Long story short: wrong tyres fitted (225/45 R18) changed for the right ones (225/40 R18) now I can get my arm between the arch and the top of the tyre! Looking at changing the springs only, probably the Eibach Pro which offer a difference of -20mm over std vRS. I have vast experience in lowering vehicles, infact many moons ago I had a 309 GTI which I drop 120mm front 100mm back, the question is will 20mm be enough to achieve less of a 'land rover look', are there any other spring alternatives which offer more of a drop and have any members got pictures of before and after?

I have tried searching the forums, but didn't find much.:confused:

Found these on flebay -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SKODA-OCTAVIA-VRS-06--SUSPENSION-LOWERING-SPRINGS-20mm_W0QQitemZ290333890859QQcmdZViewItem

or these -

http://www.pi-suspension.co.uk/p1253814.htm

any views would be appreciated

Edited 21 September, 200916 yr by Pagey1255
additional info added

There are some of mine here:

http://briskoda.net/octavia-ii/pics-my-motor-white-vrs/110189/

Eibach Pro-kit and Koni FSDs fitted.

H&R 50mm Lowering Suspension Springs - Octavia 1Z 1.4, 1.6, 1.9TDi, 2.0FSi, RS 2.0T FSi, 2.0TDi, RS 2.0TDi 05/04>

Part Number: 29260-1

Front Lowering: 50mm

Rear Lowering: 50mm

There are some of mine here:

http://briskoda.net/octavia-ii/pics-my-motor-white-vrs/110189/

Eibach Pro-kit and Koni FSDs fitted.

That looks awesome mate, will defo be going for white next time, is that a 20mm drop from standard vRS?

H&R 50mm Lowering Suspension Springs - Octavia 1Z 1.4, 1.6, 1.9TDi, 2.0FSi, RS 2.0T FSi, 2.0TDi, RS 2.0TDi 05/04>

Part Number: 29260-1

Front Lowering: 50mm

Rear Lowering: 50mm

Thanks, looking at the pictures I would say that is only 20mm from standard vRS ride height, a lot of the springs I've found state the maximum drop from the bog standard car eg: eibach advise 40mm but are only 20mm on the vRS. Also, if they do drop the car by 50mm, would it be wise without uprating the dampers etc....

Edited 21 September, 200916 yr by Pagey1255

That looks awesome mate, will defo be going for white next time, is that a 20mm drop from standard vRS?

Thanks, looking at the pictures I would say that is only 20mm from standard vRS ride height, a lot of the springs I've found state the maximum drop from the bog standard car eg: eibach advise 40mm but are only 20mm on the vRS. Also, if they do drop the car by 50mm, would it be wise without uprating the dampers etc....

I think you're right. TBH that H&R lowered car doesn't look to me like 50mm lower than standard vRS springs...

The first ones on ebay look cheap and nasty no name junk. ....... IMHO of course!

Stick with H&R or Eibach and don't lower more than -20mm without uprating the shocks as well otherwise you'll find your shocks trying to jump ship on the first pothole. TBH I would be very reluctant to lower the car due to the fact that the handling is already spot on and the ride quality is excellent. In short its a very very good compromise. Going low means going hard and uncomfortable and on today's roads you are just asking for trouble. Oh and I guarantee that low and hard means more squeaks and rattles!!!!

I might do a set of Eibachs at some point but nothing more.

The first ones on ebay look cheap and nasty no name junk. ....... IMHO of course!

Stick with H&R or Eibach and don't lower more than -20mm without uprating the shocks as well otherwise you'll find your shocks trying to jump ship on the first pothole. TBH I would be very reluctant to lower the car due to the fact that the handling is already spot on and the ride quality is excellent. In short its a very very good compromise. Going low means going hard and uncomfortable and on today's roads you are just asking for trouble. Oh and I guarantee that low and hard means more squeaks and rattles!!!!

I might do a set of Eibachs at some point but nothing more.

I agree with you on the ebay springs, I have found a set of Pi springs which boast a -30mm drop from standard (vrs), after speaking with my mechanic, I think these are the way forward, not excessively low but enough to make a significant difference......

The first ones on ebay look cheap and nasty no name junk. ....... IMHO of course!

Stick with H&R or Eibach and don't lower more than -20mm without uprating the shocks as well otherwise you'll find your shocks trying to jump ship on the first pothole. TBH I would be very reluctant to lower the car due to the fact that the handling is already spot on and the ride quality is excellent. In short its a very very good compromise. Going low means going hard and uncomfortable and on today's roads you are just asking for trouble. Oh and I guarantee that low and hard means more squeaks and rattles!!!!

