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Message started by markjay on 20. Jul 2006 at 23:47

Title: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by markjay on 20. Jul 2006 at 23:47
This Omega was spotted today somewhere on the continent (I am on holiday, but not from this site!), can anyone spot what is unusual about this car?


http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1521/omegafk9.jpg

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Martin Imber on 21. Jul 2006 at 06:57
Nothing beyond need new digital camera

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Martin Imber on 21. Jul 2006 at 07:00
Ah exchaust on wrong side

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by STMO123 on 21. Jul 2006 at 07:13
Ones real and ones a falsie!

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by RonaldMcBurger on 21. Jul 2006 at 07:56
Did I miss something here? One what?

I do agree that you need a new camera!!!! The spoiler is wrong though.

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by bob.dent on 21. Jul 2006 at 09:43
Looking closely at the first picture, it actually has two exhausts.
Maybe the owner shoehorned a V8 lump into it ;D

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by nixoro on 21. Jul 2006 at 11:11
Looks like he's gone for the wheelbarrow effect lol ;D

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Big Rod on 21. Jul 2006 at 11:21

nixoro wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 11:11:
Looks like he's gone for the wheelbarrow effect lol ;D


A bit like this only the other way round!!  ;D

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Elite Pete on 21. Jul 2006 at 11:24
Wheres the horse

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by nixoro on 21. Jul 2006 at 11:41
Pmsl ;D

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by bob.dent on 21. Jul 2006 at 11:51
Hey Rod....you really should get SWMBO to look after her car ;D - I take it the 1HP is still in the stable!!

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Big Rod on 21. Jul 2006 at 11:53

bobdent wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 11:51:
Hey Rod....you really should get SWMBO to look after her car ;D - I take it the 1HP is still in the stable!!

Yeah, the 24v Straight Six was proving too thirsty, but it's costing a fortune in hay and the aircon don't work!!

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by bob.dent on 21. Jul 2006 at 11:56

Big Rod wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 11:53:

bobdent wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 11:51:
Hey Rod....you really should get SWMBO to look after her car ;D - I take it the 1HP is still in the stable!!

Yeah, the 24v Straight Six was proving too thirsty, but it's costing a fortune in hay and the aircon don't work!!


Yeh but look how much money you make from flogging manure ;D ;D

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by markjay on 21. Jul 2006 at 13:44
Right on both counts: it's an odd V8 exhaust setup on a 2.5TD, and I do need a new camera...

Since I didn't see who the car's owner was, no idea if he actually went into the trouble of setting-up two rear boxes, or perhaps one is fake. But I suspect that it is a proper dual setup - the left pipe is identical to the right one and seems a little out of place compared to the location of the original pipe.

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Marks DTM Calib on 21. Jul 2006 at 14:05
Not unusual, seen a twin rear exhaust setup before on an omega.....in fact, didn't Irmscher do one....

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Big Rod on 21. Jul 2006 at 14:11

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 14:05:
Not unusual, seen a twin rear exhaust setup before on an omega.....in fact, didn't Irmscher do one....


Yes.

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by markjay on 21. Jul 2006 at 15:37

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 14:05:
Not unusual, seen a twin rear exhaust setup before on an omega.....in fact, didn't Irmscher do one....



It makes sense on the V6, if you separate the exhaust pipes from the heads onwards i.e. two cmplete separate systems, but I fail to see the point of having two back-boxes on an inline engine... apart from the visual affect that is.


Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Rich24v on 21. Jul 2006 at 16:34
Attracted by the title funnily enough ::)
I have 1996 2.5TD, bought of ebay couple weeks ago as work hack.
I was expecting the worst, but what a surprise, 45+mpg compared to
my carlton gsi which was best 28mpg, so the omega has earned it's place
on my drive  :)
Actually I'm toying with the idea of twin rectangle exits myself, I've made a
new ss rear box cos don't fancy trying to mod the existing box, plus if I ever
chop it in I can replace the std box. It's got a towbar which I've had to heavily
chop up and re-weld to allow access for the secon pipe from the box. Trims are
made just need the push to stick it all on........but I'm not 100% convinced
should go ahead yet, plus it's too damn hot  ;D.
You might think why on a TD, well just for a laugh really......and I hate the limp
dick type of tailpipe on there at the moment.
I see bigrod's on here too, familiar avatar nice to see. Actually he recommended
this forum so I| blame him.

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Marks DTM Calib on 21. Jul 2006 at 18:19

Markjay wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 15:37:

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 14:05:
Not unusual, seen a twin rear exhaust setup before on an omega.....in fact, didn't Irmscher do one....



It makes sense on the V6, if you separate the exhaust pipes from the heads onwards i.e. two cmplete separate systems, but I fail to see the point of having two back-boxes on an inline engine... apart from the visual affect that is.


Still need a balance pipe though or they sound crap....

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Big Rod on 21. Jul 2006 at 20:38

Rich24v wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 16:34:
I see bigrod's on here too, familiar avatar nice to see. Actually he recommended this forum so I| blame him.


