For sale,

IBM thinkpad laptop with power supply;

type 2647
256 MB memory
40 Gig hard drive
CD rom
1 Serial comm port
1 USB 1 port
1 parrallel port

currently running Win XP, (can be left on)

suitable for LPG mapping!!!

Collected £25

Posted £35


Couple of days required to clean down

Martin

This thread will get nuked.  TheBoy as often said this is a car forum and is for the buying and selling of Omega parts/cars only.

thanks,

Moderator PM'ed

Martin

Mr Skrunts wrote on 30. Dec 2009 at 21:48:

This thread will get nuked.  TheBoy as often said this is a car forum and is for the buying and selling of Omega parts/cars only.

I would argue this is perfectly Omega related and relevent, on the basis it is suitable for running a cheapo Tech2 for Omega disagnostics, or, as the OP states, Omega LPG mapping - which lots of Omega owners (icluding myself) need.

PM sent Martin, your ad had enough exposure to make you a sale (which, as it happens, will be put to use on an Omega).  :y

This is exactly what I want, for OMEGA Diagnostics  :y

Hi Martin, is the laptop sold? If not I'll call round and pay cash
Simon.

Sorry Simon, I replied to the PM from James before I read your post.

Sold to James for collection.

Martin

Mr Skrunts wrote on 30. Dec 2009 at 21:48:

This thread will get nuked.  TheBoy as often said this is a car forum and is for the buying and selling of Omega parts/cars only.

I seem to recall someone selling a leather chair in Genaral Chat a few months back & when i pointed out that this is an Omega Forum it was pointed out that were does it state that we can't sell none Omega items in the rules ;)
Seems we have rules & rules :-/

Martin: Thank you  :)

MartinP wrote on 30. Dec 2009 at 22:22:

Sorry Simon, I replied to the PM from James before I read your post. Sold to James for collection. Martin

No worries, thanks for letting me know.
Simon.

Pete. wrote on 30. Dec 2009 at 22:24:

Mr Skrunts wrote on 30. Dec 2009 at 21:48: This thread will get nuked.  TheBoy as often said this is a car forum and is for the buying and selling of Omega parts/cars only. I seem to recall someone selling a leather chair in Genaral Chat a few months back & when i pointed out that this is an Omega Forum it was pointed out that were does it state that we can't sell none Omega items in the rules ;) Seems we have rules & rules :-/

Quote:

Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted Use this section if you want to sell or are looking for specific Omega car parts. You need 250 posts to start a thread here.

;) ;) ;) ;) :y :y :y :y

Maybe so LD, but I'd still argue this is directly Omega related  :y

Pete. wrote on 30. Dec 2009 at 22:24:

Mr Skrunts wrote on 30. Dec 2009 at 21:48: This thread will get nuked.  TheBoy as often said this is a car forum and is for the buying and selling of Omega parts/cars only. I seem to recall someone selling a leather chair in Genaral Chat a few months back & when i pointed out that this is an Omega Forum it was pointed out that were does it state that we can't sell none Omega items in the rules ;) Seems we have rules & rules :-/

I placed the original post as this was specifically targetted at an LPG installer/user due to the presence of a serial port.

I had a couple of other options to dispose of this obsolete kit and felt that there could still be life in the PC for this application as there are previous posts in a different section relating to this issue and the requirement for such hardware.

Whilst I could have started a "I'm throwing away a laptop" thread;
a) I didn't think of that one   
b) I wasn't trying to circumvent forum rules.

I had not read the "selling" rules recently, (my error) and considered that this would pertinent to the interests of the forum members.

my apologise for any distress caused by the original post.

Martin

JamesV6CDX wrote on 30. Dec 2009 at 22:35:

Maybe so LD, but I'd still argue this is directly Omega related  :y

I agree actually... 15 months ago, when I didn't have a working laptop, I'd have jumped at this and, TBH, if you hadn't beaten me to it I probably still would have ;) ;) :y :y

MartinP wrote on 30. Dec 2009 at 22:49:

Pete. wrote on 30. Dec 2009 at 22:24: Mr Skrunts wrote on 30. Dec 2009 at 21:48: This thread will get nuked.  TheBoy as often said this is a car forum and is for the buying and selling of Omega parts/cars only. I seem to recall someone selling a leather chair in Genaral Chat a few months back & when i pointed out that this is an Omega Forum it was pointed out that were does it state that we can't sell none Omega items in the rules ;) Seems we have rules & rules :-/ I placed the original post as this was specifically targetted at an LPG installer/user due to the presence of a serial port. I had a couple of other options to dispose of this obsolete kit and felt that there could still be life in the PC for this application as there are previous posts in a different section relating to this issue and the requirement for such hardware. Whilst I could have started a "I'm throwing away a laptop" thread; a) I didn't think of that one    b) I wasn't trying to circumvent forum rules. I had not read the "selling" rules recently, (my error) and considered that this would pertinent to the interests of the forum members. my apologise for any distress caused by the original post. Martin

No distress caused and, as James has already stated, it is an Omega part... Serial port needed to run Cheapo Tech 2 properly and some LPG software (as you stated in the original ad) :y :y

Oh... And I like answer a ;D ;D :y :y

It's called the ways and means act  ;D

Will keep my trap shut in future then, only pointed out what Jamie has posted in the past.  If I were to be pedantic, then it aint an item sold by vauxhall for any Vx car.  So that now leaves the forum wide open to abuse.


