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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Jim on 05 March 2010, 22:05:51
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As the title says I'm fitting a Vauxhall Signum Travel Assistant to my 3.0 Elite, It's a armrest fridge with fold out table, for the rear passengers, check out the pictures:
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1102/1001/2753000429_medium.jpg)
And with the tables folded out
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1102/1001/2753000431_medium.jpg)
Inside the Fridge , it holds 6 cans
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1102/1001/2753000430_medium.jpg)
The Drinks Holders
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1102/1001/2753000433_medium.jpg)
Storage tray & extra power sockets
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1102/1001/2753000428_medium.jpg)
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1102/1001/2753000432_medium.jpg)
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I think it would look not so out of place in our MV6, seats are a similar shade of grey to the Travel Assistant.....
Interesting idea mate
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I think it would look not so out of place in our MV6, seats are a similar shade of grey to the Travel Assistant.....
Interesting idea mate
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I agree, I think I will actually finaly fit it to my 3.2 facelift elite as the leather in that is the same shade as the travel assistant
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My rear passengers would not like it - too uncomfortable to sit on ;D ;D ;D ;D
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My rear passengers would not like it - too uncomfortable to sit on ;D ;D ;D ;D
Same here ;D
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My rear passengers would not like it - too uncomfortable to sit on ;D ;D ;D ;D
I don't know, you could get a small one on top ;D ;D
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thats a handy bit of kit. similar size and shape to the armed police omegas rear seat box, they didnt have beer and sandwiches in theirs, just guns! lol
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thats a handy bit of kit. similar size and shape to the armed police omegas rear seat box, they didnt have beer and sandwiches in theirs, just guns! lol
You could get an MP5K in it, or a couple of Glock pistols ;)
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Is it the same profile of the rear seat base in the Signum as the Omega? It looks quite close but I can't tell if it is exactly the same or slightly out.
Is there any drilling or self-tapping required to fit it into the Omega?
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Is it the same profile of the rear seat base in the Signum as the Omega? It looks quite close but I can't tell if it is exactly the same or slightly out.
Is there any drilling or self-tapping required to fit it into the Omega?
I'II post some pics, there is 2 holes to drill into the floor
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Thanks; I really like the idea. A fride would be so handy.
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Is that to keep the toilet paper nice and cool Jim ;) ;D
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Is that to keep the toilet paper nice and cool Jim ;) ;D
Yes Mate, You can get 2 rolls of the luxury stuff in it ;D ;D
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Is that to keep the toilet paper nice and cool Jim ;) ;D
Yes Mate, You can get 2 rolls of the luxury stuff in it ;D ;D
Jim. If you're only securing it with two screws at the floor, wouldn't it fly forwards in a shunt?
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Is that to keep the toilet paper nice and cool Jim ;) ;D
Yes Mate, You can get 2 rolls of the luxury stuff in it ;D ;D
handy when been for a curry!
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Is that to keep the toilet paper nice and cool Jim ;) ;D
Yes Mate, You can get 2 rolls of the luxury stuff in it ;D ;D
Jim. If you're only securing it with two screws at the floor, wouldn't it fly forwards in a shunt?
The 2 holes that I have to drill in the floor are for 2 bolts which hold a bracket in place which the travel assitant clips onto and connects to the power socket :y
I'II post some pics tomorrow!
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Is that to keep the toilet paper nice and cool Jim ;) ;D
Yes Mate, You can get 2 rolls of the luxury stuff in it ;D ;D
handy when been for a curry!
True, True ;D ;D
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Jim, have you got any pictures of this? In particular, the floor bracket and how the rear of the base hooks into the back of the seats.
Thanks
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Jim, have you got any pictures of this? In particular, the floor bracket and how the rear of the base hooks into the back of the seats.
Thanks
I'll echo that... Very interested in this :y :y
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I have been reading up on this. The TA comes with different bases for either the Vectra C, or Signum. I think (could be wrong) we would need the Signum base. Anyway, mine off ebay came with the Signum base and it's a damn good fit on my rear seat.
I don't know how the rear bit of the base attaches yet but there is a bracket required for the front of the base, which touches the transmission tunnel. From what I have read on another forum, this is part number 93182997 and when I called my dealer it was about £30. The bracket includes the ground and 12v power supply, which the connector on the underside of the base plugs in to.
There might be a way to 'bodge' installing the base but I would rather use the proper bracket.
