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Title: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Simon_Omega on 09 July 2009, 10:24:13
for sale (NOTHING TO DO WITH ME) (BUT BLOODY FUNNY!)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-MV6-UPGREADED-TO-POLICE-SPEC_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a7Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem4a9902f166QQitemZ320394686822QQptZAutomobilesQ5fUKQQsalenotsupported
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 July 2009, 10:45:48
Does that mean then if I swap the spare wheel on my Elite for an alloy I will also have a 300bhp police spec car.  loads of toys, sat and fully electric seats.

Cor, I did'nt know uprades were that simple. ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 July 2009, 10:47:10
98 model, looks like a 2,5 in as well and not the 3.0 advertised.  (Has short plenum)
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: dippydave on 09 July 2009, 11:28:16
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98 model, looks like a 2,5 in as well and not the 3.0 advertised.  (Has short plenum)

is it short, or just the angle it's being looked at?  ;) fernar fernar

Shame the pictures are so rubbish as well that you can't actually read the badges on the back.

oh and if it's missing a passenger side headlamp washer, than that'll fail the mot - so saying he can't see any reason why not is a bit of a contradiction!
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Entwood on 09 July 2009, 11:34:53
Well I've just sent him a question ....

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Can you confirm the BHP output as AFAIK the highest BHP was the 3.2V6 at 217 BHP  so what has been done to this to get 300 BHP ?? Also, do you have the missing headlight washer as that will cause an MOT fail ... headlight washers are mandatory for HID lights ... :(

Regards

Entwood

I wonder what the answer will be ....   ;D ;D ;D ;D

Edit ...... This is it ...  :)

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hi the last owner did all the mod's he spent over 3000 on just the engine i am trying to find out what he done to the letter but he is a bit hard to get hold of i believe he put new heads but that's all i know at the moment (cat 3 heads) and i don't think it is a 3.0 anymore it is very fast i have had big engine cars (2.9 2.8 3.0 3.4) all my life and i was having a hartatake when driving it, i do not have the washer for the headlight but it is a real kit so you can just take it off for the mot or you can pick one up from ebay for cheap i didn't know the exact bhp but was told it was around 300 that y i put around 300 you are welcome to come see and start it but cannot drive it as i have no insurance thanks will put more info on when i get in touch with the man

"touch not with bargepole" comes to mind .. :)
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: kevpuk on 09 July 2009, 18:07:24
Oh dear, somewhat dellusional seller  :o
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: sidewaysmv6 on 09 July 2009, 18:47:52
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Oh dear, somewhat dellusional seller  :o


thats a bit polite...id have said he's a rather tube! ;D
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: AndyVXR300 on 09 July 2009, 19:16:44
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Well I've just sent him a question ....

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Can you confirm the BHP output as AFAIK the highest BHP was the 3.2V6 at 217 BHP  so what has been done to this to get 300 BHP ?? Also, do you have the missing headlight washer as that will cause an MOT fail ... headlight washers are mandatory for HID lights ... :(

Regards

Entwood

I wonder what the answer will be ....   ;D ;D ;D ;D

Edit ...... This is it ...  :)

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hi the last owner did all the mod's he spent over 3000 on just the engine i am trying to find out what he done to the letter but he is a bit hard to get hold of i believe he put new heads but that's all i know at the moment (cat 3 heads) and i don't think it is a 3.0 anymore it is very fast i have had big engine cars (2.9 2.8 3.0 3.4) all my life and i was having a hartatake when driving it, i do not have the washer for the headlight but it is a real kit so you can just take it off for the mot or you can pick one up from ebay for cheap i didn't know the exact bhp but was told it was around 300 that y i put around 300 you are welcome to come see and start it but cannot drive it as i have no insurance thanks will put more info on when i get in touch with the man

"touch not with bargepole" comes to mind .. :)


I did ask for a breakdown of the mods as i have a genuine 263bhp (with printout) myself ,and have been told this is near to all i will get, he could not produce the facts and said the engine mods were done by a previous owner...
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: KillerWatt on 09 July 2009, 19:42:21
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Oh dear, somewhat dellusional seller  :o


thats a bit polite...id have said he's a rather tube! ;D
And the rest.......

Anybody who is insured to drive any other car (and that's most of us) will be allowed to legally drive it...so his excuse of you can start it but not drive it because he's not insured is a load of crap.....just ask yourself why you can't drive it before you buy  ;)


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Don't bother asking yourself why you can't drive it, I'll tell you why.......he doesn't want you to know it's a piece of s*it with the handling capabilities of a 1973 3 litre Capri running on 165's in the pi$$ing rain!
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Entwood on 09 July 2009, 19:53:46
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Oh dear, somewhat dellusional seller  :o


thats a bit polite...id have said he's a rather tube! ;D
And the rest.......

