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Omega Gallery / Re: Treated the old girl to some bits
« on: 23 July 2010, 21:08:12 »Quote
Very nice indeed, but you missed blanking your plate on one pic
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Omega Gallery / Treated the old girl to some bits
« on: 23 July 2010, 14:53:43 »
Some lowlife reversed into my car while i was parked and drove off.. 
they damaged my front bumper and bonnet... i was gutted. I decided to replace the bumper but add a cheapo spoiler and some side skirts... it actually looks better than i thought... then i found a opel badge on the german ebay not sure why but it stood out so i bought it.. apart from a small repair needed to the bonnet the car looks great again .. i can once more smile..
p/s i may even change the complete bonnet anyone know where i can get one... being pushy now lol silver paint code z157...
... worth asking
regards
Dave
they damaged my front bumper and bonnet... i was gutted. I decided to replace the bumper but add a cheapo spoiler and some side skirts... it actually looks better than i thought... then i found a opel badge on the german ebay not sure why but it stood out so i bought it.. apart from a small repair needed to the bonnet the car looks great again .. i can once more smile.. p/s i may even change the complete bonnet anyone know where i can get one... being pushy now lol silver paint code z157...
... worth askingregards
Dave
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Omega Gallery / Re: Time I showed the Old Girl off!
« on: 23 July 2010, 11:01:24 »
Very nice looks immaculate
I have a 2003 2.6 i must add some pics too
I have a 2003 2.6 i must add some pics too
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Omega Gallery / Re: New car 2003 CDX
« on: 24 September 2006, 15:55:35 »Quote
Looks a nice, clean, tidy example
It's very.. very clean in and out - It's had one owner from new and well looked after, I got pretty excited when i first viewed it..lol.
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Omega Gallery / New car 2003 CDX
« on: 24 September 2006, 15:28:24 »
As you can tell I am no David Bailey lol.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Omega insurance renewal
« on: 06 September 2006, 18:30:45 »
Nearly £400 fully comp with 5years ncd with breakdown cover and the wife but she did have a accident 3 years ago so i was obviously penalised for it.
I change insurance companys almost every year to keep the cost down.
I change insurance companys almost every year to keep the cost down.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Gearbox poll - what preference?
« on: 10 August 2006, 10:08:45 »
Have always driven manuals till I bought a Omega 2.5 cdxi, I did want a 2.6 manual (facelift model ) for towing, but could i find one....... Instead we bought the same with the auto box and I don't think I'll go back to the manual (excellent for towing and I guess lazyitus is setting in), even better no need to replace the clutch, her indoors not only burns my dinner .. Hope she don't read this.
Dave
.. Hope she don't read this.Dave
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General Discussion Area / Re: Any Cornwall members?
« on: 30 July 2006, 18:13:00 »
Leaving for truro 2moz taking the caravan (carnon downs area) trust us to choose the week when all seems like rain. Travelling through the night hopefully we will avoid those deaded delays especially the M5. Will be using the A30 any roadworks along this stretch?.
Dave.
Dave.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Top Gear
« on: 25 July 2006, 16:33:30 »
Yep.. bob.dent is right -
The programme is filmed at the Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey. The studio is inside a hangar where a standing audience is brought in each week. For the eighth series, the studio was remodelled. Dunsfold Park also includes a test track custom designed by Lotus, built on the airfield.
Dunsfold Aerodrome is where British Aerospace used to flight test aircraft such as the Harrier Jump Jet. The company closed its facility in 2002.
Dave.
The programme is filmed at the Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey. The studio is inside a hangar where a standing audience is brought in each week. For the eighth series, the studio was remodelled. Dunsfold Park also includes a test track custom designed by Lotus, built on the airfield.
Dunsfold Aerodrome is where British Aerospace used to flight test aircraft such as the Harrier Jump Jet. The company closed its facility in 2002.
Dave.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Top Gear
« on: 25 July 2006, 16:18:08 »Quote
QuoteA brilliant programme hilarious at times, even though I am guilty of towing a caravan(I admit it) lol.... i found that programme one of the funniest ever.
