Topic: Nice pair... but are they real or fake? (Read 7707 times)

Markjay · « **on:** 20 July 2006, 23:47:11 »

This Omega was spotted today somewhere on the continent (I am on holiday, but not from this site!), can anyone spot what is unusual about this car?

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #1 on:** 21 July 2006, 06:57:43 »

Nothing beyond need new digital camera

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #2 on:** 21 July 2006, 07:00:14 »

Ah exchaust on wrong side

STMO123 · « **Reply #3 on:** 21 July 2006, 07:13:49 »

Ones real and ones a falsie!

RonaldMcBurger · « **Reply #4 on:** 21 July 2006, 07:56:49 »

Did I miss something here? One what?

I do agree that you need a new camera!!!! The spoiler is wrong though.

bob.dent · « **Reply #5 on:** 21 July 2006, 09:43:00 »

Looking closely at the first picture, it actually has two exhausts.
Maybe the owner shoehorned a V8 lump into it

nixoro · « **Reply #6 on:** 21 July 2006, 11:11:07 »

Looks like he's gone for the wheelbarrow effect lol

Big Rod · « **Reply #7 on:** 21 July 2006, 11:21:31 »

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Looks like he's gone for the wheelbarrow effect lol

A bit like this only the other way round!!

Elite Pete · « **Reply #8 on:** 21 July 2006, 11:24:15 »

Wheres the horse

nixoro · « **Reply #9 on:** 21 July 2006, 11:41:08 »

Pmsl

bob.dent · « **Reply #10 on:** 21 July 2006, 11:51:19 »

Hey Rod....you really should get SWMBO to look after her car

- I take it the 1HP is still in the stable!!

Big Rod · « **Reply #11 on:** 21 July 2006, 11:53:12 »

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Hey Rod....you really should get SWMBO to look after her car - I take it the 1HP is still in the stable!!

Yeah, the 24v Straight Six was proving too thirsty, but it's costing a fortune in hay and the aircon don't work!!

bob.dent · « **Reply #12 on:** 21 July 2006, 11:56:10 »

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Hey Rod....you really should get SWMBO to look after her car - I take it the 1HP is still in the stable!!
Yeah, the 24v Straight Six was proving too thirsty, but it's costing a fortune in hay and the aircon don't work!!

Yeh but look how much money you make from flogging manure

Markjay · « **Reply #13 on:** 21 July 2006, 13:44:58 »

Right on both counts: it's an odd V8 exhaust setup on a 2.5TD, and I do need a new camera...

Since I didn't see who the car's owner was, no idea if he actually went into the trouble of setting-up two rear boxes, or perhaps one is fake. But I suspect that it is a proper dual setup - the left pipe is identical to the right one and seems a little out of place compared to the location of the original pipe.

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #14 on:** 21 July 2006, 14:05:39 »

Not unusual, seen a twin rear exhaust setup before on an omega.....in fact, didn't Irmscher do one....

Big Rod · « **Reply #15 on:** 21 July 2006, 14:11:51 »

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Not unusual, seen a twin rear exhaust setup before on an omega.....in fact, didn't Irmscher do one....

Yes.

Markjay · « **Reply #16 on:** 21 July 2006, 15:37:24 »

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Not unusual, seen a twin rear exhaust setup before on an omega.....in fact, didn't Irmscher do one....

It makes sense on the V6, if you separate the exhaust pipes from the heads onwards i.e. two cmplete separate systems, but I fail to see the point of having two back-boxes on an inline engine... apart from the visual affect that is.

Rich24v · « **Reply #17 on:** 21 July 2006, 16:34:20 »

Attracted by the title funnily enough

I have 1996 2.5TD, bought of ebay couple weeks ago as work hack.
I was expecting the worst, but what a surprise, 45+mpg compared to
my carlton gsi which was best 28mpg, so the omega has earned it's place
on my drive

Actually I'm toying with the idea of twin rectangle exits myself, I've made a
new ss rear box cos don't fancy trying to mod the existing box, plus if I ever
chop it in I can replace the std box. It's got a towbar which I've had to heavily
chop up and re-weld to allow access for the secon pipe from the box. Trims are
made just need the push to stick it all on........but I'm not 100% convinced
should go ahead yet, plus it's too damn hot

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You might think why on a TD, well just for a laugh really......and I hate the limp
dick type of tailpipe on there at the moment.
I see bigrod's on here too, familiar avatar nice to see. Actually he recommended
this forum so I| blame him.

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #18 on:** 21 July 2006, 18:19:47 »

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Not unusual, seen a twin rear exhaust setup before on an omega.....in fact, didn't Irmscher do one....

It makes sense on the V6, if you separate the exhaust pipes from the heads onwards i.e. two cmplete separate systems, but I fail to see the point of having two back-boxes on an inline engine... apart from the visual affect that is.

Still need a balance pipe though or they sound crap....

Big Rod · « **Reply #19 on:** 21 July 2006, 20:38:14 »

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I see bigrod's on here too, familiar avatar nice to see. Actually he recommended this forum so I| blame him.

