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Glenn

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Lowered sports chassis ??
« on: 28 July 2009, 19:22:51 »
Can anybody tell me if the '99 MV6 is considered to be the "lowered sports chassis" or what exactly the "lowered sports chassis" is ?
Apparently it makes a difference as to which steering drag link is suitable....

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Re: Lowered sports chassis ??
« Reply #1 on: 28 July 2009, 21:56:32 »
Retail MV6 is, 'Special' (ie, ex-plod) MV6 may or may not be (lots of variations on the ex-plod ones)
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Re: Lowered sports chassis ??
« Reply #2 on: 28 July 2009, 23:53:04 »
i am under the impression,re 3.2, that plod is stiffer than customer mv6. I have plod, which could be any variation, and find it "crashy" over bumps, was hoping it would be more like the customer mv6 3.2 as another members on here, totally differant and better ride quality. Although will reserve judgment until i get rid of these crap tyres.
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Re: Lowered sports chassis ??
« Reply #3 on: 29 July 2009, 09:05:46 »
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i am under the impression,re 3.2, that plod is stiffer than customer mv6. I have plod, which could be any variation, and find it "crashy" over bumps, was hoping it would be more like the customer mv6 3.2 as another members on here, totally differant and better ride quality. Although will reserve judgment until i get rid of these crap tyres.

 Mine's an ex-plod 3.0, you can tell it sits lower than a standard poverty-spec car. My ride isn't crashy though, just firm... body control over speed bumps is excellent.
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Re: Lowered sports chassis ??
« Reply #4 on: 29 July 2009, 11:47:27 »
my mv6 is far to soft seen skodas go round corners at speed better than my mig :(
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Re: Lowered sports chassis ??
« Reply #5 on: 29 July 2009, 15:46:11 »
OK, so it appears that I can't buy the centre steering link from a motor factor for my car, I guess the only option is Vauxhalls, bet that's gonna cost me.... :-(
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Re: Lowered sports chassis ??
« Reply #6 on: 29 July 2009, 18:34:26 »
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my mv6 is far to soft seen skodas go round corners at speed better than my mig :(
Never. If that is the case, something is wrong.
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Re: Lowered sports chassis ??
« Reply #7 on: 29 July 2009, 18:48:46 »
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OK, so it appears that I can't buy the centre steering link from a motor factor for my car, I guess the only option is Vauxhalls, bet that's gonna cost me.... :-(

This one states "Except lowered sports chassis", but I still can't see a reason why it's not suitable. :-/ 
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Omega-Steering-centre-bar-tie-rod-drag-link_W0QQitemZ250440097819QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3a4f64a01b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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Re: Lowered sports chassis ??
« Reply #8 on: 29 July 2009, 20:10:40 »
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This one states "Except lowered sports chassis", but I still can't see a reason why it's not suitable.   
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Omega-Steering-centre-bar-tie-rod-drag-link_W0QQi...

Me neither but the "except lowered sports chassis" thing bothers me....
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Re: Lowered sports chassis ??
« Reply #9 on: 29 July 2009, 20:28:03 »
sports chassis takes a different centre tie rod.
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Re: Lowered sports chassis ??
« Reply #10 on: 29 July 2009, 22:46:12 »
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sports chassis takes a different centre tie rod.

So the centre tie rod on MV6's differ from all other Miggys.
Ok, but why ?  MV6 shocks and springs are different, but I thought that was it. If there is a difference then surely it would be beneficial to change the C.T.R and any related components when lowering a non MV6 Mig. 
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Re: Lowered sports chassis ??
« Reply #11 on: 29 July 2009, 23:30:16 »
centre tie rod? Am i being thick again?

Have also seen Markdtm mention mv6 has thicker anti roll bars....? But not sure if plod only or all mv6 models.
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Re: Lowered sports chassis ??
« Reply #12 on: 30 July 2009, 00:18:10 »
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centre tie rod? Am i being thick again?

Have also seen Markdtm mention mv6 has thicker anti roll bars....? But not sure if plod only or all mv6 models.

This thing...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Omega-Steering-centre-bar-tie-rod-drag-link_W0QQi... 
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Edit: Doh !  Listing removed   ::)

Edit(again): http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Omega-Steering-centre-bar-tie-rod-drag-link_W0QQitemZ250440097819QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3a4f64a01b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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Re: Lowered sports chassis ??
« Reply #13 on: 30 July 2009, 09:18:03 »
oh yeah, that thing.
Am always a bit wary of there descriptions esp if non vx who dont always get it right themselves.
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Re: Lowered sports chassis ??
« Reply #14 on: 30 July 2009, 16:39:29 »
'99 - prefacelift?

These as std had a normal suspension, it wasn't until the facelift that the -15mm chassis was introduced. You should be have some idea if it was a plod car. Post a pic and somebody will soon tell you if it is sitting low for a '99 model.

The twist on this is that irmscher offered a -30mm kit which i am led to belive uses eibach or billie shox.

Post a pic to start and masure from the arch lip to the centre of the wheel.
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