/ATE-13046071112-Brake-Pad-Disc/dp/B002FQU66A/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KW1J45B8UJWU&keywords=ate+13046071112&qid=1652997831&sprefix=ate+1304607111%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-1
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Rear Anti Roll Bar
You fitted sports/lowered springs, but did you fit matching sports shock absorbers such as Biltsein B8?
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How can I soften the ride on my Octy vRS mk2?
Outside diameter 215/60R16 664.4mm 205/55R16 631.9mm 664.4/631.9=1.051... Therefore fitting 215/60R16 instead of 205/55R16 will raise the gearing by a rather high 5.1% and there might be rubbing. 215/60R16 is a far more expensive tyre size than 205/55R16. Even the latest Octavia MK4 has only gone from 205/55R16 to 205/60R16. If you want extra comfort, I suggest fitting 205/55R16 to relatively narrow 6J rims and selecting tyres that have soft and flexible sidewalls, eg. avoid UHP summer tyres, as these tend to have stiffer sidewall due to being designed for high levels of lateral grip. The outside diameter of Octavia Scout 225/50R17 tyres is 656.8mm, so the 215/60R16 size has an even bigger outside diameter than these, ie. 1.2% higher. See the below two links for an example of the different pricing of these two tyre sizes. Vredestein Quatrac 205/55R16 94V XL https://www.camskill.co.uk/m139b0s8003p202136/Vredestein_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Vredestein_Quatrac_6_-_205_55_R16_94V_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB Vredestein Quatrac 215/60R16 99V XL https://www.camskill.co.uk/m139b0s8007p202130/Vredestein_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Vredestein_Quatrac_6_-_215_60_R16_99V_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_71dB Another disadvantage in fitting 215/60R16 over 205/55R16 is that you would be raising the ride height/centre of gravity by over 15mm, which doesn't help handling.
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How can I soften the ride on my Octy vRS mk2?
It's the other way around. The smaller the offset the nearer the wheel goes to the edge of the arch. Any of the eight steel rims that I listed above would fit with 205/55R16 tyres, but there's also: Alcar 8425 6.5Jx16 ET42 (from VW EOS, VW Passat, VW Scirocco) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-8425#22440728 Alcar 9187 6.5Jx16 ET43 (from Audi A3) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-9187#22339711 Alcar 8247 6Jx16 ET48 (from Octavia MK3) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-8247#22612800 Alcar 7025 6.5Jx16 ET48 (from VW Touran) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-7025#22045447 Alcar 9535 6Jx16 ET50 (from Octavia MK2, Superb MK2, Yeti) https://www.oponeo.pl/felga-stalowa/alcar-kfz-9535#21366491 So that's at least 12 different specifications of 16" steel rims with an offset between ET40 and ET50 that will fit the Octavia MK2. 6Jx16 ET40 6.5Jx16 ET41 6.5Jx16 ET42 6Jx16 ET43 6.5Jx16 ET43 6.5Jx16 ET44 7Jx16 ET45 6.5Jx16 ET46 6Jx16 ET48 6.5Jx16 ET48 6Jx16 ET50 6.5Jx16 ET50 Alcar 130301 6Jx16 ET43 https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1284041564754023536&rimCode=ALCAR130301
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What finish is applied to original Orion rims?
As you can see below, the 3-digit colour code is 8Z8 which is silver metallic paint. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Product code 3V0071496 8Z8 Color Silver metallic paint Material Light alloy Rim size 16" Rim size 6.5J x 16“ ET 41 Number of screws 5 ks Tire size 215/60 R16 Possibility to use snow chains Yes Mass 9,9 kg https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/kolo-z-lehke-slitiny-orion-16-pro-superb-iii/p/3V0071496++8Z8
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Skoda citigo alloy wheel upgrade
They will fit as both cars use 5Jx14 ET35 4/100 57.1 specification rims. The 175/65R14 tyre size is also shared between both cars. The Citigo uses both 165/70R14 and 175/65R14 tyre sizes on that specification rim. Does your car list 175/65R14 on the inside of the fuel filler flap? If so, it's a Skoda approved tyre size for your car.
