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Chat Area => Omega Gallery => Topic started by: Jezza on 09 July 2016, 15:02:59

Title: Pics from Holland
Post by: Jezza on 09 July 2016, 15:02:59: Hi folks,

Had this one since january and decided to put up some pics. It´s a ´99 facelift 2.5 and had done 105k km´s or 65k miles! I´ve already altered a few things like B4 / Eibach combo, Executive wheels, debadged, Led lighting, different air-intake and last week the biggest update: LPG! :D
A full tank for €16,- instead of normally paying €80,-!
Nuff said, have a wee peek...

As bought back in january.

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160123_162501.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160123_162501.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160123_162551.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160123_162551.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160211_163116.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160211_163116.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160309_114139.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160309_114139.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160313_165202.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160313_165202.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160323_112749.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160323_112749.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160402_161747.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160402_161747.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160417_163916.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160417_163916.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160417_163929.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160417_163929.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160417_164152.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160417_164152.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160417_164213.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160417_164213.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160709_144625.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160709_144625.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160709_144717.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160709_144717.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160709_144742_1.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160709_144742_1.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160709_144805.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160709_144805.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160709_144820.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160709_144820.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160709_144920.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160709_144920.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: b4ndit on 09 July 2016, 15:56:09: very nice :y :y
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: windhoek_boy on 09 July 2016, 18:45:00: Neat. Clean. i love it. those white indicators, double exhaust, elite rims. :y
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: biggriffin on 09 July 2016, 19:01:49: All good. But the induction kit will lose you power. Next upgrade be set of 3.0L cams n divider :y
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: Jezza on 09 July 2016, 20:11:58: Why would the induction kit cost power? it´s all cold air going in. Don´t know about 3.0 cams, what would that help? Would be better to drop in a 3.0 me thinks...

Thnx all for the comments.
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: flyer 0712 on 09 July 2016, 22:32:42: Vey nice looking car..a credit to you :y
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: baggedestate on 10 July 2016, 00:02:56: looks good and very clean :)
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: biggriffin on 10 July 2016, 10:28:15: Fitting 3.0L cams in a 2.5 ups power and torque, a very cheap upgrade, also the standard air box is very effective and efficient.
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: Delroy47 on 10 July 2016, 16:25:38: Very nice. :y
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: Jezza on 11 July 2016, 14:23:17: Hi folks!

It´s great having a flippable licenceplate holder but flipping upwards is just shite when you´re trying to attach the lpg nozzle. Add to that, you have to hold the damn thing open.....Noooo that´s not how we roll ;D

So today we had a little tinkering about and ended up with this....

Went from....

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160709_144805.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160709_144805.jpg.html)

To this

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20160711_144642.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20160711_144642.jpg.html)

That´s the way to do it!

Me hopeth you liketh.....
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: minifreek on 11 July 2016, 20:44:31: I like....

Im with BigGriffin on this as Iv done it myself recently :)

If you change the inlet cams for A cams and the exhaust cams for G cams, they do up the power and torque and are very effective too :)

Dropping ina 3 litre will make instant power - yes - BUT its a damn sight easier to change cams than an engine....!!

The air intake WILL lose power.... It will sound like its making power as you can hear the induction roar, but thats all it'll be doing....

Removing/deleting the EGR will make a big improvement, but I dont know how the MoT test will like it over in Holland....?
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: Jezza on 11 July 2016, 21:47:39: Thanks for all the comments guys!
How would removing the egr affect the engine? I´ll be needing a belt change in the near future so maybe I could get some different cams dropped in then...
Don´t know what they cost over here though.
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: minifreek on 12 July 2016, 07:07:52: Removing the EGR stops the TB from getting clogged up with shite and tightens up the throttle response..

It doesn't make any power but it does help....

But your road test regulations may not allow for it to be removed....

Changing the headers for the 2.6/3.2 headers and a stainless exhaust system also improves acceleration too.
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: Jezza on 12 July 2016, 12:53:25: Thanks guys!

I know there are many people over here who block off their egr, I just never knew why. So shouldn´t be a problem with MOT.
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: Nick W on 12 July 2016, 16:08:14: Quote from: Jezza on 12 July 2016, 12:53:25
Thanks guys!

I know there are many people over here who block off their egr, I just never knew why. So shouldn´t be a problem with MOT.

The main reason to block the EGR is because the owner is too mean to replace a faulty valve. Omegas rarely suffer from those, so the usual reason is changing to the later manifolds that don't have provision for EGR. That was why I did it; there is no discernible difference with it not working.
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: frostbite on 12 July 2016, 16:51:47: If it gets jammed open it will coke up the inlet
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: Jezza on 09 November 2016, 17:02:14: Hi Guys!