Hopefully Jim will reply soon and let us know how he installed it, and then I will know whether to order the bracket. My dealer says it is a special order item.
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Hi guys,
I'II post some pics at the weekend. as I'm in Italy at the mo 8-)
Basically I'm using the Signum base for the travel assistant and it fits good and I'II be using the Signum bracket and electrical kit and fitting that to the transmisson tunnel for powering up the unit and securing it to the floor.
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I wish I was in Italy!
Anyway, it looks what I wrote was correct so I'll be ordering the kit from my dealer soon. Hopefully I can get it all working at the weekend.
I'll post pics, or maybe even write a how to.
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Jim, have you got any pictures of this? In particular, the floor bracket and how the rear of the base hooks into the back of the seats.Thanks
They just about fit into the bolt/screws for the centre armrest.
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I wish I was in Italy!
Anyway, it looks what I wrote was correct so I'll be ordering the kit from my dealer soon. Hopefully I can get it all working at the weekend.
I'll post pics, or maybe even write a how to.
I'm just North West of Milan and Its snowing and temp is +1 :-?
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I've borrowed these pics from the web, but basically this is the signum kit:
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1102/1001/2753000435_medium.jpg)
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1102/1001/2753000436_medium.jpg)
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1102/1001/2753000434_medium.jpg)
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If anyone can make a "how to" for this travel assistant (especially for electrical connexions), it very helps, I'm interested to fit it on my Facelift Omega too, but I need a creme beige one :P
Found one but a bit expensive I think...
http://cgi.ebay.de/Opel-Vectra-C-Signum-Travel-Assistant-kaschmir_W0QQitemZ320496333227QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutoteile_Zubeh%C3%B6r?hash=item4a9f11f1ab
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If anyone can make a "how to" for this travel assistant (especially for electrical connexions), it very helps, I'm interested to fit it on my Facelift Omega too, but I need a creme beige one :P
Found one but a bit expensive I think...
http://cgi.ebay.de/Opel-Vectra-C-Signum-Travel-Assistant-kaschmir_W0QQitemZ320496333227QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutoteile_Zubeh%C3%B6r?hash=item4a9f11f1ab
Check out uk ebay www.ebay.co.uk it might be a lot cheaper :y
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I've ordered the fitting kit yesterday, So I'ii be fitting it next week when the parts arrive :y
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I've ordered the fitting kit yesterday, So I'ii be fitting it next week when the parts arrive :y
Let me know about that, very interested ;)
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Will do :y
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Got the install kit today, but I've decided to fit it to 3.2 and not the 3.0 as it match's the interior colour better, what do you think?
(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy201/wee-jim/25032010043.jpg)
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Looks 10x better in the 3.2 :y
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Looks very good :y
If I decide to install one on mine, I need abeige one... Very rare!
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Looks 10x better in the 3.2 :y
Agreed, its the same colour which is good, and it looks like its on opional extra from the dealer!!
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I fitted one of thease to my signum, it was easy but not sure in an omega, wiring etc
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I fitted one of thease to my signum, it was easy but not sure in an omega, wiring etc
Thats why i bought the install kit for the signum ;)
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Definately looks like it belongs there, well done! :y
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I fitted one of thease to my signum, it was easy but not sure in an omega, wiring etc
Thats why i bought the install kit for the signum ;)
Expensive the install kit?
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I fitted one of thease to my signum, it was easy but not sure in an omega, wiring etc
Thats why i bought the install kit for the signum ;)
Expensive the install kit?
£30.10 inc VAT
Part No:
gm 93182997
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Thanks! Now I have to find a beige leather one...
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Heres the fitting instructions that where in the box:
(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy201/wee-jim/img024.jpg)
(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy201/wee-jim/img025.jpg)
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Here is one in Beige:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fridge-signum-/130583552296?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e6762e128#ht_500wt_1203
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIGNUM-TRAVEL-ASSISTANT-FITTING-KIT-EXTREMELY-RARE-/260864998021?pt=UK_Car_Interior_Accessories&hash=item3cbcc3fa85#ht_700wt_1187
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Housekeeping! ;D ;D
Although thanks.... I'd forgotten I was going to look into it :y :y
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If anyone is selling one in Grey/Black for my Omege 3.0 Elite please let me know as I have been looking around for one for a few weeks now.
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Housekeeping! ;D ;D
Although thanks.... I'd forgotten I was going to look into it :y :y
I think it would render the folding seats in the estate useless though ???
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hmmm - I have Signum and an Omega 3.2 V6!!
