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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Wanted: Wheel centre badges
« on: 11 March 2015, 14:18:14 »
Hi all,
I'm after 4 wheel centre cap/hub cap badges. Either the ones attached to centre caps or hub caps
- the chrome finish plastic ones. I don't necessarily need the actual cap itself as I'd be separating them anyway to transfer onto different caps - but will save you the trouble if they're still attached
As long as the finish is still reasonable - I'd be interested
Thanks
Ian.
I'm after 4 wheel centre cap/hub cap badges. Either the ones attached to centre caps or hub caps
- the chrome finish plastic ones. I don't necessarily need the actual cap itself as I'd be separating them anyway to transfer onto different caps - but will save you the trouble if they're still attached As long as the finish is still reasonable - I'd be interested
Thanks
Ian.
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General Discussion Area / Mike Oldfield BBC FOUR now...
« on: 11 October 2013, 21:30:46 »
cant stop smiling - BBC4 Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells documentary at the mo - followed by a performance at 10. What an amazing nostalgia trip. Branson still amazes me today for his pure visionary almost cavalier approach to business - 2 heroes of mine in one program
;)http://images.omegaowners.com/forum/smf2000/Smileys/oofstd/wink.gif
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Meetings, gatherings, parties etc / Pictures of Wycombe #2
« on: 19 August 2013, 23:08:57 »
HI all,
Sorry for the delay - but here's my collection from the event.
My lasting memory will be walking towards the car park from the club area wondering where on earth the overpowering sound of the Shadows was coming from - it was a sort of 'Apocalypse Now' moment half expecting to see Charlie Sheen cruising into the car park .....
Cheers
Ian
Sorry for the delay - but here's my collection from the event.
My lasting memory will be walking towards the car park from the club area wondering where on earth the overpowering sound of the Shadows was coming from - it was a sort of 'Apocalypse Now' moment half expecting to see Charlie Sheen cruising into the car park .....
Cheers
Ian
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Meetings, gatherings, parties etc / High Wycombe pictures 1 of 3 parts
« on: 10 May 2013, 14:51:32 »
Sorry I've had to break this into 3 because of character limits I'm afraid.
The shortlist - there are a lot on here still
- so go and have a cuppa while it downloads. I manged to get it down to 50+ 
- even after removing all the ones of Tony's pair 
.
OK so here we go. An excellent day again at High Wycombe with a very good range of cars. I think we managed every engine varient from 2.2 to 3.2 and a 2.5 TD aswell.
Unfortunately I seem to have lost an Omega though
- I know it was in the pearlescent red and unless it's gone camouflaged it's obviously departed before I got my camera out - sorry I missed it - you know who you are 
.
But unfortunately - Tony's 2 Divas just couldn't be avoided - so apologies for all the shots where his got in the way
- they do look nice though..
No hanging around - straight in there..
1 bucket TB - could try harder on the wheels though
Smug Tim's 2.5 TD - and its still a 6 though
Contrary to first impressions - general consensus was that Josh's car was brown...and couldn't be polished
Must admit prefer the look of the old interiors - this with Tims' turbo boost mods
Diva #2 with her top off..
How many Estates can you get in one shot without Tony's 2
A colour...?
zzzzzzzzzzzzz
Complete with Herb Garden - very impressive..
Part 2 next
The shortlist - there are a lot on here still
- so go and have a cuppa while it downloads. I manged to get it down to 50+ - even after removing all the ones of Tony's pair .OK so here we go. An excellent day again at High Wycombe with a very good range of cars. I think we managed every engine varient from 2.2 to 3.2 and a 2.5 TD aswell
.Unfortunately I seem to have lost an Omega though
- I know it was in the pearlescent red and unless it's gone camouflaged it's obviously departed before I got my camera out - sorry I missed it - you know who you are .But unfortunately - Tony's 2 Divas just couldn't be avoided - so apologies for all the shots where his got in the way
- they do look nice though..No hanging around - straight in there..
1 bucket TB - could try harder on the wheels though
Smug Tim's 2.5 TD - and its still a 6 though
Contrary to first impressions - general consensus was that Josh's car was brown...and couldn't be polished
Must admit prefer the look of the old interiors - this with Tims' turbo boost mods
Diva #2 with her top off..
How many Estates can you get in one shot without Tony's 2
A colour...?
zzzzzzzzzzzzz
Complete with Herb Garden - very impressive..
Part 2 next
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Meetings, gatherings, parties etc / High Wycombe pictures 2 of 3 parts
« on: 10 May 2013, 14:50:38 »
Part #2
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Just for you Tony..
