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Omega General Help / Re: tuning a V6

« on: 29 October 2006, 01:59:44 »

Well this is generating some healthy debate... but let's please keep it friendly guys!

Darryl, I am afraid I have to agree with Mark right now.

I recently got a (very nice) 2.3 CS Carlsson.

DAMN it is seriously quick!  
In a straight line the acceleration (once out of first!) is immense. For overtaking this car is awesome.

Alas, round twisties a manual MV6 will out handle it easily. I am in the fortunate position of having both outside to directly compare.

However, in a few months, once I have replaced all the shocks and springs and uprated the ARB bushes it may be rather different!

Dave,
             like i said i was driving virtually new Omegas in Police spec daily without the constraints of the normal motorist and had plenty of opportunity to asses their OVERALL ability over thousands of miles.

My last Aero had covered 156k and was still an absolute missile. Owing to the mileage i treated it to a complete set of new standard shocks and springs as well as all bushes replaced. That made a MASSIVE difference!
If i had to cover a distance in a hurry ( including bends ) then for me the Saab would come out on top.

The model that you have bought is probably even  more brutal in its power delivery than an Aero
Wait until you sort the suspension

Lastly all i am saying is that you could throw a lot of money at an Omega and it will still not be a really quick car. An Aero can be picked up cheaply now and is quick straight out of the box.

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Omega General Help / Re: tuning a V6

« on: 28 October 2006, 22:49:14 »

One mans meat, another mans Poison.

Cannot help but totally disagree as to which  is the better FAST road car for everyday use.

As Laidback said, the Omega is superb at what it was designed for a lazy, comfortable mile muncher. Fast A to B car on normal roads, NO give me the Saab anyday.

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Omega General Help / Re: tuning a V6

« on: 28 October 2006, 21:35:42 »

has anyone got any suggestions for tuning a 2.5V6?

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Why Bother?
If you want a fast car buy a fast car!.
You could spend a fortune on an Omega and it will never be a GENUINELY fast car.
If you have a limited Budget and want speed buy a Saab 9000 Aero. SERIOUSLY quick even as standard!

Yes but, lacks the handling and ability to put the power down!

Mark i have had three 9000 Aero's over a long period of time and 22 years on Police Traffic so know all about the best that Vauxhall has to offer. I doubt if many people on here have been as fast in an Omega, other than those currently on, or  ex Traffic.
Believe me a standard 2.3 Full Pressure Turbo  Saab 9000 , NEVER MIND an Aero will totally outrun ANY STANDARD Omega across country on any road.
I base these comments on  on personal experience. What do you base yours on?

PS . You might ask, why did i change to an Omega Estate from the Saab ? They cannot be beaten for value for money, comfort and load carrying. Love mine to bits.

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Omega General Help / Re: tuning a V6

« on: 28 October 2006, 21:28:28 »

Shoot me down in flames if I'm wrong, but isn't the Saab based on a Vectra floorpan and mechanicals?

Yes your WRONG as far as the 9000 goes

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Omega General Help / Re: tuning a V6

« on: 28 October 2006, 20:09:27 »

has anyone got any suggestions for tuning a 2.5V6?

i have lpg fitted, so fuel related mods are not much good

also, i have limited funds at the moment, so the cheaper the better ideally!!!

thanks,   stu 8-)

Why Bother?
If you want a fast car buy a fast car!.
You could spend a fortune on an Omega and it will never be a GENUINELY fast car.
If you have a limited Budget and want speed buy a Saab 9000 Aero. SERIOUSLY quick even as standard!

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Omega General Help / Re: Snakes in my dashboard

« on: 24 November 2006, 17:25:10 »

I wonder if a vacuum pipe has come loose behind the heater controls? Sounds likely

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Omega General Help / Re: HELP MAJOR HELP PLEASE

« on: 24 December 2006, 09:22:52 »

Don't want to dampen your spirits, but if it drove 250 miles without a problem after the HG change, there is a good chance it's not something the mechanic has done, but the failure of a component after the HG change, maybe as another member said the oil pump had a hard time with the old sludge, and was on it's last legs, and died on you after the 250 miles.

If you have driven on an engine with no oil being pumped, then the outlook is not good. When this happened on my GLS the con-rod came through the block and ruined the engine.

Unfortunately I think your recourse on this mechanic is nil, and I hate to say, maybe rightly so. If you've driven 250 miles with no misfire or coolant/oil loss, there's no major faults with his HG change.

Just an opinion. Really sorry this has happened at this time of year, I feel for you.

I cannot help but agree with the above !        Sorry and good luck in getting it fixed.

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Omega General Help / Re: Front Brake Pad part number advice please

« on: 27 December 2006, 14:11:21 »

As usual many thanks for such a fast reply.


Cheers Darryl  

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Omega General Help / Front Brake Pad part number advice please

« on: 27 December 2006, 11:30:18 »

Hi,
        will these brake pads  ( PART NUMBER - 9192124 ) fit the front brakes on my 1999 2.5 V6 estate ?


Thanks Darryl    

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Omega General Help / Re: 2.2 petrol advice please.

« on: 25 November 2006, 14:49:52 »

the 4 cyls are a lot better on fuel on a steady run, but around town not a lot different to the V6, in my experience.

James,
            is the above true re around town when auto and manual are in the equation as well ?


Cheers Darryl

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Omega General Help / 2.2 petrol advice please.

« on: 25 November 2006, 14:14:49 »

Hi,
     realistically how much better on fuel would a 2.2 petrol Estate with manual gearbox be than my 2.5 V6 auto. I would hope that it was between 5-10mpg better given all of the above factors ?

Can i use some of the Cam locking kit that i have for my V6 to change the belt/rollers on a 2.2 petrol.

How durable is the 2.2 engine in terms of what sort of mileages that they can take if maintained properly. Is 130k going to mean it is tired. My last Saab had 160k on and was still great.

Presumably the cam belt and roller change on one of these should be a lot easier than my V6 ( which in all fairness was not too bad )

Thanks Darryl

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Omega General Help / Re: V6 mpg

« on: 11 December 2006, 20:27:39 »

I have the same car ( auto) and tend to get about 22mpg around the doors and around 33-35mpg on a run

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Omega General Help / Re: Pre Facelift Fascia ( heater panel needed)

« on: 11 December 2006, 16:20:30 »

Nope!! heh I must be going mad....



I just posted to say I had a spare facia!

James,
          you have PM.


Cheers Darryl

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Omega General Help / Re: Pre Facelift Fascia ( heater panel needed)

« on: 10 December 2006, 11:04:51 »

Thanks Mark,
                        that is something i did'nt know and definitely would have missed if i had gone to a breakers.

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Omega General Help / Pre Facelift Fascia ( heater panel needed)

« on: 10 December 2006, 09:45:28 »

Hi,
    has anyone got a basic black heater fascia panel that they either do not want or are prepared to sell and post out to me ( at my cost obviously)

I only need the surround that incorporates the heater dials, not any of the switches , ashtray or heater knobs.

The item that i need is in the photo below.



Here's hopin.



Many thanks Darryl