Topic: Barny the Barge. (Read 17496 times)

P6UL K · « **on:** 20 January 2011, 14:31:22 »

Thought it was about time i got some pictures up of the Omega...

Hope you like! 8-)

SP_3.2 · « **Reply #1 on:** 20 January 2011, 15:37:48 »

Looks very nice ... and clean

Dishevelled Den · « **Reply #2 on:** 20 January 2011, 16:52:26 »

Very smart indeed Paul. 8-)

Welung666 · « **Reply #3 on:** 20 January 2011, 21:07:15 »

Very nice indeed Paul

I'd love something like that but it would be re-liveried and used solely as a show car!

Amigo · « **Reply #4 on:** 20 January 2011, 21:22:05 »

Nice motor. I love white cars.

8-)

joshwyatt · « **Reply #5 on:** 20 January 2011, 23:50:16 »

You can't get much better than an ex TVP V6 Special. Looks really good

MV6Matt · « **Reply #6 on:** 21 January 2011, 09:17:19 »

Nice Car...............the black grill really suits the look of the car......

ted_one · « **Reply #7 on:** 21 January 2011, 09:31:03 »

Hopefully you're coming to the Kent meet tomorrow so we'll be able to be real nosey and have a good old look around your ride 8-)

Ploppy · « **Reply #8 on:** 21 January 2011, 09:53:07 »

Really Nice !! Looks great !!

Ploppy

x25dt · « **Reply #9 on:** 21 January 2011, 18:31:28 »

very nice colour, grill matches very well

waspy · « **Reply #10 on:** 21 January 2011, 20:31:42 »

Now that looks well 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)
I have to agree on the grill, really stands out & looks

GLENNY BOY · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 January 2011, 14:26:07 »

looks great

N61AOP · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 January 2011, 17:53:10 »

Looks lovely Paul, I really like the big powerful estates.

Omega_Dan · « **Reply #13 on:** 24 January 2011, 08:37:14 »

Barny looks Bostin! very nice

P6UL K · « **Reply #14 on:** 24 January 2011, 13:55:24 »

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Hopefully you're coming to the Kent meet tomorrow so we'll be able to be real nosey and have a good old look around your ride 8-)

Hi all, thanks for all your replies! I forgot to set the notification thing so never realised i'd had so many replies! Doh!

Forgot all about the Kent meet

Sorry chaps, i sat in on Friday night too!

Ah well, the next one - Hopefully lol

P6UL K · « **Reply #15 on:** 24 January 2011, 13:57:57 »

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Very nice indeed Paul I'd love something like that but it would be re-liveried and used solely as a show car!

Maybe at some point in the future the stealth L.E.D. strobes might find their way behind that grill along with the 'wig-wam' flashing main beam and fog lights

Even when I'm on the A2 near me people slow right down and creep past me having a look in the car! ha ha! The tinted rear makes it look much more un-marked Police car 8-)

STRAWB · « **Reply #16 on:** 26 January 2011, 13:31:41 »

Very nice...and the name !! You know my neighbour has one like that complete with interior disco

but I assumed it was an Astra Estate...gonna look more carefully now. That white paint will keep you busy with the polish!!

P6UL K · « **Reply #17 on:** 05 March 2012, 11:34:59 »

Not much of an update, but i finally have some new (ish) wheels on!!

And some of the interior i've had in her for quite a while now, its out of a LHD German Omega Sport Caravan!! Rare as you like

And some pictures from when i spotted her on Car Wars on Sky One...

Hopefuly more updates throughout this year

Simon23 · « **Reply #18 on:** 05 March 2012, 11:40:02 »

I like this. Sure this is the one I saw for sale on PH last year.

P6UL K · « **Reply #19 on:** 05 March 2012, 11:42:06 »

It prob was mate, i changed my mind at the last minute and kept it

Simon23 · « **Reply #20 on:** 05 March 2012, 11:43:09 »

Ahh that's funny I nearly tried to buy it lol

P6UL K · « **Reply #21 on:** 05 March 2012, 11:47:02 »

Glad i did change my mind, shes a keeper!

twiglet · « **Reply #22 on:** 05 March 2012, 11:51:42 »

Get that bloody spoiler on sunshine!!

P6UL K · « **Reply #23 on:** 05 March 2012, 11:57:45 »

Quote from: twiglet on 05 March 2012, 11:51:42

Get that bloody spoiler on sunshine!!

Got some other things in the pipeline first

b4ndit · « **Reply #24 on:** 05 March 2012, 15:15:36 »

Nice car like the grill

x25dt · « **Reply #25 on:** 05 March 2012, 18:29:10 »

seats fitted very well

SteveAvfc. · « **Reply #26 on:** 05 March 2012, 20:13:52 »

Nice motor,just bought one of those grills i think they suit the Omega better.

