Topic: Signum Travel Assistant Fitted To The Omega (Read 18555 times)

Jim · « **on:** 05 March 2010, 22:05:51 »

As the title says I'm fitting a Vauxhall Signum Travel Assistant to my 3.0 Elite, It's a armrest fridge with fold out table, for the rear passengers, check out the pictures:

And with the tables folded out

Inside the Fridge , it holds 6 cans

The Drinks Holders

Storage tray & extra power sockets

webby23 · « **Reply #1 on:** 05 March 2010, 22:40:19 »

I think it would look not so out of place in our MV6, seats are a similar shade of grey to the Travel Assistant.....

Interesting idea mate

Jim · « **Reply #2 on:** 05 March 2010, 22:48:24 »

Quote

I think it would look not so out of place in our MV6, seats are a similar shade of grey to the Travel Assistant.....

Interesting idea mate

I agree, I think I will actually finaly fit it to my 3.2 facelift elite as the leather in that is the same shade as the travel assistant

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #3 on:** 06 March 2010, 00:01:59 »

My rear passengers would not like it - too uncomfortable to sit on

Hannah Judes Dad · « **Reply #4 on:** 06 March 2010, 07:16:42 »

Quote

My rear passengers would not like it - too uncomfortable to sit on

Same here

Jim · « **Reply #5 on:** 06 March 2010, 08:43:13 »

Quote

My rear passengers would not like it - too uncomfortable to sit on

I don't know, you could get a small one on top

david_omega · « **Reply #6 on:** 06 March 2010, 14:02:26 »

thats a handy bit of kit. similar size and shape to the armed police omegas rear seat box, they didnt have beer and sandwiches in theirs, just guns! lol

Jim · « **Reply #7 on:** 06 March 2010, 17:25:40 »

Quote

thats a handy bit of kit. similar size and shape to the armed police omegas rear seat box, they didnt have beer and sandwiches in theirs, just guns! lol

You could get an MP5K in it, or a couple of Glock pistols

Bumbazor · « **Reply #8 on:** 06 March 2010, 20:08:47 »

Is it the same profile of the rear seat base in the Signum as the Omega? It looks quite close but I can't tell if it is exactly the same or slightly out.
Is there any drilling or self-tapping required to fit it into the Omega?

Jim · « **Reply #9 on:** 06 March 2010, 20:32:45 »

Quote

Is it the same profile of the rear seat base in the Signum as the Omega? It looks quite close but I can't tell if it is exactly the same or slightly out.
Is there any drilling or self-tapping required to fit it into the Omega?

I'II post some pics, there is 2 holes to drill into the floor

Bumbazor · « **Reply #10 on:** 06 March 2010, 20:33:51 »

Thanks; I really like the idea. A fride would be so handy.

Elite Pete · « **Reply #11 on:** 06 March 2010, 20:59:32 »

Is that to keep the toilet paper nice and cool Jim

Jim · « **Reply #12 on:** 06 March 2010, 21:10:59 »

Quote

Is that to keep the toilet paper nice and cool Jim

Yes Mate, You can get 2 rolls of the luxury stuff in it

STMO999 · « **Reply #13 on:** 06 March 2010, 22:02:49 »

Quote

Quote
Is that to keep the toilet paper nice and cool Jim
Yes Mate, You can get 2 rolls of the luxury stuff in it

Jim. If you're only securing it with two screws at the floor, wouldn't it fly forwards in a shunt?

david_omega · « **Reply #14 on:** 06 March 2010, 22:06:44 »

Quote

Quote
Is that to keep the toilet paper nice and cool Jim
Yes Mate, You can get 2 rolls of the luxury stuff in it

handy when been for a curry!

Jim · « **Reply #15 on:** 06 March 2010, 22:12:59 »

Quote

Quote
Quote
Is that to keep the toilet paper nice and cool Jim
Yes Mate, You can get 2 rolls of the luxury stuff in it

Jim. If you're only securing it with two screws at the floor, wouldn't it fly forwards in a shunt?

The 2 holes that I have to drill in the floor are for 2 bolts which hold a bracket in place which the travel assitant clips onto and connects to the power socket

I'II post some pics tomorrow!

Jim · « **Reply #16 on:** 06 March 2010, 22:15:03 »

Quote

Quote
Quote
Is that to keep the toilet paper nice and cool Jim
Yes Mate, You can get 2 rolls of the luxury stuff in it
handy when been for a curry!

