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Best coil springs for a 2.6 Saloon
« on: 26 June 2020, 09:29:54 »
Could anyone recommend decent coil springs for my 2.6? While it is off the road, going to change the back suspension as it is a bit tired.

I have found these, but not sure if OK, they say inconstant spring design which I understand gives the best of both worlds, in different loads and keeping the wheels on the road better. The car is a standard factory setup, no air suspension.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352521085231?ul_noapp=true

Thanks in advance for any help.

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Re: Best coil springs for a 2.6 Saloon
« Reply #1 on: 26 June 2020, 09:36:57 »
Kilen HD would be my recommendation. Fitted to several Omegs with good results.

All V6s/4 pot diesels have the same fronts, and all 4pot petrols have the same fronts. 2.5td/dti has its own springs because the engine is a heavy bastid.

All saloons use the same rear, and all estates use the same rear.

There are a few other variations, but unless your car us a limo, armoured or a hearse, they're largely irrelevant.
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Re: Best coil springs for a 2.6 Saloon
« Reply #2 on: 26 June 2020, 10:21:27 »
Thank DG for the quick reply. I have seen Kilen, but wasn't sure about them as I personally haven't heard of them. I will look for a pair now.

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Re: Best coil springs for a 2.6 Saloon
« Reply #3 on: 26 June 2020, 10:57:10 »
Also dig out a pair of Sachs shocks. Ignore the engine, these are the correct ones (they're all the same for non self levelling saloons) and for some reason, heavily discounted...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-SACHS-Rear-Axle-SHOCK-ABSORBERS-for-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-5-DTI-24V-2001-2003-/124123166416
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Re: Best coil springs for a 2.6 Saloon
« Reply #4 on: 26 June 2020, 14:00:44 »
Best springs are MV6 ones... if you find low millage set grt them.. sits perfect and handles well..

I had eibach on mine and found didnt handle as well as with mv6 springs and front was to low for my liking.

Or grt in contact with sheffield coil spring and have a set manufactured to oem mv6 set brand new
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Re: Best coil springs for a 2.6 Saloon
« Reply #5 on: 26 June 2020, 14:56:40 »
« Last Edit: 26 June 2020, 15:01:18 by Doctor Gollum »
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Re: Best coil springs for a 2.6 Saloon
« Reply #6 on: 26 June 2020, 15:04:47 »
Quote from: laney101 on 26 June 2020, 14:00:44
Best springs are MV6 ones... if you find low millage set grt them.. sits perfect and handles well..

I had eibach on mine and found didnt handle as well as with mv6 springs and front was to low for my liking.

Or grt in contact with sheffield coil spring and have a set manufactured to oem mv6 set brand new
Eibach will sit level if you get the correct ones for your engine... They drop 30mm from standard (15mm lower than MV6) but 4 pot petrol and v6 are different.
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Re: Best coil springs for a 2.6 Saloon
« Reply #7 on: 26 June 2020, 16:04:01 »
« Last Edit: 26 June 2020, 16:05:34 by Doctor Gollum »
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Re: Best coil springs for a 2.6 Saloon
« Reply #8 on: 26 June 2020, 16:11:30 »
Personally I like Eibach all round but a nice compromise if you needed to carry weight in the boot was MV6 LSC (when they were still available) on the rear and Eibach on the front, the stiffer fronts helps to dial out that slight understeer when pressing on through a corner.

That said, if keeping a car standard I would go with Dr G's advice.... it's plenty capable, I just prefer a slightly more handling orientated setup with the tried and trusted various poly bushes, top mounts etc as recommended on this forum... all personal preference really
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Re: Best coil springs for a 2.6 Saloon
« Reply #9 on: 26 June 2020, 16:24:36 »
My plod always had plod fitted and was ideal, the Elite had full Irmscher springs and shocks with SL deleted.

My last Omega had Sachs shocks and Kilen springs all round plus polys front and rear and handled as well as thr other two. All estates, but the principle is the same.
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Re: Best coil springs for a 2.6 Saloon
« Reply #10 on: 27 June 2020, 10:27:49 »
One thing that would be worth checking while you are working in that area is the shock absorber top mounting area, would be well worth a good clean up, check for rust and if all solid a spot of rust converter if needed and some paint / underseal applying. Due to the age of these cars it's not uncommon to start to see this area beginning to corrode.
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Re: Best coil springs for a 2.6 Saloon
« Reply #11 on: 27 June 2020, 14:12:36 »
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 June 2020, 10:27:49
One thing that would be worth checking while you are working in that area is the shock absorber top mounting area, would be well worth a good clean up, check for rust and if all solid a spot of rust converter if needed and some paint / underseal applying. Due to the age of these cars it's not uncommon to start to see this area beginning to corrode.
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Re: Best coil springs for a 2.6 Saloon
« Reply #12 on: 03 July 2020, 09:26:39 »
Hi Doctor Gollum

Thank you for the link to the pair of springs. I contacted the company to purchase them. They asked for my Reg No. And are now saying that they will not fit my car. It is standard setup not self levelling. I will believe the members advise on here more than their's. If I purchase the pair in your link (Kilen Code 60037), will they fit with no problems?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-60037-KILEN-REAR-COIL-SPRING-SUSPENSION-PAIR-OE-QUALITY-/283760156449

Sorry for asking.

Thanks for all the help. Take care
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Re: Best coil springs for a 2.6 Saloon
« Reply #13 on: 03 July 2020, 10:22:33 »
The company are being 'special'. They are categorically 100% the correct springs for your car.

Just buy them without contacting them.  ;)
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Re: Best coil springs for a 2.6 Saloon
« Reply #14 on: 10 July 2020, 15:01:43 »
In total there is 19 different rear springs for Omega Saloon and Estates, that number includes some special builds like armored and hearses.

Look here for the correct ones:
https://vauxhall.7zap.com/en/car/v94/m/8/1-1/


and part two here
https://vauxhall.7zap.com/en/car/v94/m/8/1-2/
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