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« on: 25 January 2009, 13:34:54 »

in an attempt to keep all my photos in one thread, and to update a bit, here's a bunch of pics of the mothership, my 3.0i 24v V6 omega elite

a couple of months ago she was featured over a two page spread in autobahnstormers vx v6 magazine 'straight six news', and has just been featured in total vauxhall magazines 'vaux'hall of fame. i was surprised the car was featured in the mag at all, but imagine my surprise to see she was awarded 'car of the month'! that put a smile on my face!

she's a late 1997 model, which must make her one of the first mini-facelifts of the production line. colour is deep metallic jungle green mica, full cream leather interior, chocolate brown dash and surrounds, pretty much emulates the classic jaguar colour scheme. i've had her for 5 years, and i'm third owner from new. every option seems to have been ticked with this car, fully integrated carphone (pre CCRT700, this car has the CCR600 and CDC2 unit), integrated factory satnav, all the xenons, irmscher kit, the usual electrics and a/c, self levelling rear suspension, rear blind, etc etc, all the toys basically

she's my every day car racking up 400+ miles a week so while i've spent a lot of time and money keeping her in tip top condition, i've kept her completely standard with the exception of some clear side repeaters and a harmon kardon ipod integration kit (thanks to lazydocker for help with getting that wired in!).

since ownership ive never had any problems with her at all, just regular servicing, but being such a workhorse, the past 12 months have seen a great deal of work undertaken to restore her to former glory. almost all of this work has been undertaken by myself using genuine new GM parts where possible, a feat made possible by the trusty GM trade card hehe. many of the jobs on this car were made a lot easier by the assistance and help of oof members and the handy guides on the forum, so i thank fellow members and admin for all your advice!! had i known how much i was going to have to do i might have been browsing the pages of autotrader again, but hey ho...

i'll add a list below of recent work undertaken which should help illustrate what ive been keeping busy with over the past few months and how she's ended up in her current condition. of course, the work is never done and i'm sure i'll be adding more pics and info in the not-too-distant!

for now anyway, enjoy the pics (some new, some not so new). more to follow, and i'll keep 'em all in this thread from now on.

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Re: the mothership
« Reply #2 on: 25 January 2009, 13:37:15 »

Recent Work Undertaken:                                                                                    
New Front Shock Absorbers                                                                                          
New Self Levelling Rear Shock Absorbers                                                                                          
Harmon Kardon Drive and Play iPod ICE install                                                                                          
Replacement HK Drive and Play Click Wheel                                                                                          
Replacement BOSE Passenger Door Speaker                                                                                          
Replacement backbox                                                                                          
Full Front End Respray (Bonnet, Wings, Doors, Grille, Mirrors)                                                                                          
New Oil Sump Pan and all new screws                                                                                          
Replacement Sat Nav Screen                                                                                          
Replacement Sat Nav GPS Mouse and loom                                                                                          
Recent Sat Nav Disc
New Irmscher Chrome Badge
New Leather Gear Gaiter
New Leather Handbrake Gaiter
New Clear Side Repeaters
Replacement Drivers Door Locking Solenoid
Replacement Passenger Back Door Locking Solenoid
Replacement Boot Locking Solenoid
Replacement Rear Bumper Supports
Replacement Rear Bumper Chrome Trim
Replacement Plenum Bolt Covers
New Cam Cover Gaskets
New Inlet Manifold Gaskets
New Heater Matrix
New Coolant Bridge and Sensors
New Coolant Header Tank
New Coolant Header Tank Pressure Cap
New Oil Cooler Channel Bolts and Screws
New Oil Cooler
New Oil Filler Neck Gasket
New Waterpump
New Thermostat
New Heater Bypass Valve
New Radiator Valve and Gasket
New Radiator
Full Thorough Coolant Flush inc. Forte BioDegreaser Flush
New Pollen Filter
New Bosch Windscreen Wipers
New GO Battery
New Front Brake Pads
New Front Brake Pad Sensors
New Cambelt Kit and tensioners
New Spark Plugs
New Fuel Filter
Replacement Secondary Air Injection Pump
Replacement Drivers Side Fog Lamp
New set of Wheel Locking Nut covers
2 x Replacement alloy wheels
Replacement set of dash switches
Replacement Illuminated Sun Visors
Breathers Cleaned
Plenum Cleaned
New ECC Climate Bulbs
New Dash Bulbs
New Rear Bulbs All Round
New Headlamp Bulbs
New Front Splitter
Replacement Key Fobs and Batteries
Oil Change Every 4 - 5000 miles
Head Gasket replacement both sides
Heads skimmed
Valves reseated
Stem seals replaced
Lifters cleaned
Exhaust manifold gasket replaced
HT Leads bank 246 replaced
New Automatic Transmission Fluid
New Automatic Transmission Gaskets
New Automatic Transmission Filter
New Air Filter
Replacement rear bumper chrome strips
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« Reply #3 on: 25 January 2009, 15:07:43 »

What a fantastic example of a brilliant car. well done, great job..
Now to get the bucket out :y
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« Reply #4 on: 25 January 2009, 15:10:43 »

Very nice to, and very much worth all that work! 8-) 8-) 8-) :D ;)
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« Reply #5 on: 25 January 2009, 16:43:25 »

Very nice and well looked car.. :y

I have a similiar length of  parts list changed..

Does this mean we are eternally together with miggy  ;D
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« Reply #6 on: 25 January 2009, 16:44:27 »

Beautiful car. Its a credit to you, it deserves to be car of the month  :y
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Re: the mothership
« Reply #7 on: 26 January 2009, 10:14:07 »

thanks. there are loads of other bits and bobs too, mainly cosmetic stuff and 'completist' bits, ie. replacement ecotec breather cover cos i got one that was in better condition than the one on there, replacement radiator protection shelf, replacement battery protection shelf etc. little bits that collectively make a difference. i'm please with the results but the work is never done... not bad for 162k (as of this week)

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« Reply #8 on: 26 January 2009, 20:48:05 »

WOW A1 Looks great well done on all the work  :y :y
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« Reply #9 on: 27 January 2009, 13:28:35 »

another tight rear end shot. this is the one printed in total vauxhall and straight six news

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« Reply #10 on: 27 January 2009, 16:19:17 »

Thats one sweet looking motor...a credit to your hard work...well done :y
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« Reply #11 on: 28 January 2009, 15:43:50 »

Now that is a nice car. :y :y
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« Reply #12 on: 28 January 2009, 19:18:03 »

Brilliant example mate looks fantastic  :y
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« Reply #13 on: 01 February 2009, 21:41:55 »

it look like a million dollars! very fine exampel of a Omega! :y
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« Reply #14 on: 01 February 2009, 21:55:12 »

eh up dan, i like that rear end shot!
have you seen my new 5 pot toy :P?
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