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Bigger brakes
On the Superb MK3, the 340mm diameter front discs are matched with 310mm ventilated rear discs, whereas the 312mm diameter front discs are matched with 300mm solid rear discs. To go from 312mm to 340mm, you would need to change the discs, calipers, brake pads, caliper carriers, and the cover plates. TRW 312mm front disc brakes https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/passat+4motion+santana/pa/2016-793/6/615-615000/ TRW 340mm front disc brakes https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/passat+4motion+santana/pa/2016-793/6/615-615020/ ATE 300mm rear disc brakes https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/passat+4motion+santana/pa/2016-793/6/615-615050/#1 ATE 310mm rear disc brakes https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/passat+4motion+santana/pa/2016-793/6/615-615060/
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How can I soften the ride on my Octy vRS mk2?
The Octavia MK2 VRS uses 312mm diameter front brake discs, so 16" rims will clear the front brake calipers. Alcar 9490 6Jx16 ET40 steel rims (from Superb MK1) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=180498027838968944&rimCode=ALCAR9490 Alcar 8426 6.5Jx16 ET41 steel rims (from Superb MK3) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1037328747869009008&rimCode=ALCAR8426 Alcar 6665 6Jx16 ET43 steel rims (from Karoq) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1284041564754023536&rimCode=ALCAR6665 Alcar 9173 6.5Jx16 ET44 steel rims (from VW Beetle) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=80484800909022320&rimCode=ALCAR9173 Alcar 9257 7Jx16 ET45 steel rims (from Superb MK2 and Yeti) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=182363349315490928&rimCode=ALCAR9257 Alcar 8667 6.5Jx16 ET46 steel rims (from Octavia MK3) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=50254278459135088&rimCode=ALCAR8667 Alcar 6667 6.5Jx16 ET46 steel rims (from Octavia MK4) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=1275564879859684464&rimCode=ALCAR6667 Alcar 9915 6.5Jx16 ET50 steel rims (from Octavia MK2) https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rims/details?vehicleId=182274288873641072&rimCode=ALCAR9915
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How can I soften the ride on my Octy vRS mk2?
Can you see your 18" rims in the list below? Being RS alloy rims, I suspect it's the Zenith rims. They come in two colours. Colour code 7ZS is chrome coloured metallic, and colour code MHB is black/bright chrome. The OEM part number should be cast into the back of the rim, or sometimes the front if there's a big hub cap covering the front area. When you sell OEM alloy rims on ebay (or elsewhere) it's important to list the alloy rims with the full OEM part number in the title, such as 1Z0601025M 7ZS. Potential buyers will search using that code, usually without the 3-digit colour code...although that's also useful to include. Ebay is filled with professional sellers when it comes to secondhand OEM alloy rims. Prices are often surprisingly high, especially when you consider that many of them are not in particularly good cosmetic condition. Many of the rims that have had low profile tyres fitted will be bent, although the sellers won't often know this...especially if the rims have come from a car that was broken for spares. For a seller to know that a rim is bent, they would have to have the tyre removed and the rim spun on a tyre/rim machine that has the capability to check for out of round, buckled, or out of balance rim. Many sellers will sell one rim at a time, such is the demand for single rims...due to the large number of potholes on the roads, or if the rim has been badly kerbed, etc. OEM 18" Octavia MK2 alloy rims ZENITH (RS) 7.5Jx18 ET51 1Z0601025M 7ZS 1 1Z0 601 025 M aluminium rim 7,5JX18 ET51 4 ZENITH (RS) 1Z0601025M 7ZS chrome coloured metallic 2011.08 - 2005.09 ZENITH 7.5Jx18 ET51 6U0601151L MHB 2 6U0 601 151 L hub cap 4 6U0601151L MHB black/bright chrome 2011.08 - 2006.13 NEPTUNE 7.5Jx18 ET51 1Z0601025AD 