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self leveling suspension
« on: 09 October 2011, 17:29:12 »
hi guys
im gonna fit a tow bar to my cdx estate to tow my other car around to drift meets

can i retro fit the self leveling suspension to the rear and if so can any of you let me have a wiring diagram so i can fiti it ?

cheers for your time
steve
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Re: self leveling suspension
« Reply #1 on: 09 October 2011, 18:51:18 »
Monroe self levelers are a good choice for non self leveling cars. No wiring needed, jus a shrader valve in the boot for adjustment.

Fitting the automatic self leveling system should be doable, but quite involved, and may depend if the loom plugs are present. One for the electrical experts on here.
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« Reply #2 on: 09 October 2011, 20:05:26 »
The loom requirement is in 2 parts:

1) the rear part - every Omega Ive seen has it
2) the front part - only fitted to Elites and cars with the option specified.

the joint is the big one in the pas side foot well.

Best go down the Munro route IMO
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Re: self leveling suspension
« Reply #3 on: 09 October 2011, 20:27:34 »
Or invest in a set of tow hitch weighing scales. Max for an Omega saloon is 75 Kilograms. Adjust the weight on your trailer accordingly.

You could also consider fitting spring assisters. I think self levelling suspension is very overated and complicated to boot..
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Re: self leveling suspension
« Reply #4 on: 09 October 2011, 20:55:50 »
Quote from: Varche on 09 October 2011, 20:27:34
Or invest in a set of tow hitch weighing scales. Max for an Omega saloon is 75 Kilograms. Adjust the weight on your trailer accordingly.

You could also consider fitting spring assisters. I think self levelling suspension is very overated and complicated to boot..

Self levelling suspension is the dogs nuts.  :y Spring assisters are OK when loaded with your trailer, but tends to leave the car arse up when not.
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Re: self leveling suspension
« Reply #5 on: 10 October 2011, 00:00:40 »
IMO auto sl is very good for ride hight control, as you might expect.

It's far from ideal as a suspension package only though. Depends on your needs, but all thing considered it's not a bad compromise I guess. Carrying loads, it's worth pursuing, if plug and play.
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Re: self leveling suspension
« Reply #6 on: 10 October 2011, 00:08:21 »
Does the CDX not have S/L suspension as standard? :-\
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« Reply #7 on: 10 October 2011, 00:11:07 »
Nope. Elite and some plod.... Afaik.
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Re: self leveling suspension
« Reply #8 on: 10 October 2011, 00:16:16 »
CDXs have xenon lights as standard though :-\ thought the two went hand in hand on the estates?
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Re: self leveling suspension
« Reply #9 on: 10 October 2011, 00:18:44 »
Nah, hid leveling completely different system to suspension leveling.
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Re: self leveling suspension
« Reply #10 on: 10 October 2011, 21:08:08 »
ok guys
thanks for your help
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Re: self leveling suspension
« Reply #11 on: 10 October 2011, 21:23:58 »
Never be an easy retrofit due to looms missing.

But, to do it, springs shocks, airline, pump, ecu/sensor, relay and wiring.
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Re: self leveling suspension
« Reply #12 on: 10 October 2011, 21:26:46 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 October 2011, 21:23:58
Never be an easy retrofit due to looms missing.

But, to do it, springs shocks, airline, pump, ecu/sensor, relay and wiring.
Also, it makes the suspension naturally soft at the back - great for motorway cruises, but a little less inspiring around the lanes...
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Re: self leveling suspension
« Reply #13 on: 11 October 2011, 11:45:09 »
Quote from: taxi al on 10 October 2011, 00:16:16
CDXs have xenon lights as standard though :-\ thought the two went hand in hand on the estates?

My CDX does not have auto level H/L's.
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Re: self leveling suspension
« Reply #14 on: 11 October 2011, 12:39:17 »
Quote from: Shackeng on 11 October 2011, 11:45:09
Quote from: taxi al on 10 October 2011, 00:16:16
CDXs have xenon lights as standard though :-\ thought the two went hand in hand on the estates?

My CDX does not have auto level H/L's.

It doesn't have high intensity discharge (hid) headlights from the factory then!
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