OME Bp51 now available on patrols

[AB]

http://www.arb.com.au/nissan-patrol-receives-bp51/

Has anyone seen/tried these on other vehicles, thoughts?

[BigRAWesty]

http://www.arb.com.au/nissan-patrol-receives-bp51/

Has anyone seen/tried these on other vehicles, thoughts?
Seen the fb add..
And was basically no info..
Just all sales pitches..

[BigRAWesty]

http://www.arb.com.au/nissan-patrol-receives-bp51/

Has anyone seen/tried these on other vehicles, thoughts?
Neat idea with the compression and rebound adjustment with the c spanner.. very cool

[MudRunnerTD]

A very good mate of mine who is in the Comp Scene riding in a car on Kings Smoorhies chose these over the Kings for his Ranger. He is over the moon with them. Worth every cent he reckons. I have had a good look at his and they are bloody nice kit.

Will definitely consider these when the GUIV is ready. The current OME has 170,000kms on it.

[BigRAWesty]

A very good mate of mine who is in the Comp Scene riding in a car on Kings Smoorhies chose these over the Kings for his Ranger. He is over the moon with them. Worth every cent he reckons. I have had a good look at his and they are bloody nice kit.

Will definitely consider these when the GUIV is ready. The current OME has 170,000kms on it.
$3500 a set is the figure being thrown around.

[Winnie]

Yeah these are very top of the range gear! I would love some

[AB]

$3500 a set is the figure being thrown around. Yeah there seem to be a lot of figures flying around the Internet...lol

[Winnie]

My boss was quoted 4k for his BT50 including springs

[nissannewby]

These like kings or fox are something you keep for a long time. Like if you sell the car they come out and go on the next car. Shocks at this end of the market are that price for a reason and in comparison to some other forms of machinery and their suspension these are cheap.

[BigRAWesty]

These like kings or fox are something you keep for a long time. Like if you sell the car they come out and go on the next car. Shocks at this end of the market are that price for a reason and in comparison to some other forms of machinery and their suspension these are cheap.
But ain't they 2"? 51mm piston.
Ain't that the same size as Fox 2.0 and superior etc?

[nissannewby]

But ain't they 2"? 51mm piston.
Ain't that the same size as Fox 2.0 and superior etc?

And....

Superiors are made to a price point. I reckon I could gurantee they wont be as reliable as the ome.

Fox are produced on a scale much larger than superior and the ome bp51.

The bp51 like the original ome will be well tested for australian conditions. Im unsure if they are made in australia but certainly would have been designed here. All this ads to the cost.

Sure they arent cheap but its still the consumers choice to buy what they want. Buy the best you can afford. If you want better then keep saving.

I mentioned a comparison earlier, if I wanted to put a nice ohlins shock on my motocross bike (only 1 and its only a 100kg bike with an 85kg rider on it) then I would at the least be out of pocket $2500.

[Hodge]

Bloody hell I never imagined shocks to be so important and expensive if you wanted a nice rider. I always assumed it to be the springs and the other "links" in the setup that mattered the most.
A little while ago when I was buying the OEM setup for my 4.2 the bloke I deal with told me they have something coming for the GU that will make your car just about float on air... I'm guessing these shocks are what he meant.

[lucus30]

On my buy list when I need new shocks I've heard they are pretty amazing


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[nissannewby]

Bloody hell I never imagined shocks to be so important and expensive if you wanted a nice rider. I always assumed it to be the springs and the other "links" in the setup that mattered the most.
A little while ago when I was buying the OEM setup for my 4.2 the bloke I deal with told me they have something coming for the GU that will make your car just about float on air... I'm guessing these shocks are what he meant.

Springs only carry the weight. The shocks do most of the work. When you have good shocks it is easier to end up with the right springs.

[BigRAWesty]

And....

Superiors are made to a price point. I reckon I could gurantee they wont be as reliable as the ome.

Fox are produced on a scale much larger than superior and the ome bp51.

The bp51 like the original ome will be well tested for australian conditions. Im unsure if they are made in australia but certainly would have been designed here. All this ads to the cost.

Sure they arent cheap but its still the consumers choice to buy what they want. Buy the best you can afford. If you want better then keep saving.

