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Title: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: John Ball on 17 October 2008, 20:28:32
Having bought my Omega on 1st October, I didnt like the std Vauxhall grille, so I searched the internet & found a replacement at www.caraudiosecurity.com at Hayes in Middlesex. It is very good quality & was easy to fit. It only cost £51.00 incl postage!! However, I think it needs a badge & was wondering whether to fit an Opel or Vauxhall, with V6 in the bottom right hand corner. Any ideas where to get one from?

John-hoping I have uploaded picture correctly?[imhttp://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq203/JohnBall12/OMEGAOCT2008001-1.jpgg]
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: Jimbob on 17 October 2008, 20:31:52
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Having bought my Omega on 1st October, I didnt like the std Vauxhall grille, so I searched the internet & found a replacement at www.caraudiosecurity.com at Hayes in Middlesex. It is very good quality & was easy to fit. It only cost £51.00 incl postage!! However, I think it needs a badge & was wondering whether to fit an Opel or Vauxhall, with V6 in the bottom right hand corner. Any ideas where to get one from?

John-hoping I have uploaded picture correctly?[imhttp://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq203/JohnBall12/OMEGAOCT2008001-1.jpgg]

nope, but fixed for ya...
(http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq203/JohnBall12/OMEGAOCT2008001-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: Jimbob on 17 October 2008, 20:32:29
I like the plain look  :y
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: John Ball on 17 October 2008, 20:35:26
Thanks jimbob for fixing photo. Where did I go wrong, please?

John
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: STMO123 on 17 October 2008, 20:41:07
Not sure about that one. It does look better without a badge but.................. :-/
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: Jimbob on 17 October 2008, 20:41:30
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Thanks jimbob for fixing photo. Where did I go wrong, please?

John

easiest way is to quote my 'fixed' post, you will see your address, and what i changed to make it work  :y
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: Andyb on 17 October 2008, 20:48:04
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Having bought my Omega on 1st October, I didnt like the std Vauxhall grille, so I searched the internet & found a replacement at www.caraudiosecurity.com at Hayes in Middlesex. It is very good quality & was easy to fit. It only cost £51.00 incl postage!! However, I think it needs a badge & was wondering whether to fit an Opel or Vauxhall, with V6 in the bottom right hand corner. Any ideas where to get one from?

John-hoping I have uploaded picture correctly?[imhttp://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq203/JohnBall12/OMEGAOCT2008001-1.jpgg]

what a blast from the past i used to be there postie a few yrs back didnt know they were still traiding
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: SP_3.2 on 17 October 2008, 21:51:05
Think it looks good as it is, and at a good price will have to see about getting one.

I see you are in Leicester will keep an eye out for you and the grill around town :y
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: Danny on 18 October 2008, 12:46:55
i always found that aftermarket grilles that weren't irmscher or steinmetz looked really chpea, but yours doesn't, it looks exactly like the irmscher one!! get the "I" logo on it!!
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: waspy on 18 October 2008, 13:27:58
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i always found that aftermarket grilles that weren't irmscher or steinmetz looked really chpea, but yours doesn't, it looks exactly like the irmscher one!! get the "I" logo on it!!


You're right Danny, it looks just like an Irmscher. If the quality & fit's good then it's a winner
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: Proz on 18 October 2008, 14:02:25
I quite like it too ..... think i may get one .... i like your car colour too ... :y
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: Andy B on 18 October 2008, 14:31:20
It's funny how tastes change. When the Senator B was released everybody grumbled about the cheese cutter grille, looks like things have gone full circle. :y  :y  :y

(http://www.autobahnstormers.org/cpg1416/albums/Duxford%202008/DucksFordJune200815a.jpg)
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: feeutfo on 18 October 2008, 16:58:54
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It's funny how tastes change. When the Senator B was released everybody grumbled about the cheese cutter grille, looks like things have gone full circle. :y  :y  :y

(http://www.autobahnstormers.org/cpg1416/albums/Duxford%202008/DucksFordJune200815a.jpg)
Yes i have noticed this trend on a couple of subjects lately. Vectra cam covers being another little bit of folk law that went full circle.
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 18 October 2008, 18:19:15
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It's funny how tastes change. When the Senator B was released everybody grumbled about the cheese cutter grille, looks like things have gone full circle. :y  :y  :y

(http://www.autobahnstormers.org/cpg1416/albums/Duxford%202008/DucksFordJune200815a.jpg)

Yes, but that grille was a lot bigger and far more impressive as grilles go, like the Senny itself! :-* :-* :y :y
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: gwa on 18 October 2008, 19:40:09
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Having bought my Omega on 1st October, I didnt like the std Vauxhall grille, so I searched the internet & found a replacement at www.caraudiosecurity.com at Hayes in Middlesex. It is very good quality & was easy to fit. It only cost £51.00 incl postage!! However, I think it needs a badge & was wondering whether to fit an Opel or Vauxhall, with V6 in the bottom right hand corner. Any ideas where to get one from?

John-hoping I have uploaded picture correctly?[imhttp://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq203/JohnBall12/OMEGAOCT2008001-1.jpgg]

You need an OOF Tax Disc holder rather than that Direct-Line one  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: mars on 18 October 2008, 19:50:27
Grille looks good :y
Title: Re: Omega Front Grille-(99-03)
Post by: Andy B on 18 October 2008, 19:55:42
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It's funny how tastes change. When the Senator B was released everybody grumbled about the cheese cutter grille, looks like things have gone full circle. :y  :y  :y

(http://www.autobahnstormers.org/cpg1416/albums/Duxford%202008/DucksFordJune200815a.jpg)

Yes, but that grille was a lot bigger and far more impressive as grilles go, like the Senny itself! :-* :-* :y :y

If you're lucky enough to see one on the road these days, they have a massive road presence, far greater than the Omega has. I once saw a plod Senator, in the standard white, but, with a black bonnet! That really did stand out from the crowd.  :y  :y  :y