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Chat Area => Omega Gallery => Topic started by: Mr.Mint on 12 February 2012, 23:35:25
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Good Evening Folks.
I finally got round to getting the Omega detailed before it's maiden voyage tomorrow and I have to say, I'm very happy with how it turned out :) It's a 2003 2.2 DTI CDX in Nocturno Blue with 94k on it. It's a 1 owner car, who was an elderly gentleman and has been seemingly very well looked after. It's destroyed with wax-oyl underneath and everything has either been greased or oiled to perfection. It's drives perfect and I love it...
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/DSC02998.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/DSC02999.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/DSC03006.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/DSC03007.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/DSC03009.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/DSC03021.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/DSC03019.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/DSC03008.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/DSC03018.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/DSC03024.jpg)
Looking forward to finally getting to drive it as I took nearly 3weeks to get the reg transferred onto it and taxed.
All Comments Welcome,
Jarlath.
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very nice & tidy. :y
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Yes mate, very nice :y
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Looks stunning mate......enjoy :y
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That is a very straight motor mate. Looks like you've done a first class job with the detailing too. Nice one. :y
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Showroom condition , amazing ...only trouble now is you got to drive it and get it dirty ;) :y
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Thanks for the kind comments folks, they are much appreciated :y
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Just be very careful with those front tyres in the wet/snow mate, they can be lethal. :y
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Thanks for the advice mate, but thankfully I'm changing them anyway to Michelin Pilots within the next few days...
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Wow. Looks like one of the cleanest diesel estates ive seen. Really is very nice :y
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What a great looking car matey.....be proud that you own it.. :y
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Looks very good indeed, Jar. 8) :y
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Where is said Wagon off too....Voyage ???
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Nice car and shots bud! :y
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looks in awesome condition :y
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Thanks again :y
The only thing I'm going to change is the wheels to a set of 17" Elite, but that'll be a few months down the line when I get them refurbed and tyres for them. Other than that, I couldn't be happier ;D
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She's a beauty bud, nice one ! :y
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Great looking car. And its the same color of my Opel estate :)
Looking forward to some pics when you get the 17"'s on it...
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Time warp condition. Class motor. Looks better than new. :y Do you have a time machine? ;D
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Time warp condition. Class motor. Looks better than new. :y Do you have a time machine? ;D
Thanks...
No, unfortunately I don't have a time machine, but I do have a damn good rotary lol
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Looks very nice and love the condition. Some great pics aswell :y
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WANTED!!!
Hi folks, can any of you point me in the direction of a good MV6 Diff?
Thanks in advance.
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WANTED!!!
Hi folks, can any of you point me in the direction of a good MV6 Diff?
Thanks in advance.
What ratio do you want mate?
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WANTED!!!
Hi folks, can any of you point me in the direction of a good MV6 Diff?
Thanks in advance.
What ratio do you want mate?
Sorry mate, I wasn't aware there were different ratios for them, I just presumed they were all the same.
What are the differences? I presume one is shorter geared than the other. I don't want to upset the gearing that much as I do a lot of motorway driving and economy is foremost in my requirements.
The main reason I want it is because I have found that since fitting the tuning box, it is prone to spinning one wheel, especially when leaving junctions, or overtaking tractors, etc. It's somewhat daunting when one wheel spins and then out of nowhere the second kicks in and in turn I have to start correcting the slide. From having the my old MV6, at least I knew when it was going to happen and it didn't scare the be-jesus outta me!
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Sounds like you want and LSD (limited-slip diff) then mate. Not all MV6's were fitted with these as standard, and they are getting quite rare now. Most of the ex-police spec cars had them, but they have different ratios depending on whetehr they were auto or manual.
This is a list of ratios fitted to retail cars, although I don't think it includes LSD ratios...
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90453.0 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90453.0)
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By the looks of it, your car will have a 3:45 ratio diff fitted as standard. Therefore, whichever diff you change it to will have the effect of shortening the gearing, increasing the revs, and adversely affecting your fuel economy I'm afraid. :-\
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Sounds like you want and LSD (limited-slip diff) then mate. Not all MV6's were fitted with these as standard, and they are getting quite rare now. Most of the ex-police spec cars had them, but they have different ratios depending on whetehr they were auto or manual.
This is a list of ratios fitted to retail cars, although I don't think it includes LSD ratios...
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90453.0 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90453.0)
That would be what I am after alright...
Again, I thought all MV's were fitted with LSD's. I'm not getting anything right today at all lol. Do you have any in stock?
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By the looks of it, your car will have a 3:45 ratio diff fitted as standard. Therefore, whichever diff you change it to will have the effect of shortening the gearing, increasing the revs, and adversely affecting your fuel economy I'm afraid. :-\
It looks like it alright :'(
I would try to cruise at around 65-70mph, so I must work out what the difference will be in rpm and get an idea of what the actual effect will be.
