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Omega Gallery / Re: My 2001 Cadillac Catera Sport
« on: 28 January 2007, 09:51:16 »
I like the rear lights 
prefer them to the European versions!
prefer them to the European versions!
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Omega Gallery / Re: Lowered MV6
« on: 07 February 2007, 08:53:52 »
Yes, makes it 'sit' much better. Looks good - just the right amount of space between tyre and arch.
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Omega Gallery / Re: MV6 PICS (IRMSCHER KIT)
« on: 16 January 2007, 14:04:40 »
Nice car. It hasn't got the Irmscher bodykit though...
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General Discussion Area / Re: how much should i get for my car
« on: 02 April 2008, 14:47:34 »
With cars like this, it's all about condition. If this one really is in great nick (i.e. no rusty arches, rails or sills) and has things like new chains, it could fetch £1000 quite easily.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Hamilton v. The Stig
« on: 03 December 2007, 18:02:35 »
Hamilton was using the same car that the Stig, and all the F1 drivers in the past, used.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Hamilton v. The Stig
« on: 02 December 2007, 13:08:26 »
The track was wet when Hamilton did his timed lap, so there is very little chance of him 'beating' Mansells time. However, if he gets close to it, it will be in effect the fastest lap recorded - thanks to the negative effect of the wet surface.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Omega MV6 Performance
« on: 29 March 2007, 11:53:51 »
Regardless of how heavy the car is, the flywheel is reciprocating mass which multiplies the effect. The Omega was designed with an overly heavy flywheel so it could pass emmision/state tests in other counteries, where the idle speed has to be set lower (hence the heavy flywheel to keep the engine turning at low RPM). It also incorporates a dual-mass system, which is designed to aid comfort (ie smooth gearchanging) rather than out and out engine response.
I speak from experience, having owned a 1999 3.0 MV6 manual with the flywheel kit fitted. The difference really is very obvious - it revs much quicker and more freely (whilst on power on the move - not just whilst sat in neutral) and heel and toe gear changes become easier due to the faster response from the engine when blipping the accelerator.
With regards to transmission jolt, yes gear changes become slightly more difficult to get perfect, buy if you're a half decent driver, it takes all of 10 minutes to get acclimatised. Really not much of a problem.
Finally, yes I agree with the comments about the exhaust manifolds. Somebody on 'Bahnstormers had a an equal length stainless tubular manifold made up for his 24V Carlton GSI - at a reasonable cost if I remember right - and good increases in power were noted. I'm currently investigating potential companies to have a set made up for my Omega.
I speak from experience, having owned a 1999 3.0 MV6 manual with the flywheel kit fitted. The difference really is very obvious - it revs much quicker and more freely (whilst on power on the move - not just whilst sat in neutral) and heel and toe gear changes become easier due to the faster response from the engine when blipping the accelerator.
With regards to transmission jolt, yes gear changes become slightly more difficult to get perfect, buy if you're a half decent driver, it takes all of 10 minutes to get acclimatised. Really not much of a problem.
Finally, yes I agree with the comments about the exhaust manifolds. Somebody on 'Bahnstormers had a an equal length stainless tubular manifold made up for his 24V Carlton GSI - at a reasonable cost if I remember right - and good increases in power were noted. I'm currently investigating potential companies to have a set made up for my Omega.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Omega MV6 Performance
« on: 29 March 2007, 08:51:34 »
Many of the same performance parts that are used for the Vectra GSI also yield good effects on a 3.0 Omega. If it's a manual, a Courtenay lightened flywheel will increase the engines willingness to rev by a large mount (it's nearly 10kg ligher!). This totally transforms the way the car feels. A 4 bar fuel pressure regulator and a bored out throttle body will help. Courtenay also sell some aftermarket 3.0 cams which increase BHP by 18bhp over the standard 3.0 engine. These, together with the chip, should yield some nice gains without spending too much money. I always run mine on 99RON fuel too...this makes a difference.
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General Discussion Area / Re: MV6 cambelt change - Midlands area
« on: 18 April 2007, 22:40:43 »Quote
Honestly the cambelt is easy. Buy the DVD, £3, you have nothing to lose, and watch it.
If you still don't feel comfortable, one of us can sort it for you.
You will need the following though (all at TC prices):
1 cambelt kit. £100
1 water pump. £25
1x 5l anti freeze £9
1 Aux belt (optional) £20
Check condition of aux belt, if there is any sign of wear/crazing then change it for peace of mind.
I have TC, PM me if you want the bits.
PM sent laidback
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General Discussion Area / Re: MV6 cambelt change - Midlands area
« on: 17 April 2007, 08:04:30 »
Having never done a cambelt change in my life, and this being my only car and in daily use, I feel it may be easier to pay for it to be changed for me :-/
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General Discussion Area / MV6 cambelt change - Midlands area
« on: 15 April 2007, 09:33:25 »
The cambelt on my 2000 MV6 is due for changing shortly. I've called a few of Vauxhall dealers, and the average price for the job seems to be around the £350 mark (One stealership quoted £440 :-?)
I was wondering if anybody knows of any good non main dealer Vauxhall 'specialists' in the Midlands area that will do a good job for less cash? Or any other ways of reducing that bill
I'm based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch if this helps.
I was wondering if anybody knows of any good non main dealer Vauxhall 'specialists' in the Midlands area that will do a good job for less cash? Or any other ways of reducing that bill
I'm based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch if this helps.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Whats it worth
« on: 25 January 2007, 11:41:45 »
To all you guys talking about 'depreciation' - the car is 12 years old! Any depreciation now will be minute, it really doesnt matter if the car is a '94 or a '97, it's all to do with the cars condition at this age. 103,000 miles is below average, and it looks to be in good condition. It has FVSH, which is rare, including the cambelt change. If I was the seller, I'd get the windscreen replaced for £50/£60 on your insurance and stick it on Autotrader for £850, leaving you open of a bit of haggling. I bet you'll sell it no problem. It's worth more than £500 without question.
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General Discussion Area / Re: 7 Days 22 minutes to go!
« on: 21 January 2007, 19:50:59 »
Hail the return of Top Gear 
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