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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Vamps on 02 May 2009, 23:32:39
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I only saw it from a distance, but Elite Pete beat Mv6 on the Airfield, and more than one apparently. Seemingly some Mig owners though the distance was a little short for the Mig to show it's true colours.... :D :D :D
There was a bit of playing going on on the airfield, I think there may be more tomorrow :y :y :y
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Good for him,he has suffered plenty of p1$$ taking about it on here. :y ;D
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Good for him,he has suffered plenty of p1$$ taking about it on here. :y ;D
That's what I said to him, he has plans to keep resurrecting a thread if anyone has a go in the future..... :y :y :y
Loo Knee declined, in his Ford, still there is always tomorrow.. :D :D :D
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Thought LKwas driving the mig,it does say "mig in drag" in the title. :D ;D
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its fairly obvious that a 1.8 "Pocket Rocket" will beat a 3.2 omega the mazda barely weighs no more than a ton!
omegas need about a good half mile before they come to play
unless its a manual 3litre
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Thought LKwas driving the mig,it does say "mig in drag" in the title. :D ;D
Definitely his 'chav' mobile, soft top Ford, we went to maccy dees in it today with the girls and a 'shipping' order....... ;D ;D ;D
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Were the migs going in reverse like ;D ;D
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I only saw it from a distance, but Elite Pete beat Mv6 on the Airfield, and more than one apparently. Seemingly some Mig owners though the distance was a little short for the Mig to show it's true colours.... :D :D :D
There was a bit of playing going on on the airfield, I think there may be more tomorrow :y :y :y
He didnt beat my 3.2 though. . . . B-)
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Were the migs going in reverse like ;D ;D
And for gods sake if i do get there please dont tell Tina about drag racing :-X cause she will only want a go in her lude :-[
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I only saw it from a distance, but Elite Pete beat Mv6 on the Airfield, and more than one apparently. Seemingly some Mig owners though the distance was a little short for the Mig to show it's true colours.... :D :D :D
There was a bit of playing going on on the airfield, I think there may be more tomorrow :y :y :y
My very favourite little sports car.
I want one even more now that I know it is soooooooooo fast. :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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I wonder if my 2.6 would have beat it?
I have managed 7.8 0-60 and this is before the porting and 3.0 cams ;D
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whos MV6??
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I would hope that an MX5 1.8 would out run any Omega, regardless of engine size.
The engine and weight figures should tell you all you need to know.
If I was buying a car purely for 0 - 60 or 0 - 100 performance then an Omega wouldn't even feature in the list, however if I was looking for a comfortable, effortless, large saloon car with good performance in it's class then the Omega would be top of the list.
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I would hope that an MX5 1.8 would out run any Omega, regardless of engine size.
The engine and weight figures should tell you all you need to know.
If I was buying a car purely for 0 - 60 or 0 - 100 performance then an Omega wouldn't even feature in the list, however if I was looking for a comfortable, effortless, large saloon car with good performance in it's class then the Omega would be top of the list.
Agree with you there Andy. But once you get them rolling it's a different story. I may only have a 2.2DTi, but she's quick at over taking, which what matters most :y :y :y
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No one mentions what engine size the MV6 had. For all we know it could be a four pot ;)
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All MV6s are 3 Litre or 3.2 or if its a facelift could be a 2.6
a manual MV6 3.0 or 3.2 may stand a good chance depending how long the strip is ive dragged my mv6 a fair few times and it will wipe the smile off any 306 GTi 6 owners face & various other Hot Hatches
put it against a VW Golf 1.8t GTi though and you will be the one with no smile
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for the short distance drag weight plays an important role..
I remember the face of brand new 3.0 Audi A6 owner when I was in clit ;D
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So, is there any video evidence of these events to prove that pete wasnt cheating. ::) ::) :-X
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I wonder if my 2.6 would have beat it?
I have managed 7.8 0-60 and this is before the porting and 3.0 cams ;D
Nope, it wouldn't, not on that short stretch from standing start (where the hairdresser made his gains). In fact, I reckon he'd leave you for dust at any achievable speed on that stretch.
2 Omegas really impressed me on that larking about - my own, and MikeDundees.
My own felt good and strong, sounded great in the cabin, anyone care to comment on what it sounded like from outside? I reckon by 153k 3.0 auto was about similar to Hotel21's 67k 3.2 auto, though he won due to a cleaner start.
MikeDundee's, a MDTM'd modified 2.6 manual, was similar to my 3.0 auto, with mine winning purely on a better start.
Of the 3 attempts against the mazda, 1 I aborted as a car was driving the other way up the strip, another I tried starting from a patch of gravel with obvious results, and another was driver error :-[. Ignoring the aborted attempt, the fact EP managed to get his going quicker, I would have to conceed defeat graciously :y, but always up for a rematch ;)
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So, is there any video evidence of these events to prove that pete wasnt cheating. ::) ::) :-X
All of his runs he got good, quality starts, which is where I think he gained most of his advantage. Great going EP :y
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I have never heard such rubbish.I love the MX-5 ,and have driven them several times ,as I have two girlfriends that own one. :-* :-*
They are the ultimate girly sports car. :-* :-* :-*
But they are no match for my 2.6 manual ,and they longer the distance the further the little MX-5 gets left behind.
So I have two suggestions for Miggy OOF drag racers.
1. Learn to drive as well as Elite Pete. ;D ;D ;D ;D
2.Keep away from the pies and KFC. ;D ;D :D :D :D :-* :-* :-* :-*
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I have never heard such rubbish.I love the MX-5 ,and have driven them several times ,as I have two girlfriends that own one. :-* :-*
They are the ultimate girly sports car. :-* :-* :-*
But they are no match for my 2.6 manual ,and they longer the distance the further the little MX-5 gets left behind.
So I have two suggestions for Miggy OOF drag racers.
1. Learn to drive as well as Elite Pete. ;D ;D ;D ;D
2.Keep away from the pies and KFC. ;D ;D :D :D :D :-* :-* :-* :-*
or a longer strip ;)
I think I was only hitting slightly over a ton before my breaking area...
