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Title: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: gtprhino on 20 February 2009, 22:29:10
I have a 98 black Catera in  the U.S.A.  I really hate the way the grill and other stuff on the car looks, but I love Opels and the power of my twin turbos. I bought the car 6months ago, and fell in love with the opel version. But I live in the U.S.A, and can't find parts!! Can anyone help if so my email is gtprhino@yahoo.com   thanks for and help
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: RobG on 20 February 2009, 22:30:35
E-bay is your best bet friend :y
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Onkel Per on 20 February 2009, 23:20:22
 :) we can make a litle exchange.
My Opel grill and badges for your twin turbo engine  ;)
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: LaserLance on 20 February 2009, 23:34:55
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:) we can make a litle exchange.
My Opel grill and badges for your twin turbo engine  ;)
;)Sounds like a good exchange that too me  :D :D :D
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Iain on 21 February 2009, 00:35:45
You not think that the 'comment' when someone types the abreviated form of you, should be revised??

Not really very fair when someone uses it to describe their country....

u (as YOU is too hard to spell for me) (as YOU is too hard to spell for me) s a
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: The Red Baron on 21 February 2009, 00:40:20
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You not think think the 'comment' when someone types the abreviated form of you should be revised??

Not really very fair when someone uses it to describe their country....

u (as YOU is too hard to spell for me) s a
I agree mate, gets on my tits.  ;)
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Iain on 21 February 2009, 00:44:38
What is that all about????

I just edited the above post to change a couple of spelling errors and now there is 3!!
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Onkel Per on 21 February 2009, 08:28:55
To get back on the track (and away from your strange english spelling) ;)
I'm about to debadge my Opel Omega.
And as I'm from one of the Opel-badge countries, I should be able to get the different parts.
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Agemo on 21 February 2009, 09:42:01
I appreciate this is probably in the wrong section, but I quite agree it should be got rid of. I tried suggesting something was (Initials for) Un-Serviceable, only to find that stupid phrase included.
Very annoying.

p.s. I am sure there are people here who would be only too willing to swap parts free of charge, items like grilles can't cost a lot to post.


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You not think that the 'comment' when someone types the abreviated form of you, should be revised??
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Andy B on 21 February 2009, 09:44:47
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You not think think the 'comment' when someone types the abreviated form of you should be revised??

Not really very fair when someone uses it to describe their country....

u (as YOU is too hard to spell for me)(as YOU is too hard to spell for me) s a
I agree mate, gets on my tits.  ;)

And me! There are legitimate occasions when we want to describe things with just a letter and we shouldn't have the stupid comments if we do.
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: stuart30 on 21 February 2009, 09:54:41
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You not think think the 'comment' when someone types the abreviated form of you should be revised??

Not really very fair when someone uses it to describe their country....

u (as YOU is too hard to spell for me)(as YOU is too hard to spell for me) s a
I agree mate, gets on my tits.  ;)

Maybe they should type AMERICA...
 ;D
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: MutantCav on 21 February 2009, 09:58:59
having it come up with that when you type u is as chav as the use of the u in the first place...not the best of the revisions it has to be said, plus its very annoying for everyone even those of us who generally type you cos were not chavs
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Cliffo B on 21 February 2009, 10:18:37
What the hell is a Chav  :question
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Welung666 on 21 February 2009, 10:18:58
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I have a 98 black Catera in  the U.S.A.  I really hate the way the grill and other stuff on the car looks, but I love Opels and the power of my twin turbos. I bought the car 6months ago, and fell in love with the opel version. But I live in the U.S.A, and can't find parts!! Can anyone help if so my email is gtprhino@yahoo.com   thanks for and help

Depends what needs changing really because I wouldn't mind doing it the other way round ;D
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Welung666 on 21 February 2009, 10:20:08
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What the hell is a Chav  :question

Burberry coated, spotty, spoilered corsa drivers!
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Cliffo B on 21 February 2009, 13:51:05
Thats alright then,so long as they stick to Corsa's ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: M0T0RVATE on 21 February 2009, 16:26:49
heres a '98 Cadillac Catera.
Just so everyone knows what it looks like...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/Phat99Celi/catera/catera001.jpg

