Couple of advisories at the last service/MoT that I'd like to plan ahead for.

1. Front console bushes are cracked
2. Rear bump stops are starting to perish

I gather there are polyurethene versions which are much better. Can anyone recommend a good brand or ones to avoid?

 

Many thanks

 

As far as the console bushes are concerned, I'd stick with OEM.

If you want to tighten up the front end a bit then get the Leon Cupra/Audi S3 ones, they are a direct replacement but are solid rubber without the voids the Octavia ones have. They don't affect ride comfort but do make the steering a bit sharper/direct.

If replacing front console's yourself, soak the bolts in freeing lube a few days before, to aid removal. Spray them on the top of the housings.

I buggered one of my bolts as it came half way out and then jammed. No in / no out.

You will need alignment, too.

Edited 25 June, 201510 yr by Tilt

Super pro bushes are also fine if you want an upgrade

I've got the rubber S3 bushes sans void.  Thumbs up from me.  Febi do a cheap pattern part.  parto 33973

 

Febi left / OEM Octavia right (disregard the different console housings)

 

Edited 26 June, 201510 yr by brad1.8T

I've got the rubber S3 bushes sans void.  Thumbs up from me.  Febi do a cheap pattern part.  parto 33973

 

Febi left / OEM Octavia right (disregard the different console housings)

 

 

Thanks to all for your comments.

 

Brad: how do you find the S3 bushes and what model do you have? Mine's not exactly at the sporty end of the range!

 

Does anyone know (roughly) how much Skoda / an independent would charge for this work?

Mate, I love them.  No increase in NVH.  They are off a 2010 S3.

 

Steering appears no different until you are punting around a corner & then you realise that you aren't correcting the wheel as much.

 

I wouldn't call it as dramatic as a remap - just one of those nice "fine-tuning" changes.

Thanks for the comments. I can see there could be a benefit if you've got a 'hotter' version but for my 1.6FSI I think the standard items are probably going to be just fine.

I don't think you need a fast car to benefit from these.  You Brits drive faster than what we are allowed to in "Nanny-State" Australia.

 

get the Febi 33973.  They are cheaper than the genuine Skoda items.