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My sister has a new shape mx-5 2.0 sport. I drove it down the country last summer while my mig was suffering from a case of blown engine.
Not my cup of tea at all, no legroom, sore arse and I couldn't hang my arm out the window :'(
A well looked after 3.0 with recon heads and manual box will destroy a 2.0 mx-5 once the driver can get it off the line properly :y
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Was good bit of fun, but if the strip was longer it would have been a different story, well done to EP :y Daz does have a video on his phone the only problem is you can't hear the car engines for Daz's laughing ;D ;D ;D
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I think Pete had to get Daz to hospital, the baby was ready, hence the rush! ;D
Seriously though it was very quick, only a 3.0's or 3.2s could beat it :y
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I think Pete had to get Daz to hospital, the baby was ready, hence the rush! ;D
Seriously though it was very quick, only a 3.0's or 3.2s could beat it :y
Err think again :)
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wheres the vid EP? :y
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They do handle ok, even with Petes poor driving style......but part of that is due to the low power output so its difficult to get yourself into trouble when applying the power.
Pretty piss poor in a straight line though as they are pretty tame on the output side with the 1.6 only managing a 0-60 of 9.6 seconds (terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired) with the (much better setup) 1.8 just edging 9 seconds.
I wonder who it was said this ;D
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i bet it would of been interesting with a manual v6
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i bet it would of been interesting with a manual v6
Well I did have a run in the line up, and came last, seemingly screwed the start :-/, need some more practice :-[
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The last race was from a standing start, with Robwig starting them all off in "Grease" style ;D
So they all had the same start.
Truth of the matter is if we like it or not is that "The Champs" MX5 gets of the mark quicker.
If the strip had have been longer I do think a couple of Omega's would have caught and overtaken "The Champ" being fair.
Jaime's MV6 auto went well and sounded brilliant, Mike Dundee's manual which looks lovely and sounded awesome also I do think would have caught "The Champ".
The "Window Licker Van" went well for a weasel ;D
Yes I do have a video on my phone but don't know how to upload it onto the Forum yet but will have ago :y
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you could of said you was doing a bit of drag racing i would of be up for it and had a bit of fun
me and vx1 was talking about it but didnt know if it was aloud
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You men drivers are just so slow.
MX-5's are great fun ,but they are not fast.
Do I really need to show all you slowcoaches how to dispatch an mx-5 in a straight line. ;D ;D ;D ;D ::) ::) ::) :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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You men drivers are just so slow.
MX-5's are great fun ,but they are not fast.
Do I really need to show all you slowcoaches how to dispatch an mx-5 in a straight line. ;D ;D ;D ;D ::) ::) ::) :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Think you may need to put your money where your mouth is Dusty and come to the next one and show "The Champ" how it is done ;D
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MX5 benefits when it has a decent amount of fuel in the tank, really needs the weight over it's wheels, The last one I drove (when the snow was on the ground!) was entertaining to say the least when it had less than half a tank!
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i bet it would of been interesting with a manual v6
There was one, 3.0 Manual estate ex police.
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its all about power to weight and a mazda has a better power to weight ratio than an omega does !
Looknee best way to link video is to upload it to youtube then link it to the forum :y
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You men drivers are just so slow.
MX-5's are great fun ,but they are not fast.
Do I really need to show all you slowcoaches how to dispatch an mx-5 in a straight line. ;D ;D ;D ;D ::) ::) ::) :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Think you may need to put your money where your mouth is Dusty and come to the next one and show "The Champ" how it is done ;D
Ex-champ.I really know how to get the best performance out of my miggy. ::) ::) :-* :-* :-*
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Hope these work
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I think the race is the dark one ;)
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Who is the member with the twin turbo GLS, shame he hadnt poped up to York for the day. ;D ;D ;D
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I wonder if my 2.6 would have beat it?
I have managed 7.8 0-60 and this is before the porting and 3.0 cams ;D
Nope, it wouldn't, not on that short stretch from standing start (where the hairdresser made his gains). In fact, I reckon he'd leave you for dust at any achievable speed on that stretch.
2 Omegas really impressed me on that larking about - my own, and MikeDundees.
My own felt good and strong, sounded great in the cabin, anyone care to comment on what it sounded like from outside? I reckon by 153k 3.0 auto was about similar to Hotel21's 67k 3.2 auto, though he won due to a cleaner start.
MikeDundee's, a MDTM'd modified 2.6 manual, was similar to my 3.0 auto, with mine winning purely on a better start.
Of the 3 attempts against the mazda, 1 I aborted as a car was driving the other way up the strip, another I tried starting from a patch of gravel with obvious results, and another was driver error :-[. Ignoring the aborted attempt, the fact EP managed to get his going quicker, I would have to conceed defeat graciously :y, but always up for a rematch ;)
Hmm mine will be similar spec to Mikes when finished and to be honest I am good at launching autos, I think I will have to go next year and try it.
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would this head refurbing & porting work on a 3.0 v6 would it make any difference?
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I wonder if my 2.6 would have beat it?
I have managed 7.8 0-60 and this is before the porting and 3.0 cams ;D
Nope, it wouldn't, not on that short stretch from standing start (where the hairdresser made his gains). In fact, I reckon he'd leave you for dust at any achievable speed on that stretch.
2 Omegas really impressed me on that larking about - my own, and MikeDundees.
My own felt good and strong, sounded great in the cabin, anyone care to comment on what it sounded like from outside? I reckon by 153k 3.0 auto was about similar to Hotel21's 67k 3.2 auto, though he won due to a cleaner start.
MikeDundee's, a MDTM'd modified 2.6 manual, was similar to my 3.0 auto, with mine winning purely on a better start.