Hey Rich'!!! *waves*

Omegatoy · « **Reply #20 on:** 21 July 2006, 21:36:39 »

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Attracted by the title funnily enough
I have 1996 2.5TD, bought of ebay couple weeks ago as work hack.
I was expecting the worst, but what a surprise, 45+mpg compared to
my carlton gsi which was best 28mpg, so the omega has earned it's place
on my drive
Actually I'm toying with the idea of twin rectangle exits myself, I've made a
new ss rear box cos don't fancy trying to mod the existing box, plus if I ever
chop it in I can replace the std box. It's got a towbar which I've had to heavily
chop up and re-weld to allow access for the secon pipe from the box. Trims are
made just need the push to stick it all on........but I'm not 100% convinced
should go ahead yet, plus it's too damn hot .
You might think why on a TD, well just for a laugh really......and I hate the limp
dick type of tailpipe on there at the moment.
I see bigrod's on here too, familiar avatar nice to see. Actually he recommended
this forum so I| blame him.

Lo Rich and you too Roddy!!! aND OF COURSE NOT FORGETTING ALL YOU OTHER OMEGA owners!!!!
GC

Big Rod · « **Reply #21 on:** 23 July 2006, 03:40:48 »

L-O Graham! I thought you'd sold your Omega!

Wanna share it with us in case no-one's heard about it before?

Omegatoy · « **Reply #22 on:** 23 July 2006, 21:26:45 »

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L-O Graham! I thought you'd sold your Omega!

Wanna share it with us in case no-one's heard about it before?

Yep its gone to a new home mate but if people want to see it here are the pics!!!

http://www.showoffyourcar.com/galleries.asp?carid=1897

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #23 on:** 23 July 2006, 21:56:55 »

How could you sell that - it's unique

Omegatoy · « **Reply #24 on:** 24 July 2006, 20:07:13 »

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How could you sell that - it's unique

I know that mate and i sold me beloved Carlton first to try and keep it but just couldnt manage to do it, and bugger me 5 weeks later I am back on top and had it all arrived sooner i wouldnt have sold it!!!!
Omegatoy

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #25 on:** 25 July 2006, 10:19:56 »

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How could you sell that - it's unique

I know that mate and i sold me beloved Carlton first to try and keep it but just couldnt manage to do it, and bugger me 5 weeks later I am back on top and had it all arrived sooner i wouldnt have sold it!!!!
Omegatoy

I just hope you got a good price for it - it was a brilliant car

Markie · « **Reply #26 on:** 25 July 2006, 12:05:02 »

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Not unusual, seen a twin rear exhaust setup before on an omega.....in fact, didn't Irmscher do one....

Dont think so, wish they did and hope your right Mark

Would be hard to fit on the omega would it not with Fuel tank position etc?

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #27 on:** 25 July 2006, 12:14:37 »

They branch off behind the fuel tank.......heres a pic from the irmscher website...

Phil · « **Reply #28 on:** 25 July 2006, 15:09:03 »

Rob V from over on VXSCC has one on his Omega:-

It is a stunning looking car!!

When i had my exhaust done they would have done it for the same cost but i wasnt too sure how it would sit with the standard bumper

Markie · « **Reply #29 on:** 25 July 2006, 16:39:50 »

stunning

any ideas of costs??

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #30 on:** 25 July 2006, 16:57:08 »

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stunning

any ideas of costs??

Probably also stunning!

Phil · « **Reply #31 on:** 25 July 2006, 21:24:01 »

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stunning

any ideas of costs??

Powerflow will build it as part of the standard cost around £400, rear bumper from Irmscher will cost a kidney and a lung, although there are cheaper 'copies' on e bay occasionally

Kev · « **Reply #32 on:** 26 July 2006, 17:03:54 »

Spot on Mark, irmscher did indeed do one, that's what's on my baby.

It is just a single back box with twin pipes, you also need the irmscher bumper as well though.

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #33 on:** 26 July 2006, 17:06:27 »

Welcome Kev, you found us all then!

I like the look of it personaly, just cant bring myself to part with the cash!

Kev · « **Reply #34 on:** 26 July 2006, 18:18:29 »

Hi Mark,

Yup i've finally made it over.

It was a long journey.

lol

Thanks for all your help earlier. I'm waiting for Autovaux getting back to me. Their computers were down when i phoned.

Rich24v · « **Reply #35 on:** 06 August 2006, 00:46:55 »

Well,
Final push over last 2 days, much longer job than I wanted, and was still not really
convinced until the end result. I'm quite pleased with it 8-) . Sounds just as
quiet as it did with oe back box.

Smoke seems to puff out quite evenly, I would say if anything more from o/s
which I find bit strange.
ok, most of you are like WFT! on a diesel....hell it's different

Salty · « **Reply #36 on:** 06 August 2006, 08:15:22 »

Looks a tidy job [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
I'm not sure I would go for a twin system myself though.

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