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elite col

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how crap are the omega racks
« on: 23 July 2010, 21:26:20 »
my only big issue with the car is the steering is crap,massive turning circle,i know its a big car but when giving it some against another car i couldnt even see the rev counter when slight turn on the wheel
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Re: how crap are the omega racks
« Reply #1 on: 23 July 2010, 21:28:36 »
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my only big issue with the car is the steering is crap,massive turning circle,i know its a big car but when giving it some against another car i couldnt even see the rev counter when slight turn on the wheel

Lol, its actualy a small turning circle....just over 10m...which is less than a Mondeo and many other cars.

Hence I guess you dont actualy mean the turning circle  :y
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Re: how crap are the omega racks
« Reply #2 on: 23 July 2010, 21:30:51 »
massive turning circle? These 2 ton huge beasts turn tighter than a Ford Fiesta!
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Re: how crap are the omega racks
« Reply #3 on: 23 July 2010, 21:31:57 »
And they dont have racks either  :y
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Re: how crap are the omega racks
« Reply #4 on: 23 July 2010, 21:33:18 »
I 2nd that the omega is pretty good compared to other similar sized car turning circles
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Re: how crap are the omega racks
« Reply #5 on: 23 July 2010, 21:33:44 »
Omega is extremely nimble when manouvered. I have beaten numerous 4x4's on manouvering tests with a 'van on the back. Turning circle is very good.

The Steering inputs may be a little large lock-to-lock but the power steering weight and response makes it a very easy car to handle at all speeds, but especially at low speeds IMHO
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Re: how crap are the omega racks
« Reply #6 on: 23 July 2010, 21:34:40 »
on the subject of seeing the dials, i have no problem seeing them at all times, even when parming the wheel to a full lock. Also i suggest you look at the road rather than rev counter  ::)

You ears should tell you when to change if you have a manual!
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Re: how crap are the omega racks
« Reply #7 on: 23 July 2010, 21:38:23 »
Elite Col, do you have an adjustable steering column?
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Re: how crap are the omega racks
« Reply #8 on: 24 July 2010, 00:40:13 »
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Elite Col, do you have an adjustable steering column?
or/and height adjustable seats.
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Re: how crap are the omega racks
« Reply #9 on: 24 July 2010, 00:45:53 »
if he cant see the dials he hasnt adjusted his driving position correctly.  :D
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Re: how crap are the omega racks
« Reply #10 on: 24 July 2010, 00:51:45 »
If he thinks an Omega's 'rack' is crap, he should have had a go in an 827 Rover. They needed a football field to turn around in


 .... FWD doesn't help!  ;)
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Re: how crap are the omega racks
« Reply #11 on: 24 July 2010, 01:06:28 »
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If he thinks an Omega's 'rack' is crap, he should have had a go in an 827 Rover. They needed a football field to turn around in


 .... FWD doesn't help!  ;)

.. and they need both lanes clear on the M54 to cruise at a hundred and <mumble> MPH, such is the directional stability. ::) So I'm told. ;)

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Re: how crap are the omega racks
« Reply #12 on: 24 July 2010, 01:06:29 »
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If he thinks an Omega's 'rack' is crap, he should have had a go in an 827 Rover. They needed a football field to turn around in


 .... FWD doesn't help!  ;)

Possibly the best car I have ever owned..... :y
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Re: how crap are the omega racks
« Reply #13 on: 24 July 2010, 04:50:53 »
i thought rovers disintegrated above 31 mph, or is it just the beige ones :-/
if you cant turn the car in its own length, either your traction control needs turning off, or you drive a 2.0 8v. :D
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Re: how crap are the omega racks
« Reply #14 on: 24 July 2010, 13:03:23 »
I used to run an 827 vitesse and no stability issues,didn't handle like a mig but would eat it in a straight line,engine was a gem :y
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