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Advice sort for springs for ex police 3.2 special
15. Jul 2011 at 18:22

Apologises if this has already been asked, as I've not been on here for a while.

Mig failed it's Mot today. The offside rear coil spring has broken, one of the weak points on the mig I know.

However, as it's a 3.2 special I believe the coil springs were different to the Mv6? Can anyone please advise on where I can get a pair of rear springs with the correct specification to replace mine. And any part numbers which I can quote directly.

Not really wanting to go to the stealers as I KNOW I'll pay over the odds for them!! Shocked

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Re: Advice sort for springs for ex police 3.2 special
Reply #1 - 15. Jul 2011 at 18:29

Pm your reg to andyc on here for a price. I don't think you'll get the correct springs outside vx. And even then as you say they may not be on trade club for that spec.

A very long shot might be allgerman parts as they can get some shocks for omega. Defo a long shot though.

Or a wanted ad in test zone and Jimbob might move it to parts section for you. Might need the ident number from andyc or of the spring itself.

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HockeyDave55 Junior Member Offline Posts: 107 Milton Keynes Gender: Drives: 2000MY Omega MV6. 3.0l	Re: Advice sort for springs for ex police 3.2 special Reply #2 - 15. Jul 2011 at 18:46 You're not alone bro' my MV6 failed for both rear springs, be prepared for a painful quote from Vauxhall! I said stuff that, fitted a lowering kit and it cost half the price. When I told the insurance, they gave me money back because the parts I used were cheeper...
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Reply #3 - 15. Jul 2011 at 19:25

Chris
Thanks for that, I've pm'd Andy. Just wait to see what he comes back with ?

Dave
If Andy comes back with a 'no go' or the springs are too expensive, I may just go the lower spring kit, as it maybe cheaper for x4 aftermarket spring kit. Eibach are supposed to do a decent kit, just the hassle of getting all of them done Roll Eyes

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HockeyDave55 Junior Member Offline Posts: 107 Milton Keynes Gender: Drives: 2000MY Omega MV6. 3.0l	Re: Advice sort for springs for ex police 3.2 special Reply #4 - 15. Jul 2011 at 21:00 It took me half a day on my drive, I just got the spring kit as the police shocks are also up-rated. I think the car only went down another 12mm, sits perfectly now.... I should get some pic's up...
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jb Junior Member Offline Posts: 105 bucks Gender: Drives: 3.2 mv6	Re: Advice sort for springs for ex police 3.2 special Reply #5 - 16. Jul 2011 at 05:55 I had same issue with my special and fitted 2 Boge 25.e48.0 springs from my local factor.Same ride height and nice and firm just like the originals and around 30 pounds each.Lokk up your nearest Boge distributor on the web.
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Reply #6 - 19. Jul 2011 at 16:29

jb wrote on 16. Jul 2011 at 05:55:

I had same issue with my special and fitted 2 Boge 25.e48.0 springs from my local factor.Same ride height and nice and firm just like the originals and around 30 pounds each.Lokk up your nearest Boge distributor on the web.

JB
Is this reference number for the Saloon versions Huh

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GmasterT Intermediate Member Offline does that drifting thing... Posts: 308 Cambridge Gender: Drives: '02 3.2 mv6 special saloon, '99 2.5td elite estate and 97 2.0 cd estate (for sale cheap!)	Re: Advice sort for springs for ex police 3.2 special Reply #7 - 19. Jul 2011 at 16:35 If you get real stuck I may have a pair somewhere off my 2002 Special
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Psychoca Senior Member Offline Posts: 716 Peterborough Gender: Drives: Omega 2.5TD Estate (chipped)	Re: Advice sort for springs for ex police 3.2 special Reply #8 - 19. Jul 2011 at 18:11 Hmmmm.... Springs seem to be common failures this year then... Mine failed on rear nearside spring... :s
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Reply #9 - 19. Jul 2011 at 19:28

GmasterT wrote on 19. Jul 2011 at 16:35:

If you get real stuck I may have a pair somewhere off my 2002 Special Thumbs Up!

Thanks for the offer G. I've found a place online that is selling some new Boge one's. Just trying to find out if the Ref No. that JB gave me was for Saloon or Estate version. To be honest, due to the hassle of changing them and rears being prone to breaking after time, rather go with new ones with warranty - Nothing personal Thumbs Up!

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jb Junior Member Offline Posts: 105 bucks Gender: Drives: 3.2 mv6	Re: Advice sort for springs for ex police 3.2 special Reply #10 - 21. Jul 2011 at 23:15 Yes this is for a saloon.
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