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The TA gets attached to the car via the bracket on the transmission tunnel at the front.
But how does the rear of the TA get attached in an Omega?
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you done good job Jim, look fantastic IHMO :y :y
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The TA gets attached to the car via the bracket on the transmission tunnel at the front.
But how does the rear of the TA get attached in an Omega?
Basically it just hooks under the back rest. the clamp at the front does most of the securing. :y Wiring is a piece of pish (as Jim might say) live feed and earth. Me thinks the power to the rear cigarette lighter might be the best place to find a live feed as it is a fused switched live :-\.
If buying s/h TA from Ebay or such like, they were also available for the Vectra, these have a different base, which may not fit quite so snugly. Also Vectra C/ Signum beige is alot more orange than the Omega.
Base plate is just over £200 new, the actual box bit nearer £500, so £100 ish second hand is pretty good value if you want one. Mounting kit is £25-£35 from VX. Be prepared to pay for postage though as they're heavy/bulky.
HTH, Al. :y
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Im going to be installing travel assistant in mine got all bits.
What ecactly did you do to rear hool as mine dont reach the bracket for arm rest to hook under ??
Also where did ypu end up cliping the fuse holder into ??
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He probably won't remember after nearly ten years. :-\ ;D
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Mine it ended up in a Vectra saloon, so I followed the instructions in the kit.
The Vectrum has two studs welded to the top of the tunnel from the factory so the plate bolts down and the cover clips on. Wire runs to the fuse box/rear bcm in the boot.
The rear attachment depends whether the base is a Signum or Vectra one as they differ.
Other than that, as above really ;D
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Thankfully I don't have this rear seat 'carbuncle' fitted to my cat.
Should I be strung up by the neck and balls until dead for suggesting that the Signum is a better car than the Omega? :)
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Thankfully I don't have this rear seat 'carbuncle' fitted to my cat.
Should I be strung up by the neck and balls until dead for suggesting that the Signum is a better car than the Omega? :)
Most definitely ;D
Must add, i think it looks out of place too. Still, each to their own.
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I saw the one in Jim's car and although it was fitted neatly enough it is quite an imposing piece of equipment. If you eat on the move a lot then it would be useful I suppose. As said, personal choice at the end of the day.
My A6 has an air conditioned glove box but you'd be hard pressed to get more than a couple of cans of drink and a couple of choccy bars in it. :)
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The sigmund was designed for the owner to be driven in, hence the gubbins in the back. I'm surprised more VIP's and royalty didn't opt for one, after all, anyone can have a Daimler or Maybach.
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The sigmund was designed for the owner to be driven in, hence the gubbins in the back. I'm surprised more VIP's and royalty didn't opt for one, after all, anyone can have a Daimler or Maybach.
The Signum was designed as a 4 seat vehicle...... so it's reasonable that the centre of the rear (non)bench was taken up with something useful. There is a third seatbelt and headrest, but nobody other than a smack-head would feel comfortable for any distance sat in the middle.
I really quite like the Signum, and really wish GM did something a little bit special with it. Sadly, it was just a Vec C with a couple of nice bits added. I dread to think what the cost of the TA would have been at a dealership when buying new...... the Signum carried a premium price as it was!
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The sigmund was designed for the owner to be driven in, hence the gubbins in the back. I'm surprised more VIP's and royalty didn't opt for one, after all, anyone can have a Daimler or Maybach.
The Signum was designed as a 4 seat vehicle...... so it's reasonable that the centre of the rear (non)bench was taken up with something useful. There is a third seatbelt and headrest, but nobody other than a smack-head would feel comfortable for any distance sat in the middle.
I really quite like the Signum, and really wish GM did something a little bit special with it. Sadly, it was just a Vec C with a couple of nice bits added. I dread to think what the cost of the TA would have been at a dealership when buying new...... the Signum carried a premium price as it was!
I reckon there is probably less than a dozen 2.8T V6 left alive. :) They are rare.
I like mine. :y
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I reckon there is probably less than a dozen 2.8T V6 left alive. :) They are rare.
I like mine. :y
And a great engine it is too. :y
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A random project I'd consider for a late Vectrum estate is to swap the all the seats with a set of heated leather memory ones from an early Signum.
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A random project I'd consider for a late Vectrum estate is to swap the all the seats with a set of heated leather memory ones from an early Signum.
My Elite seats are heated and leather. No memory facility though.
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It was an option upto 2006 MY ;)