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Omega General Help / Re: Central locking problem, any help welcome.

« on: 08 November 2011, 09:24:29 »

Hello and thanks for all the advice received. 
Turned the key beyond the point of resistance and got the door open. Battery now charging. 
Unfortunately my key, old original 1994, could not take it, it twisted a bit, but the plastc end of the key broke off. 

Just need to get a new one cut, I have a blank but the guys with computer key cutters wont do it because old key is twisted and broken. Today I am taking it to someone with an "old style" key cutter. Presumably a 'manual' cutter and not computerised ??

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Omega General Help / Central locking problem, any help welcome.

« on: 07 November 2011, 09:57:49 »

Good morning, or NOT in my case...

I have been away for a week, went to my Omega this morning and battery is flat but worst part is the central locking will not open door !! 
Never had this problem before, so what is causing the central locking to do this ? 
When keys is fully turned the latch is barely up.

Any advice welcome...

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Omega General Help / Re: new custom stainless exhaust

« on: 24 April 2009, 20:20:08 »

dont want pipes down either side as navigating the fuel tank would be just plain silly.

I had heard that manifolds where stainless.... they certainly look stainless! very shiny silver they are... (Am I right in calling the bit that puts 3 pipes into 1 the manifolds?)

If I need to make new manifolds any advice on design of those? I'm guessing I can get from behind the downpipes back done soon and turn attention to manifolds at a later date if they start to corrode???

Are you sure that it's the manifold that you are looking at and not the heat shields that cover the manifolds?

Any pictures of your manifolds  ??

 :question :

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Omega General Help / Re: Key blanks

« on: 21 December 2010, 22:28:52 »

OK, just found this on Google, company called Hinckleys.
Do key blanks for various Omegas, single keys or multiples.
Also other Vauxhall models.

http://www.hickleys.com/diagnostics/keys_list.php?cat=100&manu=41

Merry Yule everybody...

Colin

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Omega General Help / Re: Key blanks

« on: 21 December 2010, 22:05:01 »

Got my 105  key blank in the post today very quick delivery. The company is Keys 2 Please Ltd  They are very helpful as far as advice goes.

Hi robson

Have you got their address, can't find them online...
Need to contact them about a 1994 Omega key blank...

Thanks in advance.   

Colin   8-)

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Omega General Help / Re: fitting climate control to my CD

« on: 14 July 2010, 19:02:41 »

was hoping it was just a case of finding wiring in dash and plug n play

If only

Oh well thats put stop to that idea,thought they would of used same harrness through range just not put all the goodies on the CD,as wiring for rear blind is there and heated rear seats

Hi

I was going to do this on my '94 Omega.
After a bit of research, found out that there are cables operated by the two temperature controls.
On the climate control system, everything is electrical and therefore some parts of the heater assembly are different.

As other members have siad, too much work perhaps, but not impossible.

Hope that helps

Colin   

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Omega General Help / Re: Custom projector headlight - questions.

« on: 12 July 2010, 19:27:55 »

It's not difficult to do them yourself if you really want to go that route, and you wouldn't have to do them black if you didn't want to ?.

One or two have successfully converted the headlight to the Euro loook themselves.

I started doing this with a set of Facelift headlights, unfortunately I only got halfway through as other projects / and lifes problems got in the way, so their still half done !  .

Well. I have a pair of Omega projector lights (1998) that I am modifying.
The chrome inserts are painted Satin Red, to match the car.
First to do is the adjusters, I am going to fit the aluminium ones.
To get the Euro look, I have sourced some round reflectors for the main beam/sidelight.
Also some round indicator lenses.   

Finished result will be very similar to the Declane custom lights.
Of course they will be correct rhd beam  for uk roads.

I am going to take my time with this, but hopefully will be finished by mid August.   :-/

The lights work fine, had them fitted for a while but the adjuster broke and couldnt adjust for the MOT...

When they are finished I will post some pix.

Colin    8-)

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Omega General Help / Re: Custom projector headlight - questions.

« on: 12 July 2010, 14:39:12 »

The levers do NOT change from LHD to RHD .. or vice versa .. they change from assymetric to symetric ....  subtle difference ...

on a UK car ...  RHD ... the NORMAL beam is shaped \__ \__ when the levers are moved the shape becomes ____ ____ to avoid blinding oncoming drivers when on the continent.

The assymetric beam gives better illumination of the kerb, cyclists  and pedestrians.

A LHD drive car will have __/ __/ as standard and the ability to go to ____ ____ for diving in the UK

I believe that for an MOT the lights MUST be the correct UK spec ones and not LHD ones with the levers moved... I could be wrong but that is my understanding.


EDIT .. further research has found this ..

Masks or converter kits
Right hand dip headlamps can be temporarily altered for use in the UK by fitting masks or converter kits which remove the beam 'kick-up' to the right A headlamp altered in this way is not a reason for rejection, if a. the headlamp aim is not rejected for the reasons listed under diagram 1 (except that the top of the beam image will be a straight line) b. the light output is not unduly reduced- not usually a problem with commercially produced kits c. the mask or converter is securely attached

http://www.motuk.com/mot_manual/1-6.asp#14

So looks like my info was wrong .. apologies ..

