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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: theolodian on 18 September 2006, 22:34:13

Title: Howdy y'all!
Post by: theolodian on 18 September 2006, 22:34:13
Hola!  I like bought a Caddy-Yak Catera on Saturday and then I like found this site and it's like totally gnarly dude!

Ok, so I don't really talk like that, but 2 guesses where I'm from?  (I hope these forums aren't big on politics or I'm hosed!)

I'm in Warwickshire.  Would appreciate advice on local service and possibly the intervention of some VX deity with V6 cam locks!?!  Yes, and the DVD.

Glad to meet ya,

theolodian
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: Elite Pete on 18 September 2006, 22:39:45
Hi Theolodian and welcome to the forum
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Post by: bob.dent on 18 September 2006, 22:45:18
Good to see ya Theolodian or should it be Theo for short ;) Welcome to the forum.
Where you actually from?
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Post by: Markie on 18 September 2006, 22:53:35
Welcome Theo welcome to the forum matey  :)
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Post by: theolodian on 18 September 2006, 22:59:24
Cool, thanks, you guys sure are friendly!  Maybe not so playful though, no guesses?  I see Ireland has our good old boy doing a one-finger salute.  And yes, Theo is fine.

Theo
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Post by: Jim on 18 September 2006, 23:17:01
Welcomw to the Forum Theolodian  8-)
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Post by: bob.dent on 19 September 2006, 00:23:36
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Cool, thanks, you guys sure are friendly!  Maybe not so playful though, no guesses?  I see Ireland has our good old boy doing a one-finger salute.  And yes, Theo is fine.

Theo

Should've guessed - how could I have missed that blarney humour! ;D
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Post by: Bo Bo on 19 September 2006, 06:58:14
Hello & welcome  :)
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Post by: RossPhim on 19 September 2006, 07:06:24
Welcome to the forum Theolodian. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Post by: sounds2k on 19 September 2006, 09:09:46
.... what took ya so long???  ;D

good to see you made it here at last ... there isn't much about miggys that can't be answered by people here ... the link for the DVD I mentioned is here (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1156195497/5#5)

... and welcome!!  ;)
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2006, 09:32:14
Welcome to the site :)

I have already replied to your PM.

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Post by: theolodian on 19 September 2006, 10:34:28
Hmmm, maybe the Internet has 'matured' a lot since the last time I used forums.  At least it's not just me!  I can't believe that people aren't guessing.  I have left so many hints!  No, I'm not Irish, one of the Irish members here has a little animation of our great leader  :-?

Theo
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Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2006, 10:37:11
I didn't even bother answering, as I thought it was that obvious you came from across the pond, where 'gas' used to be so cheap.... ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2006, 10:38:21
Actually, IIRC, we have another American member here, who still lives over there.  The cars are similar enough for any help here to be relevent...
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Post by: theolodian on 19 September 2006, 10:55:45
That's cool.  I was getting worried for a moment.  Yeah, some of the Cadillacs look identical, and some have lights all the way across the back.  They all seem to be a beige/gold color?

I see from your pics that you have some really nice looking sport seats.  Are those part of the MV6 spec?  My seats are pristine except the heaters don't work, so not worth changing but man those sport seats look nice!  

On that subject why do driver's seats never go as low as the passenger's seat?  Is it some universal law?
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Post by: nixoro on 19 September 2006, 11:22:24
Welcome to the site theolodian :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2006, 11:23:25
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That's cool.  I was getting worried for a moment.  Yeah, some of the Cadillacs look identical, and some have lights all the way across the back.  They all seem to be a beige/gold color?

I see from your pics that you have some really nice looking sport seats.  Are those part of the MV6 spec?  My seats are pristine except the heaters don't work, so not worth changing but man those sport seats look nice!  

On that subject why do driver's seats never go as low as the passenger's seat?  Is it some universal law?
Retail MV6 (as opposed to ex Police MV6) have sports seats. Leather was an option on MV6. Sports pack for Elites also has the same seats...

Are your seats leather? Common for the heaters to fail, and needs a specilaist to repair (seat has to be unstitched)

As to heights, I'd never noticed  :-[
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Post by: theolodian on 19 September 2006, 11:36:40
Cheers for that.  Yeah, leather.  Rear heaters work but not the fronts.  Having the upholstery off seats often isn't as expensive as you might think, but maybe still not worthwhile - at least until it gets colder.

A big ol' hello back to all you guys saying hi!

Theo
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Post by: Robin Hood on 19 September 2006, 13:22:00
Hi Theo, you found us, so you will be wanting a copy of the DVD then?
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Post by: theolodian on 19 September 2006, 13:47:09
Ha, yes!   ;D ;D ;D

Comes with membership eh?  "Welcome to the club.  That will be 3 quid, and here's your DVD.  Study it well for your initiation test, which may or may not involve sheep, but will certainly involve lubricant, strange metal implements, chanting, drinking, unnatural positions, scrapes, bruises, a sore back, and a very annoyed girlfriend."

