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Title: Rear of car seems low
Post by: RobG on 07 December 2013, 20:43:38
KYB RX6226 springs fitted in 2011 by previous owner along with a cheap pair of rear shocks. No leaks from shocks, no busted coils. Height from road to arch is 65mm. When rear seats loaded the rear mudflaps scrape the surface over the slightest hump in the road and do the same when cornering left or right. Thinking rubbish shockers ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: zirk on 07 December 2013, 20:55:48
Wrong type of springs fitted?
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: RobG on 07 December 2013, 21:01:19
Wrong type of springs fitted?
Not according to this (bottom of page)
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m32b0s5589p68617/KAYABA_RX_SPRINGS_KYB_K-FLEX_SPRINGS_RX_-_RX6226_-_KYB_SPRING_
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 December 2013, 21:03:44
Knackered diff/subframe rear mounts :-\

Link doesn't specify saloon or estate :-\
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: RobG on 07 December 2013, 21:05:36
Knackered diff/subframe rear mounts :-\
Checked three weeks ago @ MOT place, no discernible wear/play ???
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: tunnie on 07 December 2013, 21:08:50
Noticed that myself with KYB, on last set I used. They also rust really, really badly. Now use Boge
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: RobG on 07 December 2013, 21:19:02
Noticed that myself with KYB, on last set I used. They also rust really, really badly. Now use Boge
Linky or part number Mark?
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: tunnie on 07 December 2013, 21:34:38
Errrr think I got boge from allgerman, just searched & cannot find them. KYB rusted badly very quickly, forget where I got them from. But arrived boxed and branded KYB. They snapped inside 2 years!

3 years in maybe 4 now? Bogs ones look like new still!

Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: TheBoy on 07 December 2013, 21:48:52
Yeah, I binned a set of KYB's due to it sitting too low at the back after 2 or 3 years. And boy do they rust.
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: albitz on 07 December 2013, 21:57:35
KYB RX6226 springs fitted in 2011 by previous owner along with a cheap pair of rear shocks. No leaks from shocks, no busted coils. Height from road to arch is 65mm. When rear seats loaded the rear mudflaps scrape the surface over the slightest hump in the road and do the same when cornering left or right. Thinking rubbish shockers ??? ??? ???


That really is low.  :o :o ::) ;D
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: TheBoy on 07 December 2013, 21:59:54
KYB RX6226 springs fitted in 2011 by previous owner along with a cheap pair of rear shocks. No leaks from shocks, no busted coils. Height from road to arch is 65mm. When rear seats loaded the rear mudflaps scrape the surface over the slightest hump in the road and do the same when cornering left or right. Thinking rubbish shockers ??? ??? ???


That really is low.  :o :o ::) ;D
Properly slammed ;D
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 07 December 2013, 22:03:47
KYB RX6226 springs fitted in 2011 by previous owner along with a cheap pair of rear shocks. No leaks from shocks, no busted coils. Height from road to arch is 65mm. When rear seats loaded the rear mudflaps scrape the surface over the slightest hump in the road and do the same when cornering left or right. Thinking rubbish shockers ??? ??? ???


That really is low.  :o :o ::) ;D
Properly slammed ;D

Some people pay good money to have their cars slammed low   8)

(http://www.ratemyride.com/uploads/34361.jpg)

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z21/plrdshw/Opel-Omega-29017.jpg)

 ;D :y
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: RobG on 07 December 2013, 23:13:13
KYB RX6226 springs fitted in 2011 by previous owner along with a cheap pair of rear shocks. No leaks from shocks, no busted coils. Height from road to arch is 65mm. When rear seats loaded the rear mudflaps scrape the surface over the slightest hump in the road and do the same when cornering left or right. Thinking rubbish shockers ??? ??? ???


That really is low.  :o :o ::) ;D
Properly slammed ;D
Typo error ;D ;D ;D You know I meant 650mm :P :P ;D
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 December 2013, 23:15:11
KYB RX6226 springs fitted in 2011 by previous owner along with a cheap pair of rear shocks. No leaks from shocks, no busted coils. Height from road to arch is 65mm. When rear seats loaded the rear mudflaps scrape the surface over the slightest hump in the road and do the same when cornering left or right. Thinking rubbish shockers ??? ??? ???