HTH

No apology necessary, your information is very useful and helpful. 
I must get things perfect for road use and MOT regs.

Reply from supplier of European custom headlight for Omage B was:
"Those headlights are unfortunately not suitable or switchable for RHD.
 The demand was too low to produce them for RHD the manufacturer told me."

So, I am back to customising my UK (rhd) Omega projector headlights.

 8-)

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Omega General Help / Re: Custom projector headlight - questions.

« on: 11 July 2010, 20:01:46 »

I'm not totally sure on this, and someone else maybe able to help.  But I think there maybe a lever of some sort to change from lhd to rhd when you need to?.

You could always email them to ask if the lights have this option ?.

Closest translation for the ad is;

Black, in the Oneblock Design
Integrated turn signal
2 parking light rings
Xenon optics lens for electrical beam width adjustment
H1 bulbs, and E-tested
1 set (2 headlights).

Hope that helps ?. 

Hi

Thanks for your reply.
Yes, I have e-mailed to get specific information.

Hopefully I will get a reply soon.

Thanks

Colin   

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Omega General Help / Custom projector headlight - questions.

« on: 11 July 2010, 15:04:58 »

Hi

Has anyone fitted custom projector headlights  ??

Here is a link to some European versions:
http://www.orange-tuning.de/shop/dectane-opel-omega-halo-rims-headlightset-black-p-15633.html

Obviously designed for Opel Omega, so left hand drive beams on projectors.
So, I assume the projector shade must be changed/replaced to give right hand drive beam pattern.

Has anyone done this headlamp conversion, and what was necessary to get the right hand drive beam pattern  ??

Any info welcome.

Colin   8-)

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Omega General Help / Re: V8Star Vinyl Graphics

« on: 06 July 2010, 23:40:02 »

Does anyone know where to get allover car graphics made. I would like to create a replica of Johnny Cecotto's V8Star Opel Omega and need graphics of sponsors and livery.

They call it "vinyl wrapping".
Heres one link - http://www.raccoon.co.uk/

There are others, but this one includes motorsport graphics.
Seems you can get quotes etc.

Good luck with project...

Colin   8-)

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Omega General Help / Re: Powerflex bushes currently in production.

« on: 06 July 2010, 07:38:37 »

Any particular pontiac? Bcause ive been looking into alternatives for sometime.

2003 - 2004 PONTIAC GTO PARTS:
NOTE - The following parts are for the 2003 - 2004 Pontiac GTO.
Front Struts will not fit but the Rear Shocks do, as will the Front & Rear springs.
The GTO is a version of the Holden Monaro. Its rear trailing (control) arm bushings will
fit the Catera/Omega.




Energy Suspension:
GTO Rear Control Arm Bushings: 33188R Control Arm Bushings (POLYURETHANE)
http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/ENE33188R.htm

GTO Sport Ryder Springs (front & rear):
GTO SR Front Coil 0 Drop #2142
GTO SR Front Coil -20mm Drop #2151
GTO SR Front Coil -35mm Drop #2275
GTO SR Rear Coil -35mm Drop #2641
GTO SR Rear Coil -20mm Drop #2643
GTO SR Rear Coil 0 Drop #7643
Pedders GTO Sport Ryder Springs. All are 45% to 50% stiffer than stock.
http://www.peddersusa.com


GTO Rear Shocks:
GTO Touring CG Shock #8081 (street)
GTO GSR Rear Shock #9095 (street/track)
GTO GSR Big Bore Shock #9195 (track)
All Pedders shocks are firmer than stock to varying degrees.
http://www.peddersusa.com

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Omega General Help / Re: Powerflex bushes currently in production.

« on: 05 July 2010, 23:15:52 »

Not sure if anyone else has seen the information below, but Powerflex are producing currently producing the following:-

Front Anti Roall Bar to chassis bush (26mm)
And Front Wishbone Front bush

Click here to find out more
http://www.powerflex.co.uk/products/Omega+B+1994-2003-2658/1.html

Maybe of somehelp to you ?.

Admin, please move to the appropriate section if you feel this needs to be done ?.

OK, thats interesting for upgrades.
Maybe they will consider manufacturing the rear bushes too at some time.
Pontiac polyurethane bushes fit rear of Omega.

 

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Omega General Help / Re: Tyre size questions (again)..........

« on: 25 June 2010, 17:33:26 »

hi thanks Motorvate!
does speed work off front/back/both axles/
(Haven't a clue)

Will having 225 on front make a difference with 255 on rear?

Matthew

Hi Matthew

These equations work on the rear wheels only for a rear wheel drive car like an Omega. 

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Omega General Help / Re: Tyre size questions (again)..........

« on: 25 June 2010, 17:05:44 »

Hi there

235/45/17 = 25.32" diameter.
235/35/19 = 25.47" dia.
These are closely similar.

255/35/19 = 26.02" dia. therefore larger diameter.
These tyres will make your speedo 1mph error at 50mph.
And 1.5mph error at 70mph.

Hope that helps...