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Re: Owners With Coilovers Fitted...
« Reply #15 on: 02 August 2012, 22:15:17 »

I think I know what you're getting at, but I'm still  :-\

Are you after some pics of Omegas with coil overs fitted on the rear? If so, the Monaro has pretty much the same setup, I could take some pics for you tomorrow (if it's not raining) :)
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« Reply #16 on: 02 August 2012, 22:30:06 »

How close is 'pretty much the same?'

Does the spring sit/work in an arc as opposed to the vertical?

But pictures would be a start Pete, thanks  :y
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« Reply #17 on: 02 August 2012, 22:37:42 »

How close is 'pretty much the same?'

Does the spring sit/work in an arc as opposed to the vertical?

But pictures would be a start Pete, thanks  :y

I've got some council paving slabs I can take some pictures of for you if it helps?   ;D

Be a whole site cheaper than coilovers too.  :y
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« Reply #18 on: 02 August 2012, 22:50:34 »

How close is 'pretty much the same?'

Does the spring sit/work in an arc as opposed to the vertical?

But pictures would be a start Pete, thanks  :y

I've got some council paving slabs I can take some pictures of for you if it helps?   ;D

Be a whole site cheaper than coilovers too.  :y

You keep your slabs mate, you'll need them to help take the weight of that rusty shell on your drive  :D ;D

You don't know what i'm paying  :P A whole lot less than you'd think  ;)
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« Reply #19 on: 02 August 2012, 22:56:04 »

aggresive attitude springs to mind :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
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« Reply #20 on: 02 August 2012, 22:56:15 »

How close is 'pretty much the same?'

Does the spring sit/work in an arc as opposed to the vertical?

But pictures would be a start Pete, thanks  :y

I've got some council paving slabs I can take some pictures of for you if it helps?   ;D

Be a whole site cheaper than coilovers too.  :y

You keep your slabs mate, you'll need them to help take the weight of that rusty shell on your drive  :D ;D

You don't know what i'm paying  :P A whole lot less than you'd think  ;)

I do know, cos you told me you senile old git!  ;D

That's why I'm waiting for you to get it sorted before I tap you up for a set. :y
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« Reply #21 on: 02 August 2012, 22:57:26 »

aggresive attitude springs to mind :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

Nah mate, we are only messing around.  Paul and I are good friends.  Sorry if that didn't come across in our posts.  :y
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« Reply #22 on: 02 August 2012, 22:59:20 »

aggresive attitude springs to mind :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

Nah mate, we are only messing around.  Paul and I are good friends.  Sorry if that didn't come across in our posts.  :y
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« Reply #23 on: 02 August 2012, 22:59:40 »

aggresive attitude springs to mind :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

Nah mate, we are only messing around.  Paul and I are good friends.  Sorry if that didn't come across in our posts.  :y

See, now you've made it off topic! ha ha ha!!   :P  James hasn't an aggressive bone in his body, I've met his wife! lol

Did i?!  Lots been going on of late mate - must of slipped my mind  :-\ :-\
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« Reply #24 on: 03 August 2012, 01:04:16 »

Has there been a question asked yet? ;D

What do you want to know, exactly? :)
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« Reply #25 on: 03 August 2012, 02:08:30 »

Paul, try these for size :y

http://gmoem.com/pontiac/2006/gto_2004-2006/ Basically LHD Monaro

http://www.opeloem.com/vauxhall/omega_1994_2003/rear_axle_and_suspension/

Illustrated pages do print nicely along with the part lists :y

HTH, Al :y
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« Reply #26 on: 03 August 2012, 07:31:55 »

Cheers Al, but as the thread title suggests i want/need to see Miggies that have 'coilovers' fitted to the rear, not normal suspension items, sorry mate  :-[
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« Reply #27 on: 03 August 2012, 08:52:16 »

Understood :y

These are a nice easy way to see how the rear suspension fits together, and also any differences between the saloon and estate :y you'll also see from the Monaro pages that the only significant difference is that the diff bolts directly to the subframe, but the rear diff mount is identical to the Omega...

This is good for two reasons, 1. A Monaro rollbar, (stock or uprated), should fit nicely, and 2. Any pics that Pete can send you will be of use because there is actually very little difference between the Omega Saloon and the Monaro rear set up :y

I suspect that what Pete has fitted to his Monaro is as follows:

Front, actual coilovers, like your green example, as a direct replacement for the stock struts.

Rear, lowered springs with adjustable seats and adjustable dampers, each being straight swaps for what is fitted to the car.

As I understand it, you are intending to fit complete coilover units, like the front ones, to the rear :-\
This should be doable, but you'll likely need to strip the boot out and cut out the inner wings and rebuild them to make the top mounts. This would be less work on a saloon, but you've much better access on the estate :y (suspect fuel filler will be in the way though). You might get away with a bracket up in the wheel wells but could be some horrendous clearance issues  :-\
 
If you try to use the existing shock mounts in the floor, then you're into cutting up the chassis rails to create the top mounts. Again doable but will the coilovers work properly at such an angle?  About 60 degrees rather than vertical.

I'd be sitting down with 2woody and Master DTM to sort out the finer points of what you're trying to achieve :y
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« Reply #28 on: 03 August 2012, 10:47:06 »

This is good for two reasons, 1. A Monaro rollbar, (stock or uprated), should fit nicely, and 2. Any pics that Pete can send you will be of use because there is actually very little difference between the Omega Saloon and the Monaro rear set up :y

I suspect that what Pete has fitted to his Monaro is as follows:

1. Front, actual coilovers, like your green example, as a direct replacement for the stock struts.

2. Rear, lowered springs with adjustable seats and adjustable dampers, each being straight swaps for what is fitted to the car.

1. Correct.
2. Correct

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Re: Owners With Coilovers Fitted...
« Reply #29 on: 03 August 2012, 15:54:31 »

I recall 2woody saying that the Monaro rear subframe is a few inches wider than the Omega, while looking identical. I wonder if this would affect the suitability of the roll bar? :-\
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