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Title: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 18 December 2010, 10:58:07: Well i picked this up on tuesday nite and thought i would sign up :)

2001 Omega
2.5 v6 CD,
its manual,
ex government car from Scotland,
78k miles,
service history,
met black
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/omega1.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/omega.jpg)

Plans are to lower a wee bit, set of elite wheels, tints, got a debadged grill fitted and i have a boot lip spoiler to get painted and fitted.

All Comments Welcome :)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Varche on 18 December 2010, 11:13:59: Welcome to the forum, Nice looking car. Those wheels look good on the car.

Service history. Does it show when the cambelt and tensioner was last changed? 40k miles or 4 years is the interval whichever comes first. Waterpump too probably while you have the front to bits. :y
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 18 December 2010, 11:41:00: That is one lovely example Lee :y :y :y.

You may have a problem with the non-official number plates, but everything looks spot on.

Happy driving! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: vauxfan2k on 18 December 2010, 12:07:46: looks exceedingly like this one :-/ :-/

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1287323096
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 18 December 2010, 12:12:02: it is indeed mate went and done a deal with him on tuesday. just havnt had time and weather to get my own pics
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: vauxfan2k on 18 December 2010, 12:58:31: ahh thats ok then, with all the funny goings on lately, it wouldnt have been a suprise if someone was pretending to own someone elses car ::) ::)

I do like that colour, but for the sake of a spot fine and getting pulled, Id change those plates. :y
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: the alarming man on 18 December 2010, 14:16:31: there are rather strange going ons at the mo...must be christmas sprit or something....think those plates would be top of my list :y
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 18 December 2010, 17:22:15: lol i have my own plate so i am just gona try and get away with it until the transfer is done :)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: skyblue on 18 December 2010, 17:24:04: Quote
ahh thats ok then, with all the funny goings on lately, it wouldnt have been a suprise if someone was pretending to own someone elses car ::) ::)

I do like that colour, but for the sake of a spot fine and getting pulled, Id change those plates. :y

Whats wrong with the plates then :-? :-? :-? sorry if im being dim but they look fine to me ::)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: vauxfan2k on 18 December 2010, 18:29:24: Incorrect font. so are illegal.

other plate offences range from spacing to naff watermarks etc.
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 18 December 2010, 19:56:55: Well the cops over here arnt to bad at the min but they are starting to clamp down.
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 18 December 2010, 19:57:56: Just a Few pics in the snow and with the grill on
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2010-12-18155202.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2010-12-18155226.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2010-12-18155144.jpg)
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Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: sotmh on 19 December 2010, 11:19:46: welcome. v.nice and happy motoring :y :y :y
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: skyblue on 19 December 2010, 22:49:38: Quote
Incorrect font. so are illegal.

other plate offences range from spacing to naff watermarks etc.

Thanks for that info :y :y :y you learn something new every day sa they say ;) :)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Xplicit 2.0 on 20 December 2010, 00:24:22: Quote
Quote
Incorrect font. so are illegal.

other plate offences range from spacing to naff watermarks etc.

Thanks for that info :y :y :y you learn something new every day sa they say ;) :)
dont plates have to hav the name of the garage/dealership they were made at as well? :-?
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Pedros4861 on 20 December 2010, 22:21:49: Its a cracker happy driving Peter from Scotland
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 23 December 2010, 17:41:33: Cheers mate :D
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: x25dt on 23 December 2010, 19:19:17: Excellent, looks in perfect condition [smiley=wink.gif]
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 23 December 2010, 20:44:55: Well im just hoping santa is gona pay to paint the lip spoiler and fit it :D then iv just to get my elite wheels :)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: sotmh on 24 December 2010, 03:13:15: As the song goes: its a lovealy, its a lovealy, its a lovely ;D ;D ;D :y :y :y
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: millwall on 24 December 2010, 04:20:21: very nice :y
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 03 January 2011, 19:41:34: Well the first half decent day weather wise so i took the chance to get a coat of polish and some wax on the omega bus :D just some pics of it after :D
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-01-03151836.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-01-03151848.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-01-03151913.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-01-03152014.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-01-03152029.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-01-03152100.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-01-03152109.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-01-03152046.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-01-03135050.jpg)

oh and its away to get all the windows tinted now so i shall update again 2mro at some stage :D
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Danny on 03 January 2011, 19:46:44: where's that grille from??

want one (cos i know it'll be cheaper than the irmscher one!)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 03 January 2011, 19:49:38: i got it with the car bud but heres a link :)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-B-99-CROSS-HATCH-BADGELESS-SPORT-GRILLE-/310262795407?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item483d1a8c8f
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: sotmh on 03 January 2011, 20:23:29: Its made me think to ask if we should now refer to you as agent smith. happy ownership. wish it was sitting in mine ;D 8-)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: x25dt on 04 January 2011, 20:38:15: Absolutely gorgeous, nice job
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Fitzcarraldo on 04 January 2011, 21:21:41: That's a beautiful car, mate. Saw it advertised and was tempted myself but I have two already! Good to see another Omega owner from Norn Iron on here. Health to enjoy.
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 07 January 2011, 17:12:04: New smoked side repeaters

before
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-01-07160006.jpg)

after
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-01-07160423.jpg)

And the Got the back windows tinted on tuesday :)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-01-07161047.jpg)

