Hi guys got a 2003 octavia elegance non pd now im looking to fit up a 4motion set up and as im new to this im just after advice on the parts id need any help would be amazing thanks ☺☺☺

.... Best of luck.

 

You'd be far better off just buying a 4x4 Octavia. They're cheap enough now.

 

The rear suspension and boot floor is totally different on the 2WD and 4WD, and will require heavy modification to fit the 4x4 system.

Have a look at this thread for an idea on the amount of work

 

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5546449-Seat-Leon-1.8T-Cupra-Mk1-4wd-Conversion-amp-BW-8374-EFR-Build-Thread

A 4x4 Octavia would be the place to start. The floor is completely different.

Bah, now someone is copying me on the 4x4 tdi idea :S, on an other note, i'am selling the 4x4 i have in order to purchase one with better bodywork, will be selling it for £300, v5 will need applying for as previous owner didn't send logbook away have v5c to apply for with v62 form, 2 keys, 107k miles, clutch is slipping under heavy boost, alot of car for the money to be honest.

Edited 29 January, 201610 yr by sesachc

Definitely go with a 4x4 base if possible, dropping, arb you quickly get to a confident predicatble ride. Even a better 1.8t block or diesel up front, is probably easier overall.

 

Or treat yourself to some super grippy rubber for summer

 

Of course that last option only helps if you're bound to your current chassis. Anything is possible with enough time/energy, but sadly it's not a simple part swap. My first Octy was a 4x4, looked long and hard at the vRS back then... the 4x4 on the open road with less power and tranny losses held it's own. But I knew then the RS wasn't for easily adapting into 4x4. Little differences, they add up. I wonder if a 'new' more modular platform car might be easier, this is me spit balling 10years into the future. So ignore me.

 

"can't be done is only a reflection on the lack of imagination of the nay sayer"

Sorry to follow up, There was mkI golf kicking about back in the early 02/5's had two engines Tada!