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[The Cambelt Kid]

Oh i see, i wish my dad did that for me when i were 19.  I don't even think policies like that were available ten years ago...  

I though the MV6 was so popular with the cops as it had stiff/low setup from the factory, not to mention the 17" rims.  I think only the MV6 is lowered, that and the Elite maybe?

As i say the factory setup on my MV6 give an excellent ride, albeit a little bumpy.  I might lower it a little in a year or so, but am unsure of what i can get away with...

[TheBoy]

being with direct line i still get a NCB

Not quite I believe - I think that NCB only stays whilst you remain with that company...

[matt_mph]

being with direct line i still get a NCB

Not quite I believe - I think that NCB only stays whilst you remain with that company...

yeh thats how it is, but to be honest makes live easier for me and my student pennies

[matt_mph]

Been thinking again lol i know dangerous or what lol. But been thinking how low can you go on 19's, as i'v noticed a few cars on the boards have 19' alloys on and they look really small in the massive omega archs

[hol666]

By all accounts 20's will fit and if someone has a spare set for nowt, I'll try 'em!

As for the 2lt jelly-like handling, what rubbish, gets better if you drive harder!!!

[IrmscherKris]

Irmscher lowering springs (30mm) and bilstein shocks are a good setup.

Like on my MV6....  

Handles well but I like the "bone shaker" style so I think I'll go with koni adjustable struts next time round.

[hotel21]

Mine has 30 mm lowered Irmscher rears, standard fronts, and slightly firmer shocks all round.  Sits more 'square' at the rear and handles quite well, now that geometry is set up properly at WIM with the reduced COG.

Given car is generally just me and a full tank of traction fluid and it handles the way I want it to, without unneccessary fuss or bother, if you follow.  

[106rallye]

where the best place to get uprated springs and shocks? cheap as possible please  

after driving a 106 with fully uprated suspension (spings, arb's, tb's etc) the MV6 on standard "police spec" springs feels like a boat! not bothered about ride quality at all, just looking to improve the handling!

also im running 15's so might be looking to lower it more than 30, i was thinking about 50 but has anyone tried this before? dont want it to look like a chav chariot "on its arse".

[hotel21]

I got my new 30mm lowered Irmscher rears for £30 off E-bay.  Seek and ye shall find.  

As to handling, remember its a 1.75 tonne rear wheel drive car, not a fwd lightweight.  They are designed to have an amount of body roll, it means that you adjust the driving style accordingly.

Some have lowered the Omega by more than 30mm and no doubt they will be along at some stage and add their tuppenceworth.

ps - ever driven a 3.9 supercharged RangeRover at full chat?  Now that really is bodyroll.....  

[stevief]

Current set up of Eibach springs all round, Monroe Sensa-trac struts and standard self levelling rears. Ride  quality is not too hard but handling is now 100% better than it was.

Bilstein shocks can now be sourced cheaper than they used to be so are a good base as Mark has already stated and is the only item I wish I had sourced for the front.

Remember that drop stated is a reference point only and will depend on the engine and extras fitted. This I encoutered after speaking to Eibach who were convinced that the 30mm drop would apply at the front as the springs were designed to take the loading of all Omega engines but I still ended up with a 40mm drop which was a bit concerning but has has been okay so far.

I have been on holiday towing a fully laden caravan complete with near enough a full boot load and can confirm that, in my case, there have been no issues with the 30mm rear drop and the self levelling system.

Camber was checked by a local outfit and the camber was said to be okay and as the car handles okay and there is no tyre wear indications that it is otherwise I have to take it as beeng okay. However the camber was set up at the time of fitting with the hub carrier pulled out as far as possible so basically on the stops so had any adjusment been required to the positive side then camber bolts would have been required. The bolts are available but not easy to get hold of.

The only downside to the better handling is that I could do with a set of MV6 type seats - then the car would be complete!

Steve

[batista]

hi,ive got a 2.5 elite.it has irmscher lowering springs.lowered about 40mm.and has 235/45/17 tyres.handles like a beaut.cornering much better than my 2.0 cdx.

[Martin_1962]

How would a set of Irmscher springs do on my 2.6?

[elvin315]

I wouldn't suggest it with the leveling control.  Best bet would be throw some dub's on it and get ground effects makes it look lower without messing with leveling controller.  Its nice as the computer adjusts to your driving, ex.  drive it hard and fast it will lower the front end a bit.  Dunno if you guys have it but we do here.  Hope that helps

I have a 2001 Catera Sport and as far as I know the leveling only affects the rear suspension. Excess weight in the back triggers the compressor and pumps up the rear shocks. Driving harder and faster has nothing to do with it. It's not an active suspension. I rarely travel with passengers so when the time comes I'll probably replace the airshocks with adjustable Koni sport shocks and pull the compressor too. Adding superior shocks and removing dead weight. Killing two birds with one stone.

Elvin