Of the 3 attempts against the mazda, 1 I aborted as a car was driving the other way up the strip, another I tried starting from a patch of gravel with obvious results, and another was driver error :-[. Ignoring the aborted attempt, the fact EP managed to get his going quicker, I would have to conceed defeat graciously :y, but always up for a rematch ;)
Hmm mine will be similar spec to Mikes when finished and to be honest I am good at launching autos, I think I will have to go next year and try it.
You will definately not stand a chance next year.... Pete will have a 3.0 Omega engine in then ;)
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would this head refurbing & porting work on a 3.0 v6 would it make any difference?
Yes :y
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should have took the fizzy Daz,could have showed em some proper acceleration. ;) :)
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should have took the fizzy Daz,could have showed em some proper acceleration. ;) :)
It was mentioned Albs, plus there was huge hay bails to help stop me at the end of the runway ;D ;D ;D
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how many extra bhp does it give a 2.5?
i reckon the v6 could be supercharged fairly easyish
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I wonder if my 2.6 would have beat it?
I have managed 7.8 0-60 and this is before the porting and 3.0 cams ;D
Nope, it wouldn't, not on that short stretch from standing start (where the hairdresser made his gains). In fact, I reckon he'd leave you for dust at any achievable speed on that stretch.
2 Omegas really impressed me on that larking about - my own, and MikeDundees.
My own felt good and strong, sounded great in the cabin, anyone care to comment on what it sounded like from outside? I reckon by 153k 3.0 auto was about similar to Hotel21's 67k 3.2 auto, though he won due to a cleaner start.
MikeDundee's, a MDTM'd modified 2.6 manual, was similar to my 3.0 auto, with mine winning purely on a better start.
Of the 3 attempts against the mazda, 1 I aborted as a car was driving the other way up the strip, another I tried starting from a patch of gravel with obvious results, and another was driver error :-[. Ignoring the aborted attempt, the fact EP managed to get his going quicker, I would have to conceed defeat graciously :y, but always up for a rematch ;)
Hmm mine will be similar spec to Mikes when finished and to be honest I am good at launching autos, I think I will have to go next year and try it.
You will definately not stand a chance next year.... Pete will have a 3.0 Omega engine in then ;)
And I will have lost 4 stone by then so even Broocie won't stand a chance ;D
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should have took the fizzy Daz,could have showed em some proper acceleration. ;) :)
It was mentioned Albs, plus there was huge hay bails to help stop me at the end of the runway ;D ;D ;D
Dont brake until your staring god in the eyes. :y ;D
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should have took the fizzy Daz,could have showed em some proper acceleration. ;) :)
It was mentioned Albs, plus there was huge hay bails to help stop me at the end of the runway ;D ;D ;D
Dont brake until your staring god in the eyes. :y ;D
;D ;D
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I wonder if my 2.6 would have beat it?
I have managed 7.8 0-60 and this is before the porting and 3.0 cams ;D
Nope, it wouldn't, not on that short stretch from standing start (where the hairdresser made his gains). In fact, I reckon he'd leave you for dust at any achievable speed on that stretch.
2 Omegas really impressed me on that larking about - my own, and MikeDundees.
My own felt good and strong, sounded great in the cabin, anyone care to comment on what it sounded like from outside? I reckon by 153k 3.0 auto was about similar to Hotel21's 67k 3.2 auto, though he won due to a cleaner start.
MikeDundee's, a MDTM'd modified 2.6 manual, was similar to my 3.0 auto, with mine winning purely on a better start.
Of the 3 attempts against the mazda, 1 I aborted as a car was driving the other way up the strip, another I tried starting from a patch of gravel with obvious results, and another was driver error :-[. Ignoring the aborted attempt, the fact EP managed to get his going quicker, I would have to conceed defeat graciously :y, but always up for a rematch ;)
Hmm mine will be similar spec to Mikes when finished and to be honest I am good at launching autos, I think I will have to go next year and try it.
you will still be noticably slower on a 0-110mph dash than a similar manual.
MDTM used MikeDundees 2.6 manual against mine, and trust me, he got the best possible from that setup.
I should point out, my autobox is in stunning condition for 153k, so no hassles with the launch starts.
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although times are not accurate will give some idea..
http://www.web-cars.com/math/qtr_mile.html
and lb-kg converter
http://www.convertunits.com/from/lb/to/kg
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Would have liked to have done this up the runway strip ::) ::) ::)
Was only talking about it with nickv6 on the thursday with mikedundee and with Ian_D as well. If we had known we would have joined in, looked like some good fun.
Paul :y
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Will have to get an omega on Nitrous
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Would have liked to have done this up the runway strip ::) ::) ::)
Was only talking about it with nickv6 on the thursday with mikedundee and with Ian_D as well. If we had known we would have joined in, looked like some good fun.
Paul :y
Organise a meet at Santa Pod and then you can all "run what ya brung"
Might be an idea for one of our meets?
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yeah we should get up the Pod PVS???
id be up for racing the MV6
last yr there was a Victor F-D there that was beating everyone namely because it had a jet engine on it :y
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Would have liked to have done this up the runway strip ::) ::) ::)
Was only talking about it with nickv6 on the thursday with mikedundee and with Ian_D as well. If we had known we would have joined in, looked like some good fun.
Paul :y
Organise a meet at Santa Pod and then you can all "run what ya brung"
Might be an idea for one of our meets?
This is a good idea.
My 2.6 manual would be far quicker than Elite pete MX-5 over aquarter mile.It would be almost too easy . :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Would have liked to have done this up the runway strip ::) ::) ::)
Was only talking about it with nickv6 on the thursday with mikedundee and with Ian_D as well. If we had known we would have joined in, looked like some good fun.
Paul :y
Organise a meet at Santa Pod and then you can all "run what ya brung"
Might be an idea for one of our meets?
This is a good idea.
My 2.6 manual would be far quicker than Elite pete MX-5 over aquarter mile.It would be almost too easy . :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
A decent launch will eat an mx-5 ;) ;)
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no it wont you fail to realise an omega weighs nearly 2 tons
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 125.99 is the true power to weight ratio for a 3.2V6
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 135.16 is the power to weight ratio for a 1.8 MX5
its like trying to say a Scania Lorry is faster than a ferrari because it has a 16 litre straight 6!
