Hi all

 

I have a 1.8t 4x4 Octavia (being stroked to 2L and then larger turbo applied) that needs some TLC in the suspension area as I think the cars previous life was by the sea.

 

What would people recommend for a good overhaul for handling improvements? (links would be ideal as searching forums and websites for relevant items comes up with so much choice)

 

I have the Audi TT front strut upper brace.

 

I was thinking about getting these so far:

 

Audi TT Bilstein B16 coil-overs  (Ride control coil overs if they do it electronically adjustable suspension)

TT MK1 cast arms

 

I think I would then need:

Poly bushes all around

 

What would people recommend for the following areas:

 

ARB front and rear

?drive shafts (would want to replace all the gaiters so that I don't have to strip her down again or possibly go new shafts)

Whats the lower strut brace I keep hearing mentioned on sites.

Drop links

 

Anything else?

 

 

I have a lot of items that will be going on this car as It is my dream project and I want to do her proud.

That sounds like a lot of money to spend on a mk1 4x4 ? Don't get me wrong as I had two and uprated the performance and interiors, but is it worth it now ? Jabbasport ran a heavily uprated 4x4 for a few years  around 2005 - maybe they can still advise re the suspension.