True, True

Bumbazor · « **Reply #17 on:** 10 March 2010, 13:05:40 »

Jim, have you got any pictures of this? In particular, the floor bracket and how the rear of the base hooks into the back of the seats.
Thanks

Lazydocker · « **Reply #18 on:** 10 March 2010, 15:37:39 »

Quote

Jim, have you got any pictures of this? In particular, the floor bracket and how the rear of the base hooks into the back of the seats.
Thanks

I'll echo that... Very interested in this

Bumbazor · « **Reply #19 on:** 10 March 2010, 16:05:27 »

I have been reading up on this. The TA comes with different bases for either the Vectra C, or Signum. I think (could be wrong) we would need the Signum base. Anyway, mine off ebay came with the Signum base and it's a damn good fit on my rear seat.
I don't know how the rear bit of the base attaches yet but there is a bracket required for the front of the base, which touches the transmission tunnel. From what I have read on another forum, this is part number 93182997 and when I called my dealer it was about £30. The bracket includes the ground and 12v power supply, which the connector on the underside of the base plugs in to.
There might be a way to 'bodge' installing the base but I would rather use the proper bracket.
Hopefully Jim will reply soon and let us know how he installed it, and then I will know whether to order the bracket. My dealer says it is a special order item.

Jim · « **Reply #20 on:** 10 March 2010, 16:53:21 »

Hi guys,
I'II post some pics at the weekend. as I'm in Italy at the mo 8-)

Basically I'm using the Signum base for the travel assistant and it fits good and I'II be using the Signum bracket and electrical kit and fitting that to the transmisson tunnel for powering up the unit and securing it to the floor.

Bumbazor · « **Reply #21 on:** 10 March 2010, 17:00:32 »

I wish I was in Italy!
Anyway, it looks what I wrote was correct so I'll be ordering the kit from my dealer soon. Hopefully I can get it all working at the weekend.

I'll post pics, or maybe even write a how to.

Jim · « **Reply #22 on:** 10 March 2010, 17:21:10 »

Quote

Jim, have you got any pictures of this? In particular, the floor bracket and how the rear of the base hooks into the back of the seats.Thanks

They just about fit into the bolt/screws for the centre armrest.

Jim · « **Reply #23 on:** 10 March 2010, 17:22:39 »

Quote

I wish I was in Italy!
Anyway, it looks what I wrote was correct so I'll be ordering the kit from my dealer soon. Hopefully I can get it all working at the weekend.

I'll post pics, or maybe even write a how to.

I'm just North West of Milan and Its snowing and temp is +1 :-?

Jim · « **Reply #24 on:** 10 March 2010, 17:25:45 »

I've borrowed these pics from the web, but basically this is the signum kit:

Dany · « **Reply #25 on:** 10 March 2010, 19:46:45 »

If anyone can make a "how to" for this travel assistant (especially for electrical connexions), it very helps, I'm interested to fit it on my Facelift Omega too, but I need a creme beige one

Found one but a bit expensive I think...
http://cgi.ebay.de/Opel-Vectra-C-Signum-Travel-Assistant-kaschmir_W0QQitemZ320496333227QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutoteile_Zubeh%C3%B6r?hash=item4a9f11f1ab

Jim · « **Reply #26 on:** 12 March 2010, 13:49:07 »

Quote

If anyone can make a "how to" for this travel assistant (especially for electrical connexions), it very helps, I'm interested to fit it on my Facelift Omega too, but I need a creme beige one

Found one but a bit expensive I think...
http://cgi.ebay.de/Opel-Vectra-C-Signum-Travel-Assistant-kaschmir_W0QQitemZ320496333227QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutoteile_Zubeh%C3%B6r?hash=item4a9f11f1ab

Check out uk ebay www.ebay.co.uk it might be a lot cheaper

Jim · « **Reply #27 on:** 26 March 2010, 18:31:24 »

I've ordered the fitting kit yesterday, So I'ii be fitting it next week when the parts arrive

Dany · « **Reply #28 on:** 27 March 2010, 00:07:06 »

Quote

I've ordered the fitting kit yesterday, So I'ii be fitting it next week when the parts arrive

Let me know about that, very interested

Jim · « **Reply #29 on:** 27 March 2010, 09:18:11 »

Will do

Jim · « **Reply #30 on:** 02 April 2010, 22:04:29 »

Got the install kit today, but I've decided to fit it to 3.2 and not the 3.0 as it match's the interior colour better, what do you think?

