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I sometimes find the same floatiness bothering me, especially after driving another car. It feels like there's unnecessary rebound when moving slow speed over obstacles - and it gets less bothersome the higher the speed. That's why I inquired in the past for experiences on suspension upgrades. I have no clue if B4 is enough an upgrade for it - I'd like to hear about it if someone did replace them on all corners. I think there are two upgrade options. One is B6, which can be installed on the factory springs. Some users have installed them and report good results, albeit they have done it with lowering springs. They report a bit stiffer ride over small bumps, but more controlled ride. Check it out here: https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/540037-suspension-upgrades-for-sel-combi/ and https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/531268-suspension-upgrade-on-octavia-mk4/ Ps, there are some reports that the B6 can increase the ride height a bit, since they use the mono tube design (in the front), and run with higher internal gas pressures than standard shocks. The other option is Koni Special Actives, which are said to stiffen up the suspension, rather than let it wallow on corners or speed bumps, and make it softer for sharp bumps/holes. I have yet to see anyone install them on MK4 Octavia, however, there are some reviews for them for Superb mk3 and Oct mk3. Some find them nice, others think they are not consistent or not sporty enough. You having the 4x4 setup are blessed with multi link suspension, so I'd be more inclined to upgrade suspension rather than sell and move to another model. I, as yourself, am not necessarily willing to sacrifice rise height for improved suspension performance. If one is set on lowering it, then there are lots of coilover options that I'm sure can improve the ride without necessarily worsening the comfort. Let us know if you do any suspension work!

It really sounds like aircon flap/actuator. If I had to guess, maybe the recirculation or heat exchanger temperature flap. There is a setting in the AC for automatic internal air circulation activation. Try disabling it and see if it changes anything.

Its not one of them. Usually, settings that are reset each startup are those that have to do with some sort of compliance - either emissions or safety.

In the preFL, there's an option to turn park assist automatically when coming near objects at slow speed. This is turned on by default. I don't know the exact menu in the FL version, as the infotainment system is not the same, however I think there must be an option to disable it coming on automatically.

The German Skoda forum also has a topic on this issue. Some of them have found seals around the radiator to be misaligned, however, not all report that it fixed the issue. https://www.skodacommunity.de/threads/octavia-neuwagen-2024-droehnen.151232/

Yes. The set should consist of the car specific kit, foot pack and bars.

I haven't had anyone in the rear complain about sharpness of bumps, to be honest. And I've ridden in the back myself, I can say it seems comfortable. What tires and pressures are you running? PS - there are two types of subframe bushings for the rear. Do you maybe have a list of PR codes for your car? I've sent you a PM!

Do you have any pics of them? The metal is rubber coated to prevent scratches, albeit it's not very thick.

How do you describe the comfort after fitting the B6? Would you say they're harsher over rough road than stock? I find the suspension floating bothering me mostly at lower speeds, and comfortable at highway speeds. I am looking at doing it myself - however, without changing the springs as I don't want to change the ride height. I've sent you a PM!

How do you compare the ride quality between thr B4s and standard shocks? Would you say the swaying is reduced?

Nope, the Koni Finder has the lower powered versions of Octavia as well, and they list the rear shocks 828245-1326 for Twist Beam Axle.

That's true in a conventional sense. However, the special actives have more complex valving, allowing them to soak up potholes better, whilst also resisting slower frequency movement, like cornering sway, speed bumps and slow undulations. And, in that sense, more comfortable might also mean less wallowy feel at slower speeds, which is something that I think the standard suspension is portraying.

I'm interested if anyone installed Koni SA on the Octavia MK4. It seems like a sportier shock, which should also offer comfier ride over sharper bumps.

This means I'd need to visit dealer or other ODIS technician to ask for SwAP activation? Also is there a real noticeable difference using the mode selection?

Is there an option to code the mode select option to pre-FL Octavia MK4 with 1.5 TSI engine? There isn't a button, obviously, since the equipment wasn't selected at purchase. However, AFAIK, you can select and customize the driving mode through the infotainment as well. Also, does the mode selection actually bring any noticeable effect on the engine responsiveness and steering feel? Thanks!