Octavia 3 sports suspension

[Aknedude]

The KW coilovers are TUV certified, which means that german regulatory body, in charge of determining and certifying all the necessery features of products put out on german market, determined

that the KW product in no way compromises the cars safety in any way......the germans are pretty strict about such things, and if something is TUV certified, no need to worry about it....

Skoda just wants to earn extra by selling "original" parts, that most certainly can be subpar to parts produced by specialised producers......skodas original suspension is, no doubt about it, 

a cheaper product than the KW suspension, really dont think that they spend 1200-1500€ on OEM suspension....

A KW is fine but can be a bit hard 

[Ultima]

Is the Adaptive Chassis Control an option yet on the vRS?

[gadgetman]

Is the Adaptive Chassis Control an option yet on the vRS?

VW/Audi only

[Ultima]

VW/Audi only

 

Seat Leon has it too.

[eurotrotter]

it's 15mm lads, i am just after coming from the dealer today..

 

however be careful what u order as skoda are constantly changing the spec list for each trim level.

 

Apparently skoda overloaded the elegance spec with too much kit, and now it has impacted on delivery times.

 

in an effort to eleviate delivery times, they are now skimping down the spec of the elegance, with no change to the price, so be warned.

 

from what i learned today, the skoda uk configurator is outdated and is not fully up to date since the latest changes to elegance...

 

imo if u get the 18' and the sports suspension, u will fill the tyre-arch gap well

Edited 21 December, 2013 by eurotrotter

[eurotrotter]

is this octy sitting 15mm's lower or lower than 15mm?:

 

[Aknedude]

is this octy sitting 15mm's lower or lower than 15mm?:

 

NO that pic.is computer generated, and not a real foto. i would say that its lowered approx 40mm og that pic.

 

On this pic. its lowered 40mm

[bulleteer]

I am a week into driving my new Octavia 3 vRS hatch. It has massive wheel arch clearance, worse at the font and looks almost like a big 4x4. The ride quality is horrendous and bone jarring. How I am going to cope with this for 3 years, I don't know.

Don't believe the brochure pictures, as they do not depict the real life car.

[Aknedude]

Go buy the H&R springs thats it, the car will be completely diff. to drive. much more sporty and Comf. 

[Neily03]

I am a week into driving my new Octavia 3 vRS hatch. It has massive wheel arch clearance, worse at the font and looks almost like a big 4x4. The ride quality is horrendous and bone jarring. How I am going to cope with this for 3 years, I don't know.

Don't believe the brochure pictures, as they do not depict the real life car.

Has your dealer left the delivery blocks in the suspension? The ride quality in mine is really good and hight wise looks fine for a standard family hatch/estate.

[Mafuta]

The cheap "sports suspension" option could not include multilink at rear - far too pricey.

When I had a Mk2 I had HR sports springs and Bilstein B8 dampers fitted. It transformed a boat into a car with fantastic ride and handling. The lower and firmer the better for spirited driving. However this option hammers you on insurance premium and raises warranty doubts.

Just order the cheap factory upgrade. It must be better than stock.

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[tafflondon]

I've just had to set up my order for a new company car for the second time.

I was looking for a 2.0 4x4 Elegance with sports suspension and under body protection but aftre numerous call to the leasing company who say they've been in touch with dealers who've spoken to Skoda and......

You can't get sports suspension on a 4x4 and they don't fit under body protection on the Elegance trim.

Is that crazy or are they a standard fit on the 4x4?

There's nothing on the web or brochures, but they did say they're going to update both

[Shermo]

The 4x4 comes with rear multi-link suspension, the height of the 4x4 vs regular is 2mm lower, but is 11mm higher than vRS.

 

Also the 4x4 also includes the XDS which apparently improves handling around fast corners, and also obviously improves traction.

 

I guess they don't allow sports suspension on the 4x4 as then you could have a lowered sporty 4x4 and possibly compete with the Audi A3 quattro?