Del Boy · « **Reply #31 on:** 02 April 2010, 22:06:27 »

Looks 10x better in the 3.2

Dany · « **Reply #32 on:** 02 April 2010, 22:07:48 »

Looks very good

If I decide to install one on mine, I need abeige one... Very rare!

Jim · « **Reply #33 on:** 02 April 2010, 22:10:41 »

Quote

Looks 10x better in the 3.2

Agreed, its the same colour which is good, and it looks like its on opional extra from the dealer!!

robclowes · « **Reply #34 on:** 02 April 2010, 22:11:14 »

I fitted one of thease to my signum, it was easy but not sure in an omega, wiring etc

Jim · « **Reply #35 on:** 02 April 2010, 22:13:45 »

Quote

I fitted one of thease to my signum, it was easy but not sure in an omega, wiring etc

Thats why i bought the install kit for the signum

PhilRich · « **Reply #36 on:** 02 April 2010, 22:35:40 »

Definately looks like it belongs there, well done!

Dany · « **Reply #37 on:** 02 April 2010, 22:39:23 »

Quote

Quote
I fitted one of thease to my signum, it was easy but not sure in an omega, wiring etc
Thats why i bought the install kit for the signum

Expensive the install kit?

Jim · « **Reply #38 on:** 02 April 2010, 22:44:42 »

Quote

Quote
Quote
I fitted one of thease to my signum, it was easy but not sure in an omega, wiring etc
Thats why i bought the install kit for the signum

Expensive the install kit?

£30.10 inc VAT

Part No:
gm 93182997

Dany · « **Reply #39 on:** 02 April 2010, 22:46:16 »

Thanks! Now I have to find a beige leather one...

Jim · « **Reply #40 on:** 02 April 2010, 22:59:34 »

Heres the fitting instructions that where in the box:

rajveer.sandhu · « **Reply #41 on:** 05 October 2011, 16:54:44 »

Here is one in Beige:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fridge-signum-/130583552296?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e6762e128#ht_500wt_1203

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIGNUM-TRAVEL-ASSISTANT-FITTING-KIT-EXTREMELY-RARE-/260864998021?pt=UK_Car_Interior_Accessories&hash=item3cbcc3fa85#ht_700wt_1187

Lazydocker · « **Reply #42 on:** 05 October 2011, 17:01:27 »

Housekeeping!

Although thanks.... I'd forgotten I was going to look into it

rajveer.sandhu · « **Reply #43 on:** 05 October 2011, 17:06:06 »

If anyone is selling one in Grey/Black for my Omege 3.0 Elite please let me know as I have been looking around for one for a few weeks now.

henryd · « **Reply #44 on:** 05 October 2011, 18:14:42 »

Quote from: Lazydocker on 05 October 2011, 17:01:27

Housekeeping!

Although thanks.... I'd forgotten I was going to look into it

I think it would render the folding seats in the estate useless though

pscocoa · « **Reply #45 on:** 05 October 2011, 18:20:51 »

hmmm - I have Signum and an Omega 3.2 V6!!

rajveer.sandhu · « **Reply #46 on:** 06 October 2011, 15:18:15 »

The TA gets attached to the car via the bracket on the transmission tunnel at the front.
But how does the rear of the TA get attached in an Omega?

serek · « **Reply #47 on:** 06 October 2011, 16:14:32 »

you done good job Jim, look fantastic IHMO

05omegav6 · « **Reply #48 on:** 08 October 2011, 03:35:22 »

Quote from: rajveer.sandhu on 06 October 2011, 15:18:15

The TA gets attached to the car via the bracket on the transmission tunnel at the front.
But how does the rear of the TA get attached in an Omega?

Basically it just hooks under the back rest. the clamp at the front does most of the securing.

Wiring is a piece of pish (as Jim might say) live feed and earth. Me thinks the power to the rear cigarette lighter might be the best place to find a live feed as it is a fused switched live $:-\$ .

If buying s/h TA from Ebay or such like, they were also available for the Vectra, these have a different base, which may not fit quite so snugly. Also Vectra C/ Signum beige is alot more orange than the Omega.

Base plate is just over £200 new, the actual box bit nearer £500, so £100 ish second hand is pretty good value if you want one. Mounting kit is £25-£35 from VX. Be prepared to pay for postage though as they're heavy/bulky.

HTH, Al.

laney101 · « **Reply #49 on:** 05 March 2021, 15:21:41 »

Im going to be installing travel assistant in mine got all bits.

What ecactly did you do to rear hool as mine dont reach the bracket for arm rest to hook under ??