This one actually doesn't look brown at all Ken..
Definitely the right way up - can you work it out ??
The incredible bending car....
Diva #1 snook in the background again..
Paul - hope you've made a start on the rest of it now..the top of that wing looks good
Dont you just hate it when a Diva car wanders across your shot....
Part #3 next
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Just for you Tony..
This one actually doesn't look brown at all Ken..
Definitely the right way up - can you work it out ??
The incredible bending car....
Diva #1 snook in the background again..
Paul - hope you've made a start on the rest of it now..the top of that wing looks good
Dont you just hate it when a Diva car wanders across your shot....
Part #3 next
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Meetings, gatherings, parties etc / High Wycombe pictures 3 of 3 parts
« on: 10 May 2013, 14:49:45 »
Part #3
Just for you again Tony.
Is this the international distress signal of an Omega ?
Just for fun - but I quite like them ...
This one must be really distressed..
These Estates have big appetites
More reflections than a ?
than a ?
than a thing with a lot of reflections TB ?
And finally:
Sorry if I didn't quite get the shot of your car you were hoping for (especially if you left beforehand) - I try and do them all justice and look for something a bit different (it's a photography thing ok). But next time if you want something specific please let me know and I'll make sure I capture it (if Tony's don't get in the way !! )
If you want any copies - PM me your e-mail.
Was a pleasure - thank you.
Just for you again Tony.
Is this the international distress signal of an Omega ?
Just for fun - but I quite like them ...
This one must be really distressed..
These Estates have big appetites
More reflections than a ?
than a ?
than a thing with a lot of reflections TB ?
And finally:
Sorry if I didn't quite get the shot of your car you were hoping for (especially if you left beforehand) - I try and do them all justice and look for something a bit different (it's a photography thing ok
). But next time if you want something specific please let me know and I'll make sure I capture it (if Tony's don't get in the way !! )If you want any copies - PM me your e-mail.
Was a pleasure - thank you.
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Omega General Help / 2.6 Car wont start - no crank sensor codes (only 0430)
« on: 21 April 2013, 10:39:38 »
Hi all,
Any help appreciated. Obviously last time car was used all appeared OK. Been parked for a day or so. This morning - engine spins but will not fire.
The only code present is the Cat code (0430) - I'm assuming that that wil not prevent it starting as I've had it a while anyway.
If there is a crank sensor problem, would you always expect the code to be present ? This is a fairly new sensor as well (GM part).
It's not battery as far as I can tell - it turns over at the same rate with or without a jump pack connected.
The crankshaft is turning along with everything else on that visible belt - my worry is that it seems to be turning rather 'easily' - almost as if there is no compression.
Is there a quick inspection I can do to check the cambelt is where I left it when I parked it up last time I used it ? or would it be pretty apparent if it'd gone walkies ??
Is there anything else that would give these symptoms ?
Cheers
Ian.
Any help appreciated. Obviously last time car was used all appeared OK. Been parked for a day or so. This morning - engine spins but will not fire.
The only code present is the Cat code (0430) - I'm assuming that that wil not prevent it starting as I've had it a while anyway.
If there is a crank sensor problem, would you always expect the code to be present ? This is a fairly new sensor as well (GM part).
It's not battery as far as I can tell - it turns over at the same rate with or without a jump pack connected.
The crankshaft is turning along with everything else on that visible belt - my worry is that it seems to be turning rather 'easily' - almost as if there is no compression.
Is there a quick inspection I can do to check the cambelt is where I left it when I parked it up last time I used it ? or would it be pretty apparent if it'd gone walkies ??
Is there anything else that would give these symptoms ?
Cheers
Ian.
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General Discussion Area / Anyone been watching 'Hunted' this week
« on: 25 November 2012, 10:33:40 »
I've been following this series by the makers of Spooks and must admit it's been pretty good (bit far fetched maybe - but some great characters and suspense plots, a bit brutal in places too )
If you have - anyone spot the huge continuity gap with the Range Rover they blew up this week .
I can understand why the BBC would be reluctant to destroy 80 grands worth of Britains finest 4x4xfar - but come on fellas, you could have at least mocked up the same wheels and bling gill panels on the old banger you obviously substituted in it's place. You tried with the rear lights - but it was so obvious (to me anyway) it was a completely different car. The edit between the swap is probably less than a second between the 80k and the 8p cars before it goes up in smoke.
Just took the edge off it a bit for me......
