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Title: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 January 2013, 17:51:19: In order to organise the tyre debate somewhat, (and to cheer Cem up),

I have a set of 17"s, and will soon have18"s (and also potentially a set of 16"s timing dependant) fitted with the Runway Enduros that I keep banging on about...

I am prepared for them to be used in a controlled environment either as standalone on my car, or perhaps better yet, fitted to other members cars.

This should enable individual cars behaviour on different tyres be assessed by individual drivers.

This might help to provide members with a definitve list of tyres available at a given budget that are suited to the Omega.

If any interest in doing this, then perhaps a suitable venue could be arranged, (I have somewhere locally that might be suitable, if a bit South), or a well defined road route perhaps.
Title: Re: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 04 January 2013, 18:23:56: thanks Al :y :y
Title: Re: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 January 2013, 18:26:21: Quote from: cem on 04 January 2013, 18:23:56
thanks Al :y :y

Seems a perfect excuse for you to pop over to see us Cem :y

We could load you up with Omega parts to go back with!
Title: Re: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 04 January 2013, 18:29:49: Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 January 2013, 18:26:21
Quote from: cem on 04 January 2013, 18:23:56
thanks Al :y :y

Seems a perfect excuse for you to pop over to see us Cem :y

We could load you up with Omega parts to go back with!

Would be great.. :y

I will need a C130 ;D
Title: Re: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 January 2013, 18:34:21: Then we shall need a runway ;)
Title: Re: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: albitz on 04 January 2013, 18:46:59: Quote from: cem on 04 January 2013, 18:29:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 January 2013, 18:26:21
Quote from: cem on 04 January 2013, 18:23:56
thanks Al :y :y

Seems a perfect excuse for you to pop over to see us Cem :y

We could load you up with Omega parts to go back with!

Would be great.. :y

I will need a C130 ;D

You could pick up a Bimmer 750i while your here Cem. :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-P-REG-BMW-750i-L-LWB-V12-AUTO-COLOSSAL-SPEC-RARE-MODEL-/261144546865?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3ccd6d8e31

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-750I-SPORT-AUTO-FULLY-LOADED-IMMACULATE-/150973569073?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2326b9d831
Title: Re: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: feeutfo on 04 January 2013, 19:03:47: Interesting thought Al, we could put some issues to bed once and for all.

I've always said, OOF has a perfect opportunity to sort out some tyres that work in a single model.

Just needs a venue. :)
Title: Re: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 04 January 2013, 19:10:13: Quote from: Albitz on 04 January 2013, 18:46:59
Quote from: cem on 04 January 2013, 18:29:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 January 2013, 18:26:21
Quote from: cem on 04 January 2013, 18:23:56
thanks Al :y :y

Seems a perfect excuse for you to pop over to see us Cem :y

We could load you up with Omega parts to go back with!

Would be great.. :y

I will need a C130 ;D

You could pick up a Bimmer 750i while your here Cem. :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-P-REG-BMW-750i-L-LWB-V12-AUTO-COLOSSAL-SPEC-RARE-MODEL-/261144546865?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3ccd6d8e31 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-P-REG-BMW-750i-L-LWB-V12-AUTO-COLOSSAL-SPEC-RARE-MODEL-/261144546865?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3ccd6d8e31)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-750I-SPORT-AUTO-FULLY-LOADED-IMMACULATE-/150973569073?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2326b9d831 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-750I-SPORT-AUTO-FULLY-LOADED-IMMACULATE-/150973569073?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2326b9d831)

unbelievably cheap :o :o you cant even buy a 15 years old fiat uno for that money here..

have a look at this one
http://www.sahibinden.com/ilan/vasita-otomobil-bmw-ototim-den-koleksiyonculara-ozel-bmw-7.50ia-ozel-siparis-105491109/detay (http://www.sahibinden.com/ilan/vasita-otomobil-bmw-ototim-den-koleksiyonculara-ozel-bmw-7.50ia-ozel-siparis-105491109/detay)
Title: Re: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: Varche on 04 January 2013, 20:33:11: Make my place a stopping off point(tyre swapover) on the way to cem's place. :y :y
Title: Re: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: biggriffin on 04 January 2013, 22:31:45: theres a couple of ex-bomber command establishments in buckinghamshire/oxford eg tingewick,bicester,hinton,turweston or if rich enough theres one called silverstone. ;D. the ones near us are still active.
Title: Re: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: feeutfo on 04 January 2013, 22:49:56: It's a shame we can't use the same venue as the York meet. Or something similar?
Title: Re: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: joshwyatt on 04 January 2013, 23:07:02: Interesting thought Al, there is somewhere I know where we could use, I'll ask and report back. It is long enough for a 3.2 manual saloon to reach just over 150mph ;D
Title: Re: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 January 2013, 23:41:44: I know someone who rents part of Ford airfield for HGV training. Not really large enough for anything more than a modest handling course/stopping distances. Probably 6 acres or so :-\
Title: Re: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2013, 10:02:15: Quote from: ex taxi al on 04 January 2013, 18:34:21
Then we shall need a runway ;)
I used to have access to one, but I've lost my contacts there :'(
Title: Re: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2013, 10:03:20: Quote from: joshwyatt on 04 January 2013, 23:07:02
Interesting thought Al, there is somewhere I know where we could use, I'll ask and report back. It is long enough for a 3.2 manual saloon to reach just over 150mph ;D
Ah, wonder if thats the same place? Might have to move some cones... ...or use the tail of the car to get them out of the way ;D
Title: Re: Omega Tyre Test
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 January 2013, 10:41:15: Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2013, 10:02:15
Quote from: ex taxi al on 04 January 2013, 18:34:21
Then we shall need a runway ;)
I used to have access to one, but I've lost my contacts there :'(

Doesn't need to be daylight :-X

Quote from: joshwyatt on 04 January 2013, 23:07:02
Interesting thought Al, there is somewhere I know where we could use, I'll ask and report back. It is long enough for a 3.2 manual saloon to reach just over 150mph ;D

That could be just the ticket Josh :y guessing centrally located in Middle ~~Earth~~Oxfordshire...