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What torque does the mx5 have?
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course it was faster, Pete was late for an appointment to cut someones hair ;D
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Would have liked to have done this up the runway strip ::) ::) ::)
Was only talking about it with nickv6 on the thursday with mikedundee and with Ian_D as well. If we had known we would have joined in, looked like some good fun.
Paul :y
Organise a meet at Santa Pod and then you can all "run what ya brung"
Might be an idea for one of our meets?
This is a good idea.
My 2.6 manual would be far quicker than Elite pete MX-5 over aquarter mile.It would be almost too easy . :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Would you like a little bet, if you win you keep my car if I win I get your car, I would say the airstrip we were racing on was near a 1/4 of a mile :)
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if you accept the miggy as 1700 kg you need minimum 225-230 hp to beat mx5 with theoritically non skid wheels and with no extra loss on gearbox and rear setup.. Which means practically 240 hp ..
So some mods are required or take out all the extra weight like backup wheel, chairs, doors etc ;D
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really 1/4 mile!
im not stupid pete i know what cars are faster and what cars arent at the end of the day a mazda mx-5 is a sports car an omega v6 is an exectutive mile eater not a sports car!
i think a forced induction 2.2 or v6 would problably nail a standard mx5 maybe even a nitrous 2.2 /v6 might aswell but then you would need more than a 1/4 mile to get the full benefit of nos on an omega due to gearing
a V6 will beat all 1.6 saxos & pugs but not much else off a drag anyway on a motorway with a rolling start then things will obviously be very different!
i reckon it could be fairly easyish to supercharge a v6 if you ditch the aircon system
is your MX5 a jap import?
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Would have liked to have done this up the runway strip ::) ::) ::)
Was only talking about it with nickv6 on the thursday with mikedundee and with Ian_D as well. If we had known we would have joined in, looked like some good fun.
Paul :y
Organise a meet at Santa Pod and then you can all "run what ya brung"
Might be an idea for one of our meets?
This is a good idea.
My 2.6 manual would be far quicker than Elite pete MX-5 over aquarter mile.It would be almost too easy . :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Would you like a little bet, if you win you keep my car if I win I get your car, I would say the airstrip we were racing on was near a 1/4 of a mile :)
yes please .
And then I will own an MX-5(which I love) and my miggy.I can always start off in 2nd or 3rd gear to even it up a bit if you like Pete. ::) ::) :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Would have liked to have done this up the runway strip ::) ::) ::)
Was only talking about it with nickv6 on the thursday with mikedundee and with Ian_D as well. If we had known we would have joined in, looked like some good fun.
Paul :y
Organise a meet at Santa Pod and then you can all "run what ya brung"
Might be an idea for one of our meets?
This is a good idea.
My 2.6 manual would be far quicker than Elite pete MX-5 over aquarter mile.It would be almost too easy . :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Would you like a little bet, if you win you keep my car if I win I get your car, I would say the airstrip we were racing on was near a 1/4 of a mile :)
yes please .
And then I will own an MX-5(which I love) and my miggy.I can always start off in 2nd or 3rd gear to even it up a bit if you like Pete. ::) ::) :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Seems nobody cares my warnings :-/
Good luck Dusty , I hope you will not loose your car ;D
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if you accept the miggy as 1700 kg you need minimum 225-230 hp to beat mx5 with theoritically non skid wheels and with no extra loss on gearbox and rear setup.. Which means practically 240 hp ..
So some mods are required or take out all the extra weight like backup wheel, chairs, doors etc ;D
This does not take into account my superb driving skills Cem.
Worth about an extra 75bhp. ::) ::) :-* :-* :-* :-*
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if you accept the miggy as 1700 kg you need minimum 225-230 hp to beat mx5 with theoritically non skid wheels and with no extra loss on gearbox and rear setup.. Which means practically 240 hp ..
So some mods are required or take out all the extra weight like backup wheel, chairs, doors etc ;D
This does not take into account my superb driving skills Cem.
Worth about an extra 75bhp. ::) ::) :-* :-* :-* :-*
hmmm.. I will consider that ..but not sure Elite Pete will do ;D :y
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Would have liked to have done this up the runway strip ::) ::) ::)
Was only talking about it with nickv6 on the thursday with mikedundee and with Ian_D as well. If we had known we would have joined in, looked like some good fun.
Paul :y
Organise a meet at Santa Pod and then you can all "run what ya brung"
Might be an idea for one of our meets?
This is a good idea.
My 2.6 manual would be far quicker than Elite pete MX-5 over aquarter mile.It would be almost too easy . :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Would you like a little bet, if you win you keep my car if I win I get your car, I would say the airstrip we were racing on was near a 1/4 of a mile :)
yes please .
And then I will own an MX-5(which I love) and my miggy.I can always start off in 2nd or 3rd gear to even it up a bit if you like Pete. ::) ::) :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
I think you should take some comfy walking shoes Dusty as you will have a long walk home ;D ;D
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really 1/4 mile!
im not stupid pete i know what cars are faster and what cars arent at the end of the day a mazda mx-5 is a sports car an omega v6 is an exectutive mile eater not a sports car!
i think a forced induction 2.2 or v6 would problably nail a standard mx5 maybe even a nitrous 2.2 /v6 might aswell but then you would need more than a 1/4 mile to get the full benefit of nos on an omega due to gearing
a V6 will beat all 1.6 saxos & pugs but not much else off a drag anyway on a motorway with a rolling start then things will obviously be very different!
i reckon it could be fairly easyish to supercharge a v6 if you ditch the aircon system
is your MX5 a jap import?
