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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: New boy
« on: 02 January 2010, 22:28:28 »
Welcome aboard Rog. 8-) 
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: hello
« on: 04 January 2010, 10:11:13 »
Welcome to OOF the refuge of all Omega nuts
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hi
« on: 03 January 2010, 17:10:29 »
Welcome to OOF mate, join the nutters online 
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: New Member
« on: 03 January 2010, 10:30:36 »
Welcome to OOF, and great that you got lucky with your first Omega.
Happy Driving
Happy Driving
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: A newbie between you!
« on: 04 January 2010, 17:30:25 »
Bet they didn't use an AR25 box in the Auto
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: A newbie between you!
« on: 04 January 2010, 10:14:14 »
Welcome to OOF Dany. Must say I didn't realise Opel were still using the BMW engine in '03
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Getting started.
« on: 31 December 2009, 17:23:23 »Quote
Excellent, a starting point. Thank you.
I see you have a slush box, did they make as many with manual boxes? Always preferred a manual I have.
How would you compare load space with the Carlton.... same same or slightly less? (more trim etc)
Chipped eh? Tell me more
Jon
I don't claim any expertise in this area, had mine done by Jeremy Fearn in Derbyshire about three years ago, (and paid too much!). It claims to bring the performance back up to BMW spec. Certainly improves it no-end. However, with the original AR25 auto box, the experts here say it will only last a short time chipped as the box can't handle the extra torque. (My AR25 has done 25000, and appears to have created some kind of record). I would not even consider a manual, and can't comment on availability. I have sourced the stronger AR35 auto box for if/when mine quits. Further, many here suggest better mpg also when chipped, I can't say that in my case, but still well worth doing for the extra poke. Can't comment on load space vis-a-vis Carlton, never had one, but lots in this.
There are many posts on here on these issues, which you will find with diligent searching.
Good Hunting
8-) PS I'm sure that you can get better advice on chipping here if you post, including good prices.
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Getting started.
« on: 28 December 2009, 13:22:20 »
Welcome to OOF.
All I can say is that my '99 BMW CDX td Estate has been superb. I have owned it for over ten years, and I feel no urge to change. Every new car I have driven to compare has not been as good in most respects. OK, even though chipped, it is not a sports car, but it feels solid, and can be driven for long distances without fatigue (driver or car). If you get a good one you will not be disappointed.
Good Luck
All I can say is that my '99 BMW CDX td Estate has been superb. I have owned it for over ten years, and I feel no urge to change. Every new car I have driven to compare has not been as good in most respects. OK, even though chipped, it is not a sports car, but it feels solid, and can be driven for long distances without fatigue (driver or car). If you get a good one you will not be disappointed.
Good Luck
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hello
« on: 31 December 2009, 13:16:04 »
Welcome to OOF Rob, and a Happy New Year to you & yours.
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: New member
« on: 30 December 2009, 22:20:58 »Quote
Could I just say that your Omega forum is fantastic.Have set up my family with a Astra forum a Fiat Bravo and evan a BMW web page then no one ever looked again. But your Forum is so helpfull and friendly thank you , I now dont feal so alone with my new toy now Thank You all Keep up the Good work
Colin
Welcome to OOF Colin, and yes all you say is so true.
8-) 7286
Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hi All happy xmas new owner tonight
« on: 28 December 2009, 13:13:47 »
A warm welcome & Seasons Greetings. 8-)
8-)
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: HELLO TO YOU ALL
« on: 28 December 2009, 13:16:08 »
Welcome to OOF Mick.
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hi to all.
« on: 24 December 2009, 09:07:28 »
Hi, welcome to OOF and a Merry Christmas Ross.
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: HI to all from new girl in NI
« on: 20 December 2009, 17:17:48 »
Welcome to the forum. Is that a car or a Sound Station? 
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hello everyone
« on: 22 December 2009, 16:39:59 »
Hi Tim, welcome. Your experience mirrors mine, I have had my 99 Estate for 10 years, also ex-VX management, with, IIRC 7k on the clock. Also been a brilliant car, but fortunately (for car retention!) kids are long gone.
Cheers
Chris
Cheers
Chris