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Theo

p.s.  I will figure out paypal and pm you my address.
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: theolodian on 19 September 2006, 13:54:20
I don't know if anyone else here appreciates my humour, but I haven't laughed that hard in a long time!  Maybe we should make that into a disclaimer for the DVD?   :o

Still laughing, maturity is an illusion!  ;D

Theo
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 September 2006, 15:33:00
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Hmmm, maybe the Internet has 'matured' a lot since the last time I used forums.  At least it's not just me!  I can't believe that people aren't guessing.  I have left so many hints!  No, I'm not Irish, one of the Irish members here has a little animation of our great leader  :-?

Theo

Ah yes, somebody else from one of our former penal colonies ;)
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: theolodian on 19 September 2006, 15:41:19
I think that was mostly limited to Georgia, although pregnant convicts were 'exiled'.  The way things are these days I'm surprised people don't think we're a former colony for the mentally handicapped!

At least I laughed about the cambelt initiation!  Tough crowd.
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: Robin Hood on 19 September 2006, 15:51:45
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Would appreciate advice on local service and possibly the intervention of some VX deity with V6 cam locks!?!  Yes, and the DVD.

 :-?
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 September 2006, 16:27:17
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I think that was mostly limited to Georgia, although pregnant convicts were 'exiled'.  The way things are these days I'm surprised people don't think we're a former colony for the mentally handicapped!

At least I laughed about the cambelt initiation!  Tough crowd.

Lol...it always amases me how many 'Sherman Tanks' dont realise that the world out side the USA is actualy quite civilised (note I use the word 'quite' as in probabaly not quite!)
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: theolodian on 19 September 2006, 16:45:09
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Would appreciate advice on local service and possibly the intervention of some VX deity with V6 cam locks!?!  Yes, and the DVD.

 :-?

Sorry, I know that I keep saying that I'll pm you my address.  I put that in to ward off all the people that keep telling me that I HAVE to have the DVD  ;)

You didn't like that bit about the initiation?  That was just for you but I liked it so much I had to share!
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: theolodian on 19 September 2006, 17:03:13
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Hello & welcome  :)

Hey Bo Bo!  Was looking back through and noticed that you're from Cov.  I'm all in a panic about these cam locks but I wanted to say hi!

Theo
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Post by: Bo Bo on 19 September 2006, 17:19:11
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Hello & welcome  :)

Hey Bo Bo!  Was looking back through and noticed that you're from Cov.  I'm all in a panic about these cam locks but I wanted to say hi!

Theo
Hi, yep from Cov.
I'm toying with idea of doing my cambelt myself, but with my limited mechanical skills  :o
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: theolodian on 19 September 2006, 17:28:07
Unfortunately I don't have the facilities to host a cambelt party.  Looks like I'm doing mine on Saturday.  If someone does host a cambelt party later I should be able to help out.  Know any other members in the area?
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2006, 18:38:40
Bo Bo - the V6 cambelt is much easier than it sounds. Honestly. Believe me, I am no expert, but even I can do it....
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: Bo Bo on 19 September 2006, 18:39:12
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Unfortunately I don't have the facilities to host a cambelt party.  Looks like I'm doing mine on Saturday.  If someone does host a cambelt party later I should be able to help out.  Know any other members in the area?

Don't know any other members in the area, but TheBoy has kindly offered to give me a hand if & when I ever get the courage to give it a go (although I don't think he knows what he's getting himself into!  :o). Timbuk is originally from here & says he'll also come along if possible.
Paul.
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: Timbuk on 19 September 2006, 18:47:42
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Unfortunately I don't have the facilities to host a cambelt party.  Looks like I'm doing mine on Saturday.  If someone does host a cambelt party later I should be able to help out.  Know any other members in the area?

Don't know any other members in the area, but TheBoy has kindly offered to give me a hand if & when I ever get the courage to give it a go (although I don't think he knows what he's getting himself into!  :o). Timbuk is originally from here & says he'll also come along if possible.
Paul.

That'll be me then :D

Firstly welcome Theo [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Big place Warwickshire?

Secondly Just sent you a pm Bo Bo
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: sounds2k on 19 September 2006, 20:03:39
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... "Welcome to the club.  That will be 3 quid, and here's your DVD.  Study it well for your initiation test, which may or may not involve sheep, but will certainly involve lubricant, strange metal implements, chanting, drinking, unnatural positions, scrapes, bruises, a sore back, and a very annoyed girlfriend."

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
nah the sheep part only applies if you're welsh  ;)

rest of it is probably about right for the cambelt change though  ;D
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: Del Boy on 19 September 2006, 20:05:42
Hi m8 and welcome to the forum  ;)
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: theolodian on 19 September 2006, 21:59:46
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Unfortunately I don't have the facilities to host a cambelt party.  Looks like I'm doing mine on Saturday.  If someone does host a cambelt party later I should be able to help out.  Know any other members in the area?

