RS Eibach lowering springs (family wagon)

[MrGadget]

Here's what they look like.

Looks good! How come my wagon does not have an antenna on the back? Should it have one or did you add it on for some reason???

[brad]

I have read that these springs are offered in the UK from the Skoda dealer as an option. Does anyone know if the shocks are also changed or do they keep the stock shocks?

Just the springs are changed. Keep in mind it's a new vehicle & Skoda dampers aren't a bad thing. If you have a few miles on them already (>60,000km) then you are better off doing the lot.

On most cars I'd bin the dampers around 40,000 - 50,000km but I managed 100,000km before they were showing their age.

[240z]

I'd be interested in some eibach 20mm lower springs for my rs wagon, anyone want to do a group buy?

[brad]

I'd be interested in some eibach 20mm lower springs for my rs wagon, anyone want to do a group buy?

Just ring Eibach AUS. The prices are pretty dam cheap. Get in while he still has stock bought while the $$ was high

[Martin]

Eibach Suspension Technology Pty Limited
3/4 Prosperity Parade
Warriewood NSW 2102
Ph 61 2 9999 3655
Fax 61 2 9999 3855
Web Eibach Springs - Automotive and Industrial Springs

John Kayik
E-mail john@eibach.com.au

[240z]

Looks like $375 plus post

[MrGadget]

Looks like $375 plus post

yep, and plus $18 delivery to Melbourne.

[dArK5HaD0w]

I have read that these springs are offered in the UK from the Skoda dealer as an option. Does anyone know if the shocks are also changed or do they keep the stock shocks?

yup, they were certainly a skoda optional accessory, on stock shocks.
they r however no longer offered.
this was the link, which no longer works - http://www.accessories.skoda.co.uk/p...o=ZGB1Z3071677
and this was the skoda part number: ZGB1Z3071676

here's mine on the 20mm eibach prokit......






before..............

[donweather]

Could someone kindly provide a link to the correct Eibach 20mm Springs on the Eibach shop webpage as I note they don't provide recommended springs for Skoda vehicles on their shop webpage?

Are they the same as the Golf GTI ones?

Pro Kit Buy suspension from Eibach including adjustable suspension and automotive coil springs.

Also, what difference does the gearbox (manual or DSG) make to the springs? ie, why does the Eibach page have a different link to springs for manual or DSGs?

Thanks.

[brad]

Could someone kindly provide a link to the correct Eibach 20mm Springs on the Eibach shop webpage as I note they don't provide recommended springs for Skoda vehicles on their shop webpage?

Are they the same as the Golf GTI ones?

Pro Kit Buy suspension from Eibach including adjustable suspension and automotive coil springs.

Also, what difference does the gearbox (manual or DSG) make to the springs? ie, why does the Eibach page have a different link to springs for manual or DSGs?

Thanks.

Golf Springs will cause your Skoda to look all droopy in the bum like a 1972 Capri. Skoda is heavier in the back end than a Golf (more overhang & larger glass area), wagon more-so than sedan.

If you put both kits in the shopping cart the partnos are the same. E108502

Katalog link

[dArK5HaD0w]

Could someone kindly provide a link to the correct Eibach 20mm Springs on the Eibach shop webpage as I note they don't provide recommended springs for Skoda vehicles on their shop webpage?

Are they the same as the Golf GTI ones?

Pro Kit Buy suspension from Eibach including adjustable suspension and automotive coil springs.

Also, what difference does the gearbox (manual or DSG) make to the springs? ie, why does the Eibach page have a different link to springs for manual or DSGs?

Thanks.

there are different part number for wagon/estate and hatch/sedan.

this is from dcperformance. part number will be the same elsewhere.
wagon version:- E10-79-004-04-22
liftback version:- E10-79-004-02-22

liftback/sedan:-


wagon/combi/estate



DSGs r heavier than manual gearboxes. hence u'll have additional weight.
make sure the axle load of the springs r suitable for ur car. it will be on the build plate.

mine says:-
1 - 1100kg (Front Axle)
2 - 1100kg (Rear Axle)

[donweather]

Thanks Guys.

As I'm not a mechanic, any idea of what I'd have to pay to get these springs installed (and removal of my current ones).

Also, it says that the springs only lower the car by 20mm, but I have to say that on your car DS, it looks to be more of a 20mm lowering? Do you agree?

[brad]

1 bolt per side for the rears - about 20mins per side x whatever the hourly rate is.
Fronts about 45m-1hr per side in a workshop IIRC

3 hours tops

[dArK5HaD0w]

Also, it says that springs only lower the car by 20mm, but I have to say that on your car DS, it looks to be more of a 20mm lowering? Do you agree?

Ur half right.
I measured (top of wheel arch to floor) it, before & after - my fronts dropped 30mm, while the rear dropped the expected 20mm.
Don't know why. DSG? Equipment level?
As a result, it required my xenon levelling to be recalibrated.

[kaanage]

It is not the spring alone that affects the ride. Important to remember that the spring needs to be matched to the shock.

This.

A lowering spring needs to have a higher spring rate than OE else the car will bottom out. This in turn works the rebound valving in the DAMPERS much harder than the OE ones are designed for so they will wear out far more quickly than with the OE springs.

Hence

I used lower springs on stock shocks, the out come was hard and unstatisfactory