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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: MikeDundee on 20 July 2008, 13:50:31

Title: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: MikeDundee on 20 July 2008, 13:50:31
....these ones on e-bay OK compared to GM ones?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-FRONT-STABILISER-ANTI-ROLL-BAR-LINKS-x-2_W0QQitemZ290231975989QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 July 2008, 13:57:28
These ones are the best after market ones:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Omega-Stabiliser-Anti-Roll-Bar-Link-Rod-SS506_W0QQitemZ180265459245QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2008, 14:39:23
Agree with MDTM - I bought a pair on his recommendation.  I asked seller to supply FAI ones, which he did.
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 20 July 2008, 15:42:31
I bought these same ones to on Marks recommendation Mike plus lots cheaper than Vx, I just couldn't remember the name of them to tell ya on the phone :-?
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: Jimbob on 20 July 2008, 16:02:01
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Agree with MDTM - I bought a pair on his recommendation.  I asked seller to supply FAI ones, which he did.


Big improvement on your last variety I beleive  ;D
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: OMEGA VXR on 20 July 2008, 17:09:23
Ive had my car over 4 years now & my third pair have just shot it, & they were from VX they lasted only 18 months, is it my car or is it them effing speed humps?????????? to make matters worse my m.o.t due thusday >:( >:( >:(........... my miggy goes through em like nobodies business  :'( :'(

Lee
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2008, 17:11:42
My MV6 is still on original droplinks at 150k, if the history is to be believed (and the history of it is very good)...

Tractor wrecked its ones at 125k, and the 2nd hand replacements about 3k later ::) (they were removed from another car as knackered!).  No earlier history for tractor.
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: OMEGA VXR on 20 July 2008, 17:17:00
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My MV6 is still on original droplinks at 150k, if the history is to be believed (and the history of it is very good)...

Tractor wrecked its ones at 125k, and the 2nd hand replacements about 3k later ::) (they were removed from another car as knackered!).  No earlier history for tractor.

What prob do you think ive got TB? Its done 104000 (service history to prove) & its had new wishbones,dampers,springs, but not anti roll bar bushes nor a full geometry check could this have any effect?
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2008, 17:19:12
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My MV6 is still on original droplinks at 150k, if the history is to be believed (and the history of it is very good)...

Tractor wrecked its ones at 125k, and the 2nd hand replacements about 3k later ::) (they were removed from another car as knackered!).  No earlier history for tractor.

What prob do you think ive got TB? Its done 104000 (service history to prove) & its had new wishbones,dampers,springs, but not anti roll bar bushes nor a full geometry check could this have any effect?
Really not sure.  I would expect them to last nearly as long as wishbones etc.

My 2nd set of wishbones on MV6 didn't last long, but may be an issue with original fitting (before I found the forum)  :'(
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: Dazzler on 20 July 2008, 18:11:29
FAI are one of the much better aftermarket manufactures ;)

I also have these fitted on mine and from Vail too :y
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: MikeDundee on 21 July 2008, 06:27:23
Cheers folks :y, just purchased a set and requested FAI ones :y
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: sev on 21 July 2008, 12:32:23
I've just seen ho does the lover wishbones too, so I think i'll probably just buy DL's and wishbones and do the whole lot in one hit for the money - superb!

(i'm still getting over how cheap these spares are in comparison to honda stuff!)
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: MikeDundee on 21 July 2008, 19:08:54
Asked for FAI links but he only has Falcon, what should I do refund, wait, or geniune GM ones, or accept falcon?
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: Dazzler on 21 July 2008, 19:10:47
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Asked for FAI links but he only has Falcon, what should I do refund, wait, or geniune GM ones, or accept falcon?
If you can afford to wait, then do so Mike ;)

Not heard of Falcon so unable to comment on them >:(
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: MikeDundee on 21 July 2008, 19:16:54
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Asked for FAI links but he only has Falcon, what should I do refund, wait, or geniune GM ones, or accept falcon?
If you can afford to wait, then do so Mike ;)

Not heard of Falcon so unable to comment on them >:(

Thanks for that Dazzler :y, have just e-mailed him back asking when FAI ones will be back in stock :y
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: Dazzler on 21 July 2008, 19:28:03
He should be able to restock within a few days, unless there has been a rather high demand for them ;D
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: MikeDundee on 21 July 2008, 19:38:15
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He should be able to restock within a few days, unless there has been a rather high demand for them ;D

Wait and see what the response is :y
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: Dazzler on 21 July 2008, 19:39:08
There will be other Motorfactors around you that will stock FAI ;)
Title: Re: DROP LINKS.....
Post by: MikeDundee on 21 July 2008, 19:56:12
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There will be other Motorfactors around you that will stock FAI ;)


probably yeah, last time I bought aftermarket discs they did'nt last 3 months e.g., shuddering when braking/warping, so I am always dubious of aftermarket stuff unless recommended, no probs payig the extra £20 quid for GM stuff, wait and see.