So I installed a set of H&R monotube coilovers in to my Octavia MK3 RS and slammed it by 60mm. However there a few extra coils both in the front and in the rear. So it’s possible to drop it by another 10mm.

 

Regarding the comfort, the car became significantly stiffer/harder (at least 30% stiffer than OEM setup) and I can feel all the road roughness. Of course please keep in mind that I drive my car in Lithuania where the public-roads are quite bad. And as a matter of fact I caught myself a few times thinking of installing the OEM kit back. I believe in other countries with better roads (i.e. UK) the stiffness difference would be so noticeable. To have a clear look it’s slightly stiffer than a 2015 Subaru WRX STi. I’m going to reduce the height 40mm and I hope this will make the suspension softer.

 

Handling. The car handles much better in the corners (In some turns I increased my maximum speed by a 20km/h) and the bouncing is eliminated completely. The car is totally different in a good way. I like how these coilovers “works” much more than KW ones.

 

Conclusion: Good performance but only for those having a great endurance

 

 

 

 

 

Sits perfectly in my eyes! I'm surprised it's that much harder as normally H&R are renowned for their comfort?

Looks great!

I'm surprised it's that much harder as normally H&R are renowned for their comfort?

 

So am I. As a matter of fact before going for this kit I read a few reviews saying that these are only slightlly harder than stock ones. But it apperared to be much harder. Of course as I mentioned before roads are very uneven in my country.

Nice little review, but in the interests of my wallet please can this be removed!! (JOKING)

 

Looks spot on there Widzia, what sort of price did it set you back?

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Sorry about that

I bought it at http://m.tuningteiletotal.de/mob/index.html for ~ 900 euros, but now I see they Bilstein and Eibach kits for eve better pr

Nice little review, but in the interests of my wallet please can this be removed!! (JOKING)

 

Looks spot on there Widzia, what sort of price did it set you back?

 

Completely concurred! I now dislike this thread (well my wallet does anyway).

 

Widzia - your car looks really good! I also love how you think the UK roads are in good condition too!

No idea why anyone would want to fit coilovers, if as you say, your roads are worse than ours. Especially with your thoughts of considering reverting back to OEM.

 

Unless, of course, it's your track toy - then it'd all make sense! 

Looks phenominal on the coilovers, also wish I'd went for a wilder colour now as well ha.

Looks great!

 

I wonder only what happens when you load it with people and luggage? 

Frod,

Stance, mate, stance

 

Toni8b,

Thanks. Well I've never tried yet

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Sorry about that

I bought it at http://m.tuningteiletotal.de/mob/index.html for ~ 900 euros, but now I see they Bilstein and Eibach kits for eve better pr

Must resist.......The dark side is strong in this one it is!

Small update:

 

Yesterday I raised my Octavia by 20mm (I got a WRX STi, so I passed my RS to my wife - she needs more practical stance). And to my big surprise the suspension became much softer than I expected to be. Meanwhile the stance remains decent. So generally it has a 40mm drop and rides softer than STI.

Picture needed at 40mm drop!!!

Nice review -  thanks for posting.

 

As above, i was also surprised around the comments you made on ride quality.  I had monotube coilovers on my mk2 vRS and found the ride as good as, if not better than stock.

 

A suspension upgrade is on my list of "wants" for when i get my mk3 but i have not decided yet which way to go.. coils or springs/dampers.

 

Can you post some more pics at the revised height?  Thanks.

That looks very nice, have you fitted spacers to the front and rear to change the offset of the wheels? If so, what size spacers have you used?

Looks superb, what spacers do you have on ?

There are two options to this H and R coilovers

 

Up To 985kg  

From 986kg

 

Which kind is more suitable?

On the label between front and rear right doors writes

980kg FA

930kg RA 

 

 

Car looks fab in Sprint Yellow. Had a Mk.1 VRS Octavia in yellow and loved embarrassing Porsche 924 drivers. UK roads pretty poor where I live and too many speed humps in my locality to drop the suspension but appreciate it's a good look.

Been looking at coilover options myself now. Finding the oem shocks and hr springs combo a bit naff. 

 

Are the hr monotube fairly comfortable then? They use oem top mounts Don't they?