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98941

General Discussion Area / Re: removing cats (Senator)

« on: 16 January 2007, 21:33:41 »

not a dramatic change then?

Its on a K plate so won't need the cats, i am amazed by the performance at the moment  

I would concentrate on getting it running properly first - that should give it a noticible performance improvement...

Already got an oil filter, its getting a change first thing on Saturday. Also the ICV as well, and possibly a set of plugs  

The offer of the de-cat pipes just came up, and was wondering what benefits they might have.

The dealer in Southall seams very good going to enquire about a car-pass tomorrow, as the factory HU should do the job.

Reminds me, I entirely forgot about asking at MK for Senny oil filters - it had already been a long day, and that was 9:15am!

98942

General Discussion Area / Re: removing cats (Senator)

« on: 16 January 2007, 21:02:39 »

not a dramatic change then?

Its on a K plate so won't need the cats, i am amazed by the performance at the moment  

I would concentrate on getting it running properly first - that should give it a noticible performance improvement...

98943

General Discussion Area / Re: Passed my MOT

« on: 16 January 2007, 18:12:33 »

If the middle and tail sections need replacing, very seriously consider genuine parts (try to get on Trade Club) - similar price (with TC) and hugely better than pattern parts...

98944

General Discussion Area / Re: hit the fuel light barrier with.........

« on: 15 January 2007, 21:13:09 »

It literally was driving with a feather foot, no unnecessary throttle at all, no overtaking.... real grandad driving at 55mph constantly... returned about 40mpg, as honest as I'm typing this...

Tunnie would cream his jeans - he can't get that from his 2.2  

98945

General Discussion Area / Re: hit the fuel light barrier with.........

« on: 15 January 2007, 21:01:06 »

Thats going to be hard to beat. I've had 500 out of MV6, but that was at constant 80mph...

98946

General Discussion Area / Re: hit the fuel light barrier with.........

« on: 15 January 2007, 17:44:13 »

Shortly afer I got mine, I got on M40 then noticed I had 3 miles on the display. Next services was 19 miles....  ...still only got 72l in...

98947

General Discussion Area / Re: hit the fuel light barrier with.........

« on: 15 January 2007, 09:51:44 »

decided to run the car from full tank to fuel warning light. i ended up with a total of 426 miles from a combination of town/long trips (but no motorways- i live in norfolk !!)
what do you out there get at the same stage?

Did it last week, 420 out of MV6. Did include Motorway trip back from Derby though....

98948

General Discussion Area / Re: A funny thing happened at the supermarket agai

« on: 16 January 2007, 18:04:36 »

I nearly kacked myself when I saw the title - thought we would be going through all that all over again - esp with TD having an EML on as well....

98949

General Discussion Area / Re: RAC call outs

« on: 16 January 2007, 18:34:31 »

Strange things happen in the world of (village I work in)

an only gay in the village!

Only when you're at work though

98950

General Discussion Area / Re: Halfords Professional 150PC socket set

« on: 16 January 2007, 18:41:18 »

My base kit is Draper Expert (reasonable quality, but their 'value' series is crap), with some add-ons from Halfords and Machine Mart. I must say I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of Halfords tools, seem quite good.

I think Halfords Pro is up there with Draper Expert/Stanley Pro etc, just the poor design of spanners is a real letdown...

98951

General Discussion Area / Re: Halfords Professional 150PC socket set

« on: 16 January 2007, 18:26:05 »

Having reread my post, it sounds like I don't rate it. That is not the case. I think its a great set. Just not quite perfect.

At £150, it is too much imho

At the twice yearly offer price of £100 is represents good money

If, like me, you had voucher etc, it can be a real steal

The spanners are a real shame though...

98952

General Discussion Area / Re: Halfords Professional 150PC socket set

« on: 16 January 2007, 18:21:58 »

JamesV6CDX - I have one which you will see when you come over.

The spanners are too thin, and dig in.  It comes with 3 rachets - 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 to suit the various sockets, but no adapters between the different sizes.  Also, the E20 torx is on 3/8, so I keep a E20 1/2 drive one in my cambelt kit as I don't fancy cranking a v6 with a 3/8 drive socket.  The majority of standard screwdriver bits are 3/8 drive, but the screwdriver handle is 1/4.

They are the only issues I have with it as a comprehensive set, and solutions are to get some adapters, and some more standard type screwdriver bits. For the spanners though, you will need a rag!

98953

General Discussion Area / Re: what should i do

« on: 16 January 2007, 18:36:46 »

or get a Senator thats faster, more comfy and better than an Omega it will also be cheaper!  

Your one may be faster than an Omega once its been looked at - presently, my MV6 would leave for dust

98954

General Discussion Area / Re: what should i do

« on: 15 January 2007, 20:55:32 »

hello all

i have owned my omega for quite a long time now and it is getting on now and needs some work doing to it like o/s tierod , x2 front arb droplinks x2 front tyres + tracking needs doing also rear backbox and maybe steering idler as i find it quite difficult to keep it in a straight line and also a major service and also have a tapping noise from engine possible hydrolic lifters? the car as now done 207k it as mot in 2 mnths time and tax end of april is it worth doing all these things or should i retire her the the big scrapyard in the sky. i have been given a rover 216sli Mreg auto with t&t so am in quite a quandery what to do or which car to keep. if any of you chaps could give me some advice if it's worth doing up i would be greatful.

thanks

JamesV6CDX tried giving up his 'mega for a Rover 200. Lasted 3 days...

Sorry, can't advise what to do. That is a lot of miles, but then its a much nicer car...

98955

General Discussion Area / Re: Top birthday pressie's

« on: 16 January 2007, 18:27:40 »

Belated Happy Birthday.
Sounds like you had a corka  [smiley=birthdays.gif]

 [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

Thanks Tina, certainly did Not something I could do every weekend now though .......didn't get in til 7am, slept til 3pm then had arranged to go to pub again at 4pm to watch footy - ended up hammered again!! :-? Gotta tell my brain my body can't do that sort of stuff now

Looks like you showed the youngsters (ie supermop) that us old 'uns can keep up