Bet you winced when the hapless James May drove the caravan into the metal bollard!
OUCH!!!!! I've always told my son I'm a better driver than any top gear presenter... thanks top gear for putting it in concrete literally lol.
What was more worrying was ..they carried on with a bent towbar... well we were led to believe they did.
Dave.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Top Gear
« on: 25 July 2006, 15:28:31 »
A brilliant programme hilarious at times, even though I am guilty of towing a caravan (I admit it) lol.... i found that programme one of the funniest ever.
Love clarksons one liners
Dave.
(I admit it) lol.... i found that programme one of the funniest ever.Love clarksons one liners
Dave.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Caravan Tyre Valves - Warning
« on: 30 July 2006, 18:25:23 »Quote
A warning for all of the caravaners out there. I brought my 2004 Bailey home from storage on Saturday to get it ready for our summer holiday and decided to to do a bit of running maintenance even although it gets dealer serviced every year.
When I pulled the spare wheel out from underneath the van the pressure was down to 5psi and on checking the valve was found to be perished at the shoulder where it goes through the wheel to the point that it was not thick enough to hold the tyre pressure. I then pulled the wheel trims and checked the fitted wheels and they were both the same. I contacted the dealer and was told that it is a common problem on vans produced over the last few years, not just Baileys, and they are replacing a few sets a week under warranty so they changed out the valves.
My neigbour came home from holidays yesterday with his 3 year old Bailey and his 3 valves were in the same condition, these were also changed yesterday.
I have contacted the manufacturer by e-mail this morning with my concerns but please check the condition of your valves and get them replaced if they even look dodgy and get in touch with your manufacturer. Imagine the consequencies of one of these valves failing!!!!
Steve
Thanks for the warning.... Were off to cornwall tomorrow have just checked mine ..all seems well (2005 swift challenger).
I may introduce this topic to a caravan forum and warn the majority.
IMO the Omega is one of the best towcars around cheap to buy with all the gadgets and without the van on the back we have a perfect family car... ours pulls the van like a dream and we all sit in comfort, no need for a 4x4 yet.
Dave.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Just Joined
« on: 25 July 2006, 14:45:37 »
Hi louis, I am new to this site and i have been helped endlessly my problem was ressolved quickly thanks to it's members can't agree more.. Great Site.. Happy motoring.
Dave
Dave
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General Discussion Area / Re: Caravanning - Omega's as towcar!
« on: 25 July 2006, 15:09:19 »Quote
Following on from the Caravan Tyre warning earlier, I am thinking of getting a caravan at some stage - not a new one by any means, but fancy something to tame the 3.0 on the road..
Any recommendations for an ideal sort of size of van/weight etc for the Omega? Ideally I would prefer a larger van 3/4/5 berth just for space and comfort, but would appreciate any pointers or advice from our existing caravanning members to look out for should I finally decide to take the plunge.
Mine is a 3.0 elite estate on a P - so not new but has typical features of the specification, obvious thing I would only drive it with an anti-snake device as have seen too many vans on their side for various reasons.
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HI steve,
We tow a 2005 Swift Challenger 55OL single axle fixed bed 4 berth Model -
caravan weight unloaded = 1214kg.
caravan max weight loaded = 1432kg
I believe the van we have is probably one of the heaviest single axles around, the omega 2.6 pulls it like a dream, we tend to travel light and it is important you load the van evenly.
Ideally the weight ratio between the car and caravan according to the caravan club should be 85% but some experienced caravanners do tow at 100% not recommended.
Obviously it's better if the cars kerbweight is higher than the caravan when the caravan is fully loaded.
How to work out the towing ratio =
Loaded caravan weight divided by car kerbweight x 100% = hopefully 85-90% or lower.
Mine works out - 1432kg divided by 1630kg x 100% = 87% if i load to the max and the unit is very stable.
useful links vehicle kerb weights http://www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/kerbweights.htm
A very good caravan forum http://www.caravantalk.org.uk/index.php?act=idx
Another good tip is to weigh the car on a weigh bridge and even better the caravan if you can before you buy.
hope this helps.
regards dave.