They are standard (NON self levelling) shocks for 3.2 saloon, so they are correct with standard non sl shocks. Failed shocks tend to give a bouncy uncontrolled spring rate. Bouncing the rear of the car by hand should give a push down, release, up down stop action to the rear, and be very hard work to keep the car bouncing by hand. Test in neutral with hand brake off, and chock the font wheels if its in a slope. If it keeps bouncing easily after you let go the shocks are buggered.
 Iirc the usual ride height for an elite 3.2 with sl is 675mm. While the shocks do hold the car up, I'd be surprised if the shocks account for 25mm of ride height. So I would also be checking for busted springs. Tbh.
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 December 2013, 23:17:41
Just go add, you could just as easily wack some Sl shocks on. They will work just as well. But test the pump still works first I guess.
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: RobG on 07 December 2013, 23:18:06
KYB RX6226 springs fitted in 2011 by previous owner along with a cheap pair of rear shocks. No leaks from shocks, no busted coils. Height from road to arch is 65mm. When rear seats loaded the rear mudflaps scrape the surface over the slightest hump in the road and do the same when cornering left or right. Thinking rubbish shockers ??? ??? ???

They are standard (NON self levelling) shocks for 3.2 saloon, so they are correct with standard non sl shocks. Failed shocks tend to give a bouncy uncontrolled spring rate. Bouncing the rear of the car by hand should give a push down, release, up down stop action to the rear, and be very hard work to keep the car bouncing by hand. Test in neutral with hand brake off, and chock the font wheels if its in a slope. If it keeps bouncing easily after you let go the shocks are buggered.
 Iirc the usual ride height for an elite 3.2 with sl is 675mm. While the shocks do hold the car up, I'd be surprised if the shocks account for 25mm of ride height. So I would also be checking for busted springs. Tbh.
Checked today Chris, both springs in good order ???
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: RobG on 07 December 2013, 23:19:04
Just go add, you could just as easily wack some Sl shocks on. They will work just as well. But test the pump still works first I guess.
Car is a 2.2 saloon, standard suspension
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 December 2013, 23:20:26
Not the breaker then. ::)
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 December 2013, 23:22:01
Sorry. Braker! ;)
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 December 2013, 23:25:01
Same no. for 2.2.

Correct springs. Try another set of shocks then. I'm sure you have them on the shelf. ;)
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: RobG on 07 December 2013, 23:26:51
Same no. for 2.2.

Correct springs. Try another set of shocks then. I'm sure you have them on the shelf. ;)
I did. B4`s. They`re on an Irish oofers car now ::)
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 December 2013, 23:36:11
Same no. for 2.2.

Correct springs. Try another set of shocks then. I'm sure you have them on the shelf. ;)
I did. B4`s. They`re on an Irish oofers car now ::)

Break Brake the 2.2 and keep the 3.2. :y
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: TheBoy on 08 December 2013, 09:21:19
Some stupid, retarded people pay good money to have their cars slammed low   8)
Fixed
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 08 December 2013, 09:54:46
KYB RX6226 springs fitted in 2011 by previous owner along with a cheap pair of rear shocks. No leaks from shocks, no busted coils. Height from road to arch is 65mm. When rear seats loaded the rear mudflaps scrape the surface over the slightest hump in the road and do the same when cornering left or right. Thinking rubbish shockers ??? ??? ???


That really is low.  :o :o ::) ;D
Properly slammed ;D

Some people pay good money to have their cars slammed low   8)

(http://www.ratemyride.com/uploads/34361.jpg)

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z21/plrdshw/Opel-Omega-29017.jpg)

 ;D :y

there is only one way to drive an omega like that.... a perfect race track..

if I use daily , will have more damage than the omega is worth within few days..
Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: Big_Al on 08 December 2013, 17:50:06
Just out of curiosity Rob  . . whats the front measuring ?

as Chris G says   standard suspension  ride height should be 675mm all round (660mm for MV6/sport)

I would also doubt knackered shocks would cause a 25mm drop  to 650mm :-\ :-\

Title: Re: Rear of car seems low
Post by: RobG on 08 December 2013, 17:53:44
Just out of curiosity Rob  . . whats the front measuring ?

as Chris G says   standard suspension  ride height should be 675mm all round (660mm for MV6/sport)

I would also doubt knackered shocks would cause a 25mm drop  to 650mm :-\ :-\
660mm