Yes, I know, most Scout owners will think I'm mad, but.... 

 

Hi everyone, not had my Scout long; but coming from a Mk2.5 VRs with Bilstein B12 kit and Eibach ARBs, I'm finding the suspension quite wallowy (to be expected).

 

Having measured the ARBs and found them decently thick for OE, I fancy fitting similar age VRs suspension rather than go the B12 route again.

 

Looking at Bilstein and Eibach's technical data, they both suggest their individual shocks and springs are not for the Scout. However a full Bilstein shock/spring kit does not exclude the Scout: my thinking is that since the Scout has higher suspension (I believe) than regular Octavias, it is not advised to fit either the shorter regular specced shocks, or lowering springs individually. But together, this would be acceptable.

 

I know a fair few people jack their Scouts up, rather than lower/stiffen them, but has anyone experience of what I'm suggesting?

Thanks for any information on this 🙂

 

 

The Octavia MK3 Scout has increased ride height suspension and bigger outside diameter tyres, eg. 225/50R17 instead of 225/45R17.

 

I suggest you fit standard ride height springs and shock absorbers. That should lower the ride height by about 15mm, maybe a bit more.

 

The Scout probably has either 85mm or 90mm front buffers, so change these to 70mm. The Scout probably has 127mm rear buffers and these are also correct for standard ride height suspension, so no change there.

 

Edited 9 August, 20241 yr by Carlston

@Whitie , I've seen a slammed (and murdered out, but that's not important) Audi A6 Allroad. You'd have to undo the slam in order to sell the car to most people.

On 09/08/2024 at 15:03, Paws4Thot said:

@Whitie , I've seen a slammed (and murdered out, but that's not important) Audi A6 Allroad. You'd have to undo the slam in order to sell the car to most people.

Agreed, it would purely be a shock and spring change, which I would keep the old items for resale 👌 

On 09/08/2024 at 12:39, Carlston said:

The Octavia MK3 Scout has increased ride height suspension and bigger outside diameter tyres, eg. 225/50R17 instead of 225/45R17.

 

I suggest you fit standard ride height springs and shock absorbers. That should lower the ride height by about 15mm, maybe a bit more.

 

The Scout probably has either 85mm or 90mm front buffers, so change these to 70mm. The Scout probably has 127mm rear buffers and these are also correct for standard ride height suspension, so no change there.

 

Thanks for those numbers Carlton, most helpful. 

I have already fitted a set of L&K wheels from a Superb with the chunkier tyres they use as standard: 225/40/18 would be my preferred summer option however. 

 

By buffers, are these what I would call bump-stops? 

Cheers

 

P.S. Photo of the Scout carrying load on uneven ground to show clearance not a problem on the Superb wheels/tyres 👍 

225/40R18 tyres have an outside diameter 3.0% smaller than the standard Octavia MK3 Scout tyres, as shown in the chart below. It's probably better to keep closer to the outside diameter of the original 225/50R17 tyres.

 

Outside diameter of tyres

225/50R17 656.8mm

225/40R18 637.2mm (3.0% smaller outside diameter compared to 225/50R17)

 

Shock absorber buffers are aka bump stops.

 

Edited 10 August, 20241 yr by Carlston

Good point Carlston, perhaps 225/45/18s then 🤔 

The current larger Michelins have plenty of tread for now though, and I'll be on my winter set for the darker months 👍