Owners of lowered Omegas

[tgm147]

Off to hunt the part numbers!

[tgm147]

Got the part numbers of the EPC but can I find anywhere that sells them? Can I hell. Does anyone have any recommendations for somewhere to find these springs? I've even tried the local breakers yards but would rather not fit second hand springs.

[TheBoy]

For std factory stuff, dealers can order them. Not cheap for springs though!

[feeutfo]

You want "sport" for 2.2. I would think either Andyc on here can get them at tc price mail ordered to you. But might be worth a chat with allgerman parts to be sure.

Tc listings are a bit confusing so Andyc would be best bet I would think. Double check your part numbers though.


So...Only available from dealer, or possibly via allgerman parts.

Trade club halfs the dealer price for springs, but still expensive.

You'll need the lsc shocks too don't forget.

[tgm147]

All lowering on hard now seen as the head gasket is on its way out.

[feeutfo]

All lowering on hard now seen as the head gasket is on its way out.

Water in oil/sump?

[tgm147]

Sorry for the late reply. No oil in the water or water in the sump but the level is dropping in the bottle at the rate of about a full bottle in a week. Even after a hard drive on LPG or petrol there's still steam from the exhaust too. Not as much as after just starting when it's warming up but it's there. Can't find any obvious leaks and the HBV was done recently too. Need to get a sniff test done on the coolant bottle. See if there's any exhaust gas in it.

If it hasn't gone though, it's a leak and I'll just keep on top of that until it becomes more obvious where it's coming from.

Back to lowering! After some 2.2 Sport or possible MV6 rear springs (if they're for the same axle weight) to drop the back 15mm. Does anyone have any going spare or know of somewhere that sells them? I don't trust my local dealer after last time and having done some ringing round, can't find any either. Will be ordering 30mm Weitec springs for the front and keeping with the standard shocks for now. Will replace them with KW ones when they go in the future.

[Me]

Try a PM to andyc - he works in a parts dept of a dealer, but despite that () is knowledgable

[feeutfo]

Yep andyc is your man. You'll probably get "oh no, we cant find anything without a reg no. sir" from any other parts man.

Tc prices too where possible. Or if you check his profile he displays his dealer phone no. Just ask for Andy Clere.

[tgm147]

Cheers guys. I'll give him a ring when everywhere starts to open again. Depending on the price I may be replacing the front shocks too. DC Performance will have Koni STR.T shocks in that will fit the Omega soon and I'd rather do the lot in one go to be honest. Will be leaving the back ones as they are though. Just do the fronts. They're apparently an over engineered OEM shock and have got some pretty good reviews. They're really quite cheap too. http://www.koni.com/54.html

[MikeDundee]

I have vx irmscher springs all round lowered by 20mm, cost was 1k fitted, handling is fine as I am sure MarksDTM can confirm, since his little sprint in it at the lakes a couple of years ago!!!!. These were fitted back in December 04 by Vx.

[tgm147]

Parts ordered!

The back is staying the same height as standard but the shocks are being replaced all round with Koni Sport adjustable ones, Weitec 30mm lowering springs are going on the front with Eibach wheel alignment adjusters. Should be here early next week. Ordered the whole lot from a company called DC Performance. What a great bunch they are, always keeping in touch and answering emails. Would recommend them every time.

[feeutfo]

Parts ordered!

The back is staying the same height as standard but the shocks are being replaced all round with Koni Sport adjustable ones, Weitec 30mm lowering springs are going on the front with Eibach wheel alignment adjusters. Should be here early next week. Ordered the whole lot from a company called DC Performance. What a great bunch they are, always keeping in touch and answering emails. Would recommend them every time.

What are these T ?

[tgm147]

Eibach alignment adjusters

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