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Okay thanks. The confusing part is that one would assume the VRS had ‘ sports’ suspension. Still Bilstein only list one type for the rears and I’m more than pleased with them.

I’ve just had Bilstein B4 rear dampers fitted. I do plan to have the fronts done too. Bilstein list two variants : ( 22131614) & (22139191). I spoke to Bilstein & they advised the first type. Can anyone confirm this ?

Owned my Vrs for 9.5 yrs now. Jobs done : new windscreen, rear wiper motor unit, discs failed early, drivers seat foam replaced, rear bump stops. New rear shocks being fitted soon. Probably replace front shocks and bump stops later. Car has been excellent and plan to keep for a while yet

Have seen 1Z3 is octavia 2 hatchback & 1Z2 is Octavia 2 larger fuel tank ?

Checked only listing 19-127439. Dont know what difference there is between 1Z2 & 1Z3 models

Checked their site. Good price , although my chassis is 1Z2 should be same fit

Thanks for the reply. Yes I also think that the dampers are probably past their sell buy date. Any recommendations ?

Hi can anyone help ? I recently had some new rear bump stops fitted to my VRS as the original ones were badly worn. I sourced original ones from Skoda main dealer. However after fitting the ride is now worse ie “ bouncy ‘ If the correct bump stops were supplied ( I have checked with them) what could be the problem ? It seems that they should be 118 mm in length.

After some research I think the following bushes / bearings could have worn : 2 x Bowden catches ( 8 or 10 mm) ? 2 x lower cable gear lever bushes ( fiddly) maybe gear lever bushes. Probably a main dealer trip to get correct ones

Greeting to all. My gear lever is increasingly showing more slack in the bushes / linkage. Is a known issue ? Had a quick look internet but price of full bush kit expensive.

TPS. Based on registration No. It was the right type compared standard seating foam shape. I'm getting used to it as I was sitting on the right side, metal bolster frame previously. I was wondering if the foam design was discontinued many years ago, does the foam it self degrade ?

I’ve just replaced the drivers seat foam base in my Vrs Octavia. Vast improvement but seat is very plush & comfortable as opposed to a firm sports seat ?