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[fcc-pt]

Hello,

I want to replace the front shock and springs plus back springs, what do you suggest?
Brands cares etc. Comfort improve suspension would be my aim.

Thank you.

[steve6367]

OEM still available (so long as not LSC) - I like that option.

Blistein B4 get good review here as after market shock.

[fcc-pt]

OEM still available (so long as not LSC) - I like that option.

Blistein B4 get good review here as after market shock.

I got Bilstein B4 but not happy with it...
What does stand "LSC" for?

[steve6367]

OEM still available (so long as not LSC) - I like that option.

Blistein B4 get good review here as after market shock.

I got Bilstein B4 but not happy with it...
What does stand "LSC" for?

LSC - Lowered Sports Chassis as fitted to MV6

What don't you like about B4's? If aiming for comfort I would stick OEM.

[fcc-pt]

Well my experience is all about bad suspension, bad driving... I wan't to to improve driving handling and comfort.
B4 is harder than original suspension... and you can state that is OEM! I suspect that quality is not the strong point of B4 perhaps I have front bumper damaged.
Has I can ear one bumper (just one) making a isss going up and down while driving irregular why not both?!?
Anyway, I want a better suspension in every way I'm not impressed at all with B4 comfort and driver handling as i stated.
I'm willing to improve it a LOT that's why I'm asking expert opinion

[Diamond Black Geezer]

The only way you can get more comfortable / softer suspension is by fitting original Opel/Vauxhall shock absorbers.

B4s (which I have on my car) feel great, and I'm surprised you have had problems with them. They are a little harder than standard, but not so much that the ride becomes uncomfortable. They do harder/sportier versions, B6 and even B8s. If you find the B4 hard, then just imagine what the B8s are like!

To be honest if you find your suspension 'bad' with B4s, there's nothing (apart from original dealer shocks) which will be more comfortable. You could consider fitting Elite (called the MV6 in Europe) self levelling rear suspension, which is a little softer, but you will need springs, dampers, the pump and sensors too. 

You are asking about springs and dampers, but are your wishbones, droplinks and bushes in good condition? These also affect the ride. 

[fcc-pt]

The only way you can get more comfortable / softer suspension is by fitting original Opel/Vauxhall shock absorbers.

B4s (which I have on my car) feel great, and I'm surprised you have had problems with them. They are a little harder than standard, but not so much that the ride becomes uncomfortable. They do harder/sportier versions, B6 and even B8s. If you find the B4 hard, then just imagine what the B8s are like!

To be honest if you find your suspension 'bad' with B4s, there's nothing (apart from original dealer shocks) which will be more comfortable. You could consider fitting Elite (called the MV6 in Europe) self levelling rear suspension, which is a little softer, but you will need springs, dampers, the pump and sensors too. 

You are asking about springs and dampers, but are your wishbones, droplinks and bushes in good condition? These also affect the ride. 

Well I do find harder in fact... roads over here are really bad so.
Rear suspension is self leveling and my omega is an MV6 with new bumpers from GM. About wishbones, droplinks and bushes they were replaced long time ago and mec does not find any play. For myself i find it awful, impossible to drive particularly in bad road conditions... I'm about to disassemble all the front suspension and and check each part.

[05omegav6]

If the roads are that bad, renew the shocks all round, wishbones/bushes all round and check springs for damage, then get the geometry set up competently and enjoy Omega driving again

[fcc-pt]

If the roads are that bad, renew the shocks all round, wishbones/bushes all round and check springs for damage, then get the geometry set up competently and enjoy Omega driving again

I will when I solve this issue: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=132239.new#new

[sjc]

In the past I've fitted Monroe (both "Original" and "Reflex") and always found them to be a big improvement over OEM for handling and comfort.

Bilsteins tend to be crashy over poor surfaces, Koni only do their "Sport" shocks for Omegas which are adjustable but expensive.

[fcc-pt]

In the past I've fitted Monroe (both "Original" and "Reflex") and always found them to be a big improvement over OEM for handling and comfort.

Bilsteins tend to be crashy over poor surfaces, Koni only do their "Sport" shocks for Omegas which are adjustable but expensive.

What do you think about kayaba?

[sjc]

In the past I've fitted Monroe (both "Original" and "Reflex") and always found them to be a big improvement over OEM for handling and comfort.

Bilsteins tend to be crashy over poor surfaces, Koni only do their "Sport" shocks for Omegas which are adjustable but expensive.

What do you think about kayaba?

Is that another name for KYB? Because if so, I think they make a lot of OEM, if not then I've never used them.

[fcc-pt]

Is that another name for KYB? Because if so, I think they make a lot of OEM, if not then I've never used them.

Yes it it the same...
I'm tented to replace B4 by KYB plus springs...

[fcc-pt]

Were can i buy genuine HBV for a good price?

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Were can i buy genuine HBV for a good price?

Never heard about the B4s being crashy over poor surfaces, wish I'd heard that before I got the set! However I have to agree with sjc, there's a few bad roads near me and I have found the ride to have lots of vibration transferred into the cabin, never put it down to the dampers, just accepted it as being 'normal'. Never thought that such as Monroe would be better. Worth knowing in 2028 when I come to replace them again