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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: RobG on 12 February 2009, 10:44:53

Title: Standard Rear Shocks Replacement
Post by: RobG on 12 February 2009, 10:44:53

Stick with OE on TC or go aftermarket. Any suggestions guys :question

Title: Re: Standard Rear Shocks Replacement
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 February 2009, 11:27:32

I use OE on TC as the price is reasonable.

Alternatives are KYB's from the www.buypartsby.co.uk or Bilstein OEM's from www.balancemotorsportco.uk.

The Bilsteins do give a slightly firmer ride.

Title: Re: Standard Rear Shocks Replacement
Post by: RobG on 12 February 2009, 11:30:37

Cheers Mark :y

Title: Re: Standard Rear Shocks Replacement
Post by: RobG on 15 February 2009, 12:47:49

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I use OE on TC as the price is reasonable.

Alternatives are KYB's from the www.buypartsby.co.uk or Bilstein OEM's from www.balancemotorsportco.uk.

The Bilsteins do give a slightly firmer ride.

They`ve suggested "Gabriel" shockers, £21 + vat each. I think it`s an American brand. Anyone used these :question

Title: Re: Standard Rear Shocks Replacement
Post by: Pitchfork on 15 February 2009, 18:53:31

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I use OE on TC as the price is reasonable.

Alternatives are KYB's from the www.buypartsby.co.uk or Bilstein OEM's from www.balancemotorsportco.uk.

The Bilsteins do give a slightly firmer ride.

They`ve suggested "Gabriel" shockers, £21 + vat each. I think it`s an American brand. Anyone used these :question

Good heavens! ::)

Title: Re: Standard Rear Shocks Replacement
Post by: M0T0RVATE on 16 February 2009, 10:38:25

On my '89 Senator i fitted Monroe heavy duty gas shocks.
They also fit Omegas.
Result was very firm rear suspension ride, but still OK for passengers.
Also when accelarating car did not 'sink' at rear, but remained at a level height.
I would use them again...

 8-)

Title: Re: Standard Rear Shocks Replacement
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 February 2009, 13:34:21

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I use OE on TC as the price is reasonable.

Alternatives are KYB's from the www.buypartsby.co.uk or Bilstein OEM's from www.balancemotorsportco.uk.

The Bilsteins do give a slightly firmer ride.

They`ve suggested "Gabriel" shockers, £21 + vat each. I think it`s an American brand. Anyone used these :question

Gabriel have a good name in the shock market

Title: Re: Standard Rear Shocks Replacement
Post by: RobG on 16 February 2009, 13:35:04

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I use OE on TC as the price is reasonable.

Alternatives are KYB's from the www.buypartsby.co.uk or Bilstein OEM's from www.balancemotorsportco.uk.

The Bilsteins do give a slightly firmer ride.

They`ve suggested "Gabriel" shockers, £21 + vat each. I think it`s an American brand. Anyone used these :question

Gabriel have a good name in the shock market

:y :y