I read many topics that said the some makes don't lower the car as it should.

Like you buy 50mm and got only 20-25mm down

Can you advise any propa application to lower 1.6tdi manual gearbox please.

On Ebay some descriptions show the springs can lower the car with 1.6tdi, 1.8 and 2.0Vrs models which is lie because 1.6 engine and 2.0 VRS got different max axle load and when I ask the sellers about it they can't explane and don't accept return oncea springs fitted but don't lower the car.....

I have VRS front springs on my car, they didn't lower it on even one mm

Thanks

if the vRS springs did not lower your car, are you sure your car is not already on sports suspension which was a factory option on the MK2.

 

if your on sports suspension then you need to subtract about 25mm from the quoted figures because the vRS and cars with Sports suspension are lower than standard by about this amount.

Mannyo has covered the main misconception about lowering springs.

 

Are you still looking at Eibach springs as mentioned in your previous thread? http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/404496-eibach-springs-con/

 

Have you checked the PR codes and axle weights for your car yet? It'll give you the best chance of actually getting the drop you're looking for rather than just going by engine size.

if the vRS springs did not lower your car, are you sure your car is not already on sports suspension which was a factory option on the MK2.

if your on sports suspension then you need to subtract about 25mm from the quoted figures because the vRS and cars with Sports suspension are lower than standard by about this amount.

My elegance got standart suspension. I had vrs which sold with lovering springs, elegance was on the ramp with shocks off and I decide to put vrs springs on and got no lower car but firm on bend and no bounce on the bumps....

Mannyo has covered the main misconception about lowering springs.

Are you still looking at Eibach springs as mentioned in your previous thread? http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/404496-eibach-springs-con/

Have you checked the PR codes and axle weights for your car yet? It'll give you the best chance of actually getting the drop you're looking for rather than just going by engine size.

Where can I find the axle load, ring to the dealer? Was looking everywhere...

Edited 24 November, 20169 yr by M11UKR

Where can I find the axle load, ring to the dealer? Was looking everywhere...

Maximums should be on the vin plate, possibly where one of the front doors shut iirc :-)

The sticker gone but thank you anyway. Will call to Skoda to find out

You need to buy 1.6tdi specific springs.  A mate fitted vRS Springs to his 1.9tdi 5 speed (possibly the lightest drivetrain combo) and it lifted it!

 

The alternative is to get your springs reset.  I've done that before with success

Not sure what year your car is - assuming a FL looking at your profile picture?

 

This is an owners manual from mid 2010: http://ws.skoda-auto.com/OwnersManualService/Data/en/Octavia_1Z/05-2010/Manual/Octavia/A5_Octavia_OwnersManual.pdf

 

Pages 254-255 list the technical details for the 1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR, including axle weights for each variant.

 

It suggests that a 5 speed manual hatch with the 1.6 TDi has a front axle load of 1050kg.

Edited 25 November, 20169 yr by langers2k