[knock of nigel]

ok just checked the springs both sides and they look fine but don't no about the shocks and top mounts could they be naff,also noticed that the new stabilizer bars i changed about 5 -6 months ago have got cracks and splits around the rubbers is this normal or they naff now they did look like cheap ones when i got them off eBay Goldy colour ones £12 for 2, is there a like for any uprated ones ,still don't no what to do about this hard ride I'm having its like its taking a proper hit at the front on bumpy uneven roads even feels bad when going of speed humps

[knock of nigel]

what do i do next (scrap it) lol

[Tom]

Stabilizer bars are only about £8 each anyway if I remember correctly so maybe worth buying a couple of new (genuine VX) ones.

Makes sense to replace the cheaper bits 1st I suppose.

BTW- I might pop in to see you sometime this week.. or possibly next weekend if you're about. Get the beers in and we'll pull your car apart

[knock of nigel]

ok but I'm not racing you !!!!!!

[Tom]

	Quote:
	Originally Posted by knock of nigel ok but I'm not racing you !!!!!!

hahaha!

Oh.. another question that might sound silly, but have you checked your tyre pressures lately? Not quite sure what the proper pressure should be in them to be honest but I was running my sri wheels at 30PSI for about 8 months, then after having new tyres fitted they stuck 34PSI in them, so I stuck to that and it felt better.

If you have the handbook for it- I think it'll tell you in there what you should put in them.

[knock of nigel]

got 30 psi in all but if i put more in it proper smacks the bumps and drain covers thuds the whole car I'm thinking new shocks 200376189738 on the bay nothing special but worth a try and they are in budget, just gonna stick my standard springs on cant be bothered with lowering it maybe new top mount bearing too and see if that makes any difference oh and new drop links

[Tom]

	Quote:
	Originally Posted by knock of nigel got 30 psi in all but if i put more in it proper smacks the bumps and drain covers thuds the whole car I'm thinking new shocks 200376189738 on the bay nothing special but worth a try and they are in budget, just gonna stick my standard springs on cant be bothered with lowering it maybe new top mount bearing too and see if that makes any difference oh and new drop links

Oh right I see.

New shocks- why don't you go for the Bilstien B4's (Heard lots of good feedback about these & considering them myself)?

Fronts: LMF Vauxhall - The Vauxhall Parts Specialist :: Car Exteriors :: Vectra B ('96 - '01) :: Shock Absorbers :: Bilstein B4 Front Shock Absorbers - Vectra B

Rears: LMF Vauxhall - The Vauxhall Parts Specialist :: Car Exteriors :: Vectra B ('96 - '01) :: Shock Absorbers :: Bilstein B4 Rear Shock Absorbers - Vectra B

For the full set (2 fronts, and 2 rears), it only comes to about £160 (+Shipping).

Not sure if LMF have a walk-in showroom/ shop or not, but if so you could pop up and we could go take a butchers as it's not that far from me really.. here's a map of where they are: Market Harborough - Google Maps