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Title: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: Illuminat0r on 08 November 2009, 11:43:33
I already posted these pics in the welcome section, but I tought they would be better in here...

My current ride is a 2002 2.5DTI Executive Caravan
(http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/4583/img4626.jpg)

some other pics on the local airfield
(http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/1240/img4586.jpg)
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4664/img4551dwk.jpg)

Short after picking up the car in Berlin, the wiring harness was modified for Memory seating...
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9766/img4516.jpg)

Latest addition, some 20" wheels.
These are FoxRS Futura
Front 8.5Jx20 ET35 w. 245/30
Rear 10Jx20 ET38 + spacer 10mm w. 285/25
(http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9011/img5225f.jpg)
By illuminat0r, shot with Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL at 2009-08-11

Some rearview impression
(http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/1721/img5232.jpg)

I also own another Omega A 2.3D LS from 1989:
The two brothers togheter
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7747/img4523e.jpg)

This car is my first car and my alltime backup.
Still took me to Berlin (800km) with only one stop (I needed some food Tongue) at his mere 19y of age.

The car in between these two was a 2002 2.5DTI Elegance Saloon, which served me well for 4 years until january this year.
He got crashed into a lighting pole on icy road.
May he rest in peace...

Illuminat0r putting on the winter-tyres in a rush...
(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/551/img4093fj9.jpg)
By illuminat0r, shot with Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL at 2008-11-23

Towing ain't a problem.
1 Piano and 1 aquarium filled up the boot (seats down)
The rest of the furniture into the trailer...
(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7183/img4755u.jpg)
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: VXL V6 on 08 November 2009, 11:47:34
Great pictures

What 'winter' tyres do you use?

Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: Illuminat0r on 08 November 2009, 12:01:55
hehe, standard 15" steel rims in 'dirty black' :)
Right the same as the car usually looks in the winter :P

Actually the upcoming winter will be the first for this Omega for me.
I currently have a set of 195/65 15 I brought along when buying the car, but i prefer the 205/65 15, noticeablye better handling on the 'big Omega B'.
The 195 is actually ideal for the Omega A.

But we'll see. If I really don't like the 195 again i'll just get a new set.

I'm also thinking over a set of spikes, for the really bad days.
I could live with the reduced allowable maximum speed on those tires since they will only run very little.
I just don't want to risk skidding on ice once more.
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: VXL V6 on 08 November 2009, 12:06:18
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I just don't want to risk skidding on ice once more.

Know the feeling!!!
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: Slurpy on 08 November 2009, 14:43:52
't blijft ne schonen omega Stijn.  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: astralogie on 09 November 2009, 18:24:50
Nice omega but needs a KW coilover-kit  ;D
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: MickAP on 09 November 2009, 19:05:56
I was about to question 2.5 Dti as we have over here 2.2Dti or the earlier 2.5TD. But I see the saloon has a 2.5Dti badge on the rear. What engine is the 2.5Dti?
Nice caravan (estate)

Mick
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: Illuminat0r on 09 November 2009, 19:18:54
2.5TD is 'standard' straight-six turbo-charged, intercooled.
used until approximately 2001. Also found in de BMW 525tds.
Delivers 130hp.

The 2.5DTI is an evolution of this engine.
also straight-six off course. 
It has common-rail fuel injection and variable inlet valves.
Delivers 150hp and 300Nm standard.  Most perform right above those numbers ;)
You can find this engine in the 525d E39.
Later BMW used further improved versions (193hp i thought),
and currently only the 3.0l is still available under de 525d badge
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: goats milk on 20 December 2009, 09:35:12
nice estate, does need a bit less space in the arches with the 20" on
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: Jack-V6 on 27 December 2009, 20:14:52
Komt ook overal de zelfde tegen.

Gr Jack
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: Amigo on 29 December 2009, 22:21:47
Sweet looking Mig. Not sure what a certain admin. will think about you calling it a caravan!!!
    Regarding the pic with the trailer it seem very small for a twin axle. Do you carry heavy loads in it? :y
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: geuymartz on 02 January 2010, 17:26:52
Love the wheels what brand
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: Illuminat0r on 07 April 2011, 23:38:46
OK, It's quite a while ago since I checked the forum here, so here we go...

Last year the Omega was repainted completely.
A lady missed the parkingspot, scrubbing the front bumper.
And due to a lack of time and insurance pressure on the repair date, I couldn't do a decent polish to decide which panels to paint or not.
So on that point the obligatory Irmscher front and rear spoiler were fitted and also the rare Irmscher rear bumper, which was collected last minute in Germany.
The 'Heck' is off-course finished with a Doppel-Endrohr (by Irmscher)
(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/7462/img7015b.jpg)
By illuminat0r (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/illuminat0r) at 2010-06-27

Front and Rear bumper were foreseen of PDC:
Hmm, I don't seem to have a picture of the front PDC yet...
Rear:
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6416/img6917a.jpg)
And with explanation (in Dutch):
http://forum.opelomegaportal.nl/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=665#p8680

Full window tint, nice but not too dark:
(http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww356/Busteronyx/01_Omega/2010_11_13%20Opel%20Motorcity%20Russelsheim/IMG_0730modded.jpg)
And to further personalize the car, the B1 rear window heating was custom-fitted to the B2 rear panels.
Wiring added and working!
(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/7883/img7214.jpg)

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nice estate, does need a bit less space in the arches with the 20" on

hehe, yeah, more people told me about dropping it a few centimeters.
Somehow it could look nice, and in the last few weeks it's actually itching to do so, but I still don't wanna loose the Omega's Comfort (even running the 25% tyres on it)


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Regarding the pic with the trailer it seem very small for a twin axle. Do you carry heavy loads in it? :y
No I usually don't pull anything along.  This was an exceptional day helping out a very close friend in moving.
It looks small but the complete setup was fairly heavy.
Inside the Caravan you could find a fish-bowl AND a piano taking up space from boot to front seat  :D
Later that day a crane/lift was hauled also, and I even lost one bolt on the driveaxle  :o

(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1007/img4759c.jpg)

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Love the wheels what brand
Hey thanks.
Wheels are Fox RS, second hand bought.
They were fitted to a Merc. E originally.
I'm using special bolts with loose nuts to adjust from 5x112 to 5x110
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: x25dt on 08 April 2011, 20:44:58
Sweet :y love wich one, keep the good care :y
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: Dany on 08 April 2011, 21:23:39
Ca fait plaisir de voir des Belges ici!
From where do you are? :y
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: Omega_Dan on 09 April 2011, 00:01:11
Good pictures! never seen 20" wheels on an omega before :D
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: twiglet on 09 April 2011, 21:56:43
Me neither, and the irmscher rear bumper looks the mutts! Oh how I would love the full irmscher kit for mine!  ::) :y
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: Illuminat0r on 10 April 2011, 13:48:08
Thanks guys

@dany: moi, j' habite a Rummen et toi?
Je fait régulièrement des visites chez les collègues de pays-bas, du opelomegaportal.nl
Title: Re: Illuminat0r's Omega B Caravan from Belgium
Post by: Dany on 10 April 2011, 15:28:59
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Thanks guys

@dany: moi, j' habite a Rummen et toi?
Je fait régulièrement des visites chez les collègues de pays-bas, du opelomegaportal.nl

Moi je suis de Bruxelles, juste à côté de l'aeroport de Zaventem, environ 70km de chez toi, mais je suis intéressé aussi pour les vitres teintées :y