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General Discussion Area / Gentlemen , care to wash your hands ...?
« on: 09 November 2012, 18:52:51 »
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General Discussion Area / Scottish members
« on: 05 October 2012, 22:56:08 »
Anyone live in or near Kirkcaldy ?
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General Car Chat / Imitation Irmscher grill
« on: 30 September 2012, 00:31:25 »
I recall a post on here from someone who had fitted a replacement FL grill that was very similar to the chrome edged Irmscher item but much much cheaper .
I've searched the gallery section but only found reference to this one ,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004CY9NH6/ref=ox_ya_os_product
I'm pretty certain that the item I saw was from anE bay seller and it had silver edged highlights on the cross bars as well as the chrome effect around the edge but can't find it anywhere.
Can anyone remember it or even bookmarked the thread ?
PS I seen this one but the postage to Ireland is £45 .
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FK-ABS-SPORT-FRONT-HOOD-GRILL-OPEL-OMEGA-TYP-B-99-03-BLACK-CHROME-34909-/160744859003?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item256d23e57b
I've searched the gallery section but only found reference to this one ,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004CY9NH6/ref=ox_ya_os_product
I'm pretty certain that the item I saw was from anE bay seller and it had silver edged highlights on the cross bars as well as the chrome effect around the edge but can't find it anywhere.
Can anyone remember it or even bookmarked the thread ?
PS I seen this one but the postage to Ireland is £45 .
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FK-ABS-SPORT-FRONT-HOOD-GRILL-OPEL-OMEGA-TYP-B-99-03-BLACK-CHROME-34909-/160744859003?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item256d23e57b
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General Car Chat / Replacement for your Omega ?
« on: 27 September 2012, 00:00:42 »
Somebody buy this and sell me the wheels ....... 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230854905936?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230854905936?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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Omega Gallery / behind the bumper.
« on: 23 September 2012, 19:08:55 »
Been with me nearly ten years now and won't be leaving.
Slowly upgraded and added to it over the years and it's just about done now. Put an MV6 interior in it last year but found it very uncomfortable so went back to the superb armchairs again.
I came back from ferry trip to a local island yesterday to find an owner of a new Audi A8 ,I think , that was parked next to it salivating over it saying that he never seen one before . I thought that was a nice complimant to us all .
Slowly upgraded and added to it over the years and it's just about done now. Put an MV6 interior in it last year but found it very uncomfortable so went back to the superb armchairs again.
I came back from ferry trip to a local island yesterday to find an owner of a new Audi A8 ,I think , that was parked next to it salivating over it saying that he never seen one before . I thought that was a nice complimant to us all .
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Omega Gallery / Another Repainted front bumper.
« on: 18 September 2012, 00:31:41 »
Just downloaded some old pics from a camera I keep in the car .
This was a MV6 bumper that I bought of BlackViper on here . I'm sure Dave won't mind me saying that it needed a " bit of work ".
It had been painted several times by rattle cans with no prep done prior to any top coat and looked like porridge . It all had to be taken back to a solid workable base which was a messy time consuming job. Once fit for painting I primed it using 2 pack high build and once cured gently flatted it back . I got my solvent based paint mixed up in Scotland . This is because only water based rubbish is available here and I just do not like it. I applied three coats of base coat over the primer and then at least 6 coats of Upol 2 K scratch resistent clear lacquer .
I left this for a few days to cure and then flatted with 1200 , 1500 and then 2000 paper then G3 compound and Autoglym super resin polish. I've got to do another flatting on the lacquer but wanted to wait another week or so.
I did this with a € 15 gun from Lidl and a little smart repair gun I got from E bay for about €8 . These have 1.2 and 0.8 nozzles resp. Great value and incredible performance .
The fog lights were stripped cleaned and the lenses polished with 1500 and 2000 grit and the G3 , brought them up like new .
The Z489 mix is the lightest available called " lighter on the angle " and is one of eight mixes available for that colour !
