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Suspension bushed, cost of
« on: 03 February 2013, 15:17:36 »
Hi there,

I've picked up an Omega Elite 3.2, 2001, for a piddling £900. Bargain or what? :P

It's done just over 102k miles and I'm thinking, since it was so cheap, maybe I should throw some money at it.

I'm taking it in at some point this month for an oil change (somewhere..) and probably a fuel filter - the other filters I can easily do myself.

Does anyone have an idea of costs involved in renewing all the worn bushes? Would it be extreme to pay for that to be done - I'm not made of money! :D

I searched the forums but didn't find anything for a total cost estimate. I'm not all fingers and thumbs but I have no real collection of tools and not much free time, so doing it myself is just not going to happen.

Any advice appreciated!

Tony.
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Re: Suspension bushed, cost of
« Reply #1 on: 03 February 2013, 15:56:11 »
My advice would be to hold off before parting with any money... There is a member who lives not far from you who may offer to help out/do work for you for a sensible contribution to his tool fund ;) :y

He's got an obsession with suspension setup so will certainly look at this thread ;D

Oh... And welcome to the forum :y
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Re: Suspension bushed, cost of
« Reply #2 on: 03 February 2013, 16:07:55 »
Just don't bother changing them, I highly suspect mine are original, so that makes them 161k old  ;D

Still pass MOT, so good enough for me!  :D
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Re: Suspension bushed, cost of
« Reply #3 on: 03 February 2013, 17:09:30 »
Thanks Lazydocker, that would be awesome!  :)

Tunnie... You cwaazzzyyyy  :D :D
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Re: Suspension bushed, cost of
« Reply #4 on: 03 February 2013, 17:28:31 »
Quote from: tunnie on 03 February 2013, 16:07:55
Just don't bother changing them, I highly suspect mine are original, so that makes them 161k old  ;D

Still pass MOT, so good enough for me!  :D
Only, having driven yours, I can confirm there is no connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels. Actually, I reckon your car is missing 4 track rods, as each wheel goes in a random direction ;D
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Re: Suspension bushed, cost of
« Reply #5 on: 03 February 2013, 17:29:57 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2013, 17:28:31
Quote from: tunnie on 03 February 2013, 16:07:55
Just don't bother changing them, I highly suspect mine are original, so that makes them 161k old  ;D

Still pass MOT, so good enough for me!  :D
Only, having driven yours, I can confirm there is no connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels. Actually, I reckon your car is missing 4 track rods, as each wheel goes in a random direction ;D

Another clown car... Must be something to do with the roads around there :-X ::) ;D
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Re: Suspension bushed, cost of
« Reply #6 on: 03 February 2013, 17:34:28 »
Quote from: tunnie on 03 February 2013, 16:07:55
Just don't bother changing them, I highly suspect mine are original, so that makes them 161k old  ;D

Still pass MOT, so good enough for me!  :D

I just don't follow this thinking, why bother having a great handling car like an Omega and not have it set up correctly? May as well drive around in some cheap to run FWD shitbox IMHO.

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Re: Suspension bushed, cost of
« Reply #7 on: 03 February 2013, 17:35:19 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2013, 17:28:31
Quote from: tunnie on 03 February 2013, 16:07:55
Just don't bother changing them, I highly suspect mine are original, so that makes them 161k old  ;D

Still pass MOT, so good enough for me!  :D
Only, having driven yours, I can confirm there is no connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels. Actually, I reckon your car is missing 4 track rods, as each wheel goes in a random direction ;D

 :D ;D
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Re: Suspension bushed, cost of
« Reply #8 on: 03 February 2013, 17:39:28 »
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 February 2013, 17:34:28
Quote from: tunnie on 03 February 2013, 16:07:55
Just don't bother changing them, I highly suspect mine are original, so that makes them 161k old  ;D

Still pass MOT, so good enough for me!  :D

I just don't follow this thinking, why bother having a great handling car like an Omega and not have it set up correctly? May as well drive around in some cheap to run FWD shitbox IMHO.

Never thought I'd see "Great Handling" and "Omega" in one sentence, unless the work "Unlike" was between the two.

I openly admit, the three I have had have all been 3.0 Elite's, but I have driven plenty of 2.0GLS and 2.5TD's and all are pretty horrendous. 