If you have - anyone spot the huge continuity gap with the Range Rover they blew up this week
.I can understand why the BBC would be reluctant to destroy 80 grands worth of Britains finest 4x4xfar
- but come on fellas, you could have at least mocked up the same wheels and bling gill panels on the old banger you obviously substituted in it's place. You tried with the rear lights - but it was so obvious (to me anyway) it was a completely different car. The edit between the swap is probably less than a second between the 80k and the 8p cars before it goes up in smoke.Just took the edge off it a bit for me......
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General Car Chat / Average life of a Crank Sensor ?
« on: 15 November 2012, 16:49:13 »
Just wondering what your thoughts are on the life expectancy of a Crank Sensor .
Had a blip with mine last week, wouldn't start when my Wife tried it - but it went for me 20 minutes later (didn't get the fault codes - would they still be there ?). Noticed that it's maybe taking an extra turn or two to start than normal which was a symptom prior to its last failure.
Just checked back on my paperwork and the one on there now has done 55k miles in 2 1/2 years. Does that sound about right. If it replaced the original - it has only lasted half the miles, OR is it one of those unique characters of the Omega that it'll please itself anyway.
I've ordered one anyway and will change it next week as a precaution.
I know TB champions carrying a spare anyway - but what's realistic or do other things affect the life of them ??
Curious
Ian.
.Had a blip with mine last week, wouldn't start when my Wife tried it - but it went for me 20 minutes later (didn't get the fault codes - would they still be there ?). Noticed that it's maybe taking an extra turn or two to start than normal which was a symptom prior to its last failure.
Just checked back on my paperwork and the one on there now has done 55k miles in 2 1/2 years. Does that sound about right. If it replaced the original - it has only lasted half the miles, OR is it one of those unique characters of the Omega that it'll please itself anyway.
I've ordered one anyway and will change it next week as a precaution.
I know TB champions carrying a spare anyway - but what's realistic or do other things affect the life of them ??
Curious
Ian.
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Omega Gallery / Oxford meet Cutteslowe Park 14th October
« on: 14 October 2012, 22:51:43 »
Great turnout chaps - well done and the weather was really quite pleasant in the sunshine .
Despite what you may think - everything was looking very shiny too ( I did my best TB - but you can't go wrong with silver really can you ?)
Something about white (even without the jam) looks very nice.. First time I've seen two whites together at a meet - a real treat.
Ben I wish your car would make up its mind what colour it is - it plays havoc with my colour balances ?
Cool - very cool
I'd love to know where you could get these from - anyone ?
Sorry TB - not enough time to photoshop the flies out I'm afraid - should have got my emergency detail kit out and taken care of them on site
One of my favourites
My other favourite - how many Omegas can you get in one shot without too much background clutter
I like this too - perfect contribution TB, setting off Pauls beautifully.
Team GB - my personal contribution. Subtle - but I think it made all the difference
As always a nice selection to shoot and a challenging car park to keep it interesting.
Thanks for the tea TB, look forward to maybe seeing some of you at the Classic Car show at the NEC on the 17th Nov and the rest at our next meet sometime .
Cheers
Ian.
- well done and the weather was really quite pleasant in the sunshine . Despite what you may think - everything was looking very shiny too ( I did my best TB - but you can't go wrong with silver really can you ?
) Something about white (even without the jam) looks very nice.. First time I've seen two whites together at a meet - a real treat.
Ben I wish your car would make up its mind what colour it is - it plays havoc with my colour balances ?
Cool - very cool
I'd love to know where you could get these from - anyone ?
Sorry TB - not enough time to photoshop the flies out I'm afraid - should have got my emergency detail kit out and taken care of them on site
One of my favourites
My other favourite - how many Omegas can you get in one shot without too much background clutter
I like this too - perfect contribution TB, setting off Pauls beautifully.
Team GB - my personal contribution. Subtle - but I think it made all the difference
As always a nice selection to shoot and a challenging car park to keep it interesting.
Thanks for the tea TB
, look forward to maybe seeing some of you at the Classic Car show at the NEC on the 17th Nov and the rest at our next meet sometime .Cheers
Ian.
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Omega Gallery / Oxford meet Kassam Stadium 22nd July
« on: 23 July 2012, 12:42:12 »
Great turn out and fantastic weather - hopefully these do it justice. Enjoy.
We won't mention what you did to yours Chris before you arrived
Actually doesn't look that dirty TB considering bright sunshine is not that kind - very smart.
When Black obviously isn't black as you know it Jim.. or was that Al ?
..and Green isn't quite as you know it either - quite unique colour Ben. It seemed to change colour depending where you stood ? Woodland Green did you say ?
Cheers
Ian.
We won't mention what you did to yours Chris before you arrived
Actually doesn't look that dirty TB considering bright sunshine is not that kind - very smart.