Hey Rich'!!! *waves*

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Omegatoy on 21. Jul 2006 at 21:36

Rich24v wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 16:34:
Attracted by the title funnily enough ::)
I have 1996 2.5TD, bought of ebay couple weeks ago as work hack.
I was expecting the worst, but what a surprise, 45+mpg compared to
my carlton gsi which was best 28mpg, so the omega has earned it's place
on my drive  :)
Actually I'm toying with the idea of twin rectangle exits myself, I've made a
new ss rear box cos don't fancy trying to mod the existing box, plus if I ever
chop it in I can replace the std box. It's got a towbar which I've had to heavily
chop up and re-weld to allow access for the secon pipe from the box. Trims are
made just need the push to stick it all on........but I'm not 100% convinced
should go ahead yet, plus it's too damn hot  ;D.
You might think why on a TD, well just for a laugh really......and I hate the limp
dick type of tailpipe on there at the moment.
I see bigrod's on here too, familiar avatar nice to see. Actually he recommended
this forum so I| blame him.


Lo Rich and you too Roddy!!! aND OF COURSE NOT FORGETTING ALL YOU OTHER OMEGA owners!!!!
GC

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Big Rod on 23. Jul 2006 at 03:40
L-O Graham! I thought you'd sold your Omega!

Wanna share it with us in case no-one's heard about it before?  ;)

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Omegatoy on 23. Jul 2006 at 21:26

Big Rod wrote on 23. Jul 2006 at 03:40:
L-O Graham! I thought you'd sold your Omega!

Wanna share it with us in case no-one's heard about it before?  ;)


Yep its gone to a new home mate but if people want to see it here are the pics!!!

http://www.showoffyourcar.com/galleries.asp?carid=1897

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Martin Imber on 23. Jul 2006 at 21:56
How could you sell that - it's unique :o

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Omegatoy on 24. Jul 2006 at 20:07

Martin Imber wrote on 23. Jul 2006 at 21:56:
How could you sell that - it's unique :o


I know that mate and i sold me beloved Carlton first to try and keep it but just couldnt manage to do it, and bugger me 5 weeks later I am back on top and had it all arrived sooner i wouldnt have sold it!!!!
Omegatoy

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Martin Imber on 25. Jul 2006 at 10:19

Omegatoy wrote on 24. Jul 2006 at 20:07:

Martin Imber wrote on 23. Jul 2006 at 21:56:
How could you sell that - it's unique :o


I know that mate and i sold me beloved Carlton first to try and keep it but just couldnt manage to do it, and bugger me 5 weeks later I am back on top and had it all arrived sooner i wouldnt have sold it!!!!
Omegatoy


I just hope you got a good price for it - it was a brilliant car

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Markiec on 25. Jul 2006 at 12:05

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 14:05:
Not unusual, seen a twin rear exhaust setup before on an omega.....in fact, didn't Irmscher do one....



Dont think so, wish they did and hope your right Mark

Would be hard to fit on the omega would it not with Fuel tank position etc?

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Marks DTM Calib on 25. Jul 2006 at 12:14
They branch off behind the fuel tank.......heres a pic from the irmscher website...

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Phil on 25. Jul 2006 at 15:09
Rob V from over on VXSCC has one on his Omega:-





It is a stunning looking car!!

When i had my exhaust done they would have done it for the same cost but i wasnt too sure how it would sit with the standard bumper

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Markiec on 25. Jul 2006 at 16:39
stunning

any ideas of costs??

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Marks DTM Calib on 25. Jul 2006 at 16:57

Markie wrote on 25. Jul 2006 at 16:39:
stunning

any ideas of costs??


Probably also stunning!

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Phil on 25. Jul 2006 at 21:24

Markie wrote on 25. Jul 2006 at 16:39:
stunning

any ideas of costs??


Powerflow will build it as part of the standard cost around £400, rear bumper from Irmscher will cost a kidney and a lung, although there are cheaper 'copies' on e bay occasionally

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Kev on 26. Jul 2006 at 17:03
Spot on Mark, irmscher did indeed do one, that's what's on my baby.

It is just a single back box with twin pipes, you also need the irmscher bumper as well though.

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Marks DTM Calib on 26. Jul 2006 at 17:06
Welcome Kev, you found us all then!

I like the look of it personaly, just cant bring myself to part with the cash!

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Kev on 26. Jul 2006 at 18:18
Hi Mark,

Yup i've finally made it over.

It was a long journey.  ;D lol

Thanks for all your help earlier. I'm waiting for Autovaux getting back to me. Their computers were down when i phoned.

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Rich24v on 06. Aug 2006 at 00:46
Well,
Final push over last 2 days, much longer job than I wanted, and was still not really
convinced until the end result. I'm quite pleased with it  8-) . Sounds just as
quiet as it did with oe back box.







Smoke seems to puff out quite evenly, I would say if anything more from o/s
which I find bit strange.
ok, most of you are like WFT! on a diesel....hell it's different   :D

Title: Re: Nice pair... but are they real or fake?
Post by Salty on 06. Aug 2006 at 08:15
Looks a tidy job [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
I'm not sure I would go for a twin system myself though.

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