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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Auto Addict on 31 October 2012, 15:57:17
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Omega goes tomorrow :(
Picking up an Insignia SE Nav Estate :)
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Had enough of the V6 then?
Pictures of the Insignia? :y
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Had enough of the V6 then?
Pictures of the Insignia? :y
Yes, should never have got rid of my 2.2.
Tomorrow, get it about 11 in the morning.
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Had enough of the V6 then?
Pictures of the Insignia? :y
Yes, should never have got rid of my 2.2.
Tomorrow, get it about 11 in the morning.
One reason I keep holding onto mine, even though I have the 3.2.
Look forward to see how you get on, as in the near future MotherT will probably need a new Estate.
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Had enough of the V6 then?
Pictures of the Insignia? :y
Yes, should never have got rid of my 2.2.
Tomorrow, get it about 11 in the morning.
One reason I keep holding onto mine, even though I have the 3.2.
Look forward to see how you get on, as in the near future MotherT will probably need a new Estate.
On reading the owners manual, it looks like you need a degree in computer science ;D
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Had enough of the V6 then?
Pictures of the Insignia? :y
Yes, should never have got rid of my 2.2.
Tomorrow, get it about 11 in the morning.
one of the bestest out of the omega,s ;D ;D ;D
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Silly arse.
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There is one thing on the Insigna dash that really bugs me, Astra J is the same. See if you can find it?
Andy
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Too much power in the v6 for you AA??
I trust you have gone for the 1.4 model, thats enough power to get you upto 40mph :y ;D
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There is one thing on the Insigna dash that really bugs me, Astra J is the same. See if you can find it?
Andy
does it still have those poxy indicator stalks fitted that you push to the opposite direction as too which way you are signalling to cancel the things????
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There is one thing on the Insigna dash that really bugs me, Astra J is the same. See if you can find it?
Andy
does it still have those poxy indicator stalks fitted that you push to the opposite direction as too which way you are signalling to cancel the things????
What are you smoking?
Like all new cars, it has lane changing indicators. All but BMW and Audi - the orange bulbs are extra...
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Vectra C is a bit like that ::) A side effect of Canbus, at least two ways of doing anything ;D
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Vectra C is a bit like that ::) A side effect of Canbus, at least two ways of doing anything ;D
I wasn't at all keen on these lane change indicators when I first got our Vectra C. However, after a while they become very intuitive and second nature... Now I miss them when I get back in the Omega... ::)
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Do I sense another project in the pipeline ? ::) ;D
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Did someone not fit these to his Omega on here fairly recently ... ? :-\
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i got those lane changing indicators on the van pain in the arse
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There is one thing on the Insigna dash that really bugs me, Astra J is the same. See if you can find it?
Andy
Engine temp gauge ...... or lack of. ???
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i got those lane changing indicators on the van pain in the arse
I like them, and as above, miss them when driving the Omega.
I'm considering the mod that Rob did to his. :y
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There is one thing on the Insigna dash that really bugs me, Astra J is the same. See if you can find it?
Andy
Engine temp gauge ...... or lack of. ???
It's got an engine temp gauge.
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There is one thing on the Insigna dash that really bugs me, Astra J is the same. See if you can find it?
Andy
does it still have those poxy indicator stalks fitted that you push to the opposite direction as too which way you are signalling to cancel the things????
I believe you can activate/de-activate them through the onboard computer.
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The lane change setup is far superior to that on the Astra H and Vectra C, much easier adn more positive to use.
Cant say I have seen a disable option in the config menus.
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What mod is that Andy can you point me to the thread. I would like to add this mod as we have it on the wifes new fiesta and i love it. :y
i got those lane changing indicators on the van pain in the arse
I like them, and as above, miss them when driving the Omega.
I'm considering the mod that Rob did to his. :y
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The lane change setup is far superior to that on the Astra H and Vectra C, much easier adn more positive to use.
Cant say I have seen a disable option in the config menus.
I'm sure I read it somewhere in the Owners Manual, I'll have another look.
