Ordered mid October and arrived today ( could have had it a week ago but I put it back to get the new reg )

very impressive build quality- first Skoda since 2007. 
engine is very strong - needs loosening up no doubt

info system is very good - although it is a second or so slow in responding to inputs 

extras fitted - metallic paint, dual climate, keyless start, wireless apple car play 

it will have eibach springs on it as soon as I can - because it sits too high !

Ask about your warranty with springs being added. Is apple car play not standard anymore 

Expect the replacement springs not to be covered if a warranty claim is made and even the dampers not to be covered.

 

With Mk2 Fabia vRS the Eibach springs were an option you made when ordering and then they were fitted at the dealership at the PDI and then covered under the warranty,

but then the warranty is just on manufacturing or material faults. 

2 hours ago, skoda1982 said:

Ask about your warranty with springs being added. Is apple car play not standard anymore 

I can live with no warranty on the springs or shocks.

yes - apple car play is standard on the se-l and Monte Carlo I believe.

Should the Scala have a drive mode button by the gear-lever ?

as in, eco, normal and sport ?

it has nothing bar the stop start deactivation button.

No.

It is a manual gearbox, your right foot is what chooses if you are driving economically, normally or sportingly. 

18 hours ago, Simcity47 said:

I can live with no warranty on the springs or shocks.

yes - apple car play is standard on the se-l and Monte Carlo I believe.

 

Be careful putting it on lowering springs.

As stock it does sit way too high - yes.  However Eibach sport springs (-40mm) should not be run on stock shocks/dampers - they will wear them out in no time at all.

I initially wanted mine to sit lower on a budget so went for the Eibach ProKit (-30mm) which are claimed to be perfectly acceptable on stock shocks/dampers.  When I put them on they were perfect, exactly what I was after, lower ride, get rid of the crazy arch gap, less roll in the corners and less pitch in braking.  However it took less than 6 months for the shocks to start feeling 'washy' and no where near as taught as they initially were in my opinion.  So I bit the bullet and switched them out for full coilovers by Bilstein.  Yes a lot more money - but my goodness me so worth it.

 

Also when the EIbach were put on the alignment was done at the same time, but they didn't have correct measurements for new setup as it had spacers put on at same time too.  My tyres rubbed out on the transition from side wall to tread very quickly from incorrect alignment causing this area to rub when turning.  When I got the coilovers fitted I took it to Northampton Tyres for full laser alignment and recalibration of the ADAS (automatic driver assistance systems) to get it 100% correct.

 

 

 

18 hours ago, Simcity47 said:

Should the Scala have a drive mode button by the gear-lever ?

as in, eco, normal and sport ?

it has nothing bar the stop start deactivation button.

 

At launch in 2019 the MC did have drive mode select as standard and it was an option on other trims too I believe. 

What the current spec sheet is and how the crazy manufacturing delays have altered things I can't comment.

Check the infotainment menu as there should be something in there in a similar category to lane assist etc.

What I do know is that in 'sport mode' it would lower the suspension electronically by -15mm, so if you do have that feature again be weary of it when swapping springs or full coilovers.  

Thanks. Sadly funds cannot stretch to coil overs so will have to replace the shocks in 6 months or so if they go the same way.

hoping they can correct align it without the spacers to ensure it does not wear the tyres.

doesn’t appear in the menu to have the sports mode - can only assume they took it off on later models. Shame really. 15mm may have made it look a bit less like an SUV..

@Steve8O   Does 'Sport mode' really drop the suspension electronically by 15mm over the 15mm lower than the car comes at already?

 

Which dampers has the car fitted that has this feature? 

3 minutes ago, roottoot said:

@Steve8O   Does 'Sport mode' really drop the suspension electronically by 15mm over the 15mm lower than the car comes at already?

 

Which dampers has the car fitted that has this feature? 

I was under the impression it was / is an expensive option ( certainly one I did not select )..

1 hour ago, roottoot said:

@Steve8O   Does 'Sport mode' really drop the suspension electronically by 15mm over the 15mm lower than the car comes at already?