Also where did ypu end up cliping the fuse holder into ??

ronnyd · « **Reply #50 on:** 05 March 2021, 16:20:22 »

He probably won't remember after nearly ten years. $:-\$

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #51 on:** 05 March 2021, 19:50:35 »

Mine it ended up in a Vectra saloon, so I followed the instructions in the kit.

The Vectrum has two studs welded to the top of the tunnel from the factory so the plate bolts down and the cover clips on. Wire runs to the fuse box/rear bcm in the boot.

The rear attachment depends whether the base is a Signum or Vectra one as they differ.

Other than that, as above really

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #52 on:** 06 March 2021, 13:32:44 »

Thankfully I don't have this rear seat 'carbuncle' fitted to my cat.

Should I be strung up by the neck and balls until dead for suggesting that the Signum is a better car than the Omega?

ronnyd · « **Reply #53 on:** 06 March 2021, 15:39:54 »

Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 March 2021, 13:32:44

Thankfully I don't have this rear seat 'carbuncle' fitted to my cat.

Should I be strung up by the neck and balls until dead for suggesting that the Signum is a better car than the Omega?

Most definitely

Must add, i think it looks out of place too. Still, each to their own.

YZ250 · « **Reply #54 on:** 06 March 2021, 16:23:54 »

I saw the one in Jim's car and although it was fitted neatly enough it is quite an imposing piece of equipment. If you eat on the move a lot then it would be useful I suppose. As said, personal choice at the end of the day.
My A6 has an air conditioned glove box but you'd be hard pressed to get more than a couple of cans of drink and a couple of choccy bars in it.

STEMO · « **Reply #55 on:** 06 March 2021, 19:07:12 »

The sigmund was designed for the owner to be driven in, hence the gubbins in the back. I'm surprised more VIP's and royalty didn't opt for one, after all, anyone can have a Daimler or Maybach.

Broomies Mate · « **Reply #56 on:** 06 March 2021, 20:07:17 »

Quote from: STEMO on 06 March 2021, 19:07:12

The sigmund was designed for the owner to be driven in, hence the gubbins in the back. I'm surprised more VIP's and royalty didn't opt for one, after all, anyone can have a Daimler or Maybach.

The Signum was designed as a 4 seat vehicle...... so it's reasonable that the centre of the rear (non)bench was taken up with something useful. There is a third seatbelt and headrest, but nobody other than a smack-head would feel comfortable for any distance sat in the middle.

I really quite like the Signum, and really wish GM did something a little bit special with it. Sadly, it was just a Vec C with a couple of nice bits added. I dread to think what the cost of the TA would have been at a dealership when buying new...... the Signum carried a premium price as it was!

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #57 on:** 06 March 2021, 20:14:40 »

Quote from: Broomies Mate on 06 March 2021, 20:07:17

Quote from: STEMO on 06 March 2021, 19:07:12
The sigmund was designed for the owner to be driven in, hence the gubbins in the back. I'm surprised more VIP's and royalty didn't opt for one, after all, anyone can have a Daimler or Maybach.

The Signum was designed as a 4 seat vehicle...... so it's reasonable that the centre of the rear (non)bench was taken up with something useful. There is a third seatbelt and headrest, but nobody other than a smack-head would feel comfortable for any distance sat in the middle.

I really quite like the Signum, and really wish GM did something a little bit special with it. Sadly, it was just a Vec C with a couple of nice bits added. I dread to think what the cost of the TA would have been at a dealership when buying new...... the Signum carried a premium price as it was!

I reckon there is probably less than a dozen 2.8T V6 left alive.

They are rare.

I like mine.

Broomies Mate · « **Reply #58 on:** 06 March 2021, 20:17:31 »

Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 March 2021, 20:14:40

I reckon there is probably less than a dozen 2.8T V6 left alive. They are rare.

I like mine.

And a great engine it is too.

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #59 on:** 06 March 2021, 21:27:56 »

A random project I'd consider for a late Vectrum estate is to swap the all the seats with a set of heated leather memory ones from an early Signum.

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #60 on:** 07 March 2021, 18:53:37 »

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 March 2021, 21:27:56

A random project I'd consider for a late Vectrum estate is to swap the all the seats with a set of heated leather memory ones from an early Signum.

My Elite seats are heated and leather. No memory facility though.

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #61 on:** 07 March 2021, 18:55:14 »

It was an option upto 2006 MY

News:

Author Topic: Signum Travel Assistant Fitted To The Omega (Read 18555 times)

Martin_1962

david_omega

STMO999

david_omega

05omegav6