[pipsyp]

Essentially the sport suspended cars will just be on lower stiffer springs, everything else dampers etc will no doubt be the same.

Take a standard suspended car and stick a set of eibachs on it will probably corner nearly as well as a vRS; ride will suffer though.

I actually like the standard suspension on mine; the standard Octavia isnt the most chuckable car anyway due to its length and desire to understeer (no diff or XDS of course) but I didnt buy a 150 elegance to throw around like a hot hatch/sports car.

Its actually pretty capable and the ride on the standard suspension is good; certainly wouldnt want it any firmer.

[komtuur]

Hey

I'm little lost with options and how car looks. I've got Octavia III Combi Elegance 1.8tsi with 18'' wheels but it seems to be too high...

From the options sticker i found these: 

5E0 863 831

E2G = Sports package

1D0 = Without trailer hitch

5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex

5RQ = Right exterior mirror: convex

1KS = Disc brakes, rear (Geomet D)

6FF = Body-colored exterior mirror housings and various add-on parts

1AZ = Electronic stabilization program (ESP)

3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof)

1N3 = Speed-related variable steering assist (Servotronic)

1NL = Covers for alloy wheels

H7D = Tires 225/40 R18 92Y xl

4UP = Drivers and front passenger air bag with knee air bag and front passenger air bag deactivation

4R4 = Power windows with comfort operation andcircuit breaker

B70 = Type approval Estonia

4X4 = Side air bag, front and rear with curtain air bag

3GN = Variable cargo area concept

4A3 = Seat heater for front seats separately controlled

8ZH = Antenna for AM/FM reception, "diversity"

J0T = Battery 360A (69Ah)

QI6 = Service indicator 30,000 km or 2 year ( variable )

8GU = Alternator 140 A

9AK = Climatronic with impact pressure control free of cfc

9VS = Sound package "branded"

7Q0 = Without navigation device

I8D = Standard radio (Gen1)

8GL = Alternator 120 A

8X1 = Headlight washer system

4F2 = Central locking system "Keyless Entry"

B70 = Type approval Estonia

7MM = Emission standard EU6 plus

QN2 = Drawer under right front seat

3L3 = Manual height adjustment for front seats

9P5 = Seat belt reminder, optical and acousticelectric contact

Q4H = Comfort sports seats, front

7X1 = Park distance control

9ZV = Comfort telephony, without antenna connection

8WE = Integrated front fog light

3GA = Without cargo area

7AS = Anti-theft alarm system, passenger compartment control, backup horn and towing protection

G02 = Front shock absorption

L16 = Suspension range 16 installation control only, no requirement forecast

7P4 = Manually adjustable lumbar support in front seats

F0A = No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment

3S7 = Roof rails

2UC = Sports version

 

Can somebody confirm that it has sport suspension? Maybe to compare option codes with no sport suspension cars. Thank you.

[WAUOla]

Kill the ride quality or go for the looks? thinking at mo to stick with 18s on standard suspension

I would claim running 18s on standard suspension is a proper mismatch on function and looks.

The VAG standard sport suspensions aren't exactly designed for running harsh for "John Doe" buyer...

 

in a curve, and the rear wheels tend to "skip". As if the shock absorbers aren't responsive enough. I can feel the entire car sort of shifts sideways...

My thoughts here goes to inner leg flex. If the damper is running compression while being "bent" from forces, reaction can be decreased.

 

 

 

I just ordered a mk3 with sport suspension. There is no way I would get any standard suspension, making my daily "float" around in traffic.

Safety goes hand in hand with responsiveness in my eyes.

 

The other good thing is that already having the sport suspension, I believe there are uprated dampers (from oil to gas, or gas to better gas dampers?), so going the aftermarket, quality springs from Eiback or HR would do the trick. If concerned about ride comfort, I would pick the Eibachs - by own experience they are the defined perfection of any daily. H&R are noted as a little more sporty than the Eibachs in my books. Either one runs progressive rates over OEM springs as far as I know, and would be a much better setup.