Thanks for your help :y
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Went for a fill up the other day and flicked through the Trip Computer to reset a few things and this popped up...
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/MiggyMPG.jpg)
Overwhelmed with how easy it is on fuel, nearly as easy as the Cav and the difference in comfort levels cannot be measured. Very happy :y
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You're right to be pleased with the car fella its absolutely stunning. If i had the money I'd make you an offer :y :y
Sorry, appear to have misplaced your address and the time you normally go to bed...could you please resend ;D ;D
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You're right to be pleased with the car fella its absolutely stunning. If i had the money I'd make you an offer :y :y
Sorry, appear to have misplaced your address and the time you normally go to bed...could you please resend ;D ;D
Thanks...
Eh, take a right at the roundabout at the end of the road, then the next left and your there ;) lol
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Got a few more things done to the car 8)
Got my Elite Wheels refurbed and new tyres onto them, Replica Irmy Grille and fitted 20mm Spacers on the back to widen the track a little to help the handling. Contemplating lowering it, but I'm afraid of ruining the comfort and the roads over here are brutal, so we'll see what happens... Here are a few new pics from today after a bit of a clean:
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/Omega/DSC03028.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/Omega/DSC03029.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/Omega/DSC03030.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/Omega/DSC03031.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/Omega/DSC03032.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/Omega/DSC03033.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/Omega/DSC03035.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/Omega/DSC03036.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/Omega/DSC03037.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/Omega/DSC03040.jpg)
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt10/Mr_Mint1/Omega/DSC03034.jpg)
All comments welcome...
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WOW - that looks amazingly clean and well cared for - the wheels look fantastic!
Darren
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beautiful mate, very tidy :y
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Thanks folks, I'm over the moon!!!
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Not jealous at all :'( But why when seeing absolutely stunning cars like this, do I start looking at the 'for sale section' ::)
All joking aside, very nice miggy :y
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Really nice!
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I hate you! Lol... Seriously, you have a great looking wagon there, and I love the colour too!
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lol at some of you guys...
Thanks a million folks, very happy with it and I'm just going to enjoy it now :y
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Sweet wagon there!
Did you change the headlights?? They have a black backing that I do not recall as being 'standard'!
Also, Steinmetz (Eibach) springs and Billie B8's do me fine round the escuse of roads in South Wales - it just makes it feel more 'modern' and much more controlled (that combined with some poly bushes ;))
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Sweet wagon there!
Did you change the headlights?? They have a black backing that I do not recall as being 'standard'!
Also, Steinmetz (Eibach) springs and Billie B8's do me fine round the escuse of roads in South Wales - it just makes it feel more 'modern' and much more controlled (that combined with some poly bushes ;))
Yeah, I split the lights and painted the surrounds when I got it, think it helps the front a lot...
Thanks for the advice on the Springs & Shocks too :y
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Sweet wagon there!
Did you change the headlights?? They have a black backing that I do not recall as being 'standard'!
Also, Steinmetz (Eibach) springs and Billie B8's do me fine round the escuse of roads in South Wales - it just makes it feel more 'modern' and much more controlled (that combined with some poly bushes ;))
Yeah, I split the lights and painted the surrounds when I got it, think it helps the front a lot...
Thanks for the advice on the Springs & Shocks too :y
Was it easy enough to split the lights?? What primer / spray did you use???
They look F A B ! !
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Just take them out and either leave them overnight in a hot press or near a radiator, or just simply use a heat-gun or hairdryer to heat the glue and then run a stanley knife around the edge to break the seal and then gently prise the lense off. I only painted the removable surround, which is dead handy to remove. I simply rubbed them down with a scourer and then gave them 2 coats of etch primer and then 3 coats of Elite Satin Black (best black paint imo) and then used windscreen bond to stick them again. 2-3hrs tops to complete it and just be sure to have the heat going when your priming and painting them and they'll be dry in no time at all.
I think it helps the front a lot makes them a lot more menacing aswell...
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Just take them out and either leave them overnight in a hot press or near a radiator, or just simply use a heat-gun or hairdryer to heat the glue and then run a stanley knife around the edge to break the seal and then gently prise the lense off. I only painted the removable surround, which is dead handy to remove. I simply rubbed them down with a scourer and then gave them 2 coats of etch primer and then 3 coats of Elite Satin Black (best black paint imo) and then used windscreen bond to stick them again. 2-3hrs tops to complete it and just be sure to have the heat going when your priming and painting them and they'll be dry in no time at all.
I think it helps the front a lot makes them a lot more menacing aswell...
Oh yes!!!
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