 

Which dampers has the car fitted that has this feature? 

I remember it from the official brochure when I was making my purchase back in Feb 2020.    I was trying to make a decision between the SE and SEL, the Monte Carlo wasn't for my taste.  But I thoroughly read the differences in spec. The brochure has changed now but does state, on page 5 of the current Scala brochure - UK.

 

"SPORT CHASSIS CONTROL A system of adjustable shock absorbers to improve ride and handling. With Normal mode for everyday travelling and long journeys, and Sport mode which improves the road grip in more dynamic driving conditions."

 

I also had a conversation with Bilstein UK when ordering the coilovers, with them specifically asking me if the Scala had the electronic suspension.  The coilover kit is the same for the Audi A1, VW Polo, and Seat Ibiza, all post 2018, as they all use the same components, and are all the MQB-A0 platform.  Bilstein offer two 'street' coilover kits for these chassis'  The EVO S and the EVO ES.  Where the E stands for electronic.

 

Matt Watson also mentions it in his Carwow review of the Scala, although he doesn't state any measurements.

 

In the current brochure

'Drive Mode Select' is an option on all models SE and above and is 140GBP inc VAT

'Sport Chassis Control with Drive Mode Select for Towing'  is and option for SEL and MC only, and is 545GBP inc VAT

 

The only reference to the -15mm that I can now find is on the New Zealand skoda site - https://www.skoda.co.nz/models/scala/scala/scala-technology?state=OK&aid=72e2c63d-e85b-4c43-956d-e2713a1e8ee3&or=www.google.com

 

I have to say I am very surprised the MC doesn't come with it as standard anymore,  with it being marketed as the rally styled version and all.

 

As to which specific dampers are fitted, I have no idea as I didn't go any further into it for my needs.

 

Hope this all helps though

Edited 6 March, 20224 yr by Steve8O

14 minutes ago, Steve8O said:

I remember it from the official brochure when I was making my purchase back in Feb 2020.    I was trying to make a decision between the SE and SEL, the Monte Carlo wasn't for my taste.  But I thoroughly read the differences in spec. The brochure has changed now but does state, on page 5 of the current Scala brochure - UK.

 

"SPORT CHASSIS CONTROL A system of adjustable shock absorbers to improve ride and handling. With Normal mode for everyday travelling and long journeys, and Sport mode which improves the road grip in more dynamic driving conditions."

 

I also had a conversation with Bilstein UK when ordering the coilovers, with them specifically asking me if the Scala had the electronic suspension.  The coilover kit is the same for the Audi A1, VW Polo, and Seat Ibiza, all post 2018, as they all use the same components, and are all the MQB-A0 platform.  Bilstein offer two 'street' coilover kits for these chassis'  The EVO S and the EVO ES.  Where the E stands for electronic.

 

Matt Watson also mentions it in his Carwow review of the Scala, although he doesn't state any measurements.

 

In the current brochure

'Drive Mode Select' is an option on all models SE and above and is 140GBP inc VAT

'Sport Chassis Control with Drive Mode Select for Towing'  is and option for SEL and MC only, and is 545GBP inc VAT

 

The only reference to the -15mm that I can now find is on the New Zealand skoda site - https://www.skoda.co.nz/models/scala/scala/scala-technology?state=OK&aid=72e2c63d-e85b-4c43-956d-e2713a1e8ee3&or=www.google.com

 

I have to say I am very surprised the MC doesn't come with it as standard anymore,  with it being marketed as the rally styled version and all.

 

As to which specific dampers are fitted, I have no idea as I didn't go any further into it for my needs.

 

Hope this all helps though

Stellar answer - many thanks.

I concur with your view on the MC, surely if it has the sports moniker it should really have this as standard.

I will go down the spring route initially and if I get the same problems you had, will upgrade to bilsteins.

if they last longer - perhaps they are upgraded as standard.

will ask someone with partslink24 if they can see differing numbers for Shock absorbers dependent on model.