Ive spoken to my mate and ive ordered a set of FK High-Tec Springs. They say 35mm-40mm drop so should sit exaclty where i want it. Managed to get them for a very good price aswell.

Once i get the wheels on, i will do a before and after picture of them on. Hopefully have them on before GTI International.

I'd be interested to see the pictures, if it sits lower than mine, I may have to invest!

Ive spoken to my mate and ive ordered a set of FK High-Tec Springs. They say 35mm-40mm drop so should sit exaclty where i want it. Managed to get them for a very good price aswell.

Once i get the wheels on, i will do a before and after picture of them on. Hopefully have them on before GTI International.

Sounds good to met. Doing 30k a year means I will probably have to stick with the Eibach option direct from Skoda in case of any warranty issues down the line with dampers,etc :'(

Ive spoken to my mate and ive ordered a set of FK High-Tec Springs. They say 35mm-40mm drop so should sit exaclty where i want it. Managed to get them for a very good price aswell.

Once i get the wheels on, i will do a before and after picture of them on. Hopefully have them on before GTI International.

40mm drop on standard shocks? Not wishing to scaremonger but IMHO that could be a recipe for repeatedly hitting the bumpstops and knackering your shocks unless the springs are absolutely rock hard.

A 1.5" drop on standard shocks is a fair amount! OK its not -60mm but its still a fair whack!

Big drops are fine with uprated shocks ...................

Edited 19 May, 201016 yr by wardth

Ive spoken to my mate and ive ordered a set of FK High-Tec Springs. They say 35mm-40mm drop so should sit exaclty where i want it. Managed to get them for a very good price aswell.

Once i get the wheels on, i will do a before and after picture of them on. Hopefully have them on before GTI International.

Is that 35-40mm from a standard model Octy ? or the VRS ?

Don't forget the VRS is around 15mm lower than the Elegance already so adding these springs to a VRS then lowers that by 20 to 25mm

This topic has been covered estensively on the Eibach springs IIRC

Edited 19 May, 201016 yr by InexEng

Shocks and Springs going on today. Got the High-Tech Dampers to go along with the springs.

It will be 20-25mm lower on the vRS as the Springs are for all models. Pictures later on.

Car has this morning been lowered on the springs. Can report that no comfort has been lost on these. Cant wait for them to settle down now.

Now to give it a clean this afternoon.

Low Skoda is low.

Love it.

Oh i hate you :rofl:

Looking good buddy ...............just need a remap now lol lol lol

Sounds good to met. Doing 30k a year means I will probably have to stick with the Eibach option direct from Skoda in case of any warranty issues down the line with dampers,etc :'(

Sorry guys for not having posted the pictures of lowered vRS versus non-lowered but can't figure out how to just attach them. Used to do it no problem with other forums, but seems can't do it here.

Sarge.

I'm looking forward to your pics Sarge, maybe host them via Photobucket you just need to insert the IMG-------- image number then, really easy

a waugh - Looks fantastic mate, really fantastic. Your car will be the twin of mine with the BBS and slightly lowered. Might get my BBS done in Anthracite though. Is that a 20/25mm drop? I'm hoping my 20/25mm Eibach OEM spring option looks the same.

They have settled a bit more tonight with me going in and out of Edinburgh this afternoon.

Moley RUFC - Will work out about 20-25mm lower as the springs are for all models of Octavia. Really comfortable ride.

Davie - Remember a hankie when you come over and see my car tomorrow. :p

lol nice phrase o words COME OVER and see my car :p SWMBO will smack me

GIT lol

:rofl: :rofl:

Lets just hope your cars as clean as wee Cayden's car we've been polishing it ALL DAY :p lol

a_waugh - Where did you get your BBS reps from and how much did they weigh against your OEM wheels?

I got them from a place in Falkirk called Skidz. Been using them for years for audio stuff. Great to deal with.

They are lighter than the standard 18" Zenith alloy, but heavier than a proper CH. (lifted 1 of them the other day)

Settled a bit more. Pictures from yesterdays ScottishVAG meet at Kaimes:

Edited 7 June, 201016 yr by a_waugh

what wheels are on that scirocco? any more pics of that car?

What the bloody hell was a Punto doing at a VAG meet?!!!!

Imposter!!

Do like the BBS and whilst I'd love originals I can't justify the cost. How much were the reps a waugh?

Scirocco is my mate Scotts. Not sure on the wheels but they came on an A8. 20's. And no, its not on air. Just coilovers. Heres a few more pics:

wardth - The Punto belongs to the guy that runs Angel Tuning up our way. He was doing remaps on the day.

Moley - PM'd

Scirocco is my mate Scotts. Not sure on the wheels but they came on an A8. 20's. And no, its not on air. Just coilovers. Heres a few more pics:

wardth - The Punto belongs to the guy that runs Angel Tuning up our way. He was doing remaps on the day.

Moley - PM'd

Received, thanks

'rocco looks tough! thanks for posting.

not sure i could live with the ride quality though with the 20s and that drop :eek:..

[off to check out A8 wheels on ebay.. hmm...]

not sure i could live with the ride quality though :eek:..

Or getting pulled for the dodgy plate

There are a set of those 20" Audi Fat Fives for reasonable money on E38 classifieds at the moment.

I'm looking forward to your pics Sarge, maybe host them via Photobucket you just need to insert the IMG-------- image number then, really easy

a waugh - Looks fantastic mate, really fantastic. Your car will be the twin of mine with the BBS and slightly lowered. Might get my BBS done in Anthracite though. Is that a 20/25mm drop? I'm hoping my 20/25mm Eibach OEM spring option looks the same.

Here's hoping this works:

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx264/999Sarge/vRS%20pics/IMG_2098.jpg

If it does I'll get some more and start using this facility more often .

Sarge.

Edited 12 June, 201016 yr by Sarge