Don't know any other members in the area, but TheBoy has kindly offered to give me a hand if & when I ever get the courage to give it a go (although I don't think he knows what he's getting himself into!  :o). Timbuk is originally from here & says he'll also come along if possible.
Paul.

That'll be me then :D

Firstly welcome Theo [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Big place Warwickshire?

Secondly Just sent you a pm Bo Bo

Greetings and salutations!  I just pm'd Bo Bo about being available, and TheBoy about keeping the tools.
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2006, 22:05:12
Sounds like a cambelt party in the midlands is on the cards  ;)
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Post by: Timbuk on 19 September 2006, 22:09:37
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Sounds like a cambelt party in the midlands is on the cards  ;)

wehey [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2006, 22:14:26
BTW, that is a nice Elite Theolodian. Once the headlight is sorted, and the cambelt/cam gaskets/breathers, that will be real good.
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: theolodian on 19 September 2006, 22:24:49
Thanks!  Major props for all the generous help, you're the man!  

I'll probably fiddle with my light at the cambelt party, although if I get fed up or my back hurts too much I might throw it back together after the belt and do the cam covers at the party.

My sat nav tried to send me into Banbury on the way back?!
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Post by: Bo Bo on 19 September 2006, 22:27:56
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Sounds like a cambelt party in the midlands is on the cards  ;)
That'll be my place then! [smiley=wink.gif]
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Post by: Timbuk on 19 September 2006, 22:28:11
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that will be real good.

Where do you live again TB ? Northamptonshire or New Hampshire ::)


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Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2006, 22:29:42
Check my 'Loc:' against any of my posts ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2006, 22:31:48
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My sat nav tried to send me into Banbury on the way back?!
You need a newer disk.
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Post by: theolodian on 19 September 2006, 22:39:57
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that will be real good.

Where do you live again TB ? Northamptonshire or New Hampshire ::)



Oh yeah?  Wait 'til the party and you'll be speaking real english too!   I mean really, a boot is footwear and a bonnet is headware.  I know people give their cars women's names, but calling the parts by women's clothes!?  What's the windscreen, cleavage?  ;)
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Post by: Bo Bo on 19 September 2006, 22:44:47
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that will be real good.

Where do you live again TB ? Northamptonshire or New Hampshire ::)



Oh yeah?  Wait 'til the party and you'll be speaking real english too!   I mean really, a boot is footwear and a bonnet is headware.  I know people give their cars women's names, but calling the parts by women's clothes!?  What's the windscreen, cleavage?  ;)
& a trunk is part of an elephant, a hood's on your coat & a fender's a guitar, should be fun ;D

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Post by: Timbuk on 19 September 2006, 22:47:31
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that will be real good.

Where do you live again TB ? Northamptonshire or New Hampshire ::)



Oh yeah?  Wait 'til the party and you'll be speaking real english too!   I mean really, a boot is footwear and a bonnet is headware.  I know people give their cars women's names, but calling the parts by women's clothes!?  What's the windscreen, cleavage?  ;)

Elephants had trunks way before the back end of your 'automobiles' ( see i'm learning ) did, and a hood ? oh yeah, its headware ;) ;D
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: theolodian on 19 September 2006, 22:57:55
See, didn't even have to wait for the party to get people started on American!  Sounds like it's going to be a blast.   8-)

4 pages on a newbie post?  Not bad.
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Post by: TheBoy on 20 September 2006, 09:04:33
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4 pages on a newbie post?  Not bad.
I record I would say....
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Post by: theolodian on 20 September 2006, 09:35:19
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4 pages on a newbie post?  Not bad.
I record I would say....

Not my first  :o  Maybe I'll be an Omega Expert by the end of this thread  ;)  On second thought probably not.  I'll probably get kicked off the newbie forum whenever I move on to 'junior member' or whatever the next level is.  When is that anyway?  I have to get ready for a whole new round of bad jokes.  Junior member, oh dear!
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Post by: theolodian on 20 September 2006, 11:59:33
Correction, Catera Expert.  I don't know why everyone keeps miss-pronouncing it.  It's Ka-tare-ah, not Uh-mee-gah  ;)
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Post by: Bo Bo on 20 September 2006, 12:47:02
50 gets you to Junior Member
250 = Full
500 = Expert
1000 = God
 ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 20 September 2006, 13:19:40
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50 gets you to Junior Member
250 = Full
500 = Expert
1000 = God
 ;)
and ??? = ??????

;)
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: theolodian on 21 September 2006, 17:48:44
Hah, Junior Member in less than 3 days!  (only had the car 5!)
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Post by: bob.dent on 21 September 2006, 18:49:48
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Hah, Junior Member in less than 3 days!  (only had the car 5!)

Looks like it ain't gonna take you long to get to Omega God staus at this rate :o ;D
Title: Re: Howdy y'all!
Post by: Kev on 22 September 2006, 20:58:33
Welcome to the Forum Dude.  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]