Colin

 :) :y
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: HolyCount on 21 February 2009, 18:11:28
Must say I like the Catera look  8-)
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Welung666 on 21 February 2009, 18:26:52
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Must say I like the Catera look  8-)

Me too, thats why I wouldn't mind swopping front end parts with the OP :y
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Andy B on 21 February 2009, 19:25:53
It's the back end I'd like ... but unfortunately we require fog lights (once in 10 yrs)
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Welung666 on 21 February 2009, 19:29:48
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It's the back end I'd like ... but unfortunately we require fog lights (once in 10 yrs)

You could easily retro fit them in the bumper and keep the full width brake light.
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Andy B on 21 February 2009, 19:41:04
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It's the back end I'd like ... but unfortunately we require fog lights (once in 10 yrs)

You could easily retro fit them in the bumper and keep the full width brake light.

True! ;)

I wonder if I can get a preface lift Catera bumper shipped over ....  :-/  :y  :y
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Loch View on 21 February 2009, 19:49:01
I had a look on Ebay America and they havesome serious BLING wheels for the catera  :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RVM-115-22-CHROME-RIMS-WHEELS-SAAB-9-3-9-5-CATERA_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem280313935573QQitemZ280313935573QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Andy B on 21 February 2009, 19:52:26
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I had a look on Ebay America and they havesome serious BLING wheels for the catera  :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RVM-115-22-CHROME-RIMS-WHEELS-SAAB-9-3-9-5-CATERA_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem280313935573QQitemZ280313935573QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

I quite the chromed 16" wheels that we use for the preface lift Elite.  ::)
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Loch View on 21 February 2009, 19:53:24
never seen them :(
pic?
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Andy B on 21 February 2009, 20:12:48
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never seen them :(
pic?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cadillac-Catera-CATERA-CADILLAC-CATERA_W0QQitemZ250376202504QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item250376202504&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Loch View on 21 February 2009, 20:16:18
cool.  :)
Maybe some chrome spray on my standard wheels will do the trick ;D
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Andy B on 21 February 2009, 20:19:07
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cool.  :)
Maybe some chrome spray on my standard wheels will do the trick ;D

Try it! We'll give marks out of 10  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Loch View on 21 February 2009, 20:22:37
 ;DThink I'll pass though. The mrs is not really into bling ::)
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: M0T0RVATE on 22 February 2009, 04:12:49
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I had a look on Ebay America and they havesome serious BLING wheels for the catera  :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RVM-115-22-CHROME-RIMS-WHEELS-SAAB-9-3-9-5-CATERA_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem280313935573QQitemZ280313935573QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories


I have seen these in Lowrider magazines...
They have some awesome wheels in the States...bling, funky, and wild...!!

 :) :y
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: M0T0RVATE on 22 February 2009, 05:12:56
Catera engine bay...

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/1940/1201/29848100187_large.jpg

 8-)
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: M0T0RVATE on 22 February 2009, 05:22:27

http://austinsusedcars.com/db4/00380/austinsusedcars.com/_uimages/98cadilaccaterarear.JPG

 :)
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: M0T0RVATE on 22 February 2009, 05:51:25


Another Catera with body kit...

http://gto.hcsla.com/clubsport-catera.jpg

 :)
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: Richie London on 22 February 2009, 08:07:11
i wouldnt mind a catera grill. :y :y
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: M0T0RVATE on 01 March 2009, 18:12:35
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I have a 98 black Catera in  the U.S.A.  I really hate the way the grill and other stuff on the car looks, but I love Opels and the power of my twin turbos. I bought the car 6months ago, and fell in love with the opel version. But I live in the U.S.A, and can't find parts!! Can anyone help if so my email is gtprhino@yahoo.com   thanks for and help


Hi

It would appear that you will have problems with the Euro grilles, because the catera bumper/fender is lower...

http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/1391/omegagrillincaterahz0.jpg

 :(
Title: Re: I need 2 make my 98 Catera look just like an Omega
Post by: M0T0RVATE on 01 March 2009, 18:14:58
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i wouldnt mind a catera grill. :y :y


Hi

I thought it might be interesting to see if an Omega could be cloned as a Catera...
Until i saw this...

http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/1391/omegagrillincaterahz0.jpg

Bumper/fender needed as well...

 :-/