VRS is getting new shocks fitted after 1500 miles from New :-( but while it's in getting sorted I'm getting it lowered. Anybody any comments on the ride quality after from standard?

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A little firmer but that is to be expected, however it does wonders to the handling. Still not perfect, but it does make a difference. Now all i need is RARB.... shall do that once the weather is warmer

Does it affect your warranty and insurance?

Does it affect your warranty and insurance?

I've got the Skoda 20 mm lower Eibach springs and,since there're an official accessory, I have taken the view that they are non- notifiable to the Insurance co. and,similarly they can't affect the warranty.

What does it cost?

Got them for 270 including the fitting, does not affect the warranty as I bought them through my dealer. Can't wait now

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Does it affect your warranty and insurance?

Possibly on the insurance but as XK140 said, it is a sanctioned upgrade, however it would not hurt to check (must do this).

As to warranty, provided it is done by an authorised Skoda fitter, it does not affect the warranty (this was said to me by the service rep in my local dealer who wants them on his Monte but has to pay full price rather than get 'one of the lads' to fit them for him for a drink). Whether this is true or not is open to debate, I had mine done at a discount as a goodwill measure.

Price for springs £ 180 inc VAT and something similar for fitting. As such about £ 360 all in.

I'm booking my Monte in to have it lowered using the springs from Skoda (also fitting an ARB as well), it was confirmed that neither of these would invalidate my warranty if they were fitted at the same time, this was from Horton's service dept in Lincoln

I think whether a Skoda dealer fits them or not is irrelevant to the warranty...don't forget the dealerships have no monopoly now of servicing to maintain the warranty,As long as they are fitted properly of course.

Always notify insurance. Even if you were to option in alloys on a car with steel wheels as standard, they need to know, because it is then non-standard according to their definition. Daft I know, but they look for any way out of paying up, and having a £16000 lump of metal on your drive would be an awful scenario.

I'm booking my Monte in to have it lowered using the springs from Skoda (also fitting an ARB as well), it was confirmed that neither of these would invalidate my warranty if they were fitted at the same time, this was from Horton's service dept in Lincoln

How much did they quote for all this? If its the right price I might ask them to fit then to mine on delivery

How much did they quote for all this? If its the right price I might ask them to fit then to mine on delivery

My dealer quoted over £400. Not worth it for 20mm drop. Just feet 30 or 40mm springs fitted somewhere else.

My dealer quoted over £400. Not worth it for 20mm drop. Just feet 30 or 40mm springs fitted somewhere else.

That's not the point at all.If you want a car to handle better,still give an acceptable ride and not scrape it's underside on every speedbump then the replacement springs have to be properly engineered to do all these things.

So the replacement springs have to be stronger and with a progressive rate,perhaps even with a better grade of steel.

The Eibach ones are from a quality maker and have been designed for the car with input from Skoda.

If you want something just "low" to look good you can do that for nothing,get an angle grinder and chop some off the standard springs .

Rubbish. They aren't set up for the vrs. They will just be an eibach generic lowering spring set for a specific weight of vehicle. I'm saying save some money and get decent quality springs elsewhere.

Rubbish. They aren't set up for the vrs. They will just be an eibach generic lowering spring set for a specific weight of vehicle. I'm saying save some money and get decent quality springs elsewhere.

That's not what I've been informed.

The other point about going very low is you may need to correct camber and tracking at the front,but no doubt you are aware of that,and of the special parts needed to do this.

The other point is that if your lower springs,not Skoda approved ,knock out your OE shock absorbers they won't be covered under warranty.

I'd notify insurance to be honest.

Very true indeed, my cousin had a crash and had 18" alloys fitted and didn't tell the insurance. They didn't pay out as they said the wheels affected the driving and braking characteristic of the car. So I always play safe now and tell the insurance.

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That's not what I've been informed.

The other point about going very low is you may need to correct camber and tracking at the front,but no doubt you are aware of that,and of the special parts needed to do this.

The other point is that if your lower springs,not Skoda approved ,knock out your OE shock absorbers they won't be covered under warranty.

30/40mm is not in anyway low enough to need any camber adjustments. You pay you money, you take your chance. If you feel the dealer eibachs are worth it then go for it. I personally don't.

You should post a pic when you've got them fitted. I'd be interested to see how it looks.

It is in getting done now so will post pics up once I collect

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