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General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?

« on: 26 August 2013, 00:41:12 »

Well where do I start?

I saw VXL & TB pull apart one broken Omega then dismantle another Omega, to make one nice Omega and the other that looks like it needs to go to the scrap yard!!

That sounded like a good productive day, until I broke mine!

I was nearly at Telford about 40 miles from home, just got off the motorway when my Ben (my omega) decided that he had enough and wanted to be towed back home by the RAC.  Ben is now known as Bastard Ben!!  I was only saying to TB how much I loved my car.  I should of just kept my mouth shut.

Well sorry to say - VXL V6 you may have a busy bank holiday on your hands, sorry.  LOVE YOU X

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General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?

« on: 18 March 2013, 21:13:53 »

Technically it is not what I have done to my car today it is what VXL V6 has done today to my car!

One door card removed, dried out, a little attention put back together and one annoying rattle gone.
Car washed.

Now one happy Mrs VXL V6 
Thank you
 

Can he fix my 4 rattly doors

I think he has got enough to do with his own 3.2, one broken 2.2, my 2.2 and looking for another Omega! 

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General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?

« on: 18 March 2013, 21:04:01 »

Technically it is not what I have done to my car today it is what VXL V6 has done today to my car!

One door card removed, dried out, a little attention put back together and one annoying rattle gone.
Car washed.

Now one happy Mrs VXL V6
Thank you
 

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Omega General Help / Re: Tracking.........

« on: 04 September 2011, 16:45:05 »

Sorry, tracking is only a quarter of your problem, you need camber, castor and toe setup as well on on an Omega. As Chris says, Camber is the main issue on these cars and there a two factors that affect this, worn wishbone bushes and GM's incredibly wide factory spec which at best is barely acceptable when the car left the factory.

There are a known set of parameters that are known to work well on these cars that have been developed by Wheelsinmotion.

NB. Any place that sells purely tracking needs to be asked 'what is your reference point that you are tracking too and how do you know it's static and correct'.

 

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Omega General Help / Re: Dual Mass Flywheel

« on: 19 April 2011, 22:48:55 »

It's the rear tyres you can light up on that car

might just light up you dinner instead, oh sorry the dog has just eaten it 

What rather' dog? 
Never noticed we had one?

ok you got me their, the rabbit

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Omega General Help / Re: Dual Mass Flywheel

« on: 19 April 2011, 22:45:50 »

It's the rear tyres you can light up on that car

might just light up you dinner instead, oh sorry the dog has just eaten it 

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Omega General Help / Re: Dual Mass Flywheel

« on: 19 April 2011, 22:30:49 »

..... but there is a problem the 3.2 does not have a clutch!!

How can no clutch be a problem?  :-? :-? :-?

2 pedals is the future

Yes auto is best but I can't get my own back by burning the clutch on his best car the 3.2 as it does not have one!  oh well I will have to jump into his DTi  But then again to stay Mrs VXL V6 I better think again.  What am I cooking tomorrow night.....

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Omega General Help / Re: Dual Mass Flywheel

« on: 19 April 2011, 22:13:47 »

That sounds reassuring for both the DTi's then as neither has those symptoms!

Incidently, the bite point on the Estate's clutch is much more defined after burning it a little bit reversing up a field with the caravan attached on wet grass up a slope. 

Hmm wet grass slipperiest substance known to road tyres!!mud and snow tyres on the back would be easier!!!

The smell of burning clutch lingers for a little while! 

Jane was busy telling me that she hoped I hadn't ruined THE clutch.... then I reminded her that it's HER clutch, mine is on the driveway in Solihull.... 

Yes indeed what a smell, you need laugh about it!  I will have to get my own back at some point!!  Mr VXL V6 why do you keep the key for the 3.2 hidden?

Errr ummm,

Hello my love..

It's not hidden... there's just no point leaving it handy 'cause the temptation is too great..... You are welcome to use it - currently needs 70L of V Power in it though.... 

No problem I'll put fuel in it if I know where the key is, but their is a problem the 3.2 does not have a clutch!!

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Omega General Help / Re: Dual Mass Flywheel

« on: 19 April 2011, 22:01:33 »

That sounds reassuring for both the DTi's then as neither has those symptoms!

Incidently, the bite point on the Estate's clutch is much more defined after burning it a little bit reversing up a field with the caravan attached on wet grass up a slope. 

Hmm wet grass slipperiest substance known to road tyres!!mud and snow tyres on the back would be easier!!!

The smell of burning clutch lingers for a little while! 

Jane was busy telling me that she hoped I hadn't ruined THE clutch.... then I reminded her that it's HER clutch, mine is on the driveway in Solihull.... 

Yes indeed what a smell, you need laugh about it!  I will have to get my own back at some point!!  Mr VXL V6 why do you keep the key for the 3.2 hidden?

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hello!

« on: 18 November 2009, 21:28:36 »

Welcome to OOF Mrs VXL V6 Does this mean we can take you off the 'OOF Widows' list then?

I went to the Newent meet, before I became a member.  Needed to check it out first

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hello!

« on: 18 November 2009, 21:19:31 »

Welcome to a most excellent forum. The guys on here know everything there is to know!

Definitely agree, excellent forum.  Not sure if anyone would know about Tata Safari's! :-/

I know enough now to last me a lifetime thanks.....

 

You mean you know they cost alot to repair!

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hello!

« on: 18 November 2009, 21:14:50 »

Hi Mrs VXL V6, my missus won't touch my car! Too big 
Welcome to the forum 

I decided if I can't beat him, join him!  hence I will be looking for an omega estate when I sell my 4x4

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hello!

« on: 18 November 2009, 21:11:36 »

Welcome to a most excellent forum. The guys on here know everything there is to know!

Definitely agree, excellent forum.  Not sure if anyone would know about Tata Safari's! :-/

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hello!

« on: 18 November 2009, 21:05:39 »

Hi and welcome

Am I right in thinking your partners name is Andy

yep, the one thats keeping him away from the midlands meets. keeps going to horsey shows.
ducks head in readiness for rolling pin

Yes his name is Andy!
The rolling pin is in the dishwasher, Andy will tell you when you need to duck!

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Newbie Welcome Area / Hello!

« on: 12 November 2009, 21:46:36 »

Hello everyone, guess who's partner I am!

He 'sometimes' let's me drive his Omega but i'm looking for my own (DTi Estate) with towbar of course!