Anybody who is insured to drive any other car (and that's most of us) will be allowed to legally drive it...so his excuse of you can start it but not drive it because he's not insured is a load of crap.....just ask yourself why you can't drive it before you buy  ;)


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Don't bother asking yourself why you can't drive it, I'll tell you why.......he doesn't want you to know it's a piece of s*it with the handling capabilities of a 1973 3 litre Capri running on 165's in the pi$$ing rain!


You reckon it's that good  .... ??   :D :D :D
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Monza on 09 July 2009, 21:26:41
You cant drive another car under your own insurance unless that car is insured itself, I guess he has lapsed the insurance ;D
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 July 2009, 21:51:53
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You cant drive another car under your own insurance unless that car is insured itself, I guess he has lapsed the insurance ;D

As KW said, if you are insured to drive "any" other car.  Bur a lot of policies only allow 3rd party cover, and as mentioned only the the car is insured by the owner.

My mate who moved my GLS last week for example has a trade policy, so he is insured regarless (up to his limit and limitations)
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 09 July 2009, 21:54:59
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You cant drive another car under your own insurance unless that car is insured itself, I guess he has lapsed the insurance ;D

 Common misconception, it comes down to each individual policy wording.

 Being a yoof, DOC cover is but a dream to me, though...
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Monza on 09 July 2009, 22:04:34
Yep seems most policies do not allow third party cover for other (insured) cars unless you are 25 plus ;) and of course you need a fully comp policy to get that anyway!
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 09 July 2009, 22:27:06
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for sale (NOTHING TO DO WITH ME) (BUT BLOODY FUNNY!)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-MV6-UPGREADED-TO-POLICE-SPEC_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a7Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem4a9902f166QQitemZ320394686822QQptZAutomobilesQ5fUKQQsalenotsupported

300 BHP, in he's dreams maybe...
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Simon_Omega on 10 July 2009, 00:10:58
Don't bother asking yourself why you can't drive it, I'll tell you why.......he doesn't want you to know it's a piece of s*it with the handling capabilities of a 1973 3 litre Capri running on 165's in the pi$$ing rain!
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LMAO!!!!!!! :y
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Simon_Omega on 10 July 2009, 00:12:18
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Oh dear, somewhat dellusional seller  :o


thats a bit polite...id have said he's a rather tube! ;D
And the rest.......

Anybody who is insured to drive any other car (and that's most of us) will be allowed to legally drive it...so his excuse of you can start it but not drive it because he's not insured is a load of crap.....just ask yourself why you can't drive it before you buy  ;)


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Don't bother asking yourself why you can't drive it, I'll tell you why.......he doesn't want you to know it's a piece of s*it with the handling capabilities of a 1973 3 litre Capri running on 165's in the pi$$ing rain!


You reckon it's that good  .... ??   :D :D :D

I RECKON THE BLOKE IS A F**ING TOOL AND ONE OF US SHOULD TRY TAKE A TRIAL OF THIS CAR! - HMMM I HAVE TRADE INSURANCE AND A DAY OFF TOMORROW HAHA
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: gstylebaby on 10 July 2009, 02:13:21
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98 model, looks like a 2,5 in as well and not the 3.0 advertised.  (Has short plenum)

Mine is a 3L v6 and has a sort plenum.....
Just took a look at the photo's and is a long drop plenum and think this guy will wake up with his head in his corn flakes.......300 bhp  :D :D
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: MutantCav on 10 July 2009, 07:56:54
Defo a long plenum...which it should indeed be as they were introduced late 97 on the 3.0 engines when they brought in mini facelift models :y
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: ScottieMV6 on 10 July 2009, 09:42:02
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Yep seems most policies do not allow third party cover for other (insured) cars unless you are 25 plus ;) and of course you need a fully comp policy to get that anyway!

Not necessarily. I have just taken TPFT insurance and have the privilege of driving other cars but only if they are insured by the owner.  :y
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: zirk on 10 July 2009, 12:30:52
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You cant drive another car under your own insurance unless that car is insured itself, I guess he has lapsed the insurance ;D

My Swiftcover Insurance clearly states that the other Car needs to be Insured.

My MoreThan Insurance says any other Car (not owned blah, blah), when I checked with MoreThan they comfirmed that the other does not need to insured but must be legal, They also pointed out that the Car would not be insured the minite I leave the Car.

