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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Waned: Pre facelift 'J' shaped boot tidy L+R

« on: 21 January 2012, 19:39:14 »

Still looking for the two 'J' shaped boot tidy accessories that sit on top of the rear wheels arch covers in the Estate boot.

Black or Grey plastic and whatever they are fixed with.

Anyone have 'em or come across 'em, please let me know.
They are for my '98 Estate

Matthew

47

Meetings, gatherings, parties etc / Ace Cafe London InCarNation 2012 Brighton

« on: 19 January 2012, 17:41:11 »

Hi,
Got sent this by Ace Cafe

2nd meeting down at Brighton - Could be a lovely sunny meet by the sea for anyone that likes this sort of thing!

Linda writes:-

Whether you are a club or an individual, If you have not yet been in contact regarding the below, make sure you secure your space at this unique event!
 
If you are a member of a car forum or blog, please repost or share the below press release.


ACE CAFE LONDON & FUELTOPIA PRESENT THE 2nd ANNUAL INCARNATION - BRIGHTON

Calling all Petrolheads!  On Sunday 29th April 2012, from 10am - 6pm, Brighton's famous seafront road, Madeira Drive will again host the UK's finest on four wheels as Ace Cafe London and Fueltopia team up to present the 2nd annual InCarNation Brighton.

Conceived in 2011 following the popularity of the cafe's regular monthly InCarNation Night, held at the Ace on the last Wednesday of every month, with racers, tuners, car clubs and motor fans from across the country enjoying their "wheels" and vying for space, InCarNation Brighton 2012 is a free to attend drive-in and display of vehicles, featuring the best that is performance and modified in the UK.

Focusing on the individuals who drive and their passions, and open to all motor fans and enthusiasts, from classic and street-tuned racers, through to hot exotic supercars, prizes and awards will be up for grabs on the day, to include for "Best Club Car" and "Best Club Display", as well as spot prizes for "Best Motors".

With interactive stands, displays and live entertainment on the Ace stage, if the roar of an Italian V10 engine is music to your ears, or a tyre shredding drifter gets your adrenalin pumping, make sure you secure your space at this event - InCarNation Brighton.

All enquires: Clubs, Individuals, Trade Stands, Contact: enquiries@ace-cafe-london.com

Kind Regards

LINDA WILSMORE

Tel: ++44 (0)20 8961 1000
Fax: ++44 (0)20 8965 0161

www.ace-cafe-london.com


Get in touch directly with Linda


Matthew

48

Omega General Help / Engine Oil amount

« on: 11 January 2012, 12:18:48 »

Will be changing the oil and filter friday

How many litres do I need?

Matthew

49

Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Wold this work with M/FL OE Radio?

« on: 26 December 2011, 12:06:12 »

Just seen this via DABonwheels site:-

http://www.dabonwheels.co.uk/CK-O_DAB2011.html?campaign=wizemail&dm_i=G8Y,NEKY,2787OQ,1W4Z5,1

Is it adaptable with some behind the dash wizardry?

I currently have an aftermarket H/U and DAB aerial (and headrest mounted screens)
Have still got the original Philips H/U
Other than that, don't know what is behind the centre consul.
Possible or simply too much fiddling about?

Matthew

Happy New Year all!

50

General Car Chat / Very Pleased with MPG..........

« on: 10 December 2011, 21:08:22 »

.....................on my run up to near Kidderminster today..........

36.6 MPG on the way up and 38.2 on the way back.
My best ever run (M11, M25, M40) for MPG with Cruise.

And as a bit of a surprise walked into Michael Barrymore at Warwick services at 7 am on the outward leg....
He was very polite and (I think) quite relieved that I just smiled in recognition and said 'morning' and walked on....
He drove off in a silver Merc A Class. I thought he'd be in something slightly more ostentatious........

