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Title: Dissapointing omega
Post by: mmcg on 18 January 2014, 20:57:34
Went to buy a 2.6 manual cdx to day .Very nice car but slower than expected are the all like that.
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: MR MISTER on 18 January 2014, 21:05:12
Yes  ;D
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 January 2014, 21:06:57
Went to buy a 2.6 manual cdx to day .Very nice car but slower than expected are the all like that.

Compared to what?
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: Andy B on 18 January 2014, 21:10:38
Went to buy a 2.6 manual cdx to day .Very nice car but slower than expected are the all like that.

Don't know. We've no idea what the car you drove was like ......  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 18 January 2014, 21:12:36
Certainly wouldn't say mine is slow !
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: MR MISTER on 18 January 2014, 21:12:53
Went to buy a 2.6 manual cdx to day .Very nice car but slower than expected are the all like that.

Compared to what?
A Chevvy! :y
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 January 2014, 21:26:30
Went to buy a 2.6 manual cdx to day .Very nice car but slower than expected are the all like that.

Compared to what?
A Chevvy! :y

Camaro or Corvette?.... ::) ::) :)
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: mmcg on 18 January 2014, 21:27:31
A 3.2 elite 2.2 dti and z22xe .
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: MR MISTER on 18 January 2014, 21:28:45
Went to buy a 2.6 manual cdx to day .Very nice car but slower than expected are the all like that.

Compared to what?
A Chevvy! :y

Camaro or Corvette?.... ::) ::) :)


Orlando!  ;D ;D ;D
0-60 in....ermm...no time at all really.....at my age......plenty fast enough  ;D
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 January 2014, 21:32:18
A 3.2 elite 2.2 dti and z22xe .
Should be quicker and smoother than a 2.2, guessing Astra if you feel it's slower :-\ dti has more torque, and compared to a 3.2, the 2.6 is a bit of a slug, relatively speaking :y
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 January 2014, 22:36:23
Went to buy a 2.6 manual cdx to day .Very nice car but slower than expected are the all like that.

Compared to what?
A Chevvy! :y

Camaro or Corvette?.... ::) ::) :)


Orlando!  ;D ;D ;D
0-60 in....ermm...no time at all really.....at my age......plenty fast enough  ;D



Now how did I know you were going to say that?.... ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 January 2014, 08:42:33
A 3.2 elite 2.2 dti and z22xe .
Not as quick as a 3.2 but if its slower than the 4pots summats defo amiss.

What's the 2.6 put out. 160bhp ? :-\
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: martin42 on 19 January 2014, 08:57:40
178 bhp  :y
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 January 2014, 09:03:03
Hmmm, they have a lower geared diff than a 3.2 as well, so should be reasonably quick.
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 January 2014, 09:04:25
Not saying I wouldn't be disappointed after getting used to my 3.2 though. ;)
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 January 2014, 10:24:36
I've always felt that 2.6s feel a bit flat to drive. The 3.2 is certainly more pokey.
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 January 2014, 10:36:43
The Z22 isn't an Omega engine iirc, so either an Astra G/H, Zafira B or Vectra C, all of which weigh a damn sight less than an Omega, and are all geared for flying around ::)
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: Martin_1962 on 19 January 2014, 21:24:07
Went to buy a 2.6 manual cdx to day .Very nice car but slower than expected are the all like that.

No mine used to break 8 seconds 0-60
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: mmcg on 19 January 2014, 22:30:40
The z22xe is an opel omega 02.
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: Vamps on 19 January 2014, 22:42:49
Went to buy a 2.6 manual cdx to day .Very nice car but slower than expected are the all like that.

They go quite well when you are used to 2.0 and 2.2....... :D :D But maintenance costs much higher, any further Omega in this family will be a 2.2, more than adequate for our needs....... :y :y
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: omega3000 on 20 January 2014, 13:50:07
You need to try a superior 3.0 MV  :P
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 20 January 2014, 20:47:33
I must have a good one then, in Germany I have seen 125 mph with ease, everyone who has been in it comments on  how quick smooth & quiet  it is , have not ever been in a 3.2 so can't comment but my 2.6 is superb & certainly not a "slug"
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 20 January 2014, 20:54:36
Totally agree Tilbo my 2.6 goes really quick,especially in sports mode!It feels as quick as my Astra GTE ever did, mind you that was the 80's
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: Andy B on 20 January 2014, 20:55:58
I must have a good one then, in Germany I have seen 125 mph with ease, .....

Quite slow then ......  ::)
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: Andy B on 20 January 2014, 20:57:14
Totally agree Tilbo my 2.6 goes really quick,especially in sports mode!.....

Just nail it .... ie foot burried in the carpet, then it'll not make a difference whether it's in Sports or not  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 20 January 2014, 21:02:41
I must have a good one then, in Germany I have seen 125 mph with ease, .....

Quite slow then ......  :: )Compared to some of the AMG Mercs  yes.
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: Andy B on 20 January 2014, 22:01:19

I must have a good one then, in Germany I have seen 125 mph with ease, .....

Quite slow then ......  :: )
Compared to some of the AMG Mercs  yes.


I'll let you know if I get an AMG Merc of some kind  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: Vamps on 20 January 2014, 23:02:49

I must have a good one then, in Germany I have seen 125 mph with ease, .....

Quite slow then ......  :: )
Compared to some of the AMG Mercs  yes.


I'll let you know if I get an AMG Merc of some kind  ;) ;) ;)

Or a Jeep, in a straight line............ :D :D :D
Title: Re: Dissapointing omega
Post by: 2woody on 21 January 2014, 10:39:35
2.5 and 2.6 do both feel a bit flat compared to 3.0 and 3.2. They're just not really performance models