I've also subsequently fitted the standard lower splitter from the original bumper to the MV6 which finishes it off .
This was a MV6 bumper that I bought of BlackViper on here . I'm sure Dave won't mind me saying that it needed a " bit of work ".
It had been painted several times by rattle cans with no prep done prior to any top coat and looked like porridge . It all had to be taken back to a solid workable base which was a messy time consuming job. Once fit for painting I primed it using 2 pack high build and once cured gently flatted it back . I got my solvent based paint mixed up in Scotland . This is because only water based rubbish is available here and I just do not like it. I applied three coats of base coat over the primer and then at least 6 coats of Upol 2 K scratch resistent clear lacquer .
I left this for a few days to cure and then flatted with 1200 , 1500 and then 2000 paper then G3 compound and Autoglym super resin polish. I've got to do another flatting on the lacquer but wanted to wait another week or so.
I did this with a € 15 gun from Lidl and a little smart repair gun I got from E bay for about €8 . These have 1.2 and 0.8 nozzles resp. Great value and incredible performance .
The fog lights were stripped cleaned and the lenses polished with 1500 and 2000 grit and the G3 , brought them up like new .
The Z489 mix is the lightest available called " lighter on the angle " and is one of eight mixes available for that colour !
I've also subsequently fitted the standard lower splitter from the original bumper to the MV6 which finishes it off .
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General Car Chat / Exporting a car from UK
« on: 10 September 2012, 22:41:37 »
I don't have a UK registration Doc. at hand over here in ROI but can anyone tell me the sequence that has to be carried out by an owner when he sells a car to a new owner for permanent export ?
I want to make sure I know what has to be done so that I am certain I have the correct documents , which must be the complete doc for re- registration here . and what the seller has to do to ensure that no problems arise later.
I've bought a car in Belfast and will be driving it back to ROI about 55-60 miles to the border . I'm having a nightmare over the fact that the car will be MOT'd and insured but it was put on SORN on the 1st of September this year and thus untaxed.
I believe that SORN lapses when the registered keeper sells it and the new keeper ,me , has to reapply but as it will be being exported that isn't applicable and the problem is just an untaxed car. The problem is that I really don't want to be argueing the finer points of SORN with a big burly NI policeman on a wet night when he " hasn't had his dinner "
It looks like I'll have to get the current owner to tax it at my expense to drive it those miles but I also have been told that only UK residents can apply for a refund , if this so it's a bloody expensive 60 mile drive .
I want to make sure I know what has to be done so that I am certain I have the correct documents , which must be the complete doc for re- registration here . and what the seller has to do to ensure that no problems arise later.
I've bought a car in Belfast and will be driving it back to ROI about 55-60 miles to the border . I'm having a nightmare over the fact that the car will be MOT'd and insured but it was put on SORN on the 1st of September this year and thus untaxed.
I believe that SORN lapses when the registered keeper sells it and the new keeper ,me , has to reapply but as it will be being exported that isn't applicable and the problem is just an untaxed car. The problem is that I really don't want to be argueing the finer points of SORN with a big burly NI policeman on a wet night when he " hasn't had his dinner "
It looks like I'll have to get the current owner to tax it at my expense to drive it those miles but I also have been told that only UK residents can apply for a refund , if this so it's a bloody expensive 60 mile drive .
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General Car Chat / Well I got one ....
« on: 09 September 2012, 18:39:10 »
All original , never been welded ,FSH from new plus every reciept inc new OEM bumpers 2 years ago even down to a full tool tray inc original BMW duster . Last owner for 5 years who has pampered the car . A bit newer than I wanted but I'm happy . 
Now who wants to buy a Manta , one owner for 34 years .....
Now who wants to buy a Manta , one owner for 34 years .....
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General Car Chat / DVLC on line check
« on: 06 September 2012, 09:26:29 »
It's been some years since I've had to use this facility so just in case I'm missing something what is this telling me ?
Is the car taxed or SORN'd.
