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Omega General Help / Re: Door card handle 3d model
« on: 18 April 2025, 12:19:10 »I think he talks about the grab handle because it's shaped like a banana on the pre-facelift. I have the same issue as I needed to remove the door cards, I had to remove this banana handle to reach one screw, and it disintegrated into pieces (sort of flexible rubber that becomes sticky and looses its flexibility over the years).
The shape of this part is very difficult to replicate in 3D because it's an "organic" shape without real reference faces. It's like a thick rubber skin that goes around the plastic handle clipped in the door card. I know there is one person on Instagram that sells them new but I don't know if it's 3D printed or old stock.
Keep us posted how you get on
I was after the front drivers side (RH) Banana in black (rear ones unfortunately are a different part number and fit - I tried the rear in the front and slightly different shape
)Managed to to find a genuine one from Germany - was the wrong colour but researched interior trim paint and it now matt black matching the rest
and looking back to original again.Good luck,
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Omega General Help / Re: Exhaust systems
« on: 03 April 2025, 19:16:19 »My uptake on that, Johnnydog, is…..as long as something is sticking out the back, I am not bothered 🤣🤣
Well, Dr Andy B did ask....
I suppose it's akin to driving around in an Maestro, Marina or Metro - "as long as it's got 4 wheels, then I'm not bothered....."
Thanks for the info Jonnydog
, I don't have the original exhaust anymore, but i'll let you you know if I need a new back box if you have a PFL 3.0 I am trying to keep her all Original as best I can
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Omega General Help / Re: Spin-on oil filter
« on: 31 March 2025, 16:40:53 »
Original Canister one on mine with no issues for 25 years 
, but then I service and correctly torque cap !!!
Always comes with new O-ring seal with the paper filter
, but then I service and correctly torque cap !!!Always comes with new O-ring seal with the paper filter
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Omega General Help / Re: Exhaust systems
« on: 31 March 2025, 16:35:39 »I understand PFL 2.5 / 3.0 models had shorter tailpipes than the FL models 2.5 / 2.6 / 3.0 / 3.2 models, due to the profile of the rear bumper.
Replacement GM FL exhausts have a welded steel tip with ends cut at 90° that rust (as opposed to the original tailpipes which had stainless tips angled at 45°) which make it harder to remove them and put replacement tips of your choice, but many aftermarket tailpipes don't have fancy tips so it is easy to fit a tip of your choice.
If you have any links for tips which will fit the twin pipe rear PFL 3.0 then let me know - I looked for ages and couldn't find any correct size and clearance to fit
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Omega General Help / Re: Exhaust systems
« on: 28 March 2025, 17:03:13 »Hi all,
Can you tell me which exhaust system will fit my 2003 saloon. I have been looking but can’t seem to find a specific 2.6 system. Will .3.0 and 3.2 systems fit.
The last system I put on was from Poland and cost £96 delivered. That was about ten years ago. I cannot think of the name of the company.
Any information would be well received. 👍🏻
The name was probably ’Eternal’.
And just admit that you want the twin tailpipe one.
Hi all.
Yes, the Facelift I understand has slightly deeper/longer bumpers and so yep could pop tips on as a 3.0 original or MFL exhaust if fitted to a 3.2 Facelift will come up a few inches short at the tail pipe end.
However, the twin pipes (for the 3.0/3.2 - Single pipe for the 2.5/2.6) are quite close together and I couldn't find any to fit when I looked for some as there is only a few mm gap between the two tailpipes making fitting 2 tips a challenge due to thickness of tail-tips.
I believe however that all the V6 variants fit, just make sure select Saloon as the Estate Rear sections are slightly different.
Hope get it sorted
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Nextbase ODB port to power for Dashcam - OK for 2000 plate MFL Omega ?
« on: 20 March 2025, 17:34:30 »Soldered the hardwire kit on mine onto the rear 12v socket legs with an inline fuse. Dash cam will then stay on for 10 mins after you turn the ignition off as its on the multitimer switched circuit.
I have an FM-DAB Unit plugged and powered from my rear 12V socket, but it doesn't stay on for 10 mins when I turn ignition off
I guess it only does that as a feature on the Facelift Omega and obviously not my MFL.Fuse 17 (Horn) I think is the one I'll pick, ensuring set the ‘auto off’ feature correctly and the ‘parking mode’ and watched the helpful Video
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Nextbase ODB port to power for Dashcam - OK for 2000 plate MFL Omega ?
« on: 18 March 2025, 18:52:16 »If you would like to power it from a permanent live source it’d pay you to watch this video, as he explains it better than Nextbase do.
Hope that helps.
https://youtu.be/YsJm5EO1VP8?si=L541tuWykw6n-TWx
Thank you. I'll give it a watch before I start any installation
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Nextbase ODB port to power for Dashcam - OK for 2000 plate MFL Omega ?
« on: 18 March 2025, 18:38:01 »
Thanks all. Yep suspected it was tight for the ODB option so I'll forget that.
I'll get the fusebox wire kit and do properly, and study the manual for suitable permanent 12 V (ensuring as say set up Auto-Off and Parking Mode correctly) or plump for suitable switched 12V.
Thanks all.
Andy.
I'll get the fusebox wire kit and do properly, and study the manual for suitable permanent 12 V (ensuring as say set up Auto-Off and Parking Mode correctly) or plump for suitable switched 12V.
Thanks all.
Andy.
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Nextbase ODB port to power for Dashcam - OK for 2000 plate MFL Omega ?
« on: 17 March 2025, 21:10:22 »
Hi all,
Looking to use a Nextbase ODB Power harness adapter to provide convenient power to a Nextbase Dashcam.
Question is, as I have a Non ODB2 Omega (V plate Mini facelift) will the ODB power adapter be ok ? I assume the ODB pin-outs for 12V power are the same regardless of ODB type ? Just thought would asked the daft question.
Alternative is the other piggyback fusebox adaptor, but the ODB adapter which seems to be used now to supply the range of dash cams seems neat and slim angled adapter so I assume would fit whilst still keeping fusebox cover closed.
Thanks in advance.
Andy.
Looking to use a Nextbase ODB Power harness adapter to provide convenient power to a Nextbase Dashcam.
Question is, as I have a Non ODB2 Omega (V plate Mini facelift) will the ODB power adapter be ok ? I assume the ODB pin-outs for 12V power are the same regardless of ODB type ? Just thought would asked the daft question.
Alternative is the other piggyback fusebox adaptor, but the ODB adapter which seems to be used now to supply the range of dash cams seems neat and slim angled adapter so I assume would fit whilst still keeping fusebox cover closed.
Thanks in advance.
Andy.
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General Discussion Area / Re: VOIP - Progs/Apps
« on: 23 January 2025, 17:21:20 »I know a lot of members have family and friends abroad etc.
I used to use Skype a lot with out issues, used several programs since.
To night I have been chatting with a friend in the US and it keeps crapping out. Tried FB messenger, tried Google chat (New one on me) they both set off crystal clear then after a while sounds like submarine sonar kicks in and kills the call.
Any recomendations T.I.A.
That will be the Umpa Lumpa Trumpy - Probably Taxed it