???? 
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: ngrainqey on 10 July 2009, 16:35:30
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Yep seems most policies do not allow third party cover for other (insured) cars unless you are 25 plus ;) and of course you need a fully comp policy to get that anyway!

sometimes it's only 21 minimum age like on my insurance :P
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: ngrainqey on 10 July 2009, 16:37:36
p.s are you sure he doesnt mean "makes 200bhp" out of an actual 2.5 (which will be cams) lmao!!!
p.p.s... iv got a broken gearbox on my volvo- still drives though all be it in a noisey fashion :P
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Ghost on 10 July 2009, 16:50:27
Its even got a "Big Bore exhaust".
 looks the same as mine,
 does that mean I have Close to 300bhp aswell?. ;D ;D
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Simon_Omega on 10 July 2009, 18:00:21
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Its even got a "Big Bore exhaust".
 looks the same as mine,
 does that mean I have Close to 300bhp aswell?. ;D ;D

no ghost driver, because your an oof member, its 350 horse! lol
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: AndyVXR300 on 10 July 2009, 22:09:26
Sent him my spec list from mine and he insists his has only been chipped to 300 bhp

Sorry but my list is a little more then a chip and still only has 263 BHP......
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Simon_Omega on 11 July 2009, 10:40:52
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Sent him my spec list from mine and he insists his has only been chipped to 300 bhp

Sorry but my list is a little more then a chip and still only has 263 BHP......


I Asked if he had a 5 litre chevy block in it....    he more or less said yes.......
hi all i know is that this was a police ordered one from vauxhall that was never taken by them then was sold to normal person as a special edition
then the last owner sent 3000 pounds to get more power out of it
if the 5 litre conversion looks the same as the normal engine then that's what he most have done
i have driven a lot of big engine cars i mean 2.9 3.0 3.4 and this has made me have a hart attack
thanks
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Simon_Omega on 11 July 2009, 10:42:18
hart attack?   think he means Heart.       as a Hart as in tony hart, is someone famous, who painted and ran "hart beat" who ironicaly did die of a heart attack.
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Beau on 11 July 2009, 12:31:17
Check this out

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-MV6-WHITE-EX-POLICE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1683Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem41475d5d72QQitemZ280370175346QQptZAutomobilesQ5fUKQQsalenotsupported

I want it so bad but think the misses would kill me tho :)
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 12 July 2009, 03:07:03
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Check this out

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-MV6-WHITE-EX-POLICE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1683Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem41475d5d72QQitemZ280370175346QQptZAutomobilesQ5fUKQQsalenotsupported

I want it so bad but think the misses would kill me tho :)

Funny, but, a bit close to the mark with that lightbar, roof numbering, arials, and D+C police crest on the rear quaters  ;D
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 12 July 2009, 03:11:41
I note in his ad he states that he knows about these cars - because he's an ex officer.

Given the way the ad is worded, I'm personally not convinced  ::)

Still, at the right price, and with any police markings removed, the car could be a laugh  ;D
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: cheekylilscooby on 12 July 2009, 10:15:08
I also thought that the old plod never drove in Automatic's!
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Andy B on 12 July 2009, 14:12:47
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I also thought that the old plod never drove in Automatic's!

Plenty of white ex-plod autos about!  :y
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: hoj on 12 July 2009, 14:16:11
Thats the best at the end "people with less then 10 feedback please contact me first"


And how many have they got???????
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Simon_Omega on 12 July 2009, 21:51:45
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Check this out

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-MV6-WHITE-EX-POLICE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1683Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem41475d5d72QQitemZ280370175346QQptZAutomobilesQ5fUKQQsalenotsupported

I want it so bad but think the misses would kill me tho :)

Funny, but, a bit close to the mark with that lightbar, roof numbering, arials, and D+C police crest on the rear quaters  ;D


bit close to the mark, and even closer to dorset now.  i now have 7 omegas haha :)
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: ngrainqey on 14 July 2009, 18:25:50
your just greedy simon lol
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: omegadan67 on 14 July 2009, 19:19:59
nottinghamshire unmarked drug squad omegas where autos various colours and between 98 and 01 they had various states of tune to the engines 3 cars in that time where 3.0 engines running 260bhp 245 lbs/ft but that was with superchargers and serious work done on the engine, brakes, etc they use to work out of sherwood lodge sub divisional HQ
disbanned in 2006 to concentrate on the rise in gun related crime in st annes

my brother-in-law use to look after them
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: ngrainqey on 14 July 2009, 20:48:11
the police volvos have 300bhp... (he says sarcastically)
bit stupid really because they do remap to 300bhp but the police never bothered yet people on autotrader try and claim they're 300bhp when they're 250 lol!
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Simon_Omega on 15 July 2009, 09:32:10
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I also thought that the old plod never drove in Automatic's!

Plenty of white ex-plod autos about!  :y

most MET omegas are auto
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: jim351 on 15 July 2009, 16:43:44
if the chap hasnt got any insurance then surely its illegal to keep a car parked on the road or pavement in his case without it? also he says he has had big cars all his life well maybe i should take him for a ride in my Mustang and show him what real power is all about!

mans a plank! lol
Title: Re: when did the police ever have 300BHP! LOL
Post by: Simon_Omega on 16 July 2009, 22:28:20
i sent him a email offering £150 for the car as it stood with no test drive, he said he wont consider it as its worth £1500 all day long.

WELL DONE! :-[