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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Vamps on 04 March 2012, 21:01:26
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12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly...... ::) ::)
I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher... :y
Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button..... :D :D :D
The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over????? No Contest... :y :y :y
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So you're finally listening to what we've been telling you for ages then :-X ;) ::)
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12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly...... ::) ::)
I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher... :y
Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button..... :D :D :D
The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over????? No Contest... :y :y :y
Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking ;)
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12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly...... ::) ::)
I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher... :y
Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button..... :D :D :D
The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over????? No Contest... :y :y :y
Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking ;)
I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH ::) But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time :-X ;)
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12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly...... ::) ::)
I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher... :y
Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button..... :D :D :D
The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over????? No Contest... :y :y :y
Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking ;)
I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH ::) But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time :-X ;)
Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome ;)
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12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly...... ::) ::)
I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher... :y
Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button..... :D :D :D
The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over????? No Contest... :y :y :y
Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking ;)
I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH ::) But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time :-X ;)
Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome ;)
IIRC the only thing it has an effect on is the Autobox ECU, which is adaptive and learns your driving style ;)
Plus, when you have your foot planted it makes no difference what mode it's in :-X ::)
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12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly...... ::) ::)
I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher... :y
Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button..... :D :D :D
The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over????? No Contest... :y :y :y
Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking ;)
I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH ::) But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time :-X ;)
Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome ;)
Without sport mode, it learns your driving style, shift points higher or lower on the rev range etc. With sport mode, it doesn't really care how "you" drive. Shit points are flat out no matter what you do. I tend to use it for engine breaking mostly though, tbh.
That is the main attraction of the auto v engines for me. Seamless never ending torque curve. If only it had a 5th gear.
Anyway, glad you finally smelt the roses Mike. ;)
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12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly...... ::) ::)
I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher... :y
Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button..... :D :D :D
The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over????? No Contest... :y :y :y
Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking ;)
I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH ::) But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time :-X ;)
Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome ;)
Without sport mode, it learns your driving style, shift points higher or lower on the rev range etc. With sport mode, it doesn't really care how "you" drive. Shit points are flat out no matter what you do. I tend to use it for engine breaking mostly though, tbh.
That is the main attraction of the auto v engines for me. Seamless never ending torque curve. If only it had a 5th gear.
Anyway, glad you finally smelt the roses Mike. ;)
No need to be like that :-X :-X ::) ::) :D :D
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2nd gear selected, sport mode on ..... excellent fun through some serious twisties ....you would not believe how well a big barge can handle........ just do NOT look at the instant fuel consumption..... you'll burst into tears !!!! :)
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12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly...... ::) ::)
I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher... :y
Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button..... :D :D :D
The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over????? No Contest... :y :y :y
Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking ;)
I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH ::) But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time :-X ;)
Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome ;)
Without sport mode, it learns your driving style, shift points higher or lower on the rev range etc. With sport mode, it doesn't really care how "you" drive. Shit points are flat out no matter what you do. I tend to use it for engine breaking mostly though, tbh.
That is the main attraction of the auto v engines for me. Seamless never ending torque curve. If only it had a 5th gear.
Anyway, glad you finally smelt the roses Mike. ;)
No need to be like that :-X :-X ::) ::) :D :D
;D :-\ ....whoops ;D
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12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly...... ::) ::)
I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher... :y
Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button..... :D :D :D
The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over????? No Contest... :y :y :y
Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking ;)
I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH ::) But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time :-X ;)
Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome ;)
Without sport mode, it learns your driving style, shift points higher or lower on the rev range etc. With sport mode, it doesn't really care how "you" drive. Shit points are flat out no matter what you do. I tend to use it for engine breaking mostly though, tbh.
That is the main attraction of the auto v engines for me. Seamless never ending torque curve. If only it had a 5th gear.
