Has anyone got the part no for

Audi S3 alloy LCAs and console bushes? 

I only have for the console bushes...

 

1K0 199 231 N (front left, rear)

 

1K0 199 232 N (front right, rear)

 

You can also get these...

 

https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/tt-uprated-wishbone-console-bushes-for-golf-mk5-platform.html

 

 

 

 

Ok, update .

 

Since changing insurance provider to one that allows mods on a policy a month ago, I have changed the front left rear + front right rear void bushes for the uprated ones from Darkside Developments.

 

They do make the steering better, improved steering feel & a bit less play compared to the stock void ones. An alignment was needed though after the bushes were fitted but so far I am happy with the mod. To compliment this I also recommend good tyres to make the most of them, I have Michelin Pilot Sport 4s on the fronts & they are very good. 

 

I will be creating a thread soon reviewing the mod for more detail.

 

Next mod might either be the RARB or coilovers. I want one that improves the handling on roads with camber to reduce steering movement so any recommendations are welcome.  

 

 

Another update. I have had a Whiteline RARB installed on the medium setting. Result is the following:

 

- much less body roll

- more direct + quicker steering

- much less "wallowing" or "floatiness", especially during taking corners or driving through bends

- feels more planted, & with this like the above points you have better feel without the need to go fast & stick to the legal limits.

 

Only downside I have found is that the steering can be quite twitchy on a few roads, but I think this is caused by the Goodyear AS3s that are on the rear. As said in a previous post, I also had them on the fronts but they caused a lot understeer & lack of steering precision. Changing to the Michelin PS4s at the fronts improved handling a lot, so I might do the same for the rears. 

Another update. I changed the Goodyear AS3s at the rears for 2 Michelin PS4s. Not much difference in steering but I can tell the rear tyres need more time to settle just like when the fronts did. Only difference I can tell so far is that the steering is a bit more smoother, maybe newer tyre effects even though the Goodyears did maybe only 4000 miles from new. I will give another update when I have done more miles.

 

As for the RARB, it is great. Steering is definitely more pointy & direct. Also no affect on the suspension so no need to worry if you think it will make the ride harsher. Still need to get an alignment sorted out but still very impressed. I recommend to everybody who like me was unhappy with the handling of their Skodas to get a RARB as it will make the car drive like it should imo. 

Last update. 

 

I have changed the front tyres from Michelin PS4s to Bridgestone Potenza S001s. The reason for this was because the more miles I did with the Michelins the softer they felt which made the steering less precise. I tried different pressures both high & low but it made no difference. They were also starting to suffer from wheelspin with non-spirited driving. The Bridgestones, although a bit more harder & more bouncy than the Michelins, are much more precise thanks to its stiff sidewalls. The Michelin PS4s are still on the rears but I will not change them until the tread is low as I found it has very little effect for a FWD car, well at least the Octavia anyway. 

 

I have also changed the RARB setting from medium to hard which is the stiffest setting. I was not expecting much of a difference but the result is cornering + general steering is more planted & precise than it has ever been before. Steering response is quicker, even though it still has a bit of twitching like on the medium setting, I would not call it a RARB fault, since I drove a standard Ford Fiesta ST MK7 not too long ago & even though the steering was very direct it could also twitch on the roughest of roads which I attribute to having a stiff sporty suspension. The only compromise now that I have with the RARB on the stiffest setting is that the suspension feels harder & I can hear more rattles inside the car because of the cheap plastics used during manufacture. Would I change the RARB setting to a softer one? No way. I am really enjoying the improved steering feel & stability the car is now offering. I know some have commented of worrying about oversteer by having the RARB to the max. I have not encountered any scary moments, just a more planted feel of the car. I suppose it would make more of a difference if one does track days, although I don't & only use my car on the road.

 

I did also have an alignment done at the same time as changing the setting on the RARB & that may have contributed to the better steering of the car. However, I do feel more the RARB working when taking corners & driving around bends so definitely it does make a difference imo. 

 

Finally I would like to thank everyone for their help & contributions in turning my car into one that is good to drive. I don't plan on doing anymore suspension mods, maybe a remap in future but depends if I plan to stick with the Octavia or not. Cheers. 

Thanks for the update @sleeper77 I've since gotten a mk2 and may well look into getting an uprated ARB fitted to mine

S001's are pretty awful to be honest. Had them on a couple of cars. My last Mk7 Golf GTI was transformed by replacing them with PS4s!

In what way? Did you have them on your Octavia as well?

On 13/03/2019 at 18:57, bspman said:

Thanks for the update @sleeper77 I've since gotten a mk2 and may well look into getting an uprated ARB fitted to mine

 

No problem. Let us know of the difference once you decide to get one fitted vs driving in stock.

10 hours ago, sleeper77 said:

In what way? Did you have them on your Octavia as well?

 

I've not, no. Had them on a Mk1 vRS and a Mondeo ST TDCi.

 

I found they wore well, but gave poor traction and lateral grip, especially in the wet. They were OE fitment on the Mk7 GTI, and once I got a set of PS4s on the front it was much more stable and had loads more grip - could actually feel the VAQ diff working.

 

But hey, S001's are a million miles better than Nankang, Wan Li, Linglong or Federal, and they're pretty cheap.

On 15/03/2019 at 09:44, Babs said:

 

I've not, no. Had them on a Mk1 vRS and a Mondeo ST TDCi.

 

I found they wore well, but gave poor traction and lateral grip, especially in the wet. They were OE fitment on the Mk7 GTI, and once I got a set of PS4s on the front it was much more stable and had loads more grip - could actually feel the VAQ diff working.

 

At least the good wear rate gives me confidence I don't have to get another set of tyres for some time. I have seen quite a few comments saying they don't last long.I have done almost 1000 miles on the Bridgestones, so from here on we shall see how their performance holds out. 

 

On 15/03/2019 at 09:44, Babs said:

 

But hey, S001's are a million miles better than Nankang, Wan Li, Linglong or Federal, and they're pretty cheap.

100% agreed. When I first got the Octavia they came with budget tyres which were so & so. I changed them to Autogrip 500s to try & save money. Result was they are the worst tyres I have ever driven on. The traction control saved me from ending up in the wrong place quite a few times. I decided to get rid of them after only a few months & plenty of tread depth left. I had to spend more money again & go with a premium brand which would result in safer driving. I learned the hard way but it is the only way I will learn.

Thanks A lot for tips.

 

i’ve already upgraded sachs performance clutch on my Octy vrs mk2. Petrol. New version. 

Chipped the car to stage 2.

Upgraded the dampingsystem and springs to b12 bilstein system with eibach springs. 

Otherwise, going for raceline airbox upgrade.

upgrade the dog bone.

change the rear/front sway bar to RARB or other brand.

 

I’m not happy with the springs from eibach. It’s lowered with 30mm. But the car is dipping when the car is full on family trip. That **** me off!

Even with original alloy wheels. 

So I’m looking for new springs that can hold my car tight even in full car. I don’t think the dampers from bilstein is the problem. But I’m open for other experiences on this one.

 

otherwise I love my car! The boost from this engine is smooth and perfect for family driving :) 

 

thanks for tips all :)