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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Humpy on 29 April 2013, 23:00:44

Title: Road Springs?
Post by: Humpy on 29 April 2013, 23:00:44

Hi there, I've got one busted front spring (boings on turning!) so need to replace both fronts and because I carry a lot of weight thought I'd do the rears as well. I guess it would be recommended to use genuine springs? Are they a Trade Club item? Any idea how much? Thanks.

Humpy

PS Its for my 3.0L manual Elite estate (yes its got self levelling!)

Title: Re: Road Springs?
Post by: amba on 30 April 2013, 09:56:00

Replaced my rear springs about 18 months ago and used KYB,s as they seemed the most reasonable around £70 the pair but not too sure what the fronts would cost.Service was prompt although website is confusing as you need to ensure you get the S/L type which are dearer than std.

Wouldnt go the VX route as expect mortgage money for them  ;D

Title: Re: Road Springs?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 30 April 2013, 11:55:08

I bought Sachs rear springs from Eurocarparts. £50 the pair iirc :)

Title: Re: Road Springs?
Post by: Humpy on 30 April 2013, 16:46:40

Yes I realize that now, got a quote for all four springs and it was going to be more than I paid for the car seven years  ago :o Pattern parts it is then!

Humpy

Title: Re: Road Springs?
Post by: robson on 30 April 2013, 21:58:57

Go KYB

Title: Re: Road Springs?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 30 April 2013, 23:30:09

today asked origial opel/vx springs from dealer , price quoted was 500 £ for whole (front+rear)  :o
 
must admit I even dont expect to hear this much :(
 
so which kyb springs ? and how much drop ?  (sorry for hijacking)

Title: Re: Road Springs?
Post by: tunnie on 30 April 2013, 23:30:45

Quote from: robson on 30 April 2013, 21:58:57

Go KYB

I've found KYB springs rust badly, from experience I would say Boge  :y

Title: Re: Road Springs?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 30 April 2013, 23:40:46

Quote from: tunnie on 30 April 2013, 23:30:45

Quote from: robson on 30 April 2013, 21:58:57

Go KYB

I've found KYB springs rust badly, from experience I would say Boge  :y

so which model and how much drop ?

Title: Re: Road Springs?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 30 April 2013, 23:44:08

there are many models :-\
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vauxhall_Omega_2.5_1999/b/BOGE/p/Car-Parts/Suspension-and-Steering/suspension/coil-spring

Title: Re: Road Springs?
Post by: adey2 on 01 May 2013, 01:56:39

got a set of s/l springs here for rear i removed from my elite, found with 2 dogs a full tank of petrol and full tank of lpg it was bit soft on back end so changed them for standard, if interested make me a offer