I mentioned a comparison earlier, if I wanted to put a nice ohlins shock on my motocross bike (only 1 and its only a 100kg bike with an 85kg rider on it) then I would at the least be out of pocket $2500.
Yea for sure..
It does all add up..
Some very cool inovation in them.
So yea I can see the price need..
But not the sorta thing you "just buy" like you do a standard ome kit lol..

[MudRunnerTD]

On the basis that you buy a Patrol as a Keeper and want to do 2 or 300,000kms in it over some very harsh terrain then these make perfect sense. As I stated my GUIV has done 170,000 on its current OME. It's been great. Passed every test. I might get another 30,000kms? Probably another 130,000kms likely.

If I'd bought these I'd be thinking about freshening them up rather than replacing them. These are the bomb!

I will be seriously considering these when the time comes. I'd keep my current kit though to put back in the car to sell and sell these separately.

[MudRunnerTD]

If I put them on the GUIV then decided to sell the GU in a few years these would go on the GQ!! Winner!

[MEGOMONSTER]

I too have heard nothing but praise of BP-51 on other vehicles , namely hilux ,FJ and I think Wrangler, maybe Ranger.
So smooth and solid, it was described as like on rail at high speed.

These will be on my truck once released and will be selling the OME suspension on it now.
I have still not received the phone call from my ARB that they can be ordered.
As there are three of us waiting for instant order.

[AB]

I too have heard nothing but praise of BP-51 on other vehicles , namely hilux ,FJ and I think Wrangler, maybe Ranger. So smooth and solid, it was described as like on rail at high speed. These will be on my truck once released and will be selling the OME suspension on it now. I have still not received the phone call from my ARB that they can be ordered. As there are three of us waiting for instant order. Yeah right, you don't muck around Mego!

It's official now mate so get on it, very keen to see these on your patrol mate!!!

[nissannewby]

Yeah right, you don't muck around Mego!

It's official now mate so get on it, very keen to see these on your patrol mate!!!

A set of these would help in keeping your power to the ground :p

[AB]

A set of these would help in keeping your power to the ground :p I cringed when I saw they now have them for the patrols :(

[nissannewby]

I cringed when I saw they now have them for the patrols :(

Haha. Dont worry its probably only gonna be 12 months away before the next latest and greatest turbo comes along :p. We have a 6758 running on an 11mm pump up here now.

I will be saving for a set to go on the next patrol hopefully they will be a little cheaper by then.

[lucus30]

I too have heard nothing but praise of BP-51 on other vehicles , namely hilux ,FJ and I think Wrangler, maybe Ranger.
So smooth and solid, it was described as like on rail at high speed.

These will be on my truck once released and will be selling the OME suspension on it now.
I have still not received the phone call from my ARB that they can be ordered.
As there are three of us waiting for instant order.

So you'll have nice shocks to go with your seats [emoji23]?


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[AB]

A set of these would help in keeping your power to the ground :p I'll show this comment to LeAh and see if she approves ;)

Babe, we have to do this, Matty says we need to do this to keep the tyres on the ground!!!

Think of the children babe!!!

[MEGOMONSTER]

Yeah right, you don't muck around Mego!

It's official now mate so get on it, very keen to see these on your patrol mate!!!

Unless the long travel haven't been released yet.

[MEGOMONSTER]

A set of these would help in keeping your power to the ground :p

I really am looking for a smoother ride and perhaps heavier springs.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I cringed when I saw they now have them for the patrols :(

But very expensive.

[Winnie]

But very expensive.
They will be worth it mate.

[BigRAWesty]

A confirmation on available now..
$3300 with shocks and coils..
So that's not bad..

[MudRunnerTD]

I too have heard nothing but praise of BP-51 on other vehicles , namely hilux ,FJ and I think Wrangler, maybe Ranger.
So smooth and solid, it was described as like on rail at high speed.

These will be on my truck once released and will be selling the OME suspension on it now.
I have still not received the phone call from my ARB that they can be ordered.
As there are three of us waiting for instant order.

Hahahaha!!! Took 3 years to finally decide on what lift to get the first time round!! Flying now mate!!

[BigRAWesty]

Just been priced $800 each a corner, shock only not fitted here in mount gambier!!!!!