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The enquiry is complete.The vehicle details for MMK 894W are:
Date of Liability 01 11 2012
Date of First Registration 02 10 1980
Year of Manufacture 1980
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 3453cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status SORN Not Due
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available
Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £121.00
12 Months Rate £220.00
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Is the car taxed or SORN'd.
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The enquiry is complete.The vehicle details for MMK 894W are:
Date of Liability 01 11 2012
Date of First Registration 02 10 1980
Year of Manufacture 1980
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 3453cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status SORN Not Due
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available
Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £121.00
12 Months Rate £220.00
---------------------------------------------------
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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / WANTED OS wing side trim or clip.
« on: 03 September 2012, 20:37:46 »
Oh 'dangle berries' ........... 
Whilst painting a MV6 bumper I decided to paint the three side mouldings at the same time as one had a touched in scratch.
Whilst trying to find a suitable steady mount to place them whilst spraying I knocked the front wing one off the table whilst attached to a steel bar and sheared the plastic threaded stud off the base that clips into the inside of the trim.
I now desperately need either the little plastic trim clip with thread and nut or a complete front NS ( passenger )wing side moulding .
I'll pay a 1 million pounds for it plus postage of course........
This is the moulding,
This is the broken clip,
and this is where the clip attaches , you can see the outline .
Whilst painting a MV6 bumper I decided to paint the three side mouldings at the same time as one had a touched in scratch.
Whilst trying to find a suitable steady mount to place them whilst spraying I knocked the front wing one off the table whilst attached to a steel bar and sheared the plastic threaded stud off the base that clips into the inside of the trim.
I now desperately need either the little plastic trim clip with thread and nut or a complete front NS ( passenger )wing side moulding .
I'll pay a 1 million pounds for it plus postage of course........
This is the moulding,
This is the broken clip,
and this is where the clip attaches , you can see the outline .
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General Car Chat / Checking a cars history.
« on: 29 August 2012, 01:09:47 »
What checks can be done on a UK car re MOT, Insurance etc via DVLC ?
I've speaking to a seller who says the car was stored for 23 years and want to see if there is any way I could confirm this without his paperwork.
I've speaking to a seller who says the car was stored for 23 years and want to see if there is any way I could confirm this without his paperwork.
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General Discussion Area / Omega Olympics ad on TV .
« on: 09 August 2012, 23:31:39 »
Everytime that ad comes on and I hear the opening chord sequence to " Start me Up " by the 'Stones it stops me dead.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSRXCVfJAOE
I spent an enjoyable hour last night on line with a open discography and an open link to U tube.
Keith Richards has to be one of the most consistantly inventive rhythm guitarist ever.
Which reminds me I got his autobiography for an Xmas present last ...
I never really ever got into The Rolling Stones although I've been fortunate to have seen them twice but I think I'll be trawlin' E bay for some additions to CD collection ................yeah !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSRXCVfJAOE
I spent an enjoyable hour last night on line with a open discography and an open link to U tube.
Keith Richards has to be one of the most consistantly inventive rhythm guitarist ever.
Which reminds me I got his autobiography for an Xmas present last ...
I never really ever got into The Rolling Stones although I've been fortunate to have seen them twice but I think I'll be trawlin' E bay for some additions to CD collection ................yeah !
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General Car Chat / Trade card oil.
« on: 09 August 2012, 22:08:59 »
What's the current price of 25 Lt of 10/40 Semi synthetic over in UK just now purchased with Trade Card ?
I've got 25 Lt comming tomorrow and just want to compare .
I've got 25 Lt comming tomorrow and just want to compare .
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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Wanted MV6 OEM front bumper lower splitter
« on: 05 August 2012, 21:42:11 »
I'm looking for a splitter like the one fitted here.
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Omega General Help / Headlamp washers fixings
« on: 01 August 2012, 20:42:54 »
Is there a clip that secures these to the front bumper ?
They can be inserted and then twisted in the holes of the bumper but they are not anchored or secure .
They can be inserted and then twisted in the holes of the bumper but they are not anchored or secure .