When Black obviously isn't black as you know it Jim.. or was that Al ?
..and Green isn't quite as you know it either - quite unique colour Ben. It seemed to change colour depending where you stood ? Woodland Green did you say ?
Cheers
Ian.
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Omega Gallery / 2.6 Elite - Black Sapphire. A labour of love but it's worth it..
« on: 27 May 2012, 11:34:05 »
OK I know we all know what an Omega looks like
Some play golf, some go fishing - I like photography , and polishing my Omega
A day yesterday under the gazeaeab...gazeee.....gazeiaib.... - canopy on my drive removing the final layers of what our winter had to throw at it.
Clay, cheapo Halfords machine polish with some Meg's compound and a layer of Lusso carnuba.
When you get that close to your paintwork - you can see that the tell tale signs of rust are starting to appear in all the usual places here unfortunately. What these pictures also don't show (phew) is the gravel rash that is quite prolific on the front my car unfortunately - but it has done 150k.
BUT - this colour is my favourite - without swirls the colour and fleck looks fanatastic even if I say so myself.
Enjoy
Borrowed a nearby Farmers field for these photos.
The photo doesn't really do it justice - but this just sparkles and actually doesn't look black at all.
Re did the centre caps this year with some black metallic vinyl wrap (badges removed and re-glued back on)
A word of caution re Farmers fields - common sense applies obviously - but the gates are lethal as this one look a chunk of my finger when I came to leave
Cheers
Ian.
Some play golf
, some go fishing - I like photography , and polishing my Omega A day yesterday under the gazeaeab...gazeee.....gazeiaib....
- canopy on my drive removing the final layers of what our winter had to throw at it.Clay, cheapo Halfords machine polish with some Meg's compound and a layer of Lusso carnuba.
When you get that close to your paintwork - you can see that the tell tale signs of rust are starting to appear in all the usual places here unfortunately. What these pictures also don't show (phew
) is the gravel rash that is quite prolific on the front my car unfortunately - but it has done 150k.BUT - this colour is my favourite
- without swirls the colour and fleck looks fanatastic even if I say so myself.Enjoy
Borrowed a nearby Farmers field
for these photos.The photo doesn't really do it justice - but this just sparkles and actually doesn't look black at all.
Re did the centre caps this year with some black metallic vinyl wrap (badges removed and re-glued back on)
A word of caution re Farmers fields - common sense applies obviously - but the gates are lethal as this one look a chunk of my finger when I came to leave
CheersIan.
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General Discussion Area / Veet for Men - you 've got to see this
« on: 04 May 2012, 22:17:56 »
Don't ask me how - but one of the guys at work pointed me towards this.
I won't post the link - half the fun is in the chase.
Go to the Amazon.co.uk website
Type in the search 'veet for men'
Select the top item 'Veet for Men Hair Removal Gel Creme 200 ml'
You might notice there are 343 customer reviews - scroll to the bottom of the page to start reading them - I couldn't manage more than 10 and my sides were hurting...
I won't post the link - half the fun is in the chase.
Go to the Amazon.co.uk website
Type in the search 'veet for men'
Select the top item 'Veet for Men Hair Removal Gel Creme 200 ml'
You might notice there are 343 customer reviews
- scroll to the bottom of the page to start reading them - I couldn't manage more than 10 and my sides were hurting... 30
Omega General Help / Multiple Codes / Misfire - where do I start
« on: 17 December 2011, 19:12:43 »
Hi all,
Wonder if anyone can point me in the right direction here please. Long story short - car running fine, suddenly starts misfiring, Engine management light flashing for a short period then stayed on permanently. Managed to get car back home and read the codes as follows:
10 4 3 10 - which I believe is - P0430 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
10 3 10 10 - which I believe is - P0300 Random/multiple cylinder misfire detected
10 3 10 4 - which I believe is - P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
Checked under the bonnet - everything looks connected where it should be. No obvious leaks ??
Is the Cat code likely to be an effect or a cause of the other 2 ?
Whare do I start ??
Cheers
IAn.
Wonder if anyone can point me in the right direction here please. Long story short - car running fine, suddenly starts misfiring, Engine management light flashing for a short period then stayed on permanently. Managed to get car back home and read the codes as follows:
10 4 3 10 - which I believe is - P0430 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
10 3 10 10 - which I believe is - P0300 Random/multiple cylinder misfire detected
10 3 10 4 - which I believe is - P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
Checked under the bonnet - everything looks connected where it should be. No obvious leaks ??
Is the Cat code likely to be an effect or a cause of the other 2 ?
Whare do I start ??
Cheers
IAn.