[Bilstein B6]

On 26/09/2021 at 17:28, Haystack1 said:

Mine is the same.

 

206 kW (280) 4x4 Sportline DCC Wagon

@Haystack1 could you take a look at the springs on your car for color codes or actual part numbers? Front springs have painted color codes. Rear springs have paper tags with part numbers printed on them.

[Bilstein B6]

On 25/09/2021 at 03:28, JR RS said:

Mine has "1JP = Rear shock absorption"

....and "G04 = Shock absorption in front"

1JP and G04 refer to  models with electronically regulated shock absorber (DCC).

 

Model numbers differ for the springs, but the part numbers are often the same.

For example,

1JP (DCC): Rear spring PR-1JP-0YD = 3Q0511115AK 

1JA (non-DCC, Standard, no Sportline): Rear spring PR-1JA-OYC = 3Q0511115AK  

 

Source: 

http://www.catcar.info/audivw/?lang=en&l=c3RzPT17IjEwIjoiQnJhbmQiLCIyMCI6IlNLT0RBIiwiNDAiOiJTdXBlcmIgRXVyb3BlIiwiNTAiOiIyMDE5IiwiNjAiOiJSZWFyIGF4bGUifXx8c3Q9PTYwfHxicmFuZD09c2t8fG1hcmtldD09Q1p8fG1kbD09U1VQICB8fEVwaXM9PTg1MXx8RWluc2F0ej09MjAxOXx8TWFpbkdyb3VwPT01fHxCaWxkdGFmZWw9PTUxMTEwfHxHcmFmaWs9PTA1MTExNTc0Ng%3D%3D

 

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50 minutes ago, jim_d said:

hi - not related to suspension, do you not find the 1400cc engine underpowered for the Superb? i used to have a 1.6 passat and it was really underpowered. but maybe this is a better engine?

Hi @jim_d, they say you can never have too much power

To answer you question, our Superb is a daily driver for my wife and our kids. Mostly driven short distances on the city. In this use 1.4 is sufficient, but if we would use it regularly for longer distances I would look for something with more power.

[Does the Sportline have stiffer suspension?]

On 19/08/2021 at 20:43, Carlston said:

 

I wouldn't call 5Q0411105HB the Sportline counterpart of 5Q0511105GK.

 

5Q0511105HB has a narrower wire diameter than 5Q0411105GK and a similar number of coil turns, so would appear to be a softer spring. Losing 27mm in length requires a stiffer spring not a softer spring.

 

I can't find any aftermarket springs for 3Q0511115AA. This is often the case for sports springs, as most of the sales for aftermarket springs will be for standard ride height springs.

Narrower diameter is odd.

 

I went to see my local Skoda dealership late last week. We checked from one MY2018 Superb Combi 1.4 TSI Sportline what spring configuration it has. Results were 5Q0411105HB on front and 3Q0511115AA on rear.

 

Could someone with Sportline trim check what oem springs (part numbers) they have? This would help to verify what springs to get.

[Does the Sportline have stiffer suspension?]

21 hours ago, MartiniB said:

for rear axle on 2.0 FWD can be installed springs from 2.0 AWD kit

result is perfect:

					mm.Lowering
Eibach part code	Outlet	Wire	Length	Coils	AWD	FWD
11-15-007-04-HA	116.0	13.50	303	8,00	-50	-30
11-79-008-01-HA	122.0	13.75	327	8,20	-30	-5

Nice summary @MartiniB, thank you!

Just to mix up things...I took a look at the Eibach online catalog to see what options it suggests for the estate with different engine options.

For the rear it is always F11-79-008-01-HA. It does not matter if it's FWD or AWD, from 1.4 petrol 2.0 diesel engines. Maybe an issue with the online catalog 

[Does the Sportline have stiffer suspension?]

On 17/08/2021 at 21:43, Carlston said:

 

What OEM part numbers do your current front and rear springs have?