Which is all my point was.   :-X

Mr Skrunts wrote on 31. Dec 2009 at 00:49:

Will keep my trap shut in future then, only pointed out what Jamie has posted in the past.  If I were to be pedantic, then it aint an item sold by vauxhall for any Vx car.  So that now leaves the forum wide open to abuse. Which is all my point was.   :-X

Neither is a cam locking kit, would you complain if someone was selling one of those?

You could always pop in for a cuppa on your way past James ;) :y

Only just seen this.

Difficult one to decide, as it could be directly car related. For example, if I sold a Tech2, this would be relevant section. And a serial port laptop is relevant to car diags, and are getting rarer these days.

Though this would open floodgates, as everyone will be trying to sell every PC on here if we're not careful.


Personally, I'd nuke it, but would have to discuss with other mods. BUt in this case, looks like its sold anyway, so pointless to mod now.

TheBoy wrote on 31. Dec 2009 at 10:16:

Only just seen this. Difficult one to decide, as it could be directly car related. For example, if I sold a Tech2, this would be relevant section. And a serial port laptop is relevant to car diags, and are getting rarer these days. Though this would open floodgates, as everyone will be trying to sell every PC on here if we're not careful. Personally, I'd nuke it, but would have to discuss with other mods. BUt in this case, looks like its sold anyway, so pointless to mod now.

Maybe be it would have been better posted in the test section as an Omega test item then nuked as soon as sold, then there is no history to open future discusions on.

Mr Skrunts wrote on 31. Dec 2009 at 11:41:

TheBoy wrote on 31. Dec 2009 at 10:16: Only just seen this. Difficult one to decide, as it could be directly car related. For example, if I sold a Tech2, this would be relevant section. And a serial port laptop is relevant to car diags, and are getting rarer these days. Though this would open floodgates, as everyone will be trying to sell every PC on here if we're not careful. Personally, I'd nuke it, but would have to discuss with other mods. BUt in this case, looks like its sold anyway, so pointless to mod now. Maybe be it would have been better posted in the test section as an Omega test item then nuked as soon as sold, then there is no history to open future discusions on.

Its an area the admins will have to have a chat about, once the holidays are finished, and normality returns

TheBoy wrote on 31. Dec 2009 at 11:59:

Mr Skrunts wrote on 31. Dec 2009 at 11:41: TheBoy wrote on 31. Dec 2009 at 10:16: Only just seen this. Difficult one to decide, as it could be directly car related. For example, if I sold a Tech2, this would be relevant section. And a serial port laptop is relevant to car diags, and are getting rarer these days. Though this would open floodgates, as everyone will be trying to sell every PC on here if we're not careful. Personally, I'd nuke it, but would have to discuss with other mods. BUt in this case, looks like its sold anyway, so pointless to mod now. Maybe be it would have been better posted in the test section as an Omega test item then nuked as soon as sold, then there is no history to open future discusions on. Its an area the admins will have to have a chat about, once the holidays are finished, and normality returns

You say that, but has it ever really been here? ;) ;D ;D

Nothing like good heathly discussion!

I will be keeping my serial ported Dell  ;D

Martin

If it were something obviously not related to Omegas, such as a flatscreen TV, etc, then I agree it should be nuked.

In circumstances whereby it has a direct relevence to Omegas (regardless of whether the item is vauxhall derived) I very strongly maintain it should be allowed.

Let's face it, we're not a huge forum, I'd be disappointed if some discretion can't be applied to things people may find useful to their cars  :y

All interesting points.  So to iron it out I should have said it was not an item to be fitted to an Omega, which then is the same arguemnt the timing lock kit.

So my rule of thumb would be to make sale items for sale or wanted as car parts/trim etc that belong to the Omega.

As for flat screens, yes they can be fitted to cars, have you ever seen pimp my ride.  Or even http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1261435703/all ; scroll down to reply 18 onwards.

Still say the test area is the best place for obsure posts, then it doesnt open the gates for all sorts of items that then would be classed as "Omega" parts etc.

why not have a non car related for sale/wanted section as they do on the ABS.

Sold my old fish tank that way ;)

Andy

Has been discussed in the past (would suit me personally) but ,understandably the admins are not in favour as they have enough hassle and headaches from the for sale sections already in use. :y

Like TB, spotted this thread too late to do anything about it.

As to a seperate sales section for assorted bits and bob, e.g. fishtanks, the answer is a resounding NO.  been discussed to death previously, possibly prior to you being active on the forum.  We (admins and buyers) have enough fun and games with stuff directly related to Omega's where the deals fall through and the buyer is ouit of pocket.

Agree, its a thin line for this particular item as to whether it is or is not Omega related.  Either way, its either been sold or removed from sale so discussion no longer relevant.

locking.....   :y