Hi all, I may be swapping my mk1 octavia for a mk1 superb soon. I'm interested in making modifications to the superb to enhance it's understated look.

I've seen lowering springs for the superb mk1, but I'm also told it has a rather more complex suspension set up to a "standard" car and lowering it won't be as easy as whacking some new springs and shocks on. Is this the case?

If anyone has some pictures of modified superbs for insperation i'd be greatful. I'm thinking low, big wheels and tints... (Drug dealer styley!!!) Yeah it's been over done on every car imaginable, so any other suggestions welcome!

Thanks

Look in the blog at baker21s car of the month story, nice and low.

http://blog.briskoda.net/cotm/baker21s-superb-superb

mmm that looks very, very good. thanks for the link.

Hi all, I may be swapping my mk1 octavia for a mk1 superb soon. I'm interested in making modifications to the superb to enhance it's understated look.

I've seen lowering springs for the superb mk1, but I'm also told it has a rather more complex suspension set up to a "standard" car and lowering it won't be as easy as whacking some new springs and shocks on. Is this the case?

If anyone has some pictures of modified superbs for insperation i'd be greatful. I'm thinking low, big wheels and tints... (Drug dealer styley!!!) Yeah it's been over done on every car imaginable, so any other suggestions welcome!

Thanks

Non-standard suspension system? Looked pretty standard to me, but the issue is that the Superb is a big heavy car so it's not just a case of chucking some Spax springs on it like it is with some small cars.

Baker's is on coilovers - and is testimony as to what can be achieved.

Non-standard suspension system? Looked pretty standard to me, but the issue is that the Superb is a big heavy car so it's not just a case of chucking some Spax springs on it like it is with some small cars.

Baker's is on coilovers - and is testimony as to what can be achieved.

Thanks JB for the comment.............

I would be carfeul if you just want to drop some springs onto the Superb as IMHO this will create a bouncy ride but Bluefox should be able to add something to this as that is what he did?

Coilovers or Air is the way forward IMHO.............

Thanks JB for the comment.............

I would be carfeul if you just want to drop some springs onto the Superb as IMHO this will create a bouncy ride but Bluefox should be able to add something to this as that is what he did?

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I was a bit worried about this, but the eibach pro spring kit i got is working well

...but Bluefox should be able to add something to this as that is what he did?

I was a bit worried about this, but the eibach pro spring kit i got is working well

Yeah, I did. Vast improvement on the handling, slightly firmer but just as comfy. Handled like she should have done out the factory.

I would emphasise however you should use quality springs - I had KW, and I know Eibach work well (KW were -40mm Eibach are -30mm, hence why I went for KW) - you just can't use cheap springs on a car like this.

Yeah, I did. Vast improvement on the handling, slightly firmer but just as comfy. Handled like she should have done out the factory.

I would emphasise however you should use quality springs - I had KW, and I know Eibach work well (KW were -40mm Eibach are -30mm, hence why I went for KW) - you just can't use cheap springs on a car like this.

yeah eibach's just arn't quite low enough really, think coil overs might be on the cards towards the back end of the year.

yeah eibach's just arn't quite low enough really, think coil overs might be on the cards towards the back end of the year.

Good decision...............

Good decision...............

thats not quite what the wife said. :P

thats not quite what the wife said. :P

Probably why I am not married..............:(

Probably why I am not married..............:(

A fair point, try explaining to the wife that you have to use Brasso on your wheels...

A fair point, try explaining to the wife that you have to use Brasso on your wheels...

Maybe one day I will find out.................

Maybe one day I will find out.................

Don't to it man, she drives a Saxo!! *shudders*

Anyway, I'm sure this thread was on-topic once...

Don't to it man, she drives a Saxo!! *shudders*

Anyway, I'm sure this thread was on-topic once...

Now, now............:(