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[Vamps]

12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly......

I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher...

Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button.....

The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over??  No Contest...

[Lazydocker]

So you're finally listening to what we've been telling you for ages then

[omega3000]

12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly......

I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher...

Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button.....

The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over??  No Contest...

Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking 

[Lazydocker]

12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly......

I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher...

Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button.....

The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over??  No Contest...

Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking 

I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time

[Webby the Bear]

12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly......

I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher...

Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button.....

The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over??  No Contest...

Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking 

I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time

Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome

[Lazydocker]

12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly......

I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher...

Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button.....

The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over??  No Contest...

Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking 

I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time

Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome

IIRC the only thing it has an effect on is the Autobox ECU, which is adaptive and learns your driving style

Plus, when you have your foot planted it makes no difference what mode it's in

[feeutfo]

12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly......

I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher...

Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button.....

The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over??  No Contest...

Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking 

I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time

Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome

Without sport mode, it learns your driving style, shift points higher or lower on the rev range etc. With sport mode, it doesn't really care how "you" drive. Shit points are flat out no matter what you do. I tend to use it for engine breaking mostly though, tbh.
That is the main attraction of the auto v engines for me. Seamless never ending torque curve. If only it had a 5th gear.

Anyway, glad you finally smelt the roses Mike.

[Lazydocker]

12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly......

I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher...

Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button.....

The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over??  No Contest...

Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking 

I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time

Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome

Without sport mode, it learns your driving style, shift points higher or lower on the rev range etc. With sport mode, it doesn't really care how "you" drive. Shit points are flat out no matter what you do. I tend to use it for engine breaking mostly though, tbh.
That is the main attraction of the auto v engines for me. Seamless never ending torque curve. If only it had a 5th gear.

Anyway, glad you finally smelt the roses Mike.

No need to be like that

[Entwood]

2nd gear selected, sport mode on .....  excellent fun through some serious twisties ....you would not believe how well a big barge can handle........ just do NOT look at the instant fuel consumption..... you'll burst into tears !!!! 

[feeutfo]

12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly......

I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher...

Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button.....

The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over??  No Contest...

Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking 

I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time

Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome

Without sport mode, it learns your driving style, shift points higher or lower on the rev range etc. With sport mode, it doesn't really care how "you" drive. Shit points are flat out no matter what you do. I tend to use it for engine breaking mostly though, tbh.
That is the main attraction of the auto v engines for me. Seamless never ending torque curve. If only it had a 5th gear.

Anyway, glad you finally smelt the roses Mike.

No need to be like that

  ....whoops

[Lazydocker]

12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly......

I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher...

Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button.....

The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over??  No Contest...

Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking 

I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time

Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome

Without sport mode, it learns your driving style, shift points higher or lower on the rev range etc. With sport mode, it doesn't really care how "you" drive. Shit points are flat out no matter what you do. I tend to use it for engine breaking mostly though, tbh.
That is the main attraction of the auto v engines for me. Seamless never ending torque curve. If only it had a 5th gear.

Anyway, glad you finally smelt the roses Mike.

No need to be like that

  ....whoops

Looks like the swear filter is having a day off

[Vamps]

12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly......

I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher...

Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button.....

The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over??  No Contest...

Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking 

I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time

Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome

Without sport mode, it learns your driving style, shift points higher or lower on the rev range etc. With sport mode, it doesn't really care how "you" drive. Shit points are flat out no matter what you do. I tend to use it for engine breaking mostly though, tbh.
That is the main attraction of the auto v engines for me. Seamless never ending torque curve. If only it had a 5th gear.

Anyway, glad you finally smelt the roses Mike.

No need to be like that

Like you did not comment first......
Sad thing is that it is swmbo car, though I said it was our car for the weekend shopping etc.....

Paul, I am happy to take a financial hit if you want to swap your mig for the Jeep, this being more fitting for your new operation.....

[Lazydocker]

Paul, I am happy to take a financial hit if you want to swap your mig for the Jeep, this being more fitting for your new operation.....

If I didn't love it so much (and value it highly ) I'd be tempted

Mind you, if things go to plan I'll be back into the car most of the time before the summer

[Vamps]

Paul, I am happy to take a financial hit if you want to swap your mig for the Jeep, this being more fitting for your new operation.....

If I didn't love it so much (and value it highly ) I'd be tempted

Mind you, if things go to plan I'll be back into the car most of the time before the summer

My Loss, Good Luck.....

[geoffr70]

12 years of owning Omegas and never had a 6 cylinder one.....never saw the point particularly......

I put my foot down and it just kept going and going, no silly speeds just the way it accelerated seemed to get a bit of extra boost as the revs got higher...

Got home and went to put it in park and then I noticed, as I said to Miss Vamps, 'oh I forgot about that!'......the Sport button.....

The average MPG before I reset was 26.7 over about 2500 miles, the Megan was 24.6 over??  No Contest...

Very handy that button when you need that extra umph when overtaking 

I don't see much difference with or without it apart from engine braking TBH But then, I drive mine pretty hard most of the time

Really? Christ, mine's a noticeable difference. throttle response is awesome

Without sport mode, it learns your driving style, shift points higher or lower on the rev range etc. With sport mode, it doesn't really care how "you" drive. Shit points are flat out no matter what you do. I tend to use it for engine breaking mostly though, tbh.
That is the main attraction of the auto v engines for me. Seamless never ending torque curve. If only it had a 5th gear.

Anyway, glad you finally smelt the roses Mike.

Very well put. Those were the words I was looking for. I love the way how the v6s just thunder along, with no let up, even when the speedo approaches and goes past the ton, where most cars run out of steam, they roar on. I think my auto is alot more torquey at higher speeds than my manual (both 3.0 litre).

To infinity and beyond................