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The lane change setup is far superior to that on the Astra H and Vectra C, much easier adn more positive to use.
Cant say I have seen a disable option in the config menus.
I'm sure I read it somewhere in the Owners Manual, I'll have another look.
Your right, as usual ;D
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Try theses :y
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=102502.0 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=102502.0)
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Must admit, I miss them and am seriously considering fitting them
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Lane changing indicators FFS, is it too much hard work to lift the lever and cancel it once the lane has been changed ::)
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;D that took much longer than I thought. ;D
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Lane changing indicators FFS, is it too much hard work to lift the lever and cancel it once the lane has been changed ::)
+1
I just lightly press it for maybe a second or 2 when changing lanes, never felt the need for any more than that :-\
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You can usually just push against the return spring anyway.
How did we ever live without these things? ::)
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I like the BMW ones best. Just clean the cobwebs off them once every six months and they give you no trouble at all.
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Well, the short time I've had it, it seems a far superior ride to the Omega, very impressed so far.
Doesn't seem to have lane control indicators, if it has, they've been disconnected.
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Loving it :y
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Well, the short time I've had it, it seems a far superior ride to the Omega, very impressed so far.
Doesn't seem to have lane control indicators, if it has, they've been disconnected.
They have, you have just not worked out how to use them yet! :y
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Well, the short time I've had it, it seems a far superior ride to the Omega, very impressed so far.
Doesn't seem to have lane control indicators, if it has, they've been disconnected.
They have, you have just not worked out how to use them yet! :y
It's not like the Astra.
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You make that sound like a bad thing ;D
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You make that sound like a bad thing ;D
;D ;D
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Well, the short time I've had it, it seems a far superior ride to the Omega, very impressed so far.
Doesn't seem to have lane control indicators, if it has, they've been disconnected.
They have, you have just not worked out how to use them yet! :y
Take a look at this guide AA
www.acmeinsignialanecontrolindicators.com :y
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Well, the short time I've had it, it seems a far superior ride to the Omega, very impressed so far.
Doesn't seem to have lane control indicators, if it has, they've been disconnected.
They have, you have just not worked out how to use them yet! :y
Take a look at this guide AA
www.acmeinsignialanecontrolindicators.com :y
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Whilst I was pleasantly surprised with the Insignia, taking it down to SW France - not far from Andorra - and back, there is no way I could say it was as good/comfortable/relaxing ride as my MV6, that I have done similar trips in. In fact, I found the Insignia dull and boring, but economical, effortless and incident free (other than running out of brakes).
The stupid electronic handbrake *REALLY* was getting on my tits, though. *REALLY* get on them.
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But would I buy one? Possibly :-X
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The stupid electronic handbrake *REALLY* was getting on my tits, though. *REALLY* get on them.
I didn't think they all had them ...... :-\ :-\
Some don't like Mercedes foot operated parking/emergency/hand brake ........ :-\ just different from the norm. ;)
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Early lower spec, Sri and below had traditional handbrakes :y
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After 3 days of ownership, I really do like this Insignia :y
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After 3 days of ownership, I really do like this Insignia :y
Glad you're pleased with it AA. :y
I personally think the Tourer/Estate looks the nicest out of the bunch so a good choice. :y
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The stupid electronic handbrake *REALLY* was getting on my tits, though. *REALLY* get on them.
I didn't think they all had them ...... :-\ :-\
Some don't like Mercedes foot operated parking/emergency/hand brake ........ :-\ just different from the norm. ;)
I hated the bloody thing. I presume their manual cars have a traditional arrangement ? :-\
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The stupid electronic handbrake *REALLY* was getting on my tits, though. *REALLY* get on them.
