Have anybody changed the suspension?

[Renex]

Hi there! First of all want to apologize for my bad english, feel very sorry about it

At this moment I've got a Leon SC 1.8 FR with russian suspension pack, that means softer shock absorbers and longer springs (+20mm), because VAG afraids of our roads and give this pack to all cars, selling in russia (except audis with s-line packs)

But in central regions roads almostly OK and now I want to have a bit harder suspension without excess lowering, so I wonder, can I find used stock springs from euro-version? Don't want to buy new springs, if it's possible to get used, because springs can't run-out in a short time

And also doubt about shock absorbers - what's better to get - the stock ones from euro-sport version (SACHS or Monroe), or Bilstein B6? Wouldn't it be too hard with B6?

 

[AndrewJB]

You will be able to pick up used springs and shocks on ebay for example, or you can buy new from a Euro SEAT Dealer like SERE in Ireland.

 

[Lentäjä]

I can sell mine...
Stock FR springs and shocks, driven 32000km.
I am thinking how much would the shipping be from Helsinki to Moscow.

Or get a good adjustable coilover set like i dd?

 

[Renex]

Or get a good adjustable coilover set like i dd?

I think coilovers would be enough low for my conditions

And maybe it will be better (and cheaper) for me to have a trip to you to Finland for your parts, if they are in great condition )))

Because I've been on shock absorber test in my local dealer and they said, that after 30kkm of Russian roads my shocks have 50% resource left.

 

[Lentäjä]

I think coilovers would be enough low for my conditions

And maybe it will be better (and cheaper) for me to have a trip to you to Finland for your parts, if they are in great condition )))

Because I've been on shock absorber test in my local dealer and they said, that after 30kkm of Russian roads my shocks have 50% resource left.

Well they have been driven 32k so not new for sure, but maybe our roads are better than in Moscow

Go get a new kit from Koni, KW, ST or something and you are happy.

 

[Renex]

Lentäjä, Koni or K&W sets have very low springs (in my opinion). -30-40mm may be still enough for smooth and clean european roads, but here I need at least a little reserve of clearence, espesially in winter when it might be a lots of snowdrifts in the countryside.

So the european springs, that just 20-25mm lower then russian would be preferable choise.

Can you look a code at sticker in your service book, what options does your car have? Is there code 2UC ?

PS Sorry for asking in a public thread, but I can't understand, how enable personal messages. Maybe I still don't have enough posts.

 

[mrratty]

Coil overs can be adjusted to stock ride height can't they?

 

[Renex]

mrratty, but in such way why do I need coilovers?)

I want to try stock euro-FR suspension, and if I'll still want more, then install there Bilstein B6 or Koni sport into a stock springs)

 

[mrratty]

Just you said coil overs would be too low.

I agree try euro spec springs and dampers and see how it goes. Are Russian roads worse than UK roads??

I see lots of russian videos of cars crashing or spinning.

 

[Renex]

mrratty, federal motorways and roads in big cities almostly OK, also got few race tracks nearby, but sometimes in the suburbs or during parking you might have troubles with enough lowered car.

I think there're lots of crash videos from Russia because of cases of agressive driving (no fine) and frequently breaking of traffic rules. We got not huge fines for overspeeding, for example for overspeeding from +20 to +40 km/h (no matter in the city or on the highway) you'll get ticket only for 5£, and if you pay it during 20 days you'll get 50% discount! Overspeeding from +40 to +60 km/h will cost you 15£ (no discount), and only from over +60km/h you may loose your driver licence (or just get 50£ fine for the 1st time). Overspeeding until less then +20km/h is absolutely legal So if you see sign 50 you can drive 70.

And also huge amount of videos might be in case of russian drivers love car video recorders, 30-50% cars have dashcams onboard. More cameras - more crashes can be recordered and then uploaded on youtube. Some people even make hard crash compilations, like that bike crashes (not all russian, some chineese).
https://youtu.be/Wlrlz6g2HF0

 

[mrratty]

Wow I wish our speeding fines were like that in uk.

I see a lot of the dash cam footage. It also seems there is a problem with drivers maybe falling asleep whilst driving.

 

[dw911]

Wow I wish our speeding fines were like that in uk.

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+1 on that.
Sounds like their roads are in better condition than ours too

 

[Seastormer]

+1 on that.
Sounds like their roads are in better condition than ours too

I saw a driving program on the box recently on Russian roads, and they were terrible.

 

[Renex]

I saw a driving program on the box recently on Russian roads, and they were terrible.

No, that's not almostly true, in central region roads are good and policemen are polite, you can even drive in the airport without been shooted

https://twitter.com/nourlnews/status/812045886931038209

 

[Lentäjä]

Lentäjä, Koni or K&W sets have very low springs (in my opinion). -30-40mm may be still enough for smooth and clean european roads, but here I need at least a little reserve of clearence, espesially in winter when it might be a lots of snowdrifts in the countryside.

So the european springs, that just 20-25mm lower then russian would be preferable choise.

Can you look a code at sticker in your service book, what options does your car have? Is there code 2UC ?

PS Sorry for asking in a public thread, but I can't understand, how enable personal messages. Maybe I still don't have enough posts.

I will check, no problem mate.