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Title: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: rbrueford on 11 July 2011, 00:40:09

Well, after a noticable absence from rwd, i have come back home. Was running a v6 calibra for a while but she died on the way back from my girlfriends house in Poole so i decided to get rid.
Courtesy of a small donation from HMRC and a little from my backpocket, i had about £650 to spare so started my search. Saw quite a few Omega 'C's on ebay but all were either way too ropey or had problems indicitive of forthcoming major problems. So, i then had a look in our local rag and came across an Elite estate on a P reg with 97k, full Vaux service history, thousands of pound spent and tight as a nut for £750. Spoke to blokey and a few days later, i ended up with a true gem of a find for £650 (oh, and taxed and mot'd as well!)
Even came with a little notebook that the previous owner had kept from 1998 when he bought it to 2010 detailing the date, mileage, job done from replacing a valve cap on a tyre to services or other such repairs.
I shall let the pictures do the talking :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/omega4-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110708_175424.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110708_175441.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110708_175450.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110708_175503.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110708_175514.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110708_175555.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110708_175617.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110708_175627.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110708_175636.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110708_175704.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110708_175720.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110708_175732.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110708_175741.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110708_175809.jpg)
And just for a laugh, sporting a Cadillac Catera grille (dont think it wil be staying on seeing as i have the irmscher grill and rear spoiler lol)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwNzA4LTAwODE5LmpwZw.jpg)

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: gstylebaby on 11 July 2011, 06:36:33

Looks like you got a gooden for the cash mate.  I kinda like the catera grill. :y

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: Omega_Dan on 11 July 2011, 07:55:35

Looks like a good one. Nice miles for a P plate :y

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: rbrueford on 11 July 2011, 10:43:01

Nah, i really kinda dont like the grille to be honest. Does not locate into the bumper like the original and hence flaps about a bit so i think ill be putting the standard one back on :)
I have brought a lot less car for a lot more than i paid for this one so i am rather impressed with it :)

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: serek on 11 July 2011, 11:26:54

this Caterra grill look very nice  8-)

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: Danaidh on 11 July 2011, 17:18:45

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this Caterra grill look very nice  8-)

i agree, would love a grill like that for my one :D

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: Broomies Mate on 11 July 2011, 17:51:40

Nice Omega.

Edited because I'm a plank!  ;D

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: rbrueford on 12 July 2011, 00:10:22

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Nice Omega.

Edited because I'm a plank!  ;D

Well, we all make mistakes lol!!

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: x25dt on 13 July 2011, 22:16:54

looks good :y

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: 51M0N on 13 July 2011, 22:26:01

well done, a lot of car for your money

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: rbrueford on 15 July 2011, 01:25:08

Thanks for the comments, the grille is coming off tomorrow as i really dont think it suits miggys lines so back with the standard irmscher one methinks :)
Had a nice compliment whilst filling her up earlier, bloke on the pump next to me said just how quiet she was considering she is on a P plate. Quite liked that :)

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: Pete Elite on 15 July 2011, 18:54:48

Most people would probably think that's a little steep for the year but seeing as it looks like it's been well looked after, I think you got a good buy :y.

PS. I take it it's a pre-mini facelift and hasn't got the adjustable steering, if so it's a cheap and easy job to change the column as I did on mine and there's a guide in the maintenance section :y.

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: rbrueford on 19 July 2011, 00:31:20

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Most people would probably think that's a little steep for the year but seeing as it looks like it's been well looked after, I think you got a good buy :y.

PS. I take it it's a pre-mini facelift and hasn't got the adjustable steering, if so it's a cheap and easy job to change the column as I did on mine and there's a guide in the maintenance section :y.

I would assume you are right and to be honest, the steering wheel is in just the right position for me so wont bother faffing around with that.
Going down the lines of lots of Irmscher goodies now so we shall see how it all pans out :)
The way i look at it, if you were out to get a car of a similar age, mileage, spec, it kind of only leave you with Mercede's, BMW's, higher spec Audi's and not a lot else and from what i found whilst searching, you wont get much change from a grand especially with the service history, tax and test.
If you want to be a marque elitest then thats fair enough but i have had more than my fair share of cars and i say beyond a shadow of a doubt that apart from my Nissan 300ZX twin turbo, this Omega is the best it gets for the cash :)

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: rbrueford on 02 August 2011, 16:34:08