I didn't think they all had them ...... :-\ :-\
Some don't like Mercedes foot operated parking/emergency/hand brake ........ :-\ just different from the norm. ;)
I hated the bloody thing. I presume their manual cars have a traditional arrangement ? :-\
I doubt it ....... :-\ :-\
Why did you 'hate' it? You just apply the brake with your foot rather than your hand, never seen a problem with it (maybe cos I rarely use it ;))
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It just got on my tits.Im a creature of habit. God named it a handbrake for good reason. ;D
How would you manage a hill start with that contraption in a manual car ? you would need 3 legs. :D
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It just got on my tits.Im a creature of habit. God named it a handbrake for good reason. ;D
How would you manage a hill start with that contraption in a manual car ? you would need 3 legs. :D
Foot needed to apply, hand needed to release ;) :y
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The stupid electronic handbrake *REALLY* was getting on my tits, though. *REALLY* get on them.
I didn't think they all had them ...... :-\ :-\
Some don't like Mercedes foot operated parking/emergency/hand brake ........ :-\ just different from the norm. ;)
I hated the bloody thing. I presume their manual cars have a traditional arrangement ? :-\
No, manual Mercs are the same which aint great if I'm honest,fine on auto's though :y
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The stupid electronic handbrake *REALLY* was getting on my tits, though. *REALLY* get on them.
I didn't think they all had them ...... :-\ :-\
Some don't like Mercedes foot operated parking/emergency/hand brake ........ :-\ just different from the norm. ;)
I hated the bloody thing. I presume their manual cars have a traditional arrangement ? :-\
No, manual Mercs are the same which aint great if I'm honest,fine on auto's though :y
Why? As taxi Driver says, foot to put it on & hand released. ;)
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..... God named it a handbrake for good reason. ;D
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Who's he? ::) Isn't it actually a parking or emergency brake?
Anyway, hill starts using a 'hand brake' are becoming a thing of the past (other than for your test - I'm sure it'll catch up eventually) when cars have 'hill assist' & a 'hold' function on the foot brake. With each of these, there's no need to use anything other than the pedals at your feet and no need for another hand/parking/emergency brake. :y
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The stupid electronic handbrake *REALLY* was getting on my tits, though. *REALLY* get on them.
I didn't think they all had them ...... :-\ :-\
Some don't like Mercedes foot operated parking/emergency/hand brake ........ :-\ just different from the norm. ;)
I hated the bloody thing. I presume their manual cars have a traditional arrangement ? :-\
No, manual Mercs are the same which aint great if I'm honest,fine on auto's though :y
Why? As taxi Driver says, foot to put it on & hand released. ;)
Just means engaging neutral to get a spare foot to apply the bloody thing,I'm all for them with auto's but don't like them on manuals
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Just means engaging neutral to get a spare foot to apply the bloody thing,I'm all for them with auto's but don't like them on manuals
Good point! Well presented! :y :y :y I suppose that's where hill assist or hold will come in handy. ;)
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Hill assist - never eard of it. Whatever next ffs ::)
Anyway, releasing the parking brake with your hand while doing a hill start is ludicrous tbh.Its a hateful contraption imo. :)
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Hill assist - never eard of it. Whatever next ffs ::)
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SWMBO's Smart has hill assist. 0.7 secs after taking your foot from the brake pedal the brakes actually release, so you have 0.7 secs to get your right foot from the brake to the throttle without the car rolling back. (using 2 feet can confuse the system)
'Hold' (on a Merc) is when you push the brake pedal that bit harder when you've stopped, the pedal stays there until you touch the throttle. It means you can do a hill start in a manual without use of a hand/parking brake.
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Hill assist - never eard of it. Whatever next ffs ::)
Anyway, releasing the parking brake with your hand while doing a hill start is ludicrous tbh.Its a hateful contraption imo. :)
I had it on the Citroen, electric parking brake really, only if you did not switch it off it went off automatically when you drove off........not really necessary on an Auto though.... :) :)
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Hill assist - never eard of it. Whatever next ffs ::)
Anyway, releasing the parking brake with your hand while doing a hill start is ludicrous tbh.Its a hateful contraption imo. :)
I had it on the Citroen, electric parking brake really, only if you did not switch it off it went off automatically when you drove off........not really necessary on an Auto though.... :) :)
Mercedes Hold mustn't work like that because the foot brake stays depressed even with your foot removed till you accelerate.