I might do a set of Eibachs at some point but nothing more.

Sorry but I can't agree with the "...ride quality is excellent..." comment. IMO the stock ride on the vRS is poor. Which is why so many on here swear by the Eibach/KONI FSD combo. The fact that it also cures the 4x4 look is a bonus!

Sorry but I can't agree with the "...ride quality is excellent..." comment. IMO the stock ride on the vRS is poor. Which is why so many on here swear by the Eibach/KONI FSD combo. The fact that it also cures the 4x4 look is a bonus!

Would you say it esstenial to change the shocks as well? money is tight as you can imagine, and keeping swmbo in the dark is always a problem!

Also will it drop the car lower if Koni's are added?

What do you think on the Pi spring kit, 20mm or 30mm? http://www.potn.co.uk/p1254200.htm#section-2

Edited 22 September, 200916 yr by Pagey1255

What do you think on the Pi spring kit, 20mm or 300mm?

300mm!?! :eek::eek::eek:

That may scrape on speedbumps :rofl:

Would you say it esstenial to change the shocks as well? money is tight as you can imagine, and keeping swmbo in the dark is always a problem!

Also will it drop the car lower if Koni's are added?

What do you think on the Pi spring kit, 20mm or 30mm? POTN - If you are looking for an PI Spring Kit Sportpack Skoda Octavia 2.0 RS, 2.0Tdi RS (including Estate) 1Z 2006- Lowers 30mm (87-139) click here PI

Yes you can run with standard shocks. I did it on my Fabia vRS with no problems, though some will say the stiffer springs give the dampers a hard time...

Fitting KONIs alone will not affect your car's ride height one iota.

300mm!?! :eek::eek::eek:

That may scrape on speedbumps :rofl:

My bad, got a bit over excited witht the zero's (have edited now).........mind you, with a set of 22" chrome spinners, I might start a new trend.....

19"s and coilovers...

19"s and coilovers...

Now thats what I'm talking about.........out of my price range at the moment unfortunately! maybe I could sell one the kids to an 'A' list celebrity.....

what coilovers are those? any other info? price/ride quality?

No idea, I couldn't quite see them. I'm getting some H&R monotubes. They're a cool grand inc vat and delivery.

This thread needs more lower!

No idea, I couldn't quite see them. I'm getting some H&R monotubes. They're a cool grand inc vat and delivery.

H&R are the puppy's privates. I've just dribbled on me keyboard!

On other cars I've run Koni adjustables with Eibach, Bilsteins with H&R. Coilovers are defo the way to go if you have the funds but you've got to be prepared for a bit of maintenance iof you have adjustable spring platforms otherwise they end up seized solid. Perhaps not the most suitable solution for a daily driver but depends on how good you are about maintenance!

Completely disagree with the comment on poor ride quiality. I'm not the only person who thinks standard is exceptionally good. You should try a Beemer with runflats before complaining about an Octy VRS! Seriously, I am well impressed with the comfort and body control - nice compromise...........that said I'll probably still go for the FSD's / Eibach's once they've ironed out any issues - seem to be a few people with duff ones out there.

The problem with lowering springs and standard shocks is that in general, uprated shocks have shorter travel and are stiffer to compensate. When a standard shock is fitted with a "lowering spring" you can find that the shocks bottom out on big hits which can cause severe damage to the shocks. To be fair almost all decent (H&R, Eibach) aftermarket springs are "uprated" (stiffer) rising rate anyway so its not an issue but I thought it worth highlighting should somebody choose the bargain basement ebay spring route!

Edited 23 September, 200916 yr by wardth

..........Still no comments on the Pi spring kit route......as I have said, I have used these twice before with spax adjustables on my 309 gti and with the standard dampers on a Calibra turbo (-50mm) without any problems, but, obviously I would sooner go by recommendations on the Skoda......??

Pi are.........ok. Nothing really wrong with them but nothing really outstanding.

PI - Helping you create a better looking car

The tagline "helping you create a better looking car" says it all - IMHO performance should be the overriding factor here otherwise you may as well buy a 1.2 Corsa and a large stereo!

If it was me I'd buy Eibach - as used by many on this forum.

Eibach are factory accessory- ie Skoda use eibach's for their aftermarket accessory, as do Vauxhall with their Irmscher rangeSeems good recommendation, rather than PI's which seem to be favoured by the McDonalds car park crowd