7ZS 3 1Z0 601 025 AD aluminium rim 7,5JX18" ET51 4 NEPTUNE 1Z0 601 025 AD7ZS chrome coloured metallic 2005.09 - 2006.13 NEPTUNE 7.5Jx18 ET51 1Z0601025AJ JX2 (3) 1Z0 601 025 AJ aluminium rim 7,5JX18" ET51 4 NEPTUNE 1Z0 601 025 AJJX2 high chrome/black black PR-CB0 2002.12 - 2006.13 https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/octavia/oct/2012-663/6/601-601080/ Some of the best OEM alloy rims in the VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda group are Audi alloy rims...especially when they are a lightweight forged alloy design such as the 7Jx16 ET45 5/112 57.1 rim below. If 7Jx16 ET45 sounds familiar, it's because this is a standard size on the Superb MK2 and Yeti. One of the benefits of this 7Jx16 ET45 rim is the lightweight. At about 7.3kg it's very light for this size rim. Most are around 10kg or more in this size. Another benefit of this rim is that you can use a Skoda hub cap instead of the Audi one. This rim was used on 1999-2001 Audi A4 and 1998-2001 Audi A6 cars. 7Jx16 ET45 8D0601025K Z17 9 8D0 601 025 K aluminium rim 7 JX16H2 ET45 5/112 4 PR-C8Y 8D0601025K Z17 avus silver https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/audi+a4+avant/a4/2000-223/6/601-601060/ 7Jx16 ET45 8D0601025K Z17 (lightweight forged alloy rims (about 7.3kg) from some Audi A4 and Audi A6 cars)
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How can I soften the ride on my Octy vRS mk2?
205/55R16 with soft and flexible sidewalls would give a much softer ride. Avoid summer UHP (Ultra Higher Performance) tyres, as they tend to have stiff sidewalls for maximum summer cornering performance. All-season tyres from any of the top brands, such as Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear, Hankook, Michelin, Vredestein are a good idea for using all year round. If you are happy to have poor grip in the snow and reduced grip in cold rain (below 7 degrees Centigrade), then summer tyres such as Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 have won summer tyre reviews. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 205/55R16 91V https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s291p188481/Goodyear_Tyres_Car_Goodyear_EfficientGrip_Performance_2_-_205_55_R16_91V_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_B_Wet_Grip%3A_A_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_69dB All-season tyres work better than summer tyres in the snow and in cold rain. Vredestein Quatrac 205/55R16 91V https://www.camskill.co.uk/m139b0s8003p202105/Vredestein_Tyres_All_Season_Car_Vredestein_Quatrac_6_-_205_55_R16_91V_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_70dB Any of the following Skoda rims would be suitable 6Jx16 ET43 (Karoq) 6Jx16 ET48 (Octavia MK3) 6.5Jx16 ET46 (Octavia MK3) 6.5Jx16 ET50 (Octavia MK2) Fitting a 205/55R16 to a narrower 6J rim will be slightly more comfortable than a 6.5J rim, but either are a huge improvement over the low profile 225/40R18 tyres. If you still need more comfort, then changing the H&R springs to Eibach sports springs will help a little more. H&R springs are known to be particularly hard, whereas the Eibach sports springs are progressive. 6.5Jx16 ET50 alloy rim from Octavia MK2 https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/en_CZ/alloy-wheel-apolon-16-for-octavia-ii/p/CCH600007 6.5Jx16 ET50 steel rim from Octavia MK2 https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/en_CZ/steel-wheel-16/p/1K0601027K+03C 6Jx16 ET43 steel rim from Karoq https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/en_CZ/steel-wheel-16/p/5Q0601027CJ03C
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Help buying discs and pads for MK3 estate
Not all of the build codes are shown on the white label/sticker in the spare wheel well area under the carpet. You can get the build codes from "erwin skoda" but they do charge 7 Euros for 1 hour's access which should be enough time to download the build codes. Google "skoda erwin" to find their website. You can also get the build codes from an Italian ebay seller for about 3 Euros. Search "skoda vin decoder" on ebay to find the listing.
