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General Discussion Area / Re: Performance section

« on: 09 December 2007, 10:52:34 »

Is not the Omega as heavey, if not lighter then say a BMW 5 series or a E class Merc. Both of which have lots of tuning goods and I'm not talking about Chavvy bits, like 5" jap cut tail pipes

Ever thought that is because the standard cars are not properly tweaked, or use substandard components?

All the usual things - airbox/exhaust/fuel delivery - for more power are already hard to beat on a standard omega (excl exhaust manifold!).  Remapped chips can give up to 10% extra max on NA Omegas.

As for handling, again, not much to improve on, as long as system is kept working well.  Advantage of RWD is you don't have to sacrifice ride comfort of handling as you would in a rock hard FWD.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Performance section

« on: 23 November 2007, 21:39:24 »

All ideas and suggestions are welcome, whether you know about websites or not

What I think we don't want is too many 'boards' (individual sections like ICE).  The current software we use cannot do sub Boards/Nested boards etc.  There is a fine line between having enough sections and having too many to that could 'split' the community.

Hence why we have to have sufficient interest in any new boards...

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General Discussion Area / Re: Performance section

« on: 23 November 2007, 08:44:57 »

I've been thinking about this and I'll kick the ball rolling by trying to summarise the advice on the forum (mainly thinking about engine performance, as that's closest to my heart) into a single post. People will be better placed to add other areas - suspension, transmission, tyres, etc.

If it's there as a sticky it will perhaps stop the same questions being asked ad-nauseum.

Kevin

only i have a real hatred of stickies  

i reckon the faq section may be best place  :-/

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General Discussion Area / Re: Performance section

« on: 22 November 2007, 13:40:16 »

I agree the search is not brilliant.

There aren't too many true perf mods for the Omega, probably too heavy to use as a base for a sports car...

Do you think a single thread, perhaps read only so it doesn't get bogged down, frequently updated by a member would be enough?

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General Discussion Area / Re: Performance section

« on: 21 November 2007, 13:31:47 »

Going to do one then Wink

Was that a question or a statement of intent?

 

Kevin

That was a statement that YOU were going to do one

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General Discussion Area / Re: Performance section

« on: 21 November 2007, 09:58:36 »

IMHO, an FAQ entry listing the performance mods that are worthwhile and those that aren't might not be a bad idea. The question seems to be asked frequently enough. Agreed not enough material available for a dedicated section.

Kevin

Going to do one then

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General Discussion Area / Re: Performance section

« on: 20 November 2007, 18:55:18 »

If you mean discussions on improving performance, its been discussed several times before.  Not a huge amount you can do though - mostly you're looking at rechipping for around 10%.  Air filter replacements generally do nothing (except noise), frequently lower real performance. Std exhaust is free flowing. Nobody makes manifolds (probably only 'mechanical' thing worth doing) for omegas. 3.0l cams in a 2.5 has been covered several times before.


Basically, it would seem not enough content to warrant it if that makes sense?


Still, if there is sufficient interest from members....  :-/

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General Discussion Area / Re: NEW KEY.............

« on: 02 January 2008, 20:10:34 »

Thats the ones 2nd & 3rd, but I already bought one of those and they're not megamoss

Been there too. Got fed up with asking sellers which one it is. 26 quid for the remote doesn't sound too bad to me. Already have a spare key so maybe I'll go down that route if they'll sell one without a Tech 2 ripoff to pair it.

Kevin

I only paid for the bits, so can always leave without paying them to pair it .....rather pay jaime the money, ad its a nice drive back from his place to watford via aylesbury

Esp the dual carriageway bit, which has the 100mph lane, then the fast lane  

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Yep thats the one

That is a stretch of road that holds the honour of 1 of 2 places where I've felt scared on the ZX10 - the other being the A421 just outside of Milton Keynes when I was sliding up the road towards a tall roundabout!

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General Discussion Area / Re: NEW KEY.............

« on: 02 January 2008, 18:44:37 »

O guys, tell me, how do I get a new key as spare? I've just bought a 1999 2.5 V6 getting used to the whole Omega experience...