The reason I am made up is my 1.8 MX5 which I has been called a slow poor excuss of a sports car beat from a standing start a 3.0 MV6 auto which has a tweak ::) an ex police 3.0 estate manual a 2.6 manual which has 3.0 cams and a mild tune and a 1.9 TDI Zafira. Its much easier to turbo or supercharge an MX5 than an Omega they just bolt on and cost approx £700 to £1000 second hand. I must say I was suprised to finish first as from the sounds of it was Loo Knee ;D
Its a UK MX5 ;)
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course it was faster, Pete was late for an appointment to cut someones hair ;D
Aye, you were the one sharing a tent with a male partner, who is the new man in your life ::) ;D
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Autocar Magazine road tests.
Mazda MX-5....1.8 sport...0-60....8.2 sec.......0-100....24.2sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (manual)0-60....7.4sec........0-100....20.2 sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (Auto)....0-60...9.0sec.........0-100....22.9sec
3.0 manual faster to 60 mph.......and then pulls away further
3.0 Auto........slower to 60 mph than MX-5.....then slowly starts to pull it back.
That's what the figures suggest........Perhaps Elite Pete has already supercharged his Mazda;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y
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Autocar Magazine road tests.
Mazda MX-5....1.8 sport...0-60....8.2 sec.......0-100....24.2sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (manual)0-60....7.4sec........0-100....20.2 sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (Auto)....0-60...9.0sec.........0-100....22.9sec
3.0 manual faster to 60 mph.......and then pulls away further
3.0 Auto........slower to 60 mph than MX-5.....then slowly starts to pull it back.
That's what the figures suggest........Perhaps Elite Pete has already supercharged his Mazda;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y
Checking from various sources , it seems 7.4 secs not commonly accepted :-/
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really 1/4 mile!
im not stupid pete i know what cars are faster and what cars arent at the end of the day a mazda mx-5 is a sports car an omega v6 is an exectutive mile eater not a sports car!
i think a forced induction 2.2 or v6 would problably nail a standard mx5 maybe even a nitrous 2.2 /v6 might aswell but then you would need more than a 1/4 mile to get the full benefit of nos on an omega due to gearing
a V6 will beat all 1.6 saxos & pugs but not much else off a drag anyway on a motorway with a rolling start then things will obviously be very different!
i reckon it could be fairly easyish to supercharge a v6 if you ditch the aircon system
is your MX5 a jap import?
The reason I am made up is my 1.8 MX5 which I has been called a slow poor excuss of a sports car beat from a standing start a 3.0 MV6 auto which has a tweak ::) an ex police 3.0 estate manual a 2.6 manual which has 3.0 cams and a mild tune and a 1.9 TDI Zafira. Its much easier to turbo or supercharge an MX5 than an Omega they just bolt on and cost approx £700 to £1000 second hand. I must say I was suprised to finish first as from the sounds of it was Loo Knee ;D
Its a UK MX5 ;)
Respect to the MX5 :D
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Autocar Magazine road tests.
Mazda MX-5....1.8 sport...0-60....8.2 sec.......0-100....24.2sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (manual)0-60....7.4sec........0-100....20.2 sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (Auto)....0-60...9.0sec.........0-100....22.9sec
3.0 manual faster to 60 mph.......and then pulls away further
3.0 Auto........slower to 60 mph than MX-5.....then slowly starts to pull it back.
That's what the figures suggest........Perhaps Elite Pete has already supercharged his Mazda;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y
Checking from various sources , it seems 7.4 secs not commonly accepted :-/
Its more like 8.6secs, I really can't see it going sub 8-seconds unless the engine is fettled.
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we can settle this ive got a manual 3.0 MV6 and im happy to have a race :y
name the time & the place and as long as it a w.e ill be availible
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we can settle this ive got a manual 3.0 MV6 and im happy to have a race :y
name the time & the place and as long as it a w.e ill be availible
The place was York Meet this weekend gone mate where were you? :D
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we can settle this ive got a manual 3.0 MV6 and im happy to have a race :y
name the time & the place and as long as it a w.e ill be availible
If my 2.6 manual will easily beat the MX-5 ,then your 3.0 manual should be even further ahead. ;D ;D ;D ;D
I do have a suspicion though ,that Elite Pete's MX-5 has either been breathed on ,or is just an exceptional example. ::) ::) ::) :-* :-*
The ones that I have driven (a 1.6 and a 1.8)are no match for my miggy. :-* :-* :-*
Did anybody notice if Pete's MX-5 had a V8 sound to it. ;D ;D ;D :-*
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It happened, it really happened and still some people do not believe it :D :D :D :D
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york was abit too far for me but as i said i know what the results will be and im sure everyone will be shocked!
its too heavy the omega imho
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I was hugely impressed with how the Migs did.
Given that with the Mazda you sacrifice space, comfort, quietness, smoothness and load carrying capability.....you would hope it could at least win in a short drag race ;D ;D ;D
And it was actually quite close in real terms.
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I was hugely impressed with how the Migs did.
Given that with the Mazda you sacrifice space, comfort, quietness, smoothness and load carrying capability.....you would hope it could at least win in a short drag race ;D ;D ;D
And it was actually quite close in real terms.
You forgot to add in the word straight between short and drag ;D
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Autocar Magazine road tests.
Mazda MX-5....1.8 sport...0-60....8.2 sec.......0-100....24.2sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (manual)0-60....7.4sec........0-100....20.2 sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (Auto)....0-60...9.0sec.........0-100....22.9sec
3.0 manual faster to 60 mph.......and then pulls away further
3.0 Auto........slower to 60 mph than MX-5.....then slowly starts to pull it back.
That's what the figures suggest........Perhaps Elite Pete has already supercharged his Mazda;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y
Manufacturer figures don't mean shite. My auto, for eg, manages 0-60 in 7.7s. I reckon, even though I can't stand the Omega manual box, a manual should be able to achieve 7s dead...
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Autocar Magazine road tests.