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Today, I Purchased a 2011 Fabia 1.4 VRS Estate. Could you please advise one a couple of things?
All the parts on your quote look correct, including the track control arms. You will need the two M16x1.5 double hexagon nuts that are shown on your quote labelled number 10 in the first diagram below (ie. OEM part number 6Q0407396B), as these self-destruct when removing. 6Q0407396B (tabs on the hub nut self-destruct when removing...hence can't be reused) I would reuse all the other nuts and bolts if I was doing the job, or at least assess each part as I took them off. However, it makes sense that an authorised Skoda garage isn't going to want to mess about with rusty parts, and reuse bolts that have a very small risk of failure if not replaced with new ones. 6Q0407396B on ebay (£9.99 for two) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224442133994?epid=1827340485&hash=item3441cb2dea:g:ytIAAOSwpdhgiTNF 6R0407151D (1) 6R0 407 151 D track control arm, complete left 1 PR-G01/G07 6R0407152D (1) 6R0 407 152 D track control arm, complete right 1 PR-G01/G07 N90484004 5 N 90484004 hexagon bolt M12X1,5X82 2 N10262202 6 N 10262202 hex collared bolt M12X1,5X70 2 N0150816 7 N 0150816 hexagon collar nut M12X1,50 2 6Q0407396B 10 6Q0 407 396 B double hexagon nut M16X1,5 2 N10332002 12 N 10332002 hexagon collar nut M10 6 https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/fabia/fab/2011-697/4/407-407010/#12 N10261310 18 N 10261310 hexagon collar nut M10 2 https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/fabia/fab/2011-697/4/411-411030/#18
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Help with front and rear discs and pads
E0A 1N2 4A3 7Q0 3L3 QG1 1D0 1NL 8L5 8DR 9P3 7MG 5SJ H55 J1L 8QL Q1A L04 5RQ 4UF 7AA 8X1 7X1 7P0 1KT 4R3 8GG 4K3 9W0 F0A 6FF 3NC 6Y0 B07 8WD 1AT 4QU 9AK G02 7A0 3S4 3FA 4X3 8RM QN3 3GA E0A = No special edition 1N2 = Power steering electro-hydraulic 4A3 = Seat heater for front seats separately controlled 7Q0 = Without navigation device 3L3 = Manual height adjustment for front seats QG1 = Service interval prolongation 1D0 = Without trailer hitch 1NL = Covers for alloy wheels 8L5 = Roof antenna and "diversity" window antenna 8DR = Radio 9P3 = Seat belt reminder, electric contact in buckle 7MG = Emission standard EU5 5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex H55 = Tires 185/60 R15 84T super-optimized rolling resistance J1L = Battery 280 A (60 Ah) 8QL = Key for locking system with remote control Q1A = Standard front seats L04 = Suspension range 04 installation control only, no requirement forecast 5RQ = Right exterior mirror: convex 4UF = Drivers and front passenger air bag with front passenger air bag deactivation 7AA = Electronic vehicle immobilization device 8X1 = Headlight washer system 7X1 = Park distance control 7P0 = Without lumbar support in seat backrests 1KT = Disc brakes, rear (Geomet D) 4R3 = Power windows with comfort operation 8GG = Alternator 110 A 4K3 = Radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and safe securing 9W0 = W/o car phone preparation/installation F0A = No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment 6FF = Body-colored exterior mirror housings and various add-on parts 3NC = Rear seat bench/backrest, split folding 6Y0 = Without cruise control warning system B07 = Type approval Sweden 8WD = Integrated front fog light 1AT = Electronic stabilization program (ESP) 4QU = 3-point seat belts front w/ tensioner (electr.) and height adjustment 9AK = Climatronic with impact pressure control free of cfc G02 = Front shock absorption 7A0 = Without CD changer/CD player 3S4 = Preparation for roof load rack 