51

Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / For sale: 19" Jade R Alloys

« on: 25 November 2011, 07:00:49 »

I've got these 4 up for sale
They were made for my Estate in 2009 (pics in the gallery somewhere)

They are 19 inch matt black alloys 8.5J 5x110 ET 35

Two have 275/30/19 Conti Sport Contact 2's - they were on the rear
Two have 235/35/19 Conti Sports Contact 3 - they were on the front

Plenty of tread on all 4 tyres

The front two wheels are heavily curbed , the rear two less so

I'm looking for £550 for the four

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Omega General Help / Front Brakes, the next chapter............

« on: 07 November 2011, 05:18:39 »

I've started to noticed the smell of hot metal as I get out of the car after a drive.

Both front alloys are warm and the calipers are warmer.

What needs adjusting?

Matthew

53

Omega General Help / Steering wheel shaking at 50 mph

« on: 23 October 2011, 20:23:52 »

.....changed my 19's with summer tyres for 16 + winter tyres.

Distinct steering wheel wobble at 50. Not before, nor after, just at 50.
Different size wheel and tyre, so what am I looking at?

Matthew

54

Omega General Help / Airbag light still on.............

« on: 14 October 2011, 19:34:03 »

Thought this was fixed. (why am I ever so hopeful?)

Light came back on after about 4 weeks.

Still getting code 31 Drivers squib high resistance

A plea for help, really.      Any one in London/visiting/passing through able to sort this?

Matthew

55

Omega General Help / Coolant Level Check

« on: 14 October 2011, 18:53:12 »

Hi everyone,
I'm getting the above message up on the display.

Looked in the tank and sure enough needed topping up.

Not having any effect, however.
Anyone can tell me why it's refusing to clear with coolant up to the line?

Matthew

56

Omega General Help / Vauxhall Front wheel Drive Alloy offset

« on: 29 September 2011, 19:57:28 »

Been looking for threads about this.
I've noticed that some people have used Vectra and Astra wheels successfully on their Omegas.

As I understand it the Omega off set range is 33 - 39. (The Irmscher Pre-facelift MV6 cardboard alloy ET is 33 - I've just looked at my surviving spare)

Most of the front wheel Vauxhall cars seem to have off set ranges beginning in the high 30s and up to 45.

What of the front wheel drive offsets can be safely used on Omegas? (ie without causing rubbing/damage to the arches/liner?

Anyone had any 42+ ET on an Omega without need of modding the arches/using different tyre sizes?

Thoughts and opinions please

Matthew

57

Omega General Help / Seized Caliper and Oil change

« on: 28 September 2011, 10:11:14 »

Thanks to Albs for his enquiry about the calipers - looks like we can go ahead with that

Can anyone give me their opinion on the likelihood of said seizure being caused by brake oil change?
Took the car to my usual mechanic and got them to change the Oil as braking had become spongy. (posted on old forum).

Is it just an unhappy coincidence or could the seizure have been caused by the oil change?
(Hadn't driven car since Saturday when work done til yesterday eve, when it seized)
My car is 13 years old and calipers are not immortal, but if I need to talk with the garage, I'd be grateful for any heads up info prior to doing so.

Matthew

58

Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Wanted: Front brake caliper

« on: 28 September 2011, 03:09:47 »

.............just in from being returned by the AA. (7 hours to move me 10 miles! )
1 seized drivers side caliper 

Any one got any? Prefacelift 98 v6 Petrol.
(And of course I'll need the brake sensor cable as it snapped when he was trying to find out what was going on................)

Let me know, please

Matthew

59

Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Airbag wiring

« on: 28 July 2011, 06:17:52 »

Following my post last week, is any one in London area (or further afield if you are passing through) able to come and give me the benefit of their wisdom to help clear my airbag light (Code 77 drivers seat squib airbag wiring)?

Mr Haynes hasn't been able to help me so far

Any help much appreciated.

Cheers

60

Omega Electrical and Audio Help / DAB radio

« on: 17 May 2011, 19:35:36 »

Have one at home - when I move it round the house and re-plug it in it picks up the time straight away.

Any reason my Car one won't pick up the time in the same way?

Matthew