1) Go to Evans Halshaw near Jnc 11 and prepared to be shafted.

2) Buy bits from ebay and see http://theboy.omegaowners.com

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General Discussion Area / Re: NEW KEY.............

« on: 02 January 2008, 18:12:53 »

Thats the ones 2nd & 3rd, but I already bought one of those and they're not megamoss

Been there too. Got fed up with asking sellers which one it is. 26 quid for the remote doesn't sound too bad to me. Already have a spare key so maybe I'll go down that route if they'll sell one without a Tech 2 ripoff to pair it.

Kevin

I only paid for the bits, so can always leave without paying them to pair it .....rather pay jaime the money, ad its a nice drive back from his place to watford via aylesbury

Esp the dual carriageway bit, which has the 100mph lane, then the fast lane  

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General Discussion Area / Re: 19 mpg on gas!

« on: 02 January 2008, 21:28:56 »

Can I have a go in it?

I promise I won't turn the TC on

Too late!  

With Snow predicted tommorow, i thought it my duty to test the tracton control!

I took it to the same bit of road you tested your 2.5 project, backed it in, car angled up high. Then floored it, TC light flickered on and off. I did it a few times to make sure!  

I am going to be good for a few days, see what i can get it to run at. My 2.2 was averaging 26 with spirited driving to work, if i can get 23+ i would be dead chuffed with that. Means i can get almost 50mpg on gas!

I said I won't turn the TC ON

TC OFF?? in an auto.... in Snow?? i'll have no control... braking would be an issue!

I think the snow is suppoed to come in the afternoon, but its its snowy tommorow, i'll be taking the 2.2 manual.....

Whimp, I will be using the MV6 - wide tyres for minimal grip in snow and ice.....

The 2.2 has narrower tyres, manual transmission so i can use the clutch to brake....i am soo taking the 2.2 if its snowy

But you've seem how much fun a 3.0l car can be on slippery roundabouts when you had the senny

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General Discussion Area / Re: 19 mpg on gas!

« on: 02 January 2008, 21:27:42 »

Saying that, the tractor lacks any grip at the back.

Mrs TheBoy was suitably impressed (read furious) at my driving sideways between junctions around MK shopping centre just before Christmas when I lost my rag....

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General Discussion Area / Re: 19 mpg on gas!

« on: 02 January 2008, 21:23:30 »

Can I have a go in it?

I promise I won't turn the TC on

Too late!  

With Snow predicted tommorow, i thought it my duty to test the tracton control!

I took it to the same bit of road you tested your 2.5 project, backed it in, car angled up high. Then floored it, TC light flickered on and off. I did it a few times to make sure!  

I am going to be good for a few days, see what i can get it to run at. My 2.2 was averaging 26 with spirited driving to work, if i can get 23+ i would be dead chuffed with that. Means i can get almost 50mpg on gas!

I said I won't turn the TC ON

TC OFF?? in an auto.... in Snow?? i'll have no control... braking would be an issue!

I think the snow is suppoed to come in the afternoon, but its its snowy tommorow, i'll be taking the 2.2 manual.....

Whimp, I will be using the MV6 - wide tyres for minimal grip in snow and ice.....

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General Discussion Area / Re: 19 mpg on gas!

« on: 02 January 2008, 21:05:15 »

Can I have a go in it?

I promise I won't turn the TC on

Too late!  

With Snow predicted tommorow, i thought it my duty to test the tracton control!

I took it to the same bit of road you tested your 2.5 project, backed it in, car angled up high. Then floored it, TC light flickered on and off. I did it a few times to make sure!  

I am going to be good for a few days, see what i can get it to run at. My 2.2 was averaging 26 with spirited driving to work, if i can get 23+ i would be dead chuffed with that. Means i can get almost 50mpg on gas!

I said I won't turn the TC ON

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General Discussion Area / Re: 19 mpg on gas!

« on: 02 January 2008, 20:59:45 »

going to drive normally and not such a lead foot!

'dangle berries'!

I take it you Know how he Drives then

Actually, Tunnie drives like a grandad.  Or at least did until I corrupted him (according to Mother Tunnie), hence my offer to 'test' the car