Bit of work done today. Swapped the n/s speaker over, unfortunately the replacement does not have the connection for the tweeter but i can live with that :)
Swapped the Irmscher grille for something a little different
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110802_152413.jpg)
Also swapped the interior wooden plastic for something a little less 'grandad car'ish' lol
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110802_152331.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/blotto_otto/P110802_152320.jpg)
Yep, much nicer methinks :)

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: RobG on 02 August 2011, 16:42:57

looks good. Just need those crappy headlights changed now :y

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: rbrueford on 02 August 2011, 17:44:44

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looks good. Just need those crappy headlights changed now :y

Thats next on the list :). I remember a while ago when i had a black Irmchser Saloon Elite, i bought on ebay, a set of black backed headlights with the clear lenses. Downside was there was no headlight adjust, all had to be done manually under the bonnet. Also came with projectors as well so no need to go down the HID route, just a decent set of hi output bulbs (i swear by the ones i replaced for the crappy ones i had on my 300zx, piaa. Rather expensive but worth every penny)

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: 51M0N on 02 August 2011, 17:53:33

Nice work. did you get some carbon effect wrap for the interior? looks nice and i want to steal the idea hahaha

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: rbrueford on 02 August 2011, 18:05:44

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Nice work. did you get some carbon effect wrap for the interior? looks nice and i want to steal the idea hahaha

Erm, nope lol. Used that before and i have since decided i have not got the patience lol. I robbed them from Tezrays mv6 and simply swapped them over :) Really easy job if you remember the release bar for centre trim  ;D
Just noticed you live in Hull, i used to live there before we moved back to Bristol. First in a block of maisonettes in Bransholme iirc (Westray house, HU7 5AP and that was at least 30 yrs ago lol) and then to North Bransholme, Greygarth close, just off the Wawne Rd iirc :)

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: 51M0N on 02 August 2011, 18:21:10

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Nice work. did you get some carbon effect wrap for the interior? looks nice and i want to steal the idea hahaha

Erm, nope lol. Used that before and i have since decided i have not got the patience lol. I robbed them from Tezrays mv6 and simply swapped them over :) Really easy job if you remember the release bar for centre trim  ;D
Just noticed you live in Hull, i used to live there before we moved back to Bristol. First in a block of maisonettes in Bransholme iirc (Westray house, HU7 5AP and that was at least 30 yrs ago lol) and then to North Bransholme, Greygarth close, just off the Wawne Rd iirc :)

Not too far from where i am now. but i live in posh kingswood haha. :)

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: rbrueford on 02 August 2011, 20:33:08

I didnt remember any part of Hull that seemed particularly posh, however, i was only about 4 or 5 at the time lol ;D

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: The Red Baron on 03 August 2011, 00:15:13

looks a tidy car for the pennies. been looked after well..good buy. :y

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: rbrueford on 03 August 2011, 00:29:10

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looks a tidy car for the pennies. been looked after well..good buy. :y

Thanks RB, i totally agree. It makes a change to find one thats not been either thrashed by the plod or thrashed by a rep :)

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: The Red Baron on 03 August 2011, 01:14:58

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looks a tidy car for the pennies. been looked after well..good buy. :y

Thanks RB, i totally agree. It makes a change to find one thats not been either thrashed by the plod or thrashed by a rep :)

to find a motor of that age & in such good condition with hardly excessive miles is a bonus. look after it. ;)

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: rbrueford on 03 August 2011, 01:39:38

Oh believe me, she will be tidied up where she needs it, few asthetic things to change/update/renew but apart from that, keep her the way she has been kept since 1998 :)

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: mahony on 08 August 2011, 10:37:10

looking good  :y

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: rbrueford on 30 August 2011, 23:40:45

Well, the Catera and Irmscher grille are up for sale as i have replaced them with my nice kamei one :) Much stronger front end i think :)

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: jonnycool on 31 August 2011, 07:14:08

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Well, the Catera and Irmscher grille are up for sale as i have replaced them with my nice kamei one :) Much stronger front end i think :)

Any pictures?

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: rbrueford on 31 August 2011, 17:59:50

The Irmsher one is the standard Elite one but im led to believe mine might have been fitted after as it seems to be newer. There is a pic of the Catera grille on the first page but although others like it, i much prefer the ka.mei one

Title: Re: Gone back to the Mighty Meega :)
Post by: MV6Danny on 04 September 2011, 01:53:24

looks good :)