P6UL K · « **Reply #27 on:** 29 August 2012, 22:23:45 »

Ordered my suspension today after much tooing & frowing! Being made for me to my requirements by a fairly local Co to me

Soon as its ready - in about three weeks i'll update again

albitz · « **Reply #28 on:** 29 August 2012, 22:42:38 »

Hurry up then.

MrMoffat · « **Reply #29 on:** 01 September 2012, 08:22:50 »

Quote from: Welung666 on 20 January 2011, 21:07:15

Very nice indeed Paul I'd love something like that but it would be re-liveried and used solely as a show car!

Yes indeed

Del Boy · « **Reply #30 on:** 01 September 2012, 13:34:06 »

Lovely looking car that

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P6UL K · « **Reply #31 on:** 23 November 2012, 22:55:00 »

Well that was a long 3 weeks! Way back in August! Well i have the suspension, ive fitted it and i am over the moon with it!! It has transfomed the ride and the handling of the car!

After a couple of photoshops of how i wanted it to look:

Too low! Looks good, but function over form!

And just right for me:

This is how she turned out:

More updates in 2013

omega3000 · « **Reply #32 on:** 24 November 2012, 22:03:54 »

Looking very nice

Murph · « **Reply #33 on:** 24 November 2012, 22:11:41 »

Noice!
Any problems with all them speed bumps over your way?

P6UL K · « **Reply #34 on:** 25 November 2012, 15:31:15 »

Nah not really, sometimes get caught out on those square bumps but otherwise it's fine.

x25dt · « **Reply #35 on:** 25 November 2012, 21:28:35 »

Looks good

how low is it?

P6UL K · « **Reply #36 on:** 26 November 2012, 10:59:39 »

Approx 35mm

Mr.OmegaMan · « **Reply #37 on:** 28 May 2013, 16:42:08 »

Looks good, Wouldn't like the suspension that low myself with speed humps etc.

But visualy looks great bet she handles well too

P6UL K · « **Reply #38 on:** 28 May 2013, 16:45:18 »

TBH I don't really have any issues with speed humps... Does handle ok, springs on the front need to be a slightly harder poundage but otherwise she's a-ok!

P6UL K · « **Reply #39 on:** 28 May 2013, 16:50:37 »

Just a small update for now...

Barny is booked in for a new exhaust system on Monday 3rd June - So watch this space for pictures

And a couple of videos:

A recent track day at RAF Marham: http://youtu.be/IIjXhwl3RAc

And some tomfoolery in a private yard (which no doubt will receive some tutting

): http://youtu.be/EzwEj_xd1wA

omega3000 · « **Reply #40 on:** 29 May 2013, 13:42:48 »

Looking good , always liked the lowered look caravans

albitz · « **Reply #41 on:** 30 May 2013, 00:26:16 »

Looks superb Paul.

Mr.Blobby · « **Reply #42 on:** 31 May 2013, 18:23:47 »

Looks great

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #43 on:** 12 June 2013, 01:17:43 »

Tut tut

SR-71Blackbird · « **Reply #44 on:** 21 July 2013, 23:15:29 »

Good name for a car

P6UL K · « **Reply #45 on:** 09 August 2013, 00:01:45 »

Good eve,

Its come to my attention tonight that I have done a fair few bits & pieces and I've not really updated my thread with many pictures.... So, get a cuppa and some biccies and enjoy THIS! ha ha

I (quite a while ago now) had some replacement suspension made by a local company to me 'Gaz' to my specifications and it turned out rather good

You'll see in the first photo one of my rear, knackered self-levelling rear shocks had completely rusted in to two!

Then i changed the paper oil filter to a canister type...

P6UL K · « **Reply #46 on:** 09 August 2013, 00:02:21 »

A few months ago I thought I'd have a go at a track day up at RAF Marham in Norfolk, it certainly taught me a thing or two!! The Omega is NO track car! ha ha!! But i had a good chuckle and certainly gave the crowd a laugh! I tried to prep the car as well as i could, stud conversion, EBC Yellows up front and Reds at the rear, Goodridge brake lines with 5.1 fluid... Also removed the rear hubcentric adapters....

And here's some pictures of my track wheels i used (MILES to small and to skinny!!)

All done with rattle cans, i was quite chuffed at how they turned out

P6UL K · « **Reply #47 on:** 09 August 2013, 00:02:57 »

So, after doing the track day my exhaust was really starting to show its age and was blowing left, right & centre so i booked her in for a nice new shiny stainless steel system to be made up by a highly recommended company in Maidstone...

Pictures show how 'exhausted' my old system was and then the making of the replacement

Tailpipes are exactly the same design as the OEM ones but slightly larger and oddly enough from a DB7!