Mazda MX-5....1.8 sport...0-60....8.2 sec.......0-100....24.2sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (manual)0-60....7.4sec........0-100....20.2 sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (Auto)....0-60...9.0sec.........0-100....22.9sec
3.0 manual faster to 60 mph.......and then pulls away further
3.0 Auto........slower to 60 mph than MX-5.....then slowly starts to pull it back.
That's what the figures suggest........Perhaps Elite Pete has already supercharged his Mazda;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y
Manufacturer figures don't mean shite. My auto, for eg, manages 0-60 in 7.7s. I reckon, even though I can't stand the Omega manual box, a manual should be able to achieve 7s dead...
Manufactures figures also depend on some brutal clutch work, which I'm sure that most owners wouldn't want to do too many times. :y
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Autocar Magazine road tests.
Mazda MX-5....1.8 sport...0-60....8.2 sec.......0-100....24.2sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (manual)0-60....7.4sec........0-100....20.2 sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (Auto)....0-60...9.0sec.........0-100....22.9sec
3.0 manual faster to 60 mph.......and then pulls away further
3.0 Auto........slower to 60 mph than MX-5.....then slowly starts to pull it back.
That's what the figures suggest........Perhaps Elite Pete has already supercharged his Mazda;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y
Manufacturer figures don't mean shite. My auto, for eg, manages 0-60 in 7.7s. I reckon, even though I can't stand the Omega manual box, a manual should be able to achieve 7s dead...
Manufactures figures also depend on some brutal clutch work, which I'm sure that most owners wouldn't want to do too many times. :y
Vauxhall obviously underestimate their cars, and seeing lover boy's mx5, thats a damn sight quicker than mazda claim!
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Autocar Magazine road tests.
Mazda MX-5....1.8 sport...0-60....8.2 sec.......0-100....24.2sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (manual)0-60....7.4sec........0-100....20.2 sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (Auto)....0-60...9.0sec.........0-100....22.9sec
3.0 manual faster to 60 mph.......and then pulls away further
3.0 Auto........slower to 60 mph than MX-5.....then slowly starts to pull it back.
That's what the figures suggest........Perhaps Elite Pete has already supercharged his Mazda;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y
Manufacturer figures don't mean shite. My auto, for eg, manages 0-60 in 7.7s. I reckon, even though I can't stand the Omega manual box, a manual should be able to achieve 7s dead...
Manufactures figures also depend on some brutal clutch work, which I'm sure that most owners wouldn't want to do too many times. :y
Vauxhall obviously underestimate their cars, and seeing lover boy's mx5, thats a damn sight quicker than mazda claim!
It must have been the two exploded cans of lager in the boot which made it faster ;D
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Autocar Magazine road tests.
Mazda MX-5....1.8 sport...0-60....8.2 sec.......0-100....24.2sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (manual)0-60....7.4sec........0-100....20.2 sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (Auto)....0-60...9.0sec.........0-100....22.9sec
3.0 manual faster to 60 mph.......and then pulls away further
3.0 Auto........slower to 60 mph than MX-5.....then slowly starts to pull it back.
That's what the figures suggest........Perhaps Elite Pete has already supercharged his Mazda;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y
Manufacturer figures don't mean shite. My auto, for eg, manages 0-60 in 7.7s. I reckon, even though I can't stand the Omega manual box, a manual should be able to achieve 7s dead...
Manufactures figures also depend on some brutal clutch work, which I'm sure that most owners wouldn't want to do too many times. :y
Vauxhall obviously underestimate their cars, and seeing lover boy's mx5, thats a damn sight quicker than mazda claim!
It must have been the two exploded cans of lager in the boot which made it faster ;D
They are not happy are they............ :D :D :D
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Autocar Magazine road tests.
Mazda MX-5....1.8 sport...0-60....8.2 sec.......0-100....24.2sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (manual)0-60....7.4sec........0-100....20.2 sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (Auto)....0-60...9.0sec.........0-100....22.9sec
3.0 manual faster to 60 mph.......and then pulls away further
3.0 Auto........slower to 60 mph than MX-5.....then slowly starts to pull it back.
That's what the figures suggest........Perhaps Elite Pete has already supercharged his Mazda;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y
Manufacturer figures don't mean shite. My auto, for eg, manages 0-60 in 7.7s. I reckon, even though I can't stand the Omega manual box, a manual should be able to achieve 7s dead...
Manufactures figures also depend on some brutal clutch work, which I'm sure that most owners wouldn't want to do too many times. :y
Vauxhall obviously underestimate their cars, and seeing lover boy's mx5, thats a damn sight quicker than mazda claim!
It must have been the two exploded cans of lager in the boot which made it faster ;D
Reckon it was the boot full of shite that slowed mine down? Not that a it would make that much difference :'(
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How many excuses can we have?......... :D :D :D
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I plan on losing 4 stone for the next one that way you lot won't stand a chance ;D
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Gonna bring the Citroen next time, challenge Mark ;D ;D ;D
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Autocar Magazine road tests.
Mazda MX-5....1.8 sport...0-60....8.2 sec.......0-100....24.2sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (manual)0-60....7.4sec........0-100....20.2 sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (Auto)....0-60...9.0sec.........0-100....22.9sec
3.0 manual faster to 60 mph.......and then pulls away further
3.0 Auto........slower to 60 mph than MX-5.....then slowly starts to pull it back.
That's what the figures suggest........Perhaps Elite Pete has already supercharged his Mazda;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y
Manufacturer figures don't mean shite. My auto, for eg, manages 0-60 in 7.7s. I reckon, even though I can't stand the Omega manual box, a manual should be able to achieve 7s dead...
Manufactures figures also depend on some brutal clutch work, which I'm sure that most owners wouldn't want to do too many times. :y
Vauxhall obviously underestimate their cars, and seeing lover boy's mx5, thats a damn sight quicker than mazda claim!
It must have been the two exploded cans of lager in the boot which made it faster ;D
Reckon it was the boot full of shite that slowed mine down? Not that a it would make that much difference :'(
Did it have cats on by any chance? ;D
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Autocar Magazine road tests.
