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Lower?
« on: 03 May 2008, 08:55:37 »
I've been umming and aahing (is that how you spell it?) about lowering my car for a little while now and still can't make up my mind.

The 'lowered' picture below is a crude PhotoShop job, but it gets the point accross.

Since doing the editied picture I look at the original one and it starts to look like a 4x4 ;D

What do people think, go for it or leave it?





Also, would anyone disagree with Eibach as the preferred route should I go for it? Are there better options? I'm only thinking of 30mm kits maximum.
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Re: Lower?
« Reply #1 on: 03 May 2008, 09:29:50 »
i think i is definetly worth getting it lowered, looks the part, i have to say :y
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Re: Lower?
« Reply #2 on: 03 May 2008, 11:36:42 »
Looks good mate 8-)

I've lowered both my omega's by about 30mm and they both look better for it, on my silver elite I've fitted full irmscher struts & springs and on the black mv6 I've just fitted irmscher springs :y
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Re: Lower?
« Reply #3 on: 03 May 2008, 11:38:35 »
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Looks good mate 8-)

I've lowered both my omega's by about 30mm and they both look better for it, on my silver elite I've fitted full irmscher struts & springs and on the black mv6 I've just fitted irmscher springs :y

how easy are they to fit?
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« Reply #4 on: 03 May 2008, 12:12:39 »
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Looks good mate 8-)

I've lowered both my omega's by about 30mm and they both look better for it, on my silver elite I've fitted full irmscher struts & springs and on the black mv6 I've just fitted irmscher springs :y

how easy are they to fit?
Very easyish!!! if you have the right tools it's just a one for one swap with the original springs etc
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Re: Lower?
« Reply #5 on: 03 May 2008, 12:34:31 »
Most definitely go lower. I've checked out the available springs. They come in different heights. The Bilstein site doesn't mention just how low, if at all, they lower the car. When I lower mine I'm going with Intrax. Most of the vendors I've included are American but I'm sure you can find sources in the UK. You might consider camber kits for the front and rear to prevent the tires from wearing on the inside edge. Of course, since you'll have the suspension apart anyway, and since the rear camber kit is poly, how's 'bout lower control arm front/horizontal polybushes? And what about new Koni or Bilstein dampers all 'round? Don't you love spending other people's money? Ooh-ooh. Have you thought about..............  ;)

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Intrax Lowering Springs: Part # INT-25-1-001
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=INT%2D25%2D1%2D001&FROM=MG
Lower the car 1.6 inch (40.6mm) front and 1.4 inch (35.5mm) rear.

VOGTLAND Lowering Springs: part # 955120
http://vogtlandsuspension.com/p71/Cadillac-Catera-|-97---01-Lowering-Springs/product_info.html
Lower the car 1.2 inch (30mm) F&R.

Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs: part #3867140 (Catera)
http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/EIB3867140.htm
Lower the car by 1.3" Front & Rear (33mm).

Eibach Lowering Springs: part # E-6532-140 (Vauxhall Omega)
http://www.eibach-uk.com/
Lower the car 1.2 inches (30mm) F&R.

BILSTEIN Coil Springs - 007967 (To MY 09.97)
Front Right Spring: part # FE1-D403
Front Left Spring: part # FE1-D402
Rear Springs: part # FE1-D020
http://www.carparts-cat.com/pkw/parts/artliste.asp?SID=0000992458273793018004&ID=84,3466,3861,0,1,1,1&GID=854,171&NID=0,11,121
NOTE: The site does not state whether the springs lower the car or not.

BILSTEIN Coil Springs - 007969 (From MY 09.97)
Front Right Spring: part # FE1-D448       
Front Left Spring: part # FE1-D404
Rear Springs: part # FE1-D020
http://www.carparts-cat.com/pkw/parts/artliste.asp?SID=0000992458273793018004&ID=84,3466,3861,0,1,1,1&GID=854,171&NID=0,11,121
NOTE: The site does not state whether the springs lower the car or not.

KW Automotive UK (Vauxhall Omega)
KW Lowering Springs (30mm Drop F&R)       #25060068
http://www.kwsuspensions.de/uk/


CAMBER KITS:


Ingalls Engineering Camber Adjusting Bolt: part # IEC-I-81260
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=IEC%2DI%2D81260&FROM=MG
Eccentric bolts to increase camber range for lowered front suspension.

SuperPro Rear IRS Adjusting Kit Camber & Toe Bushing (polyurethane)             #SPF0877K
http://www.fulcrumsuspensions.com.au/fulcrumCat/
http://www.superpro.com.au/download/4381.link (PDF)
http://www.fulcrumsuspensions.com.au/fulcrumCat/img.php?id=1107
Provides camber and toe adjustment range of +/-1.0 degree over base settings for lowered rear suspension (set of 4 / inner & outer).


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Re: Lower?
« Reply #6 on: 03 May 2008, 13:30:34 »
Watch the sleeping policemen Exaust systems are'nt cheap
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Re: Lower?
« Reply #7 on: 03 May 2008, 19:24:48 »
I got 19inch TSW and just fitted PI lowering springs, The drop was 40m. I have had no problems yet with speed humps and the ride wasnt as bad as I thought it was going to be. I must admit the old girl looks alot better lowered. But in the end its your car and your choice mate. :y :y :y
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Re: Lower?
« Reply #8 on: 03 May 2008, 20:32:47 »
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I got 19inch TSW and just fitted PI lowering springs, The drop was 40m. I have had no problems yet with speed humps and the ride wasnt as bad as I thought it was going to be. I must admit the old girl looks alot better lowered. But in the end its your car and your choice mate. :y :y :y

Got any pictures?

What offset are your wheels?

My new wheels are ET45 (the standard is circa ET35) with an Eibach Pro 25mm spacer each rear corner and 16mm each front corner so the net additional track width is 15mm per rear corner and 6mm each front corner.
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Re: Lower?
« Reply #9 on: 03 May 2008, 21:03:36 »
Looks good lowered :y  I am toying with the idea of lowering mine when I replace the wheels.
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Re: Lower?
« Reply #10 on: 03 May 2008, 22:52:43 »
get it lowered, it looks awesome,
i,ll be getting mine done soon but on standard cdx alloys with fat tyres,
and if its still not low enough the angle grinder will be coming out...
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Re: Lower?
« Reply #11 on: 04 May 2008, 15:01:35 »
Got to get a new digital camera, once Ive got that I will post some picks mate :y :y :y
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Re: Lower?
« Reply #12 on: 03 June 2008, 17:49:49 »
yes but dont go silly mate just a bit would look alot better
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Re: Lower?
« Reply #13 on: 03 June 2008, 19:44:30 »
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yes but dont go silly mate just a bit would look alot better

Ironically enough I had it all fitted with MV6 shocks and springs this very morning which brings it down by 15mm at the front and about 20-25mm at the rear. You're right and it does look better, but even more, it feels much better.

I'll post some pictures of it when it stops bloody raining! >:(
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Re: Lower?
« Reply #14 on: 03 June 2008, 20:48:42 »
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I got 19inch TSW and just fitted PI lowering springs, The drop was 40m. I have had no problems yet with speed humps and the ride wasnt as bad as I thought it was going to be. I must admit the old girl looks alot better lowered. But in the end its your car and your choice mate. :y :y :y

Got any pictures?

What offset are your wheels?

My new wheels are ET45 (the standard is circa ET35) with an Eibach Pro 25mm spacer each rear corner and 16mm each front corner so the net additional track width is 15mm per rear corner and 6mm each front corner.

Hi Albatross

Can I ask where you got your wheel spacers from please?

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