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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Fitting Bose Amp to Omega Estate - but where?

« on: 07 May 2008, 19:55:53 »

Hi

I've had a look - its not at all obvious (so me at least). The flap on the driver' side is located directly behind the the CD player, and the opening described is revealed by exposing the CD by hinging back the CD cover. When I peer through the flap, I see:
> sound deadening material directly opposite the opening.
> neoprene (?) rubber material covering the recess directly below
> to the right - well wires...but no room for an amp
> to the left (looking forward toward the front of the car). a black servo-like box on a metal bracket which I believe is the filler flap locking servo. Immediately behind the servo is the recess for the filler cap.

So clearly I remain an idiot in suspense ;o). I going to need an exact location...any have the patience to describe where is should go

Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Fitting Bose Amp to Omega Estate - but where?

« on: 05 May 2008, 22:34:23 »

Hi

I've purchased the complete Bose Audio system to fit to my 98/R facelift Tourer Estate. I'd like to know the following:
> where does the bose Amp mount in the estate.
> I plan to make up the looms I need - are the speaker cables shielded? The reminents of the original loom which came with the connectors suggest not.

I'd greatly appreciate any help with the above

Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hello All - Reading based Mackem new to forum

« on: 08 May 2008, 22:39:13 »

thanks one and all

a warm welcome and most appreciated.

As for pics - there'll be a delay. I put my Bluetooth dongle in a really safe place and can't find it.

Regards and thanks again

David

Newbie Welcome Area / Hello All - Reading based Mackem new to forum

« on: 05 May 2008, 21:56:56 »

Hello all

Just to say a hello - as I've said, I'm new to the forum, although I've owned my 98/R "facelift" 2.5 Tourer for 4 years now.

I purchased it after selling a Disco II (needed some cash for a new house) - and although it was 6 years old by then it had only one previous owner and had only covered 38K - she's just done 50K.

I owned 3 cavaliers in the early 90's and have always found GMs approach to production very interesting. Everything costed to the last penny. The Omega is a good example - you can spot the parts of the car's development and production GM spent wonga on( the ride, the engine/transmission, lights, interior fabrics, alloys, the slippery exterior), and the things they didn't (the waffer thin paint, comprehensive but rather bland dash, the front wishbone bushes, the rather odd deletion of rear door bins except on the higher trim levels, restricted offering of leather interior to all but a few trim levels)

I must say though, 6 billion police drivers are not wrong - they are deservedly respected and they ride beaufifully. The Omega enjoys the accolade of being (at one time) Jeremy Clarkson's favourite chaufeur-driven car....

I've supplimented the standard equipment with a couple of factory options - and a custom-made cat-back stainless steal exhaust system from Mij Exhausts, Birmingham (the Oem system crumbled after 7 years). The other options are GM towbar with detachable swan-neck hitch (I had the swan-neck chromed and the bar I painted in black POR-15 - it looks lovely), and a Bose CCR800 Head unit and Blaupunkt CD - I've fitted the Bose sub-woofer ready for the Amp too).

Anyway - I've yammered on enough. I'm off to scan the ICE electrics forum for fitting that Bose Amp ;o)

Regards

Dave