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mickb

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sideways in auto omega ??
« on: 28 July 2011, 21:59:41 »

Hi everyone Im wondering is it possible to do donuts in a 2 litre auto omega with a lsd diff  ? :)
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Re: sideways in auto omega ??
« Reply #1 on: 28 July 2011, 22:05:14 »

The obvious question is why  :-/


In the dry, a 2.0l auto would need shite tyres and some provocation to get it going, and I doubt it has the power to keep it going.

But I can't think of a possible reason why you would want to.
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Re: sideways in auto omega ??
« Reply #2 on: 28 July 2011, 22:27:11 »

I did manage a tiny bit of wheel spin pulling onto the the main road from Dale Bottom Farm, I think that may have been more to do with the loose surface than the power of my 2.2 though........... :D :D :D
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Re: sideways in auto omega ??
« Reply #3 on: 28 July 2011, 22:34:49 »

As above... I think a 4 pot will struggle to brake traction in the dry unless the tyres are pants. A V6 however :-X :-X ::) ::)

But why would you want to, unless it's just to give the tyres a send off :-? :-?
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Re: sideways in auto omega ??
« Reply #4 on: 29 July 2011, 07:50:16 »

You could always try fitting some Linglongdingalong laminated Chinese import tyres, that should do it :y
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Re: sideways in auto omega ??
« Reply #5 on: 29 July 2011, 08:52:04 »

As above why? If thats what you want to do you have the wrong combo of engine and box

a 3.0 manual however.  ::)
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Re: sideways in auto omega ??
« Reply #6 on: 29 July 2011, 09:16:54 »

sell the car and buy  a v6 manual.. there are many nice cars in the sale section..  and please dont try with good brand tires.. :y
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Re: sideways in auto omega ??
« Reply #7 on: 29 July 2011, 09:23:06 »

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sell the car and buy  a v6 manual.. there are many nice cars in the sale section..  and please dont try with good brand tires.. :y

my rear tyres were £220 a pop  :( Sometimes the temptation kicks in and oh she goes.

However if I wanted to be a herbert all night on McDonalds car park I have 2 spare wheels at home with bald tyres lol
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Re: sideways in auto omega ??
« Reply #8 on: 29 July 2011, 21:29:23 »

thanks guys the car was part payment for some work I did for a friend I know its not the best car for sideways action just wondered if I could have some fun in it i decide what to do with it (sell it or maybe break for parts)
thanks again :y
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Re: sideways in auto omega ??
« Reply #9 on: 30 July 2011, 13:10:20 »

if you can get some where with loose gravel you will be able to do donuts no problem. with it being auto i think it will be hard o get it going in wet but might.

ive a 3L manual and dry tarmac good or bad tyres and its plenty fun. id recommend one if your looking to play about in the car. i regularly take mine to diffing events and best car ive had for it better than the bmws ive had  ;D
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Re: sideways in auto omega ??
« Reply #10 on: 30 July 2011, 13:29:17 »

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Hi everyone Im wondering is it possible to do donuts in a 2 litre auto omega with a lsd diff  ? :)
Second question is: how did a 2.0 come to have a limited slip diff fitted?  :-/
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Re: sideways in auto omega ??
« Reply #11 on: 30 July 2011, 13:44:14 »

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You could always try fitting some Linglongdingalong laminated Chinese import tyres, that should do it :y

Can vouch for that one. Buy wheels. 2 with Linglongs, fit sc3's on the front. Bit of wet road, even a 1litre could get the back out. Most amusing, until the Mrs drives it and i have to correct the slide from the passenger seat. ;D
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Re: sideways in auto omega ??
« Reply #12 on: 30 July 2011, 14:05:16 »

I know its a different engine but my 2.5TD auto can be persuaded to spin round but its much easier when the tarmac is damp or wet. I think it has the same bhp as the 2.0 but more torque
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Re: sideways in auto omega ??
« Reply #13 on: 30 July 2011, 16:02:45 »

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Hi everyone Im wondering is it possible to do donuts in a 2 litre auto omega with a lsd diff  ? :)
Second question is: how did a 2.0 come to have a limited slip diff fitted?  :-/
Good question, well spotted!
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Re: sideways in auto omega ??
« Reply #14 on: 30 July 2011, 17:44:01 »

I suppose I should have been more specific im a dab hand with a stick welder and if you guys said the car had enough power to do donuts with the auto box i was going to weld the diff ;)
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