Finally it has arrived! :D
The transport company had lost it for two weeks but it finally came in today.
I'm having it altered to a dual exhaust next weekend. Can't wait!

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20161109_171816.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20161109_171816.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 09 November 2016, 18:21:28: Very nice looking car, bet that exhaust system sounds good. 👌👌
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: migiestate on 09 November 2016, 23:08:47: Great looking car :y. I like it :y :)
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: Ever Ready on 10 November 2016, 08:57:20: Lovely looking motor, keep up the good work :y
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: biggriffin on 10 November 2016, 19:39:15: Quote from: Jezza on 09 November 2016, 17:02:14
Hi Guys!

Finally it has arrived! :D
The transport company had lost it for two weeks but it finally came in today.
I'm having it altered to a dual exhaust next weekend. Can't wait!

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20161109_171816.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20161109_171816.jpg.html)

That is a proper, stainless system, is it the jetex system or a custom build.

Basically were from and how much.
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: Jezza on 10 November 2016, 20:59:49: It's a TA Technix 2,5 inch full stainless steel catback from eBay Germany.
I got it for less than the retail price because you can put in an offer (Preisvorschlag senden), they counter offer and so on....paid €275,- in the end.
The fitment is known to be perfect with a subtle but nice v6 rumble. They also do not rust at all! Unlike FMS crap.
I'm having it rewelded to a dual exhaust also full stainless.

http://www.ebay.de/itm/TA-Technix-Edelstahl-Auspuff-Anlage-ABE-2x76mm-Opel-Omega-B-6-Zylinder-Limo-/361160479940?fits=Make%3AOpel%7CModel%3AOmega+B&hash=item5416d794c4:g:LgYAAOSwkNZUmByl
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: biggriffin on 11 November 2016, 03:18:55: Estate available
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: pauls on 11 November 2016, 10:06:44: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TA-Technix-stainless-steel-exhaust-system-2x76mm-Vauxhall-Omega-B-6-Cyl-Caravan-/401170127551?hash=item5d679a5abf:g:JvgAAOSwHoFXqGVF

Should fit with a little bit of work :y
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: biggriffin on 11 November 2016, 20:00:10: Quote from: pauls on 11 November 2016, 10:06:44
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TA-Technix-stainless-steel-exhaust-system-2x76mm-Vauxhall-Omega-B-6-Cyl-Caravan-/401170127551?hash=item5d679a5abf:g:JvgAAOSwHoFXqGVF

Should fit with a little bit of work :y
.

Dear father Christmas
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: EMD on 23 November 2016, 09:28:35: Quote from: biggriffin on 11 November 2016, 20:00:10
Quote from: pauls on 11 November 2016, 10:06:44
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TA-Technix-stainless-steel-exhaust-system-2x76mm-Vauxhall-Omega-B-6-Cyl-Caravan-/401170127551?hash=item5d679a5abf:g:JvgAAOSwHoFXqGVF

Should fit with a little bit of work :y
.

Dear father Christmas

Cheap as chips . Av it :P
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: Jezza on 23 November 2016, 18:49:06: Set up for the time being. nice sound! ;D Thinking of double tailpipes left and right, seen some nice ones on the bay.

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20161119_141244.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20161119_141244.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20161120_155831.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20161120_155831.jpg.html)

In the meantime I'm busy with the next update......Getting full electric black leather, doorcards and parcelshelf with sunblind tomorrow. Already stripped the inside and swapped over the black interior trims, carpets and seatbelts from my black scrapper. Must say I'm a tad nervous about the driver's seat wire hack. Not so good with electrics....
This was yesterday, it's all black now. Parcel shelf came out surprisingly easy. Just the trims left to clean.

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20161122_164254.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20161122_164254.jpg.html)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20161122_164313.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20161122_164313.jpg.html)

More to follow.....
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: migiestate on 23 November 2016, 20:50:38: Wow the extras look fantastic and for a great price. Please keep updating with the progress. I like it very much.
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: Jezza on 26 November 2016, 15:53:14: Hi folks,

I's got me new levver in da car aight! 8)

Took me a few days, but then again, I did do it all on my own. Quite pleased with the result.

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20161126_152936.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20161126_152936.jpg.html)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20161126_153003.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20161126_153003.jpg.html)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20161126_153023.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20161126_153023.jpg.html)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20161126_153038.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20161126_153038.jpg.html)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20161126_153111.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20161126_153111.jpg.html)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20161126_153151.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20161126_153151.jpg.html)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/cobrastra/20161126_153227.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/cobrastra/media/20161126_153227.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Pics from Holland
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 27 November 2016, 10:59:53: This cars going to be the best around ,excellent work you certainly know what your doing :y