Just got myself a 1.8t 4x4 Octavia Estate, 02 reg.

I need to sort the suspension out, any pointers, any one?

KW Coilover Suspension Kits are the only ones I found but ,,,,,,,,,

go for the kw mate, they are pretty damn good. i got some v2 i bought from another member who upgraded to v3. definitly worth it

go for the kw mate, they are pretty damn good. i got some v2 i bought from another member who upgraded to v3. definitly worth it

Thanks for that, 700 nuts for the Variant 1 kit ,,,, "kinel"!

800 for the V2 & 1K for the V3. They've gotta be good at these prices

Mine's sitting up like a Preying Mantis at the moment, just got to get it sorted!

Is yours a 4x4 estate?

yep, also had landrover-esque suspension, not any longer

in fact i need to raise the front a bit

Thanks again Bengie.

What height are you gunna settle for?

ie How much is it lowered from the standard setting? 35-65mm is the range for the KW's.

My Octy 4x4 on KW V3's http://www.briskoda.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=1357&c=500&userid=19

The car is lowered to about Rs height, Ive grounded it a few times so any lower would I think be un wise. KW also give a range within which they work, in theory I can go down about another 10mm but will not bother. Also the rear camber can not be adjusted on the 4x4 without fitting adjustable lower arms (

Stuart_J; Top stuff mate.

Thanks for that. I'm waiting for "Big Boy's Toy's" to get back to me with the prices.

Suspension; It's just gotta be done!

not sure on my height, but its a it low. i have grounded it a few times and broken the sump once

much difference in the v2's with the v3's? worth the extra

V3's give more adjustment & perform slightly better, IMO worth the extra, Ive tried both.

As for where to get them suggest you shop around, Importers are Recaro 01926 484111 & they will probably sell direct, There are various other agents around the country such as Jabba who might just offer a better price.

stuart, is it hard to set the rebound up though? v3, more trouble than they are worth?

stuart, is it hard to set the rebound up though? v3, more trouble than they are worth?

Im embarased to say I dont know, the "out of the box" settings are so good I havent touched them yet, I guess from reading the instructions its fairly easy. Jon (TaviaRs) has had a couple of sets of V3's on his Octys & hes bound to have played with them, I know he rates them fairly highly, Suggest you Pm him. Stuart

Ok "peeps", Suspension sorted. KW's feel good. Remaped also, 212bhp now.

Next job, S/S exhaust required. Anybody know who does one for a 1.8T 4x4 Estate?

Bengie, your the estate man, any ideas?

Haywood Spratt or Blue Flame

Haywood were talking 700 to 800 for a custom full system when I had my 4x4.

Now that said Stuart has had his done and I'm not sure where or if that much. Stuart is away on the cannonball atm so might be worth dropping him a pm and sitting tight.

Hayward & Scott is who Col is refering to in his drug addled state

Thanks lads.

Next bit ,,,,,,,,,,, where do they live?

Phone number, web address, place of abode?

We are talking Estate ain't we, cause they are different!

Thanks lads.

Next bit ' date=',,,,,,,,,, where do they live?

Phone number, web address, place of abode?

We are talking [b']Estate[/b] ain't we, cause they are different!

Have a look in the Tyres, Wheels, Brakes and Exhaust section of our Links (access via button at top of page). Alternatively, click on the link below:

http://www.haywardandscott.com/

PS: The 4X4 Hatch and Estate have the same exhaust.

Top stuff!

I've had a quick look, it may make a bit more sence in the morning when "she's" not around!

Thanks.

Hold on! I've been told that the two systems are different!

The fitting on the "hatch" involves modifying the rear bumper, this can't be done on the "estate" because there's a bit lump of metal in the way thats not on the hatch!

Unless I've been fed a load of Billy Rolocks!

blue flame want about

Blue Flame.

Where do they live?

Phone number etc,,, etc

Sounds cheeper than H&S

Hold on! I've been told that the two systems are different!

I have rechecked and ETKA does not differentiate between Hatch and Estate for the 4X4 exhausts, although exhaust part numbers do differ depending on whether petrol or diesel engine.

OK mate, luvley jubley.

I'm orf to Spain tomorrow nite, in the Ocky, back at the end of July.

If you don't hear from me till then, please don't be offended.

But please watch this space.

I realise this is a cracking site, and we all pull together. Top stuff.

PS. Lodsa time for more input here lads !!!!!!!!!!!

should find eveything you need here mate

I've been in contact with Blue Flame,

What exhaust does EddyH have on his? That's a 4x4 estate.... might be worth a PM