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beemerdevil

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suspension lowering?
« on: 17 November 2008, 21:50:06 »
whats the recomended 'lowering' in mm's ? and is it acheived by just changing all 4 springs or is more involved?? - i want to get this thing lower, harder / stiffer to hold road better and STOP the 'roll' through corners - i like my mig but it doesnt yet come up to the standard of my beemer i just sold - the mig is like driving a sofa on jelly wheels compared to the beemer - i wanna keep the mig - it looks and drives smooth enough but not 'tight' enough.................so i need you guys expert advice please !!!!!!Many TIA -  :y :y :y :y :y
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Re: suspension lowering?
« Reply #1 on: 17 November 2008, 21:51:49 »
30mm.....drop it with springs and add in a set of Bilstein OEM shocks....
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Re: suspension lowering?
« Reply #2 on: 17 November 2008, 21:54:22 »
Standard MV6 suspension (Shocks and springs) will help a lot and lower it by 15mm if you're after a more subtle change, but an excellent driving experience.
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« Reply #3 on: 17 November 2008, 22:28:35 »
I'm on 40mm all round with standard pre facelift elite alloys. Sticks like sh*t :y
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« Reply #4 on: 17 November 2008, 22:29:39 »
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30mm.....drop it with springs and add in a set of Bilstein OEM shocks....

cheers mark......how ya doin mate??     Are you talking all 4 springs AND shocks? - are the 30mm drop springs OEM  as well  :yand how much we lookin at for the lot???  
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Re: suspension lowering?
« Reply #5 on: 18 November 2008, 08:16:31 »
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30mm.....drop it with springs and add in a set of Bilstein OEM shocks....

cheers mark......how ya doin mate??     Are you talking all 4 springs AND shocks? - are the 30mm drop springs OEM  as well  :yand how much we lookin at for the lot???  


The shocks work out about 200 quid for the set of 4 and about 150 for the springs
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Re: suspension lowering?
« Reply #6 on: 18 November 2008, 11:26:11 »
Thinking of a drop on mine, where`s the best place to get hold of the springs and dampers?
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Re: suspension lowering?
« Reply #7 on: 20 November 2008, 17:23:18 »
mark where do you advise getting the spring and shocks from?
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Re: suspension lowering?
« Reply #8 on: 23 November 2008, 16:35:51 »
I got my Eibach Pro Lit springs from LMF Vauxhall for about £140. That was for the V6 vectra but the price was the same for the Omega. Not sure if the Omega was a 40mm drop or not though. The Pro Kit is progressive so it isnt a hard ride
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« Reply #9 on: 23 November 2008, 21:57:18 »
DOne the rear about a 30mm to 40mm drop

Fronts will be done either before or at a WIM trip

May lift the rear with 5mm spacers
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« Reply #10 on: 23 November 2008, 22:25:40 »
got a set for sale, removed from my 3.0 MV6.
They really do make a difference....
(in for sale section)

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Re: suspension lowering?
« Reply #11 on: 25 November 2008, 01:36:12 »
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got a set for sale, removed from my 3.0 MV6.
They really do make a difference....
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MV6 springs and shocks is the way I went on my Elite 3.2. I love them and would recommend buying his 2nd hand if they're in good nick.

You'll save a fortune and the car will look lower, but still stock. Personally I think 30 - 40mm is too much lower and the arches begin to look spread out too much if you know what I mean.
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« Reply #12 on: 25 November 2008, 09:45:24 »
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got a set for sale, removed from my 3.0 MV6.
They really do make a difference....
(in for sale section)

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MV6 springs and shocks is the way I went on my Elite 3.2. I love them and would recommend buying his 2nd hand if they're in good nick.

You'll save a fortune and the car will look lower, but still stock. Personally I think 30 - 40mm is too much lower and the arches begin to look spread out too much if you know what I mean.


Mine is a little too low, but I have ideas to raise few mm, just need to measure a seat so I can get a spacer made
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Re: suspension lowering?
« Reply #13 on: 25 November 2008, 10:01:31 »
As said before.

Bilstein OEM shocks from www.balancemotorsport.co.uk

And then add some suitable springs, 30mm drop is my recommendation as standard shock (including the Bilstein OEM ones), will not support a drop greater than this. The irmscher springs were ideal for this.

This will give much improved handling but wont be so harsh as to knock your fillings out!
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Re: suspension lowering?
« Reply #14 on: 25 November 2008, 13:54:16 »
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As said before.

Bilstein OEM shocks from www.balancemotorsport.co.uk

And then add some suitable springs, 30mm drop is my recommendation as standard shock (including the Bilstein OEM ones), will not support a drop greater than this. The irmscher springs were ideal for this.

This will give much improved handling but wont be so harsh as to knock your fillings out!

I have to agree, compared to standard MV6 set up, the irmscher springs totally transform the handling of the car
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