And its goin tomorrow to get the front windows tinted lightly so i shall update :)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: FoxyV6 on 07 January 2011, 18:51:09: stunning car mate :y are those aftermarket side indicators easy to fit?? id like to change my orange ones ;D
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 07 January 2011, 19:25:26: i think it took me all of 30 secs per side! :D good job too mate. cheers for comment!
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: sotmh on 07 January 2011, 19:43:44: I have no objections to tinting :y and therfore would warn that you must get them professionally done and legal. :y (Sorry if teaching to suck eggs). Don't remember which one but I saw on one of the fly on wall police slots where they pulled over a driver who had one done but it was illegal and i think got fined or a ticket :-/ (can't sware to that).
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 07 January 2011, 19:57:33: Yeah mate ur 100% correct on what your sayin.. but again (same with the plates ) the cops arnt just as harsh over here with them. at the most u will get a £30 fine but 90% of the time they make you take them off...

i know your thinking its a waste of money but i am getting them done by a professional tinter ( a mate of mine ) so im getting it done real cheap :)

oh and has anyone else ever came across an omega being so akward to tint? he said he had 1 himself and he didnt even tint it but doin mine as a favor.
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: tonyyeb on 07 January 2011, 20:16:22: Its a really nice looking machine, Lee - keep it looking that way!

I personally wouldn't put incorrect Elite wheels on it - it looks good on the ones it has.
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 12 January 2011, 17:17:06: Well i got the front windows tinted :) think its really helped the look of it now :D
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-01-09123902.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-01-09123851.jpg)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Webby the Bear on 13 January 2011, 23:08:17: Quote
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Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Reply #9 - 18. Dec 2010 at 18:29 Incorrect font. so are illegal.

other plate offences range from spacing to naff watermarks etc.

watermarks? is that really illegal cos i have them and the middle number is smeared a bit lol
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: sotmh on 14 January 2011, 03:03:45: I definitely don't think it's waste of money. It really is looking stunning now 8-) 8-) :y
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: black beauty on 17 January 2011, 19:51:22: Hi, where do you get the black grill? looks so sweet on the black car, where about are you in northern Ireland?
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: x25dt on 18 January 2011, 18:56:03: Looks really nice with those windows :y
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 19 January 2011, 17:26:57: Well just a few pics i got took on sunday at the astra photoshoot cheers to ksmedia :thumb:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/omega1-1.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/omega2.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/omega3.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/omega4.jpg)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Webby the Bear on 19 January 2011, 18:29:47: nicest example ive ever seen mate :)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: black beauty on 19 January 2011, 20:19:12: thats look like mirror, very nice :y :y :y
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 19 January 2011, 21:09:12: Very impressive indeed Lee. 8-) :y - Well done.
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: FoxyV6 on 20 January 2011, 18:37:29: Lovely car Lee, absolute credit to you, wish mine was that shiny lol :y
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 04 March 2011, 21:37:50: Well i know i havent been on here in a while and its not really a massive makeover but it changes the look of the car :)

when i bought them
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-25115507.jpg)
some rubbing down and primer later
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-25135221.jpg)
i didnt get any of the wheels with paint on them as i was loosing daylight, so here they are on the car and with a good clean aswell :D
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-26172912.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-26172957.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-26173020.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-26173044.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-26173058.jpg)

Then the next day i had a few of the mates around so i took a few pics
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-27161451.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-27161533.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-27161546.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-27161603.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-27161616.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-27161734.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-27162030.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-27162101.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-27164521.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-27164446.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-02-27211222.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/0086-1.jpg)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Omega_Dan on 04 March 2011, 21:59:49: And i thought mine was clean. Amazing :y
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 04 March 2011, 22:06:52: cheers matey :) .... i do try :D lol
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 04 March 2011, 22:08:12: Still looking very good indeed Lee. 8-) :y
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: griffin on 12 March 2011, 15:06:28: Fantastic looking car bud. You must be the envy of your mates. Bet the girls like it too 8-)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: foundationsedge on 14 March 2011, 22:56:54: those group shots remind me of a rose among thorns, great looking car, the wheels set it off a treat.
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 28 March 2011, 19:34:29: This car is now for sale. anyone need any info please contact me on 07786961553 would prefare a text then i could phone you back as i cant use my phone in work Thanks. Lee
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Omega_Dan on 28 March 2011, 19:47:10: I would post an add with all the details, pictures, price, spec ect in the test Section and ask a member of the admin team nicely to move it to the 'For Sale' area :y
They may/may not due to forum rules but worth a PM first :y
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: x25dt on 28 March 2011, 21:16:20: Great pics :y
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 02 May 2011, 02:31:39: Well still no luck selling the car so this weekend i got Rather bored today and took the lights out and had a go at painting them, iv talked about doin it for ages but could never be botherd lol.

Before
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-04-16134738.jpg)
Work in progress lol
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-04-16142515.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-04-16142434.jpg)
And the result. i dont think it makes a bit lot of diffrence but sure it looks ok :)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-04-16182602.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/lee_photobucket2008/2011-04-16182544.jpg)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: elite den on 03 May 2011, 12:31:40: nice car mate :y :y
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 11 May 2011, 21:49:33: Thanks :)
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: BlueBridge on 11 May 2011, 23:20:39: Looks the biz Lee, why you selling her? :-?
Title: Re: My Omega 2.5 v6
Post by: Lee Mcw on 13 May 2011, 00:03:54: need something a bit easier on the fuel as im tryin to get my own small valeting business up and running and i need as much funds as possible :D