P6UL K · « **Reply #48 on:** 09 August 2013, 00:03:20 »

Gave her a little service yesterday (Oil, filter was done a month ago)

Guess which cylinder the plug on the left came from...?

And finally a few gratuitous photos!!

albitz · « **Reply #49 on:** 09 August 2013, 00:09:11 »

You've made that into a really nice car Paul.

.............bloody low at the rear though.

I believe theres a few more upgrades to come.

P6UL K · « **Reply #50 on:** 09 August 2013, 00:17:40 »

Quote from: Albitz on 09 August 2013, 00:09:11

You've made that into a really nice car Paul. .............bloody low at the rear though.
I believe theres a few more upgrades to come.

Those shots of it where its sitting REALLY low are from the track day, due to the space available in her, I was nominated to carry all & sundries fuel, trolley jacks, tool boxes, axle stands! You name it - It was in the boot!

P6UL K · « **Reply #51 on:** 09 August 2013, 00:20:27 »

Spot the similarities....

P6UL K · « **Reply #52 on:** 09 August 2013, 00:22:17 »

Few more pictures of her I really like....

twiglet · « **Reply #53 on:** 09 August 2013, 15:32:11 »

Looking really good Paul! You have certainly put alot of effort into this car, and I commend you for daring to do different! Fair play to ya fella!

P6UL K · « **Reply #54 on:** 10 August 2013, 10:34:41 »

Thanks very much James

P6UL K · « **Reply #55 on:** 11 August 2013, 12:22:33 »

Me & my mates organised a rolling road session at our local dyno... For what is effectively a 10yr old car, 172k on the clock and had very minimal mods I'm very pleased with the results!

Running a little rich but that's prob down to the V-Max fuel and the map not being suited to it, overall very chuffed!!

albitz · « **Reply #56 on:** 13 August 2013, 12:24:47 »

Very impressive indeed for that mileage.

P6UL K · « **Reply #57 on:** 17 October 2013, 01:54:55 »

Quote from: P6UL K on 11 August 2013, 12:22:33

Me & my mates organised a rolling road session at our local dyno... For what is effectively a 10yr old car, 172k on the clock and had very minimal mods I'm very pleased with the results!

Running a little rich but that's prob down to the V-Max fuel and the map not being suited to it, overall very chuffed!!

Links broke, so reposted.

P6UL K · « **Reply #58 on:** 17 October 2013, 02:19:27 »

Teeny little update time...

My Irmscher springs have finally arrived so they'll get fitted soon along with the Pedders rear doughnut bushes i had off of Twiglet...

As you may have seen in the 'Parts for Sale' room I have started to reproduce the Resonator Air Boxes and used my car as trial fit, to be honest i'm rather pleased with the out come! Judge for yourself....

I never got to take any photos with the K & N air filter attached and it tidied up so I'll update again when I find 5mins

James Q · « **Reply #59 on:** 27 October 2013, 19:26:22 »

Stunning car buddy! Really is gorgeous.

P6UL K · « **Reply #60 on:** 27 October 2013, 20:13:14 »

Quote from: James Q on 27 October 2013, 19:26:22

Stunning car buddy! Really is gorgeous.

Why thank you very much!

She'll be coming off the road once the tax has expired in a few days for some winter loving

P6UL K · « **Reply #61 on:** 28 May 2014, 00:20:20 »

The old girl is going into the garage tomorrow for a days work, few bits to do over the coming few weeks too - so watch this space

P6UL K · « **Reply #62 on:** 29 May 2014, 00:31:33 »

In all the excitement today i forgot to take pictures!

But i managed - with the help of my mate.....

Fitted front Coilovers
Fitted rear Pedders doughnut bushes
Fitted complete new OEM gearstick assembly
Adjusted handbrake
Cleared logged codes from ECUs

Theres a few more things in the pipeline but i'm just waiting on delivery of these 'items'

I'll take a few photos as and when and put them up in here in due course

Spireite · « **Reply #63 on:** 29 May 2014, 08:59:20 »

Sounds good Paul, you have spacers then?, are they H&R or Eibach?

I'd seen some 20mm per side H&R's on amazon for 80 odd quid.

What's on yours again?

P6UL K · « **Reply #64 on:** 29 May 2014, 10:57:26 »

Quote from: Spireite on 29 May 2014, 08:59:20

Sounds good Paul, you have spacers then?, are they H&R or Eibach?

I'd seen some 20mm per side H&R's on amazon for 80 odd quid.

What's on yours again?

I'm not sure on the make tbh, i know they're hubcentric on the back end.... 20mm on the rear and 5mm on the front.

badmuver · « **Reply #65 on:** 29 May 2014, 17:45:14 »

that is very nice

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albitz

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Spireite

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