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Omega General Help / Rubber mat set or just drivers side?

« on: 21 February 2009, 18:04:59 »

Help! Where do I get a new drivers side mat or a set of the heavy duty rubber jobs? Last time I was lucky at the local dealer but was told they wouldn't be able to get them again

Cheers

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Omega General Help / MID - How clever is the computer?

« on: 13 January 2007, 12:48:30 »

The last couple of months I've been doing NO long journeys, max maybe 25 miles round trip, mostly local shopping etc, so as expected I'm getting terrible consumption readings, often 14 - 17 mpg from 20 quids worth!

BUT - I have had the engine running quite a lot whilst waiting outside in the cold for SWMBO, when the display shows usually 0.3gph.

So the question is - does the clever bit work out how long at 0.3gph for example, & calculate it into the overall total MPG or what?
I know it ain't going to make the world of difference - but every little helps, & it just got me thinking  :-/

Cheers, time for my medication    

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Newbie Welcome Area / Hello to all - who likes Hendrix?

« on: 28 September 2006, 17:53:28 »

Hi,
I'm a devoted Omega - (previously Carlton) owner, anyway - here's a strange intro:

Woke at 2'06 today & thought - where's that music coming from? I
thought about getting out of bed to see - then I realised it was
Hendrix - THEN I realised it was coming from my car!
I looked out the bedroom window & could see the display was lit up, now
how did that happen? The door buttons were still down!
I tried the keyfob - open - close - all working & no alarms, but still
Jimmi was blasting out! In the end of course I had to pull on my jeans &
go & open the door & turn it off.

Coincidentally, the milkman had delivered already, so I wonder if he was
amused to find my car playing by itself! It's OK the neighbours love me
already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only thing I'd done different was parked on the grass in front of
bedroom, instead of it's usual place on the drive.

Omega 2001 2.6 CDX Auto Estate with CCR 2006 BTW.

Regards,
John

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Omega Gallery / Kjon's big black babby

« on: 12 November 2006, 17:57:56 »

What air filter have you got?

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General Discussion Area / Air-con service!

« on: 01 February 2007, 12:17:44 »

Have you seen this van around?

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General Discussion Area / Only a woman driver could -

« on: 26 January 2007, 14:58:42 »

You have to see this to believe it - http://www.nothingtoxic.com/media/1169254821/Woman_Manages_to_Somehow_Flip_her_Car  

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General Discussion Area / That's made my day!

« on: 23 January 2007, 15:39:54 »

I took mine for it's MOT today, sat & waited, like you do  
When the examiner came into the office with the obligatory clipboard, he said - "No problems there - it's spot on" - made me smile, I can tell you  

£48 though    but worth every penny  

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General Discussion Area / Misuse of Disabled Parking Spaces & Access

« on: 17 January 2007, 12:17:32 »

Yes I know   it's another petition, but if you or someone you know, knows what it's like to be disabled, perhaps you will understand.

Please give your support at: http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Disabled-Rights/

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General Discussion Area / Probably the best ever cover version -

« on: 19 January 2007, 17:21:27 »

of Atom Heart Mother by Pink Floyd - when you've got 20 minutes to spare - enjoy!
http://www.dailymotion.com/allainraphael/video/xrb6i_pink-floyd-atom-heart-mother

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General Discussion Area / Please read & sign this anti road pricing petition

« on: 05 January 2007, 16:02:44 »

Mods - could this be made a sticky please?

The government's proposal to introduce road pricing will mean you having to
Purchase a tracking device for your car and paying a monthly bill to use it.
The tracking device will cost about £200 and in a recent study by the BBC,
The lowest monthly bill was £28 for a rural florist and £194 for a delivery
Driver.
A non working Mum who used the car to take the kids to school paid £86 in
One month.
On top of this massive increase in tax, you will be tracked. Somebody will
Know where you are at all times. They will also know how fast you have been
Going, so even if you accidentally creep over a speed limit you can expect a
NIP with your monthly bill.
If you care about our freedoms and stopping the constant bashing of the car
Driver, please sign the petition on No 10's new website



http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/traveltax/



Please pass this on to anyone who owns a car/motorcycle. It affects them.

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General Discussion Area / RE: Coolant change & flush

« on: 04 January 2007, 15:59:37 »

Thanks for the great new maintenance guide tunnie & TB.  

Quick Question - I siphoned about a litre out from the header tank 'cos I was going to top up with a litre of new, neat antifreeze. When I saw what had come out it looked good & fresh & pink & clean, (if you see what I mean). Is it safe to assume that my coolant is OK for another winter without further test or topping up?

Cheers,
John

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General Discussion Area / Possible Omega substitute?

« on: 24 December 2006, 10:01:55 »

Have you driven one of these beasties? I admit they're a bit on the 'can't afford list' still, but not as bad as the Bentley, & they've got to get cheap enough soon! W12 6 litres though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-?
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/CARS_popup.asp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=none&sort=5&hassearched=Y&make=VOLKSWAGEN&min_pr=75&source=0&model=PHAETON&max_pr=&agerange=&mileage=&miles=1500&postcode=tn39+4bs&start=2&distance=96&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200651263408957

Best wishes,  
John

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General Discussion Area / Battery - sudden death!

« on: 08 December 2006, 19:21:46 »

I took the O/H out today - treated her to a trip to Tesco - like you do! So meanwhile I was sitting outside in the mega, got a bit chilly so had the motor running a couple of times just to blast some warm air around, & when the ignition was turned off pressed the auto button to get the last bit out of it. All these times it started perfectly, BUT when she returned & we loaded the shopping, I turned the key - the engine started but so did the alarm! First reaction was to turn the ignition off, take the key out & press the open button. This stopped the alarm so I tried to start again, no joy, dash lights dimmed & alarm sounded again. Repeated this a couple of times with a short wait between, but soon realised it was not going to 'self heal'.
As Hellfrauds was close by, & I'd already told myself that at the next sign of any electrical trouble it was time for a new battery, I 'phoned my lad - cos of course I didn't have a single spanner with me, & went up to Hellfrauds to get a battery. £60 with a 3 year guarantee, not the end of the world I suppose, lad carried it down to the car for me, & son arrived with spanners & meter. Got a reading of 11.someodd volts so sort of knew I'd made the right decision, the clamp bolt was solid, & a right bit*h until the head broke off, but minutes later we were going again.
Old battery looks like the original VX, so 6 years old nearly, - it's always this time of year they go isn't it!

Cheers,
John
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General Discussion Area / Reviews?

« on: 15 November 2006, 15:48:23 »

[size=18]How about a reviews section? [/size]
We can give an opinion on whatever new toys (or other) we've bought.
Could be go faster bits - tyres - mobiles - elctronic gizmos - almost anything, gives a chance to air & share individual views on stuff!

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General Discussion Area / Just thought I'd mention - Honda Prelude forum

« on: 24 November 2006, 14:32:47 »

The number one automobile forum out of 634 according to www.forumup.com just happens to be my eldest lad's forum:- http://preludeuk.forumup.com/

No harm in mentioning it I thought, it's a fun place like this - but for Prelude owners to go!

Cheers