Most FWD Shit boxes will make roundabouts at greater speeds than an Omega......... I still wouldn't have one though!
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Re: Suspension bushed, cost of
« Reply #9 on: 03 February 2013, 17:44:22 »
Properly set up, with a proper engine, they keep up with most things :-X
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Re: Suspension bushed, cost of
« Reply #10 on: 03 February 2013, 17:44:53 »
I have yet to see any car make a roundabout at the speeds my Omega can. But maybe that's just my lead foot and general sideways slant on life...  :y  :o
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Re: Suspension bushed, cost of
« Reply #11 on: 03 February 2013, 18:13:19 »
Quote from: Broomies Mate on 03 February 2013, 17:39:28
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 February 2013, 17:34:28
Quote from: tunnie on 03 February 2013, 16:07:55
Just don't bother changing them, I highly suspect mine are original, so that makes them 161k old  ;D

Still pass MOT, so good enough for me!  :D

I just don't follow this thinking, why bother having a great handling car like an Omega and not have it set up correctly? May as well drive around in some cheap to run FWD shitbox IMHO.

Never thought I'd see "Great Handling" and "Omega" in one sentence, unless the work "Unlike" was between the two.

I openly admit, the three I have had have all been 3.0 Elite's, but I have driven plenty of 2.0GLS and 2.5TD's and all are pretty horrendous. 

Most FWD Shit boxes will make roundabouts at greater speeds than an Omega......... I still wouldn't have one though!

I disagree... Set up properly, which involves binning the wallowy elite setup, and on reasonable tyres (oh no, I said it again ::)) it is very capable :y

Even on elite suspension it will keep most cars honest ;) As long as you're willing to corner twice... Once for the body roll and once for the chassis to go where you want ;D ;D
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Re: Suspension bushed, cost of
« Reply #12 on: 03 February 2013, 18:15:01 »
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 February 2013, 17:34:28
Quote from: tunnie on 03 February 2013, 16:07:55
Just don't bother changing them, I highly suspect mine are original, so that makes them 161k old  ;D

Still pass MOT, so good enough for me!  :D

I just don't follow this thinking, why bother having a great handling car like an Omega and not have it set up correctly? May as well drive around in some cheap to run FWD shitbox IMHO.

You have to remember that Tunnie's driving style doesn't make many demands on the car ;)
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Re: Suspension bushed, cost of
« Reply #13 on: 03 February 2013, 18:16:13 »
Quote from: Lazydocker on 03 February 2013, 18:15:01
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 February 2013, 17:34:28
Quote from: tunnie on 03 February 2013, 16:07:55
Just don't bother changing them, I highly suspect mine are original, so that makes them 161k old  ;D

Still pass MOT, so good enough for me!  :D

I just don't follow this thinking, why bother having a great handling car like an Omega and not have it set up correctly? May as well drive around in some cheap to run FWD shitbox IMHO.

You have to remember that Tunnie's driving style doesn't make any demands on the car ;)

Fixed :y
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Re: Suspension bushed, cost of
« Reply #14 on: 03 February 2013, 18:19:00 »
Quote from: tOnYoYo on 03 February 2013, 15:17:36
Hi there,

I've picked up an Omega Elite 3.2, 2001, for a piddling £900. Bargain or what? :P

It's done just over 102k miles and I'm thinking, since it was so cheap, maybe I should throw some money at it.

I'm taking it in at some point this month for an oil change (somewhere..) and probably a fuel filter - the other filters I can easily do myself.

Does anyone have an idea of costs involved in renewing all the worn bushes? Would it be extreme to pay for that to be done - I'm not made of money! :D

I searched the forums but didn't find anything for a total cost estimate. I'm not all fingers and thumbs but I have no real collection of tools and not much free time, so doing it myself is just not going to happen.

Any advice appreciated!

Tony.
Hi Tony.
A well trodden path this one now. Couple of options. But it depends on your personal taste.

Generally people are happy to pay a small trade off in harshness of ride, for a more accurate handling and stable car. Elites are comparatively soft and wallowy in the suspension dept. compared to the rest of the omega range. This in pursuit of comfort almost above all else. Hence the trade off with poly is worth it, if you're a progressive driver.

If you prefer comfort though, then fitting like for like is the way. Although the life of oe parts is limited, as rubber wears and fails much quicker than poly ever will.

...? :)

Depends how you feel the car drives too. Any issues with it?
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