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[Spally]

I'm looking at upgrading the suspension in the near future, not slammed but lowered to improve looks and handling but still be comfortable enough for long family journey's. Any suggestions? 51 plate 2.2 petrol saloon.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

You can go lower at the front that the rear. Omegas are close to as low as they can be at the rear as it is, before the diff constantly clouts speed bumps, drop kerbs, ramps in carparks etc.. I seem to think it's 30mm (MV6 being 20mm lower from standard anyway)

40 or maybe even 50mm might be possible at the front. Don't quote, me, I'm on MV6 -20mm and that's enough for me, I'm the youngest old man in town!   

Don't forget to factor in a possble quirk... when I replaced my standard with MV6 the back end went up, and now no longer smacks a drop kerb where I park at work. Old, sagged , softer springs, vs newer, but 'lower' springs. You never know, this might even happen with you, too. What I was concerned would be 'too low' for certain town driving, in reality actually helped round-town practicality.   

[Spally]

I've had Eibachs on my old Vectra and that seemed like a happy medium with being lower but not too low and still giving a more sure footed drive without compromising driver comfort. They normally go 30mm lower than standard. I just wondered if anybody had any other recommendations and, as in your case, advice such as the quirk. Much appreciated.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

No worries. I know there's people who've actually done it. (well, by which I mean more than standard GM levels of lowering) who will be able to confirm the levels you can sink to!

You're welcome 

[Spally]

I've seen slammed ones and they do look good but they're not for me. Just a moderate lowering will do.

[tigers_gonads]

Eibach do a kit which has been proven to work very well on the Omega.
Drops 30mm from standard.
Couple it with Bilstien B4's or B6's if you want it to ride a little harder 
Poly bush the front of the wishbone then get a full geometry setup 
Do this and you will have a Omega which looks pretty good, goes around corners much better then you would think possible and is still pretty comfy 

[TheBoy]

-30mm front, -20mm rear, max.  That's from standard. MV6 is already 15mm lower all round.

[Spally]

Mine's not an MV6 sadly, only a 2.2 CD. Thanks for the advice guys.

[ted_one]

Eibach springs and Bilstein B4'swork well on two of mine, also Irmscher springs and B4's on one of my others a tad better still

[106pete]

You can go lower, just requires camber correction bushes

[Spally]

Eibach springs and Bilstein B4'swork well on two of mine, also Irmscher springs and B4's on one of my others a tad better still

I'll go Eibach as I suspect they'll be easier to find. Lol

[ajsphead]

Eibach springs and Bilstein B4'swork well on two of mine, also Irmscher springs and B4's on one of my others a tad better still

I'll go Eibach as I suspect they'll be easier to find. Lol

Eibachs, Bilsteins and polybushes turn it into a fairly OK handling car so long as you fit decent tyres as well. Don't forget to modify the camber angles front and rear to take account of the drop or you'll just wear the tyres out in no time. You might be near or at the limit of adjustment on the front. -1.20 on -30mm fronts is the limit on mine and is OK 5000 miles later.

[Spally]

Eibach springs and Bilstein B4'swork well on two of mine, also Irmscher springs and B4's on one of my others a tad better still

I'll go Eibach as I suspect they'll be easier to find. Lol

Eibachs, Bilsteins and polybushes turn it into a fairly OK handling car so long as you fit decent tyres as well. Don't forget to modify the camber angles front and rear to take account of the drop or you'll just wear the tyres out in no time. You might be near or at the limit of adjustment on the front. -1.20 on -30mm fronts is the limit on mine and is OK 5000 miles later.

Thanks fella, appreciate the advice.

[Doctor Gollum]

You can go lower, just requires camber correction bushes

Not a good idea as it can lock the rear suspension under load...

[anV6]

-30mm front, -20mm rear, max.  That's from standard. MV6 is already 15mm lower all round.

So since Eibach springs seem to be 30mm lower, does the kit come with different springs for the rear and front?