[nissannewby]

A confirmation on available now..
$3300 with shocks and coils..
So that's not bad..


Just been priced $800 each a corner, shock only not fitted here in mount gambier!!!!!

So where were these figures from?

[BigRAWesty]

So where were these figures from?
The 3300 was from a bloke who has pre ordered..
The 800 each was just then from my local arb.

[BigRAWesty]

Ok Arb just called me back..
He had pricing from over 12 months ago..
And he based it off a 200 series.....

Anywho. .
New pricing..
$2650 for shocks.
$600 coils.
$390 fitting

[BigRAWesty]

Also local said 2" only at this stage and a delay till September...

[nissannewby]

Ok Arb just called me back..
He had pricing from over 12 months ago..
And he based it off a 200 series.....

Anywho. .
New pricing..
$2650 for shocks.
$600 coils.
$390 fitting

Lines up with what others have been quoted on the other forum.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just got list price of $645 a shock.

Is constant 400kg springs for rear too heavy for my truck.

I'm waiting to see a quote.
I'll be getting long travel.

[BigRAWesty]

Lines up with what others have been quoted on the other forum.
It does. And only a few hundred above fox 2.0 with 4 adjusters.

Just got list price of $645 a shock.

Is constant 400kg springs for rear too heavy for my truck.

I'm waiting to see a quote.
I'll be getting long travel.
Well my local said the only available in 2" atm..

[MEGOMONSTER]

Well my local said the only available in 2" atm..
I've waited this long. I think I can wait some more. Lol

[Hodge]

Just got list price of $645 a shock.

Is constant 400kg springs for rear too heavy for my truck.

I'm waiting to see a quote.
I'll be getting long travel.

Hey Mick, I have the 400kg OME's in the back and I have no draws or anything, and it feels very stiff... Rides much better when loaded up for camping etc.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Hey Mick, I have the 400kg OME's in the back and I have no draws or anything, and it feels very stiff... Rides much better when loaded up for camping etc.

I have the roof rack.
A full fridge nearly all the time.
A full single rear drawer.
My UNEEK rear bar spare wheel and full water Jerry can nearly all the time.

[Hodge]

I have the roof rack.
A full fridge nearly all the time.
A full single rear drawer.
My UNEEK rear bar spare wheel and full water Jerry can nearly all the time.
Yeah lots more weight than me. I'd say definitely need 400kg Springs imo.

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[Punderhead]

My mate has ordered a set of these today for his gq tourer he is building. May be a while, but will let everyone know how they go when he finally has it on the road (car is in pieces, and 2month lead on the shocks anyway)

Cheers!


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[Ben-e-boy]

Soooooooo........Has anyone bought these yet?

[BigRAWesty]

I went fox..

[Ben-e-boy]

Of coarse you did :D

[nissannewby]

Anyone seen them in the flesh for a patrol?

[Winnie]

Anyone seen them in the flesh for a patrol?
ARB Warragul told me they are only taking preorders at the moment and won't be taking deliver until later in the year.

[nissannewby]

ARB Warragul told me they are only taking preorders at the moment and won't be taking deliver until later in the year.

Yeah I get all that. Just thought there might have been some on display somewhere for a patrol thats all.

[Winnie]

I know a guy who has ordered them for his Y62, that is gonna be one comfy bus.

[Ben-e-boy]

Anyone have these yet

[AB]

Anyone have these yet If I had money I would love to put these on my money pit to try out!!

[MudRunnerTD]

I think release has been delayed. Look forward to the release though!!

[nissannewby]

I think release has been delayed. Look forward to the release though!!

They have been released. People have recieved their orders. They are a sexy looking shock.

[MudRunnerTD]

They have been released. People have recieved their orders. They are a sexy looking shock.

Pic or it didn't happen!!!!! ;-)


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[Ben-e-boy]

Pic or it didn't happen!!!!! ;-)


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http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/suspension-steering-57/arb-ome-bp-51-bypass-shocks-280969/index4.html

[MudRunnerTD]

Looks great. That post is only 2 days old so they have finally hit. He waited 3.5months though. But they are finally on the market.

I reckon they have some serious credentials and I will be giving them a close look when it's time to swap out my current OME.