Anyway, glad you finally smelt the roses Mike. ;)
No need to be like that :-X :-X ::) ::) :D :D
;D :-\ ....whoops ;D
Looks like the swear filter is having a day off :D :D :D
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12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly...... ::) ::)
I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher... :y
Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button..... :D :D :D
The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over????? No Contest... :y :y :y
Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking ;)
I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH ::) But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time :-X ;)
Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome ;)
Without sport mode, it learns your driving style, shift points higher or lower on the rev range etc. With sport mode, it doesn't really care how "you" drive. Shit points are flat out no matter what you do. I tend to use it for engine breaking mostly though, tbh.
That is the main attraction of the auto v engines for me. Seamless never ending torque curve. If only it had a 5th gear.
Anyway, glad you finally smelt the roses Mike. ;)
No need to be like that :-X :-X ::) ::) :D :D
Like you did not comment first...... :P :P :P
Sad thing is that it is swmbo car, though I said it was our car for the weekend shopping etc..... :D :D
Paul, I am happy to take a financial hit if you want to swap your mig for the Jeep, this being more fitting for your new operation..... :y :y
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Paul, I am happy to take a financial hit if you want to swap your mig for the Jeep, this being more fitting for your new operation..... :y :y
If I didn't love it so much (and value it highly ::)) I'd be tempted :-X
Mind you, if things go to plan I'll be back into the car most of the time before the summer :y :y
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Paul, I am happy to take a financial hit if you want to swap your mig for the Jeep, this being more fitting for your new operation..... :y :y
If I didn't love it so much (and value it highly ::)) I'd be tempted :-X
Mind you, if things go to plan I'll be back into the car most of the time before the summer :y :y
My Loss, Good Luck..... :y :y :y
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12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly...... ::) ::)
I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher... :y
Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button..... :D :D :D
The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over????? No Contest... :y :y :y
Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking ;)
I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH ::) But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time :-X ;)
Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome ;)
Without sport mode, it learns your driving style, shift points higher or lower on the rev range etc. With sport mode, it doesn't really care how "you" drive. Shit points are flat out no matter what you do. I tend to use it for engine breaking mostly though, tbh.
That is the main attraction of the auto v engines for me. Seamless never ending torque curve. If only it had a 5th gear.
Anyway, glad you finally smelt the roses Mike. ;)
Very well put. Those were the words I was looking for. I love the way how the v6s just thunder along, with no let up, even when the speedo approaches and goes past the ton, where most cars run out of steam, they roar on. I think my auto is alot more torquey at higher speeds than my manual (both 3.0 litre).
To infinity and beyond................ :y
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12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly...... ::) ::)
I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher... :y
Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button..... :D :D :D
The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over????? No Contest... :y :y :y
Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking ;)
I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH ::) But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time :-X ;)
Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome ;)
IIRC the only thing it has an effect on is the Autobox ECU, which is adaptive and learns your driving style ;)
Plus, when you have your foot planted it makes no difference what mode it's in :-X ::)
oh ok fair enough.....omega placebo button then ;D
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oh ok fair enough.....omega placebo button then ;D
Not at all... With the sport button pressed there is less slip in the box (because it holds gears when off the throttle) so the throttle response seems crisper ;) ;)
If you generally drive it hard then the change points will be similar in either mode ;) ;D
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2nd gear selected, sport mode on ..... excellent fun through some serious twisties ....you would not believe how well a big barge can handle........ just do NOT look at the instant fuel consumption..... you'll burst into tears !!!! :)
Will have to try that :P
Instant fuel consumption is never on in mine , last time i looked it was on 8 :o mind wasn't much room left between the carpet and throttle ;D
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Been to collect Miss Vamps from Youth Club and
stole the mig borrowed swmbo Mig, and found the sports button :D :D Not really needed, but wanted to give it a try..............this is a fantastic car...... :y :y
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And now of course we can drive with the window down alot more as it's getting warmer! The lovely sound of the v6 bounces off stationary objects and sounds bloody awesome as it massages your eardrums! I've got a completely standard exhaust with a factory fit Irmscher double d tail pipe (Elite only), which is nice and quiet but gives a lovely v6 sound, especially on a brisk-ish run upto 40 ish in two gears. It sounds so bloody brilliant, the gears go on forever. Roll on the summer! :y
Can anyone think of a descriptive word or phrase for the lovely v6 sound?