3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof) 4X3 = Side air bag front with curtain air bag 8RM = 8 speakers (passive) QN3 = Drawers under front seats 3GA = Without cargo area VW Codes Decoder http://igorweb.org/equidec.aspx TRW Rear brakes 1KT Pads 1K0698451J 10 1K0 698 451 J 1 set of brake pads for disk brake 1 PR-1KT Discs 1J0615601P 7 1J0 615 601 P brake disc 230X9 5/100 with "geomet" corrosion protection 2 PR-1KT,2EJ 1KV https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/fabia/fab/2012-697/6/615-615065/#10 Front suspension G02 L04 Springs 6Q0411105AF 1 6Q0 411 105 AF coil spring 4 colour strokes 1 paint mark red blue 2 PR-L04 Shock absorbers 6Q0413031BJ 8 6Q0 413 031 BJ shock absorbers front 2 PR-G02 https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/fabia/fab/2012-697/4/411-411001/#1 The build codes for the front brakes and rear suspension aren't shown in that list of 46 build codes. There might actually be about 180 build codes in total. You can get the full list of build codes from erwin skoda, but it costs about 7 Euros for 1 hour's access which should be enough time to download all the build codes. https://erwin.skoda-auto.cz/erwin/showHome.do There's also an ebay seller on the Italian site who can sell you a list of the car's build codes for about 3 Euros. Search "VW Audi Seat Skoda VIN decoder" on ebay.
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Springs and shocks for FWD Octavia
If you get all the build codes, you can work out what the OEM part numbers are for the springs and shock absorbers that were fitted to the car when it left the factory. Knowing this information is invaluable, because it makes it easy to source suitable aftermarket parts. I don't think the car even on standard ride height springs and shock absorbers should behave like a bucking bronco when accelerating and braking. Losing 15mm in ride height by changing to sports/lowered springs and shock absorbers will make the ride quality noticeably less supple, as to compensate for this lose of ride height involves making the springs stiffer so that they don't bottom out easily. However, if you are on 205/55R16 you might still be able to get a decent handling/ride balance even with 15mm lowered suspension. With 225/45R17 (or 225/40R18) I would be inclined to stick with the standard ride height. You might want to take a look at some of the aftermarket spring catalogues from Kilen, KYB, and gknautomotive. Kilen spring catalogue https://www.kilensprings.com/springs-catalouges/onlinecatalogue.asp KYB spring catalogue https://kyb-europe.com/catalogue/ gknautomotive spring catalogue https://web.tecalliance.net/gkn/en/home?sessionArticleCountry=GB&sessionTargetCountry=GB
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Today, I Purchased a 2011 Fabia 1.4 VRS Estate. Could you please advise one a couple of things?
I suspect the only difference with the 6R0407151D/6R0407152D wishbones compared to the other wishbones is the rear rubber bush. It's a solid rubber bush on the VRS, and non-solid rubber bush on all other models including other models with sports suspension, ie. it's only the VRS model that gets the solid rear rubber bushes...or at least build code G01 or G07. Non-solid rubber bush 1J0407181 2 1J0 407 181 bonded rubber bush rear 2 PR-G02/G03/ G04/G38/G39/ G40/G41 Solid rubber bush 6R0407181B (2) 6R0 407 181 B bonded rubber bush 1 PR-G01,G07 Both rubber bush types are readily available aftermarket. Genuine Skoda left wishbone 6R0407151D https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/6r0407151d-bottom-left-arm-15244.html Genuine Skoda right wishbone 6R0407152D https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/6r0407152d-front-axle-arm-15245.html