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Title: A few good shots....
Post by: CateraMV6 on 13 December 2011, 02:20:57
These were recovered from a crashed SD card in my phone... only images that survived from the car this year. 

Oh well.. .time for new ones...

Hope you like them.
Any suggestions are welcome.



The car from a Cars and Coffee Detroit, mini gathering. 
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/316351_10150842938630599_535625598_21220223_1395097600_n.jpg)
Night shots with Iphone.
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/267369_548972687709_53800591_31283869_6130469_n.jpg)
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/283400_548972667749_53800591_31283868_3180444_n.jpg)

And my favorite spot on a bridge near my house...
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/281786_548945222749_53800591_31283689_2797561_n.jpg)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/267337_548945242709_53800591_31283690_5345336_n.jpg)
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 December 2011, 02:58:03
Smart :y

What happened to the Caddy grill? Is it taking up valuable shelf space in the garage? Might be able to find room for it over here it that helps ::)

Btw how are you getting on with the new front arms? Did you polybush them? :y
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: CateraMV6 on 13 December 2011, 03:14:01
Cady grill is hanging on the wall but if you really want it we can work something out. 

As for the front suspension I replaced the rear wishbone bushing with just OEM replacement one.  should last me another year or two.  Poly bush would have been nice but I dont know anyone that makes replacements for us.
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: albitz on 13 December 2011, 05:43:58
Very nice shots of a very nice car. :)
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: Johnny English on 13 December 2011, 07:12:13
Nice shots and well composed backgrounds !  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: Omega_Dan on 13 December 2011, 09:01:42
Good to see some fresh photos :)
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 13 December 2011, 09:05:26
Nice to see both you and the car again Cat. 8)
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: Andy B on 13 December 2011, 12:31:21
I'd love to see the confused faces on people when they see your car in a car park (parking lot  ;)) I'd guess that most wouldn't have even heard of Opel let alone seen an 'Opel Omega'  ;) ;) ;) :)
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: danzigfan on 13 December 2011, 12:47:18
I'd love to see the confused faces on people when they see your car in a car park (parking lot  ;)) I'd guess that most wouldn't have even heard of Opel let alone seen an 'Opel Omega'  ;) ;) ;) :)
Indeed!  :) By the way, very nice car!
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: CateraMV6 on 13 December 2011, 13:27:33
Thats true, almost every 2/3 stops at a gas station someone comes over and  :o  Asks what kind of car it is, as they have never seen one.  The Cateras of this facelift style are quite rare.  Pulled some records a while back and found that only 1000 Sports were ever sold in 2001.  369 were in silver.  So its quite a rare car.

Waiting for some good snow on the ground so I can take some even better snow shots of her with the snow shoes.
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: Radar on 13 December 2011, 14:03:19
Nice shots - that old audi next to yours looks in good nick too!
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: CateraMV6 on 13 December 2011, 18:59:47
Is it just me or are the pics not showing up?
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: TheBoy on 13 December 2011, 20:33:34
I like that CateraMV6 :y, shame a couple of them are quite dark, so haven't come out great
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: x25dt on 13 December 2011, 21:47:39
Looks good, very nice ;)
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 December 2011, 22:56:02
Cady grill is hanging on the wall but if you really want it we can work something out. 

As for the front suspension I replaced the rear wishbone bushing with just OEM replacement one.  should last me another year or two.  Poly bush would have been nice but I dont know anyone that makes replacements for us.
Could perhaps trade a set of poly bushes  for the grill :-\ :y
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: pauls on 14 December 2011, 10:04:43
Lovely car
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: CateraMV6 on 14 December 2011, 23:27:59
Thanks, I need to find someone to assist me with the purchase of the Rear and side skirts for the Steinmetz kit.  I guess they make it in poland or at least you can buy it from there. 

