[CAV_TDI_BOY]

I don't know a lot about Omega's [despite previously owning one]. But i was speaking to someone the other day who swore blind that all omega MV6 police cars are a minimum of 300hp - he claims they are 'chipped up'. With that in mind it smelt like :turd

BUT. I am open minded - so anyone know?

 

[kai]

theres no chip in teh world that can add 90bhp to a non turbo car.

 

[CAV_TDI_BOY]

I knew that much - but I thought that he was using a general term. But I was unsure as to whether they change the cam's, crank, pistons etc etc to add maybe 40bhp? But as I said - seems odd. Especially when police cars need to be durable as much as anything........

 

[Evil]

There is no evidence to support claims that the ol' bill have anything other than standard engined cars.

 

[TheMorphiuz]

There is no evidence to support claims that the ol' bill have anything other than standard engined cars.

The difference is, especially the traffic officers, know how to drive them properly.

 

[Evil]

The difference is, especially the traffic officers, know how to drive them properly.

:lmao: mmmmm'kay :lmao:


Actually, there is rumour that ex-plod Senator A's were a higher output (C)30NE than standard.

 

[TheMorphiuz]

:lmao: mmmmm'kay :lmao:


Actually, there is rumour that ex-plod Senator A's were a higher output (C)30NE than standard.

Well, surely they're trained how to get the most out of the car, while being safe and not running into people, are they not?

 

[Dest]

How many times does the urban myth of modded police cars turn up...

 

[CAV_TDI_BOY]

How many times does the urban myth of modded police cars turn up...

didn't mean to offend. Just didn't know myself.

 

[TheMorphiuz]

How many times does the urban myth of modded police cars turn up...

Weekly!

 

[Dogudders]

The suspension is improved to handle prisoners, all the extra equipment, driving manner etc but thats about it.

but not on all the cars...

 

[DevonGSi]

The best rumor I heard was down here in the S.West the motoway cars where being fitted with NOs.... :smile:

 

[TheMorphiuz]

The best rumor I heard was down here in the S.West the motoway cars where being fitted with NOs.... :smile:

ROFPMSL!!! :lmao: :bust:

 

[stoneshed]

The RUC did buy some Courtenay turbo converted V6s quite a few years ago.

They were definately producing more power than standard!!

They still sell the multi groove brake discs (at £225/pair!!!) that was part of the conversion

 

[LSI]

Can just see thecozzers with little red buttons on the steering wheel saying 'go baby go' :lmao:

 

[kai]

plus merseyside police had carlton gsi3000 that were teh testbed for teh lotus carlton, so standard looking carltons with teh lotus engine in

 

[Evil]

plus merseyside police had carlton gsi3000 that were teh testbed for teh lotus carlton, so standard looking carltons with teh lotus engine in

I'd like to see some more info on this....

 

[Ghosts_in_my_machine]

Found this on the Thames Valley police website. Doesn't look too modified in terms of performance:

Vauxhall builds the Omegas for police use to a specification not available to normal retail or fleet customers. The police specification includes:

• heavy-duty brakes and suspension
• heavy-duty battery (72Ah) and a 120 amp alternator
• police equipment mounting board and specialist wiring harnesses
• ABS and driver/passenger airbags for safety
• close-ratio gearbox with limited slip differential
• calibrated speedometers and specialist emergency response equipment
• basic level trim (i.e. no normal radio/CD player or high level trim)
• a 3.2V6 24v (210PS) engine, providing a 0-60 time of under eight seconds and a top speed of 144 mph.

I would also point out the joke about hire cars being the fastest cars in the world. I'm sure that you put a highly trained driver with a licence to speed (ie. no fear of being nicked for speeding!) in a powerful car that doesn't belong to him and he doesn't pay for maintenance, you will always get seemingly better performance.:lmao: I know my old company Diesel Vectra seemed to have excellent performance (I wouldn't have driven it the same if it had been my own!)

 

[CAV_TDI_BOY]

Thank you Gimm - that just about proves it for me

 

[EcotecWarrior]

I cant remember where exaclty but i am sure it was a company such as awesome remapped a couple of Octavia VRs 4x4 Estates. *goes off to do a search*