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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Omegadoha, Desert Member on 10 November 2009, 16:28:16
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I need a new pair of front shock absorbers, but I'm told they cost about 330 quid each here. Therefore I'm considering importing a pair but was wondering if anyone could suggest a manufacturer and a supplier. I've come across this website, are these any good? Plus don't know if you get everything in the picture.
http://www.octimex.com/Suspension-Technology/Sport-Shock-Absorbers/KYB/Opel/Omega-B/KYB-front-shock-absorber-Opel-Omega-B::101939.html
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KYB have a good reputation, but the ones you selected are for the 4 pots. U got the 3.2 lump. So, I wonder if they are any good.
Anyone out there could confirm if these would fit a 3.2?
Thanks :y
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I put on a set of Bilsteins obtained from Balance Motorsport - http://www.balancemotorsport.co.uk/ - at a good price. Think Daz just got his from there as well. Mention OOF when ordering to get a discount.... :y
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I've changed both front and back in the last month.
front ones are Bilstein and rear are Kayaba ones (KYB). And I must say go for the Bilstein they're better and actually front ones were far more cheaper than KYB, but god knows why rear ones are more expensive
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KYB have a good reputation, but the ones you selected are for the 4 pots. U got the 3.2 lump. So, I wonder if they are any good.
Anyone out there could confirm if these would fit a 3.2?
Thanks :y
Oops! Thanks for pointing that out! Just browsed through the website again and there is a 6 cylinder option - same price. :y
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KYB have a good reputation, but the ones you selected are for the 4 pots. U got the 3.2 lump. So, I wonder if they are any good.
Anyone out there could confirm if these would fit a 3.2?
Thanks :y
Oops! Thanks for pointing that out! Just browsed through the website again and there is a 6 cylinder option - same price. :y
Welcome mate :y
If you wish, I could check prices for the front shock absorbers with a spare parts shop which stocks Opel parts here in Bahrain (Automart) and post the prices by tomorrow? ;)
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KYB have a good reputation, but the ones you selected are for the 4 pots. U got the 3.2 lump. So, I wonder if they are any good.
Anyone out there could confirm if these would fit a 3.2?
Thanks :y
Oops! Thanks for pointing that out! Just browsed through the website again and there is a 6 cylinder option - same price. :y
Welcome mate :y
If you wish, I could check prices for the front shock absorbers with a spare parts shop which stocks Opel parts here in Bahrain (Automart) and post the prices by tomorrow? ;)
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That would be great, if you don't mind. Thanks. :y
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Checked with the bloody barstewards, but the shocks are not available in stock at the moment. Am supposed to receive a call from them tomorrow to know when they're gonna receive them shock absorber ... Will let u know ASAP. ;)
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Thanks very much for finding out. :y
In Mannai they are QR 2,000 each which is GBP 333. ;D
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I put on a set of Bilsteins obtained from Balance Motorsport - http://www.balancemotorsport.co.uk/ - at a good price. Think Daz just got his from there as well. Mention OOF when ordering to get a discount.... :y
Was that front & back? How did affect the ride?
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I put on a set of Bilsteins obtained from Balance Motorsport - http://www.balancemotorsport.co.uk/ - at a good price. Think Daz just got his from there as well. Mention OOF when ordering to get a discount.... :y
Yes I did get all the shocks from this place and he was brilliant, they were also here the following day :y
As for how it feels... well it feels a totally different car, although Irmscher Springs have also been fitted to the Bilsteins, so when I put my weight on the wing of Vader... it does not move anymore :o
The shocks that were taken off were useless to say the least ;D ;D
As for the asking for OOF discount I did this but he is giving 15% cash back at the moment if you ring him and ask, so you wont get OOF discount aswell as I asked that too ;D ;D
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The parts shop guy just gave me a call (miraculously!) And said he would b having the shock available in about 1 month. Make of the shocks is Topran (never hear of it myself!) But r supposedly made in Germany!
Anyway the cost of these shock absorbers would be BD 40 - 45 a piece
Their spare parts are usually very good OEM parts FYI ;)