Mazda MX-5....1.8 sport...0-60....8.2 sec.......0-100....24.2sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (manual)0-60....7.4sec........0-100....20.2 sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (Auto)....0-60...9.0sec.........0-100....22.9sec
3.0 manual faster to 60 mph.......and then pulls away further
3.0 Auto........slower to 60 mph than MX-5.....then slowly starts to pull it back.
That's what the figures suggest........Perhaps Elite Pete has already supercharged his Mazda;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y
Manufacturer figures don't mean shite. My auto, for eg, manages 0-60 in 7.7s. I reckon, even though I can't stand the Omega manual box, a manual should be able to achieve 7s dead...
Manufactures figures also depend on some brutal clutch work, which I'm sure that most owners wouldn't want to do too many times. :y
Vauxhall obviously underestimate their cars, and seeing lover boy's mx5, thats a damn sight quicker than mazda claim!
It must have been the two exploded cans of lager in the boot which made it faster ;D
Reckon it was the boot full of shite that slowed mine down? Not that a it would make that much difference :'(
Did it have cats on by any chance? ;D
Not to mention 10 tonnes of bloody effing air rather fresheners >:(
;D
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Autocar Magazine road tests.
Mazda MX-5....1.8 sport...0-60....8.2 sec.......0-100....24.2sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (manual)0-60....7.4sec........0-100....20.2 sec
Omega 3.0 Elite (Auto)....0-60...9.0sec.........0-100....22.9sec
3.0 manual faster to 60 mph.......and then pulls away further
3.0 Auto........slower to 60 mph than MX-5.....then slowly starts to pull it back.
That's what the figures suggest........Perhaps Elite Pete has already supercharged his Mazda;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y
Manufacturer figures don't mean shite. My auto, for eg, manages 0-60 in 7.7s. I reckon, even though I can't stand the Omega manual box, a manual should be able to achieve 7s dead...
Manufactures figures also depend on some brutal clutch work, which I'm sure that most owners wouldn't want to do too many times. :y
Vauxhall obviously underestimate their cars, and seeing lover boy's mx5, thats a damn sight quicker than mazda claim!
It must have been the two exploded cans of lager in the boot which made it faster ;D
Reckon it was the boot full of shite that slowed mine down? Not that a it would make that much difference :'(
Did it have cats on by any chance? ;D
Not to mention 10 tonnes of bloody effing air rather fresheners >:(
;D
Not guilty M'lud. This time anyway ;D
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I think i'm able to bring this issue to it's rightful close. Pete proved his proved his point fair & square, simples!!! As an ex MX5 owner & now the owner of a pretty fine 3.0 manual MV6 i can hardly be biased. You can all post up anorak figures giving power to weight ratios, bhp etc but this is all bollix & means break all. Sorry but it does'nt. Yes i missed out on this cooking chilli & wanted a rematch but i doubt it would've made any diference, these little cars are cracking on a short sprint. Yes a good Mig will catch up over a longer distance but the little MX5 has proved it's point. I've also driven it & it's a baby. :y
From now on any hairdresser jokes will only be made by misguided people trying (sadly) to be funny. Good on yer Pete! 8-)
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I think i'm able to bring this issue to it's rightful close. Pete proved his proved his point fair & square, simples!!! As an ex MX5 owner & now the owner of a pretty fine 3.0 manual MV6 i can hardly be biased. You can all post up anorak figures giving power to weight ratios, bhp etc but this is all bollix & means break all. Sorry but it does'nt. Yes i missed out on this cooking chilli & wanted a rematch but i doubt it would've made any diference, these little cars are cracking on a short sprint. Yes a good Mig will catch up over a longer distance but the little MX5 has proved it's point. I've also driven it & it's a baby. :y
From now on any hairdresser jokes will only be made by misguided people trying (sadly) to be funny. Good on yer Pete! 8-)
Agreed, as I said before, whatever anyone comes up with, the Mazda beat the Miggs..........end of........... :y
Could do with a curry though :D :D :D
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I think i'm able to bring this issue to it's rightful close. Pete proved his proved his point fair & square, simples!!! As an ex MX5 owner & now the owner of a pretty fine 3.0 manual MV6 i can hardly be biased. You can all post up anorak figures giving power to weight ratios, bhp etc but this is all bollix & means break all. Sorry but it does'nt. Yes i missed out on this cooking chilli & wanted a rematch but i doubt it would've made any diference, these little cars are cracking on a short sprint. Yes a good Mig will catch up over a longer distance but the little MX5 has proved it's point. I've also driven it & it's a baby. :y
From now on any hairdresser jokes will only be made by misguided people trying (sadly) to be funny. Good on yer Pete! 8-)
You training to become a stylist ;D
Strangely enough, my hairdresser had an MX5 until recently, and previous hairdresser had a Escort ragtop. Most small ragtops are hairdresser cars ;D
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I think i'm able to bring this issue to it's rightful close. Pete proved his proved his point fair & square, simples!!! As an ex MX5 owner & now the owner of a pretty fine 3.0 manual MV6 i can hardly be biased. You can all post up anorak figures giving power to weight ratios, bhp etc but this is all bollix & means break all. Sorry but it does'nt. Yes i missed out on this cooking chilli & wanted a rematch but i doubt it would've made any diference, these little cars are cracking on a short sprint. Yes a good Mig will catch up over a longer distance but the little MX5 has proved it's point. I've also driven it & it's a baby. :y
From now on any hairdresser jokes will only be made by misguided people trying (sadly) to be funny. Good on yer Pete! 8-)
You training to become a stylist ;D
Strangely enough, my hairdresser had an MX5 until recently, and previous hairdresser had a Escort ragtop. Most small ragtops are hairdresser cars ;D
I rest my case! ::)
