Alloys

[Diamond Black Geezer]

  No, not at all. I just own all the brochures, downloaded into my head since the age of 10yrs old onward 

I remember the early days of OOF where every post stated any of the following - 'facelift' or 'the ones with colour coded bumpers' or 'black bumpered one' 'earl Omega' 'it's a 2000 my' etc. all of which can be ambiguous, and unintentionally misleading.

'Omega B' and Omega C' were terms which I suggested, which though not actually strictly official (There was no Omega C) does fit given the vast number of changes on the PFL/MFL versus the FL, essentially leaving just the 'body in white' unchanged. (Think MGF versus MGTF) which was disagreed with on the grounds that is wasn't an official Vauxhall term. Henceforth the (equally unofficial) terms PFL, MFL and FL were introduced.

Though traditionally the view is Vauxhall gave up on the Omega, and they shouldn't have axed it, they showed great confidence in the design, giving it a massive 'facelift' for 2000, costing £180mill, which I doubt they really got all of that back. The Omega had, after the industry-typical 3-4 years, already had a facelift (what we now refer to as the MFL) which included new engines, new safety features, new seats, trims, specs, new alloys, new colours, new tech; again, as per industry standard. Not many cars can claim the last cars being registered almost 10 years after the first ones these days. 

Giving another facelift in 2000 which would eventually include a V8 version I suppose the thought would keep the Omega alive as a range-topper. The V8 was cancelled, however, as we all know. Anyway, I'm digressing from alloys a bit there, but all info, nevertheless 

Also, saddo alert, here's the earliest Elite alloys, which no-one remembers...

[05omegav6]

As Terbs says this little info guide is coming together nicely  :

So pictures needed of  MFL 16"  Elite  & the MFL  Irmscher MV6  ones .

I think I'm right in saying the MFL Irmscher MV6 wheels are what Gary FFC has on his PFL estate that was at Wycombe

Anyone suggest what else is missing from the range ?  & if so  can you  possibly post them up 

They are indeed although have been refurbished as normally grey with machined highlights... also available from Irmscher as aftermarket in plain silver... 7J ET33 235/45/17

Officially called Twin Spoke btw...

[Terbs]

Is there anything on here that is appropriate

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=images+of+Vauxhall+Omega+Wheel+types&newwindow=1&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CCAQsARqFQoTCKPxotjpwsgCFYrVGgodLM0Gtw&biw=1120&bih=597

[powerslinky]

Is there anything on here that is appropriate

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=images+of+Vauxhall+Omega+Wheel+types&newwindow=1&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CCAQsARqFQoTCKPxotjpwsgCFYrVGgodLM0Gtw&biw=1120&bih=597

Wow !   Not got time at the moment to go through it all  . . .but there must be plenty of high quality pics on there to make up a complete "Wheel Guide" for Oof.  Just need someone who knows what they are doing with a PC to put it all together 

Nice find Tony 

[Diamond Black Geezer]

With a bit of time I could scan in all the relevant images in all my brochures from 1994 to 2003, for a comprehensive record. Sadly, the first five words of that sentence are the sticking point... 

[BazaJT]

The M reg[1995]Elite that I briefly owned in 2008 had those early Elite wheels[that no one remembers]that you refer to DBG.I've got a picture of it on a mouse mat.

[annihilator]

Here are some MFL examples

early gls



late gls



reflection/tourer special editions



late cd



and my early elite has those 15" alloys nobody remembers.

John.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Should make a new forum the Omega Owner Who Remember the Early Elite Wheels Forum' The 'OOWREEWF'

Which is interestingly enough the exact noise that my back tyre makes when I take the roundabout near work at over 35mph 

[BazaJT]

In all honesty I wouldn't have remembered them if it wasn't for the cars picture on a mouse mat

[05omegav6]

Aka Irmscher Softstars...

[annihilator]

Aka Irmscher Softstars...

do you also teach grandma's to suck eggs 

John.

[05omegav6]

If it's a comprehensive guide, it may as well be, er, comprehensive

[annihilator]

suppose it's one way of getting a massive post count 

stating the bleedin' obvious.

John.

[05omegav6]

suppose it's one way of getting a massive post count 

stating the bleedin' obvious.

John.

Don't you start... Posts here don't count not that I actually give two hoots...

[biggriffin]

Here are some MFL examples

acutely late carlton



late gls



reflection/tourer special editions



late cd



and my early elite has those 15" alloys nobody remembers.

John.