 

Running aftermarket springs on standard would most likely be a mismatch, and making for a shorter lifespan of the dampers as they have a too altered working area in regard of travel. If neither og these are OK, then go the quality coilover route...

[Matt Pez]

I would claim running 18s on standard suspension is a proper mismatch on function and looks.

The VAG standard sport suspensions aren't exactly designed for running harsh for "John Doe" buyer...

Well having now covered 19k miles on standard suspension with 18" Golus, I am sooo glad I did not opt for OEM sports suspension, the ride is way harsher even with standard set up than the Octy Mk II or the Superb II both in Eleg trim, and the Superb was also running on 18s. I however opted for the Golus in the end mainly as I prefer fewer spoke designs, which are easier to clean and with the Golus, I have been able to keep on top of the inside face of the rims so minimal brake dust build up.

[Aknedude]

I would claim running 18s on standard suspension is a proper mismatch on function and looks.

The VAG standard sport suspensions aren't exactly designed for running harsh for "John Doe" buyer...

 

My thoughts here goes to inner leg flex. If the damper is running compression while being "bent" from forces, reaction can be decreased.

 

 

 

I just ordered a mk3 with sport suspension. There is no way I would get any standard suspension, making my daily "float" around in traffic.

Safety goes hand in hand with responsiveness in my eyes.

 

The other good thing is that already having the sport suspension, I believe there are uprated dampers (from oil to gas, or gas to better gas dampers?), so going the aftermarket, quality springs from Eiback or HR would do the trick. If concerned about ride comfort, I would pick the Eibachs - by own experience they are the defined perfection of any daily. H&R are noted as a little more sporty than the Eibachs in my books. Either one runs progressive rates over OEM springs as far as I know, and would be a much better setup.

 

Running aftermarket springs on standard would most likely be a mismatch, and making for a shorter lifespan of the dampers as they have a too altered working area in regard of travel. If neither og these are OK, then go the quality coilover route...

If you want ridecomfort go for the H&R and not that OEM sports**** it's not worth the money.

[Matt Pez]

If you want ridecomfort go for the H&R and not that OEM sports**** it's not worth the money.

Hi, would H&R be better than OEM standard suspension for comfort? If so, what set up would you recommend? I am not too bothered about ride height, just more comfort. Even my 2006 VW Passat Sport which had OEM Sports suspension was a better ride than the Octy III

[Timoctav]

Those 18" wheels must make a hell of a difference to the ride - mine on 17" is fine.....

Edited 13 April, 2014 by Timoctav

[Matt Pez]

Those 18" wheels must make a hell of a difference to the ride - mine on 17" is fine.....

To be honest, it's bearable, just not as forgiving as my old Superb II which was also on 18" wheels so was expecting something similar with the Octy. I knew the 18s would affect it a bit, so I assume its the torsion beam also affecting the set up... and the roads around Sheff are shocking which dies not help!

Edited 13 April, 2014 by Matt Pez

[ajtrader100]

Hmmmm. I hope the 19's I've ordered don't cripple me!

Has anyone got any feedback on the ride on these size rims?

[Matt Pez]

Hmmmm. I hope the 19's I've ordered don't cripple me!

Has anyone got any feedback on the ride on these size rims?

Is that on a vRS or Elegance? If vRS you will at least get the independent rear suspension which might offset the extra inch!

[ajtrader100]

Vrs. I chuffing well hope so. If 18's are bad I'm a bit concerned about the 19's. I just thought the larger wheels would make the gap look a bit more full.

[Matt Pez]

Vrs. I chuffing well hope so. If 18's are bad I'm a bit concerned about the 19's. I just thought the larger wheels would make the gap look a bit more full.

...but mine is Elegance so poverty spec suspension components from the Mk1 Polo!