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Hill assist - never eard of it. Whatever next ffs ::)
Anyway, releasing the parking brake with your hand while doing a hill start is ludicrous tbh.Its a hateful contraption imo. :)
I had it on the Citroen, electric parking brake really, only if you did not switch it off it went off automatically when you drove off........not really necessary on an Auto though.... :) :)
Mercedes Hold mustn't work like that because the foot brake stays depressed even with your foot removed till you accelerate.
Same but different...Citroen a button on the dash rather than on the brake, I guess..... :y :-\ :-\
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Hill assist - never eard of it. Whatever next ffs ::)
Anyway, releasing the parking brake with your hand while doing a hill start is ludicrous tbh.Its a hateful contraption imo. :)
I had it on the Citroen, electric parking brake really, only if you did not switch it off it went off automatically when you drove off........not really necessary on an Auto though.... :) :)
Mercedes Hold mustn't work like that because the foot brake stays depressed even with your foot removed till you accelerate.
Same but different...Citroen a button on the dash rather than on the brake, I guess..... :y :-\ :-\
MB's 'Hold' is a separate thing from the handbrake, as all MB's use the foot operated parking brake. :-\
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Hill assist - never eard of it. Whatever next ffs ::)
Anyway, releasing the parking brake with your hand while doing a hill start is ludicrous tbh.Its a hateful contraption imo. :)
I had it on the Citroen, electric parking brake really, only if you did not switch it off it went off automatically when you drove off........not really necessary on an Auto though.... :) :)
Mercedes Hold mustn't work like that because the foot brake stays depressed even with your foot removed till you accelerate.
Same but different...Citroen a button on the dash rather than on the brake, I guess..... :y :-\ :-\
MB's 'Hold' is a separate thing from the handbrake, as all MB's use the foot operated parking brake. :-\
Ok 'Mate' ;) ;) ;) and don't be getting snobby.... :-X :-X
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Ok 'Mate' ;) ;) ;) and don't be getting snobby.... :-X :-X
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D What a pratt eh! :y
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Quite like the electronic hand brake, when sat in traffic with it applied, drive in neutral, you just flick it into drive, press the accelerator, and away you go.
Cuts out an operation.
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Quite like the electronic hand brake, when sat in traffic with it applied, drive in neutral, you just flick it into drive, press the accelerator, and away you go.
Cuts out an operation.
And eats rear pads. And its bound to be unreliable, as as far as I can work out, the Insignia implementation relies on stalling the electric motors (but doesn't need recalibration after a pad change), unlike, for example, the VAG implementation, which doesn't rely on stalling motors, but does require dealer level diagnostics to recalibrte after pad change.
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Dunno about the VX version but on VAG I think the car needs a chat with the diagnostic machine to reset the brake/hub assemblies before attempting a stripdown. Otherwise it is a very pricy repair as the whole setup will then resmble an explosion in a clock factory! :o
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You can get a simple cheap as chips box of tricks for the VAG cars. Loved the system on my old Passat. Had the auto hold feature which was excellent in traffic.
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..... Had the auto hold feature which was excellent in traffic.
My left foot is my auto hold ......... ::) ::) ::)
Cue all those that can't/don't left foot brake & say it marks the end of the world if you do!¬ ::) ::) ;D :y
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Did a 30 mile round trip this morning, lots of heavy traffic, bits of open road, never managed to exceed more than 60mph (traffic conditions), averaged 38.7 mpg :y
Same trip in the Omega would have probably achieved around 22/23 mpg.
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Did a 30 mile round trip this morning, lots of heavy traffic, bits of open road, never managed to exceed more than 60mph (traffic conditions), averaged 38.7 mpg :y
Same trip in the Omega would have probably achieved around 22/23 mpg.
You sure that you ain't confusing fuel consumption with tyre pressures, Baz?
(Y'know: 'mpg' with 'psi'?)
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