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I think i'm able to bring this issue to it's rightful close. Pete proved his proved his point fair & square, simples!!! As an ex MX5 owner & now the owner of a pretty fine 3.0 manual MV6 i can hardly be biased. You can all post up anorak figures giving power to weight ratios, bhp etc but this is all bollix & means break all. Sorry but it does'nt. Yes i missed out on this cooking chilli & wanted a rematch but i doubt it would've made any diference, these little cars are cracking on a short sprint. Yes a good Mig will catch up over a longer distance but the little MX5 has proved it's point. I've also driven it & it's a baby. :y
From now on any hairdresser jokes will only be made by misguided people trying (sadly) to be funny. Good on yer Pete! 8-)
You training to become a stylist ;D
Strangely enough, my hairdresser had an MX5 until recently, and previous hairdresser had a Escort ragtop. Most small ragtops are hairdresser cars ;D
I rest my case! ::)
You've got a hairdresser? Oh dear. :(
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I think i'm able to bring this issue to it's rightful close. Pete proved his proved his point fair & square, simples!!! As an ex MX5 owner & now the owner of a pretty fine 3.0 manual MV6 i can hardly be biased. You can all post up anorak figures giving power to weight ratios, bhp etc but this is all bollix & means break all. Sorry but it does'nt. Yes i missed out on this cooking chilli & wanted a rematch but i doubt it would've made any diference, these little cars are cracking on a short sprint. Yes a good Mig will catch up over a longer distance but the little MX5 has proved it's point. I've also driven it & it's a baby. :y
From now on any hairdresser jokes will only be made by misguided people trying (sadly) to be funny. Good on yer Pete! 8-)
You training to become a stylist ;D
Strangely enough, my hairdresser had an MX5 until recently, and previous hairdresser had a Escort ragtop. Most small ragtops are hairdresser cars ;D
I rest my case! ::)
You've got a hairdresser? Oh dear. :(
Yeah, mainly coz she has a fit little body on her, plus there are no proper barber shops in my town. But mainly I'm too rather lazy, so she comes to my place ;D
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I'll give the mx5 a race next time ... 8-)
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;D I still want to see the video of Pete driving his Mazda 'in drag'.;D
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Gonna bring the Citroen next time, challenge Mark ;D ;D ;D
The bus would certainly beat the Citroen.....it would go better without the passenger and toolbox in the boot to ;D
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Gonna bring the Citroen next time, challenge Mark ;D ;D ;D
The bus would certainly beat the Citroen.....it would go better without the passenger and toolbox in the boot to ;D
Having driven both Zaffy 1.9d (both types) and the Picasso 2.0HDi, I would say performance wise, the Picasso 2.0HDi is on a par with the 8v version of the zaffy 1.9cdti.
Must be honest, I was more impressed with the Picasso than the Zafira, but mostly because my expectations of the Picasso were lower. Zafira is, imho, a much better car, better thought out, but I reckon the Picasso has a better ride (Zafira being a bit hard). Done 500m in a day in a Picasso, never been further than 30m in a Zafira-B
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Gonna bring the Citroen next time, challenge Mark ;D ;D ;D
The bus would certainly beat the Citroen.....it would go better without the passenger and toolbox in the boot to ;D
Having driven both Zaffy 1.9d (both types) and the Picasso 2.0HDi, I would say performance wise, the Picasso 2.0HDi is on a par with the 8v version of the zaffy 1.9cdti.
Must be honest, I was more impressed with the Picasso than the Zafira, but mostly because my expectations of the Picasso were lower. Zafira is, imho, a much better car, better thought out, but I reckon the Picasso has a better ride (Zafira being a bit hard). Done 500m in a day in a Picasso, never been further than 30m in a Zafira-B
Oh dear, mine is only the 1.6, still with semi auto and paddle gears, optional, it goes surprisingly well :) Lets put 7 people and 2 prams in and then go for it, cos in the Zafira you have no boot will all the seats up :D :D :D
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I think i'm able to bring this issue to it's rightful close. Pete proved his proved his point fair & square, simples!!! As an ex MX5 owner & now the owner of a pretty fine 3.0 manual MV6 i can hardly be biased. You can all post up anorak figures giving power to weight ratios, bhp etc but this is all bollix & means break all. Sorry but it does'nt. Yes i missed out on this cooking chilli & wanted a rematch but i doubt it would've made any diference, these little cars are cracking on a short sprint. Yes a good Mig will catch up over a longer distance but the little MX5 has proved it's point. I've also driven it & it's a baby. :y
From now on any hairdresser jokes will only be made by misguided people trying (sadly) to be funny. Good on yer Pete! 8-)
You training to become a stylist ;D
Strangely enough, my hairdresser had an MX5 until recently, and previous hairdresser had a Escort ragtop. Most small ragtops are hairdresser cars ;D
I rest my case! ::)
You've got a hairdresser? Oh dear. :(
Yeah, mainly coz she has a fit little body on her, plus there are no proper barber shops in my town. But mainly I'm too rather lazy, so she comes to my place ;D
I thought Mrs TB did it using a bowl ;D
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I think i'm able to bring this issue to it's rightful close. Pete proved his proved his point fair & square, simples!!! As an ex MX5 owner & now the owner of a pretty fine 3.0 manual MV6 i can hardly be biased. You can all post up anorak figures giving power to weight ratios, bhp etc but this is all bollix & means break all. Sorry but it does'nt. Yes i missed out on this cooking chilli & wanted a rematch but i doubt it would've made any diference, these little cars are cracking on a short sprint. Yes a good Mig will catch up over a longer distance but the little MX5 has proved it's point. I've also driven it & it's a baby. :y
From now on any hairdresser jokes will only be made by misguided people trying (sadly) to be funny. Good on yer Pete! 8-)
You training to become a stylist ;D
Strangely enough, my hairdresser had an MX5 until recently, and previous hairdresser had a Escort ragtop. Most small ragtops are hairdresser cars ;D
I rest my case! ::)
You've got a hairdresser? Oh dear. :(
Yeah, mainly coz she has a fit little body on her, plus there are no proper barber shops in my town. But mainly I'm too rather lazy, so she comes to my place ;D
I thought Mrs TB did it using a bowl ;D
No, that is just his chosen style.... :D :D :D