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Omega General Help / Re: Budget tyre recommendations
« on: 11 October 2012, 19:23:28 »wanli
cheapest way to play russian roulette
Will second that. Worst tyre that I have ever had on a car
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General Car Chat / Re: Trip to France check list
« on: 04 September 2012, 21:15:00 »TOMTOM use a 'safty zone' feature which was accepted by french gov't. Free update for those with a TT gps systemOff to stinky France soon.Don`t use a heavy right foot
I'm told....New rules from July suggest all cars must carry;
Breathalyser x2 Not enforceable `till Nov `12
In addition to ;
High vis jacket per person Kept in car not boot
First aid kit
Warning Triangle
Spare bulb kit
Gb sticker on the car
Which was added to the original;
Beret
Striped t shirt
Garlic necklace
Frogs legs
Onions
And stinking French shite cheases
Anything else? ....ffs
Oh, LPG filler adapter might be sensible.
Holders of EU driving licences exceeding the speed limit by more than 40 km/h will have their licences confiscated on the spot by the police.
Overtaking stationary trams is prohibited when passengers are boarding / alighting.
When overtaking a bicycle, drivers must leave a distance of at least 1 m in built-up areas and 1.50 m outside built-up areas between their vehicle and the bicycle.
In built up areas the use of the horn is prohibited except in cases of immediate danger.
As part of the changes to French motoring law, road signs indicating the location of fixed speed cameras are being removed and additional fixed speed cameras added. A GPS based navigation system (Sat Nav) which has maps indicating the location of fixed speed cameras must have the ‘fixed speed camera` deactivated, ideally they should be removed.
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General Car Chat / Re: Trip to France check list
« on: 04 September 2012, 20:46:05 »
The cameras are usually within a couple of km of a sign or a speed indicator. They are smaller than they were. Best to know the speed limits and do not exceed them. Cruise a big plus.
Cash at toll booths is best. I had a card cloned once. Diesel can be found at about €1.40 - 1.42 at s'markets. Petrol is more.
Wine ---ferry
Think its one triangle for France. 2 for Spain- at least it is for Spanish reg cars. The GB can be part of the no plate.
Cash at toll booths is best. I had a card cloned once. Diesel can be found at about €1.40 - 1.42 at s'markets. Petrol is more.
Wine ---ferry
Think its one triangle for France. 2 for Spain- at least it is for Spanish reg cars. The GB can be part of the no plate.
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Omega General Help / Re: 3.0 V6 Cadillac
« on: 31 August 2012, 21:00:21 »good link you posted. they look very very nice.like a Patek??
Going to guess that's a reference to a very, very expensive make of watch that runs rather smoothly (or I'd hope they do, given the price!)..
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Omega General Help / Re: 3.0 V6 Cadillac
« on: 31 August 2012, 20:51:20 »Cleaned breathers per your illustrated guide, Mark. Replaced plug wires. Car started this morning and ran like a Patek. I cannot express my gratitude enough to you folks for your insightful advice to a lost Yankee (I'm Canadian, too). In America, this car is an orphan, and even though it drives great and looks great, none of the Cadillac dealers has a clue as to how to work on it. Their estimate to replace cam gaskets, wires and plugs was $2,271! I bought the car for $2850. I think it's their way of discouraging people from bringing them in. It's my intention to drive it until something seizes, so I'm thinking we'll get to know each other in the next few years. I live in a little beach community on the Pacific ocean, right next to one of the premier Salmon and Steelhead streams in Oregon. It would be my pleasure to show any fellow gearhead around my neighborhood should any of you make the journey. My grandfather was born in Wales and next year my Mother and I are makin like a Patekg a pilgrimage. Again, thanks to all. You'll soon be used to hearing my ignorant questions and comments.like a Patek??
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Omega General Help / Re: i love my mv6
« on: 31 August 2012, 15:41:29 »Its still a balancing issue.Agreed. Bought a Saab 9-5 with Wanli. Now got Goodyear Eagle. Its a different car. So quite now
Omegas are very, very sensitive to balancing, and in some cases, needs to go to a specialist (which rules out most tyre places and most dealers).
That amount of weights, however, points to an issue with either the rim (most likely) or tyre (lets face it, Wanli's are the cheapest of the shite available)
Small possibility its the propshaft, but I think the weights, and the fact that only the incompitents have looked at it so far, really do tell a story
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Omega General Help / Re: warning lights on
« on: 31 August 2012, 11:25:02 »
Took it out straight away. Car started this morning, so no flat battery issue. As it was original I got a good run. If I do replace it, what rating of fuse do you reccommend?
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Omega General Help / Re: warning lights on
« on: 31 August 2012, 10:55:36 »
back from long holiday. the alarm sounder connection was melted!
Does not replacing the sounder invalidate insurance?
Does not replacing the sounder invalidate insurance?
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Omega Gallery / Re: New pics of my shiny cars
« on: 31 July 2012, 21:36:32 »
got the same sort of combination. Omega 2.5 cd, Saab 9-5 saloon (1.9tdi). they are so similar in many respects......but you can not beat RWD
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Omega General Help / Re: warning lights on
« on: 18 July 2012, 18:51:09 »
oil. airbag. battery, eml, abs. TC, handbrake/fluid level
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Omega General Help / warning lights on
« on: 18 July 2012, 18:28:47 »
Battery flat this morning. Jump started this afternoon. Driven for about 10 miiles. Tried to turn it off (keys out ), the engine kept running. So I stalled it took the keys out and the warning lights stayed on. I have disconnected the battery.
Is it likely to be: alarm sounder, alternator or a short somewhere else.
Any ideas. ( 1997 2.5 petrol cd.)
Thanks in advance.
Dave
Is it likely to be: alarm sounder, alternator or a short somewhere else.
Any ideas. ( 1997 2.5 petrol cd.)
Thanks in advance.
Dave
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Omega General Help / Re: Slight loss of coolant tonight.
« on: 26 June 2012, 22:29:17 »
easy job, but put your knuckle protectors on!
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: lane change indicators
« on: 10 May 2012, 23:00:08 »
indicators....read ..I would like to . The lane changer has the responsibility to make sure the change is safe. Others should not have to slow down etc because of someone is changing lane. Signals only need to be given as necessary!! Different rules throughout the EU.
Please be aware of French new rules regarding Sat Nav camera warnings and Breathalysers....{ you can not and carry two)
Please be aware of French new rules regarding Sat Nav camera warnings and Breathalysers....{ you can not and carry two)