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Re: M V 6 30mm drop.
« Reply #15 on: 21 January 2010, 08:20:04 »

I have MV6 springs fitted to my CD and they have dropped her a little from standard.  Depending on where you read the information the MV6 sits 15mm to 20mm lower than the standard mig's, Candyman can correct me if I'm wrong as he has Vauxhall software which iirc states they are 20mm lower than standard migs.

One thing for sure, they improve the handling!!  Still no rally car, but removes the barghe feeling from my estate/caravan
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Re: M V 6 30mm drop.
« Reply #16 on: 21 January 2010, 10:49:02 »

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You need to tell your insurance company of EVERY mod you undertake, induction kit included...and yes they will most likely charge you more. Mine wanted an extra £50 just because I had a K&N cone fitted.

If you don't and they find out, such as after a crash you are VERY unlikely to be covered for your loss although they may cover 3rd parties.

It amazes me with all the boy racers running around with small, modded hatchback cars...chances are that most if not all, haven't told their insurance companies and hence are not covered....all well and good until they whack someone.
As replied in other posts about this before,i never tell the insurance about anything i do to mine and certainly will never tell em,dont we all reckon they rip us lot off enough >:(,if anything always act thick,e.g i dident know the car was modded,dont really know much about em. ::)
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Re: M V 6 30mm drop.
« Reply #17 on: 21 January 2010, 11:13:09 »

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Im thinking of droping the car by 30mm by fitting new struts and springs (complete Bilstein kit). Is the M V 6 lower than a standard mig or the same. Advert on LMF site just states its for a v6. With mine being a 2001 MV6 would it make it much lower?

MV6's do sit lower than the rest.
The Master & Myself fitted Bilstein Shocks & Irmscher Springs to mine which honestly makes the car a different animal.
The Master enjoyed scaring me yet again once they were fitted ;D

Mrs. Loo-knee does not like it though as the ride if far to hard for her liking, but I think it is far better :y

Hope this helps
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Re: M V 6 30mm drop.
« Reply #18 on: 21 January 2010, 13:45:28 »

From memory the MV6 sits lower due to shorter dampers, springs are the same.

My old MV6 had full Irmscher springs and dampers, made a considerable improvement.

You will be very lucky to find a new set for sale now.

2nd option is to source a set of Irmscher springs.

If only there was someone who had a brand new set sitting in their shed that they haven't got round to fitting yet, and as they are likely to be getting rid of the CDX soon they will prob sell them  ::)
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Re: M V 6 30mm drop.
« Reply #19 on: 21 January 2010, 17:10:42 »

if you take the risk of bad ride quality and frequent part changes ,then its ok.. :-/
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Re: M V 6 30mm drop.
« Reply #20 on: 21 January 2010, 18:52:45 »

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From memory the MV6 sits lower due to shorter dampers, springs are the same.

My old MV6 had full Irmscher springs and dampers, made a considerable improvement.

You will be very lucky to find a new set for sale now.

2nd option is to source a set of Irmscher springs.

If only there was someone who had a brand new set sitting in their shed that they haven't got round to fitting yet, and as they are likely to be getting rid of the CDX soon they will prob sell them  ::)

That would be great if only i could find someone that was Phil :question
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Re: M V 6 30mm drop.
« Reply #21 on: 21 January 2010, 19:27:52 »

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You need to tell your insurance company of EVERY mod you undertake, induction kit included...and yes they will most likely charge you more. Mine wanted an extra £50 just because I had a K&N cone fitted.

If you don't and they find out, such as after a crash you are VERY unlikely to be covered for your loss although they may cover 3rd parties.

It amazes me with all the boy racers running around with small, modded hatchback cars...chances are that most if not all, haven't told their insurance companies and hence are not covered....all well and good until they whack someone.
As replied in other posts about this before,i never tell the insurance about anything i do to mine and certainly will never tell em,dont we all reckon they rip us lot off enough >:(,if anything always act thick,e.g i dident know the car was modded,dont really know much about em. ::)

What you're doing is illegal fella - as you're telling them to insure a car that really isn't what you say it is.
Also, ignorance is no excuse, I'm afraid, as all policies state this somewhere (or words/meanings to that effect) - my missis works in motor claims, and if they decide you're not eligible in a the event of a claim, then you effectively HAVE NO INSURANCE, which means an investigatio (which you will pay for), court, fines, costs, possibly internment.
Seemples!

IF you find yourself in a position that you or a third party needs to claim on your insurance, you'll most likely find the insurance company WILL NOT pay out, and furthermore, you'll probably never be able to get insurance for a car again for years. It's a problem that the ABI are taking seriously.

So really, you're being the very irresponsible driver that we have to pay for on our policies.
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