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Elite suspension recommendations
« on: 19 February 2010, 11:14:36 »
Hi gents,

I know this has been touched on before but cant find the thread.  I am looking to replace all the suspension on my Elite.  I have heard blisteins are the way to go but which one.  I am looking for holding that will handle a spirited drive, not that fussed about the extra 'comfort' the Eite gives me over my CDX but I guess having xenons and trailering boats a lot means I have to keep the self leveling functionality.

Much obliged for your input on this :y

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Re: Elite suspension recommendations
« Reply #1 on: 19 February 2010, 11:17:07 »
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....... but I guess having xenons........ means I have to keep the self leveling functionality.

Much obliged for your input on this :y

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They have their own level sensors on the nearside suspension.  :y
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Re: Elite suspension recommendations
« Reply #2 on: 19 February 2010, 11:22:20 »
quite a few have gone for standard GM MV6 setup, makes it less boat like in the corners, and lets you have fun, but ride is still good  :y
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Re: Elite suspension recommendations
« Reply #3 on: 19 February 2010, 11:27:25 »
So if I switch to MV6 standard shocks and springs, keep the level sensors I should be ok?  Sweet!

Any idea how much they cost on TC?
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Re: Elite suspension recommendations
« Reply #4 on: 19 February 2010, 11:29:27 »
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So if I switch to MV6 standard shocks and springs, keep the level sensors I should be ok?  Sweet!

Any idea how much they cost on TC?

Think you will loose self levelling on MV6 setup, shocks and springs are stiffer, but not leccy, so cannot adjust, would need to pull the fuse to the self levelling pump.....
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Re: Elite suspension recommendations
« Reply #5 on: 19 February 2010, 11:29:54 »
also pre-facelift MV6 its shocks only, facelift its shocks and springs
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Re: Elite suspension recommendations
« Reply #6 on: 19 February 2010, 11:32:29 »
Ah as I trailer a lot I need the self leveling to remain :(
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Re: Elite suspension recommendations
« Reply #7 on: 19 February 2010, 11:34:10 »
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Ah as I trailer a lot I need the self leveling to remain :(

Remember Albatross going MV6 on this Elite, but keeping self levelling, not sure if you can get self levelling MV6 shocks or not  :-/ :-/
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Re: Elite suspension recommendations
« Reply #8 on: 19 February 2010, 11:44:11 »
I have blisteins on my Elite estate, they were on there when i bought the car, initially i didn't like the harshness coming from an unmodded Elite saloon, I've now got used to them an prefer them to the softer original setup.

The self leveling has been disconnected, I've not noticed any difference between that and the saloon self leveling..
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Re: Elite suspension recommendations
« Reply #9 on: 19 February 2010, 11:57:50 »
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Ah as I trailer a lot I need the self leveling to remain :(
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Re: Elite suspension recommendations
« Reply #10 on: 19 February 2010, 11:58:18 »
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quite a few have gone for standard GM MV6 setup, makes it less boat like in the corners, and lets you have fun, but ride is still good  :y
Quite a few are pleased with the bilstein setup as well :y
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Re: Elite suspension recommendations
« Reply #11 on: 19 February 2010, 12:14:28 »
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Ah as I trailer a lot I need the self leveling to remain :(
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Pulling boats, not your beloved pikey wagons!  ;D
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Ah as I trailer a lot I need the self leveling to remain :(
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Pulling boats, not your beloved pikey wagons!  ;D
LOL, thats not what I meant, I know what you tow ;D

I meant it severely limits your options.  I think GM is the only option.
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Ah as I trailer a lot I need the self leveling to remain :(
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Pulling boats, not your beloved pikey wagons!  ;D
LOL, thats not what I meant, I know what you tow ;D

I meant it severely limits your options.  I think GM is the only option.

hmmmmm sure!  ;)  :D :D :D :D


If I went for bilsteins then which ones should I go for?
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« Reply #14 on: 19 February 2010, 16:31:09 »
this subject is rather vague imo. Which way to go, what works with what, more questions thsn answers it seems.


Only conclusion i've come too is i need to keep self levelling, same as you. So what springs work with those shocks? ...would be nice if you could fit mv6 lowered sports chassis (face lift only i believe but can be fitted to pre facelift) all round but keep self levelling and set it  15mill lower to match the lower ride hight of lowered sports chassis.

Trouble is i dont know if the shocks will work with those lsc springs ie not fail and leak oil. If i could answer that i would do it tommorrow.

In theory i suppose stiffer springs should give the shocks an easier time? Who knows, anyone?
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