 

I lifted up the car yesterday and checked what springs it has as standard.

 

Current configuration is
Front 5Q0411105GK    PR-L05 - Spring area 05 only built-in control, no demand forecast
Length 315
Wire Diameter 12

 

Rear 3Q0511115AK PR-1JA + 0YC - 0YC = weight range 3 only built-in control, no demand forecast, 1JA = rear cushioning, base 1
Length 364
Wire Diameter 12,25

 

Based on this information the Sportline counterparts are

 

Front 5Q0411105HB PR-L15 - Spring area 15 only built-in control, no demand forecast
Length 288
Wire Diameter 11,75

 

Rear 3Q0511115AA PR-1JC+0YC - 0YC = weight range 3 only built-in control, no demand forecast, 1JC = rear damping, sport version
Length ??
Wire Diameter ??

 

I was not able to find specs for the rear springs. @Carlston or someone else do you know more about them? 

 

Also I couldn't find aftermarket versions of the rear Sportline springs. My local dealership wants 390€ for the set (front and rear) which is more than H&R and Eibach sets.

[Does the Sportline have stiffer suspension?]

12 hours ago, MarkyG82 said:

For handling I can recommend going stiffer at the rear. Currently have spring assisters in the rear and the added support is great. Turn in is much sharper and the ride isn't affected to much. A stiffer rear spring should do similar things. Having just had special actives fitted I am waiting on how they feel mid to long term before making any further changes. Fully expect to be lowering at some point but the next change will be to swap the assisters out for an upgraded roll bar.

Thanks for the feedback @MarkyG82! 

 

Our previous car was Audi A3, which of course is not the same at all with Superb from the size perspective, but A3 had similar feel of drive with Volvo V90 and Audi A4 which we drove before we decided to go with the Superb. Feel of those two is something I'm trying to achieve.

 

Do you already have specific springs on you mind? H&R lowers the car little too much for me.

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13 hours ago, Carlston said:

 

What OEM part numbers do your current front and rear springs have?

 

Your current front and rear springs might have OEM part numbers 5Q0411105GJ (2 blue dots) and 3Q0511115AK. If so, you would have an option of going up one weight range on the front and/or rear springs. The increase in spring stiffness by going up one weight range is about 5%, as you would be going up from 11.75mm wire thickness to 12mm wire thickness on the front and 12.25mm wire thickness to 12.5mm wire thickness on the rear. 

 

5Q0411105GK is one weight range higher than 5Q0411105GJ.

 

3Q0511115AL is one weight range higher than 3Q0511115AK.

 

Front Springs

(1)	5Q0411105GJ	coil spring 2 paint marks	blue
(1)	5Q0411105GK	coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark	blue green

 

Rear Springs

1	3Q0511115AK	coil spring
1	3Q0511115AL	coil spring

 

Sachs 5Q0411105GJ

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/12794755

 

Sachs 5Q0411105GK

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/13786039

 

Sachs 3Q0511115AK

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/15244168

 

Sachs 3Q0511115AL

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/15244179

Thank you @Carlston! This information is golden!

 

It has rained for the past week here in Finland and I have not had a chance to verify the current spring and shock setup. Hopefully I'm able to take a closer look later this week. 

[Does the Sportline have stiffer suspension?]

1 hour ago, dohboy78 said:

 

Do you have a Hatch or Wagon?

 

Wagon

 

[Does the Sportline have stiffer suspension?]

Hi,
we just got a MY2018 Superb Estate 1,4 TSI with DSG and Style trim package - no DCC. Driving characteristics are little bit disappointing. I'm planning to address this issue by replacing the current standard shocks with Koni Special Active or with Bilstein B6 and springs with the ones from the Sportline trim. Changing standard springs to Sportline might be related more to appearance than to ride feel

 

Although I have read many topics here on the forum and searched the web, I've not found the part codes for the Sportline springs (front and rear). 
Does anyone have the part number information for the Sportline springs?