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Title: OOF race
Post by: cam2502 on 26 July 2012, 14:33:23
Just wondering, has there ever been a race with the OOF omegas? ( done on a private airstrip/road and of no danger to the public of course! ;D )
 If not who reckons theyve got the fastest and fancies their car would win?
Just sayin because my MV6 has a lovely oomph to it... And I reckon I could take yas!!   ;D ;D :D
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: Steve B on 26 July 2012, 14:41:39
mine the fastest ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: aaronjb on 26 July 2012, 14:50:09
Just wondering, has there ever been a race with the OOF omegas? ( done on a private airstrip/road and of no danger to the public of course! ;D )

There's been a race between an Omega and an MX-5.


The MX-5 won.


Easiest thing would be to take them all to a drag strip, though..
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: mantahatch on 26 July 2012, 14:52:57
Allmost gaurantee I would come last  ;D
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: aaronjb on 26 July 2012, 14:57:45
Allmost gaurantee I would come last  ;D

Nah, my car is carrying a huge weight penalty...


... me! ;D
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 July 2012, 15:30:51
No point, mine is :y












Probably  ;D
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: geoffr70 on 26 July 2012, 15:58:13
I think everything else being equal, autos are faster (except from a standing start) than manuals. When we went down to get my mv6, on the way back I drove my elite (auto) and my dad drove the mv6 (manual). The mv6 couldn't keep up when accelerating 70+
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: Varche on 26 July 2012, 16:43:51
I feel the makings of an annual race coming on.

The first cold pressed Spanish extra virgin olive oil of the season. (Can't do wine as the Beaujolais run already exists)

Set off from Dover amidst loads of TV publicity. Contestants only allowed to carry two spare crank sensors per vehicle.

Check points at various forum members houses on the way to ensure no deviation from route.

Halfway point would be my ruin. Two days R and R before turning around and heading back. Plenty of TV coverage of les Ros Bouefs saving the Spanish Economy and having fun too.

Various categories. Highest speeding fine achieved, most fuel used, most time spent looking for an LPG station, no repairs needed, most repairs needed, shortest driving time. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: BazaJT on 26 July 2012, 17:49:41
I imagine the easiest/cheapest way to find a rough idea would be to arrange a rolling road day.This would at least give comparative brake horse figures etc.,a race day sounds much more fun though!
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: hotel21 on 26 July 2012, 17:58:59
Just wondering, has there ever been a race with the OOF omegas? ( done on a private airstrip/road and of no danger to the public of course! ;D )

There's been a race between an Omega and an MX-5.


The MX-5 won.


Easiest thing would be to take them all to a drag strip, though..

Said MX5 didn't beat my freshly timed 3.2 auto estate though.   ;)  He tried 4 times to beat me, as I recall, but failed each run.

Must have been combing his hair and missed the 'go'.... ;D
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: Webby the Bear on 26 July 2012, 18:02:38
i couldnt think of anything worse. A thousand old executive barges trying to hit their god awful 0-60 time. Me and my omega will be there to watch. And laugh :-)
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: omega3000 on 26 July 2012, 18:14:30
A few mf/l ones will shock a few  :P providing the crank seals hold out  ::) ;D
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 26 July 2012, 18:26:35
Just wondering, has there ever been a race with the OOF omegas? ( done on a private airstrip/road and of no danger to the public of course! ;D )

There's been a race between an Omega and an MX-5.


The MX-5 won.


Easiest thing would be to take them all to a drag strip, though..

Said MX5 didn't beat my freshly timed 3.2 auto estate though.   ;)  He tried 4 times to beat me, as I recall, but failed each run.

Must have been combing his hair and missed the 'go'.... ;D


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Must have been combing his hair and missed the 'go'


 ;D ;D ;D ;D Splendid. :-* :-* :y

Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: blackviper90210 on 26 July 2012, 18:27:04
I feel the makings of an annual race coming on.

The first cold pressed Spanish extra virgin olive oil of the season. (Can't do wine as the Beaujolais run already exists)

Set off from Dover amidst loads of TV publicity. Contestants only allowed to carry two spare crank sensors per vehicle.

Check points at various forum members houses on the way to ensure no deviation from route.

Halfway point would be my ruin. Two days R and R before turning around and heading back. Plenty of TV coverage of les Ros Bouefs saving the Spanish Economy and having fun too.