I hope there is someone on here that knows a bit more about it that can perhaps guide me for the best way to purchase and ship to the states.
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: gstylebaby on 15 December 2011, 02:05:34
Nice pics....as you know mate i have what your after its just the cost of what i'm after and the price to get it over to you thats the killer...If you can find a cheaper way i will send it no prob's.
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: CateraMV6 on 15 December 2011, 15:16:01
I found the set rear and sides from a polish guy and back in the summer he quoted me 330Euro shipped to the USA... I think I may go through him and grab the set. 

In a mean time next summer I am thinking of trading a deck lid for one of the european ones from someone who owns a Omega too..
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: gstylebaby on 15 December 2011, 23:06:33
I found the set rear and sides from a polish guy and back in the summer he quoted me 330Euro shipped to the USA... I think I may go through him and grab the set. 

In a mean time next summer I am thinking of trading a deck lid for one of the european ones from someone who owns a Omega too..

Mite be the best bet mate....If i can help with anything you can always p.m me mate and i will try the best i can. ;)
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: MV6Danny on 16 December 2011, 02:54:35
 :o Thats one nice looking motor. I love the rear spoiler. In fact i love the look of the whole car. spot on  :y :y What kind of spoiler is it and could i get one over here in the uk?
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: CateraMV6 on 18 December 2011, 21:45:46
Rear spoiler was taken from a 05 GTO and paint matched so no paint was required.  They are available in the states although rarely in silver.  In the UK you can get one from the Vauhall Monaro.  I dont know how much it will cost ya but it should be reasonable if you find one at the scrap yard. 

I have 2 more but shipping will be outrageous due to the size of the actual part.

BTW here is one more...

(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/387389_562919812559_53800591_31361948_1053229403_n.jpg)

Here is an interesting sticker I got recently... Kinda fits the area I live in.
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/390022_562919702779_53800591_31361946_375071080_n.jpg)
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: Van Helsing on 19 December 2011, 01:32:27
Very Nice..... :y :y :y
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: cam2502 on 20 December 2011, 12:10:07
stunning! any interior pics?
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: CateraMV6 on 02 January 2012, 06:46:37
Here is one after the first snow fall of the year...

350mi of hell... icy roads, etc.. .

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/379994_565181240639_53800591_31371947_1442237423_n.jpg)

Here are some vids too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8e9VLVwry4

Good engine sound..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es7zuLzFKEg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuCTiuQ2y_I
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: Webby the Bear on 02 January 2012, 09:17:47
Haha I love the first pic..... our Omegas generally don't fit in parking spaces...certainly not length ways. In America they clearly do!  ;D
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: x25dt on 02 January 2012, 10:45:52
great shot :y
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: Guinney1971 on 02 January 2012, 11:19:57
what a stunning car!!!  I had no idea the Omega was sold in the USA, albeit in a different name.

Claire
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: Andy B on 02 January 2012, 23:59:52
what a stunning car!!!  I had no idea the Omega was sold in the USA, albeit in a different name.

Claire

The Cadillac Catera wasn't exactly very well received. USA doesn't really do 6 cylinder car with 200 horses  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: Guinney1971 on 03 January 2012, 15:02:26
lol, to them its probably what an Austin Metro was to us!!   ;D
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: venom on 18 December 2012, 17:05:11
What a shame I can't see the pictures  :'(
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: dbug on 18 December 2012, 18:15:19
Same problem mate, despite clearing caches
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: Deuce on 22 December 2012, 18:06:57
I was hoping to see some new pictures as well.

I think this link is the story of the same car.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3006002/2001-opel-omega/ (http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3006002/2001-opel-omega/)
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: PhilRich on 22 December 2012, 21:51:27
What a shame I can't see the pictures  :'(





Cough Cough!!! Bit dusty in here! ;D
You can't see 'em 'cos the thread was posted more than a year ago! ::)
They were probably removed ages ago  ;)
Title: Re: A few good shots....
Post by: Deuce on 24 December 2012, 20:12:56
At my age you don't want to look at the year if possible, lol.