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[jimbobmccoy]

hi,

just got a w reg omega and had a few musings.

I read somewhere (or think I did) that they got changed from rear to front wheel drive, if this is true, would it apply to mine?

Also, its a cd model, and i wondered how many speakers there where, as the only ones i can see up front are tiny, and cant produce the noise i get from the stereo, so im sure there are more hiding around somewhere.

Even though its only a 2 litre (im young and not had a license long, so insurance dictates engine size at the mo) i'd quite like it to sound nice.  Dont get me wrong, i am not a boy racer, and dont want an exhaust that looks like a small galaxy would fit down, but are there any that will sound nice, and maybe help the engine a little? i dont want people to hear me miles away tho, again i'm not a boy racer.

[rikki_essex]

just one way for me to test if its rear wheel drive is not go into and empty car park and take the tc off and see if it does a dougnut. althought you could just look underneth i think this is the better way lol

[jimbobmccoy]

lol, that'd would be the ideal way.  unfortunately 2 litres and nowt but a useless TC light on the dash to taunt my lack of power means donuts are for eating only for me.

still, might be fun to try anyway

[Andy B]

...........

I read somewhere (or think I did) that they got changed from rear to front wheel drive, if this is true, would it apply to mine?.

All Omega drive the REAR wheels
The only cars I can think of that the drive changed ends on .... from FWD to RWD was the Triumph Toledo Dolomite and more recently the Rover 75 and the MG version ZZT?? with the Ford V8 under the bonnet ... longwise!

Also, its a cd model, and i wondered how many speakers there where, as the only ones i can see up front are tiny, and cant produce the noise i get from the stereo, so im sure there are more hiding around somewhere. ......

Can't really say for yours but my Elite has a pair at the top of the front doors, behind the mirrors, a pair in the front doors, another in the rear doors & finally a pair on the rear parcel shelf

[Elite Pete]

All Omegas are RWD

[supermop]

I still think you should do some donuts in it just to check!

[jimbobmccoy]

your intelligent and well thought out argument has convinced me, i shall take a jaunt out after the witching hour and let you know the results.

should i bring some water and fairy liquid do you think in case its too dry?

[supermop]

your intelligent and well thought out argument has convinced me, i shall take a jaunt out after the witching hour and let you know the results.

should i bring some water and fairy liquid do you think in case its too dry?

If it's a 2.0l, you'll need some fairy liquid even if it's raining!