Various categories. Highest speeding fine achieved, most fuel used, most time spent looking for an LPG station, no repairs needed, most repairs needed, shortest driving time. ;D ;D ;D

I'm game, lol  ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: waspy on 26 July 2012, 19:09:44
If a MX5 can compete, can RobMV6 & myself also?
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: geoffr70 on 26 July 2012, 19:11:06
i couldnt think of anything worse. A thousand old executive barges trying to hit their god awful 0-60 time. Me and my omega will be there to watch. And laugh :-)

being boring and driving like an old ganny is worse than that
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: Webby the Bear on 26 July 2012, 19:17:33
i couldnt think of anything worse. A thousand old executive barges trying to hit their god awful 0-60 time. Me and my omega will be there to watch. And laugh :-)

being boring and driving like an old ganny is worse than that

haha not at all mate. i'd rather be comfy in my auto and have a relaxing drive....... old is the new cool  ;D
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: albitz on 26 July 2012, 19:56:28
Which makes me  8) 8) 8) 8) 8) :y ;D
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: feeutfo on 26 July 2012, 20:01:05
Robsy and Pete banned for cheating before we even start IMO. ;D


Would be good to see though. :)


Can we not get on the old York site again? :-\
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 26 July 2012, 20:03:02
Robsy and Pete banned for cheating before we even start IMO. ;D


Would be good to see though. :)


Can we not get on the old York site again? :-\

Ian D is the Man to speak too :y
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 July 2012, 22:08:33
I've always wondered until what speed my Westfield would hold an Omega off. ::)
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: waspy on 26 July 2012, 22:21:34
I've always wondered until what speed my Westfield would hold an Omega off. ::)

Could be a good time to find out Kevin :y 8)
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: Steve B on 26 July 2012, 22:23:52
i couldnt think of anything worse. A thousand old executive barges trying to hit their god awful 0-60 time. Me and my omega will be there to watch. And laugh :-)
i agree but tb thinks the 2.2 is red hot  ;D ;D ;D ;D  ps; after doing all the things needed its running a1 :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 July 2012, 22:37:19
Can we have a doughnut competition as well??  :D
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: waspy on 26 July 2012, 22:38:40
Can we have a doughnut competition as well??  :D

Who can eat the most :D
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: hotel21 on 26 July 2012, 22:39:39
Can we have a doughnut competition as well??  :D

You talking eating or hoopla?  I know TB would much prefer one to the other.......   :D :D ;D
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: maria on 26 July 2012, 22:42:44
Can we have a doughnut competition as well??  :D

Who can eat the most :D


You can pete cause your a pig when it comes to eating  doughnuts  ;D
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: feeutfo on 26 July 2012, 22:46:52
Robsy and Pete banned for cheating before we even start IMO. ;D


Would be good to see though. :)


Can we not get on the old York site again? :-\

Ian D is the Man to speak too :y
" IAN D TO GEN CHAT PLEASE. IAN D TO GEN CHAT. " :)
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 July 2012, 23:08:49
In all seriousness, I live on an airbase and the (1.8 mile iirc) runway does get rented out for club use at the weekends. I can try to find who to ask if there is suitable interest, although I expect there would need to be official recognition and safety in place :-\
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: Andy B on 26 July 2012, 23:13:24
Robsy and Pete banned for cheating before we even start IMO. ;D


Would be good to see though. :)


Can we not get on the old York site again? :-\

Ian D is the Man to speak too :y

Ian_D would be up for another York meet, We talked about it just the other week.  :y
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: albitz on 26 July 2012, 23:14:33
I've always wondered until what speed my Westfield would hold an Omega off. ::)

I would imagine until the Westfield was flat out,then however long it took the Omega to catch up and finally waft past,if that makes sense ?
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: TheBoy on 27 July 2012, 07:57:55
Remember, even if we did go to York, no guarantees that the (partial) runway would be available ;)
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: TheBoy on 27 July 2012, 07:59:48
Can we have a doughnut competition as well??  :D

You talking eating or hoopla?  I know TB would much prefer one to the other.......   :D :D ;D
Who mentioned doughnuts :D. Jam in mine please.
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 July 2012, 10:02:48
Can we have a doughnut competition as well??  :D

You talking eating or hoopla?  I know TB would much prefer one to the other.......   :D :D ;D
Who mentioned doughnuts :D. Jam in mine please.

I'll have the Custard ones, then. :P
Title: Re: OOF race
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 27 July 2012, 16:25:05
i couldnt think of anything worse. A thousand old executive barges trying to hit their god awful 0-60 time. Me and my omega will be there to watch. And laugh :-)

 ;D ;D :y :y :y And i will catch up with you later Slowly Slowly catchy monkey