http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:20:32 GMT 10 http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/14/36/54/13/catera10.jpg http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/feed/? http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/bluetooth-and-ipod-controller-from-alpine-t119.htm Admin ITEM REVIEW: Alpine EX-10 MSRP 200$ Overview: Picked it up last week from the web... and just got around to installing it. The unit sells for around $200 but you can find it for way less if you dig around. Offers iPod Control and Bluetooth connectivity that can be played through your car speaker system. Here are a few pictures of what the unit looks like. Installation: The unit has roughly 6 wires for installation a 2" ... Pictures Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:20:32 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/bluetooth-and-ipod-controller-from-alpine-t119.htm#439 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/bluetooth-and-ipod-controller-from-alpine-t119.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/fall-is-here-so-its-time-for-fall-wheels-t118.htm Admin Here are some pictures of the car with its summer wheels... and now the OEM Fall wheels. Summer wheels are going in storage. Fall wheels are on the car. Winter wheels are being prepped with wax and a good polish. Enjoy. Pictures Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:23:21 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/fall-is-here-so-its-time-for-fall-wheels-t118.htm#438 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/fall-is-here-so-its-time-for-fall-wheels-t118.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/here-are-pictures-of-my-2k1-cs-omega-t1.htm Admin Well the weather was nice today so I got around to cleaning the car and I figured I would get rid of the V6 logo on the trunk... Here are some of the pictures... let me know what you think... Next mod will be a new Boot Spoiler. and possibly a few other things but you will have to wait and see.. : 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Pictures Tue, 06 May 2008 06:35:53 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/here-are-pictures-of-my-2k1-cs-omega-t1.htm#1 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/here-are-pictures-of-my-2k1-cs-omega-t1.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/how-to-install-nos-into-your-catera-t16.htm texanwitharake This is going to be a running How-To but it will hopefully be complete in the next few days. im going to go through the basic steps on mounting and running hoses and wires. first your supply list: Hoses total 18ft Bottle your choice in size (i choose 5Lb) solonoids (fuel, NOS, Purge) momentary contact switch (2) covered switch (1) about 20ft of wire drill with assorted bits ... How-To's Sun, 11 May 2008 04:54:25 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/how-to-install-nos-into-your-catera-t16.htm#30 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/how-to-install-nos-into-your-catera-t16.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/news-site-problems-f17/seems-the-oof-forum-is-down-t116.htm Admin I cant get to it so if someone else is experiencing similar problems please report. News / Site Problems Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:40:09 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/news-site-problems-f17/seems-the-oof-forum-is-down-t116.htm#427 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/news-site-problems-f17/seems-the-oof-forum-is-down-t116.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/introduce-youself-f29/just-saying-hi-t117.htm tomoco Still a few things i want to do (bleed the clutch again and fit a new power steering pump)
Mark t]]> Introduce Youself Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:51:09 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/introduce-youself-f29/just-saying-hi-t117.htm#428 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/introduce-youself-f29/just-saying-hi-t117.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/2k1-ccs-retrofit-w-fx-r-50w-ddm-dl50-r8-led-t115.htm Admin My HID adventures began many months ago when I was looking to improve on the factory HID System. a) My very first upgrade was new bulbs from TRS but as things prooved, that wasnt enough. b) Came across JVXs site where he showed me how to mod my A6 Projectors. That followed with new E30 Lenses and custom shields but in the end the width was still nowhere near where wanted it. c) Got my hands on RX-NON AFS as thats waht JVX recomended for my project. Swapped out lenses ... Pictures Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:10:03 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/2k1-ccs-retrofit-w-fx-r-50w-ddm-dl50-r8-led-t115.htm#423 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/2k1-ccs-retrofit-w-fx-r-50w-ddm-dl50-r8-led-t115.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/a-little-teaser-of-whats-to-come-t114.htm Admin

]]> Pictures Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:30:14 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/a-little-teaser-of-whats-to-come-t114.htm#422 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/a-little-teaser-of-whats-to-come-t114.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/part-numbers-reviews-f21/cheap-new-control-arms-73-side-t113.htm Admin [QUOTE=CateraMV6;1989575]This post should serve as a nice log with information about upgrading the sway bar bushings on the CATERA. So far I have noticed wear on the tires and will need new bushings and I am debating if I should upgrade all of the bushings on my car both front and rear so that I can get it lowered in the future. While researching the bushings I found some pictures of the suspension and as a result some cheap polyurethane bushings that will help improve the responsiveness ... Part Numbers/Reviews Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:03:28 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/part-numbers-reviews-f21/cheap-new-control-arms-73-side-t113.htm#421 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/part-numbers-reviews-f21/cheap-new-control-arms-73-side-t113.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/introduce-youself-f29/hi-yet-another-brit-new-member-and-his-vauxhall-omega-t41.htm Myagemo Hi Ya Everyone I'm a new boy to this forum, all the way from the U. K. I love the look of all them "Caddy Cats" and just being nosey I have the British equivilent to the Catera, The Top of the range Vauxhall Omega Elite 3.0Ltr Auto '97. I say top of the range, as it was once in '97 when it was new but most things still work on it and other than a couple of spots it still comes up nice and shiny, and she still goes like sh** off a shovel I have had a go at putting a photo on ... Introduce Youself Sun, 18 May 2008 18:25:38 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/introduce-youself-f29/hi-yet-another-brit-new-member-and-his-vauxhall-omega-t41.htm#125 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/introduce-youself-f29/hi-yet-another-brit-new-member-and-his-vauxhall-omega-t41.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/catera-meets-general-events-f19/midwest-catera-meet-up-t30.htm texanwitharake allright bringin this over from the Cadillac forums. a meet up in the midwest would be an awsome thing. a lot of us need different things done that im sure that other people can help with. so what im perposing is that we find a place located around the milwaukee/chicago area to do this. baised off of other events ive seen done we could spend a couple hours workin on our cats, then we could go for a group cruise, get some food, go down and cruise down the oldest crusing strip in the ... Catera Meets / General Events Mon, 12 May 2008 04:07:29 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/catera-meets-general-events-f19/midwest-catera-meet-up-t30.htm#81 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/catera-meets-general-events-f19/midwest-catera-meet-up-t30.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/videos-f3/steinmetz-catera-motor-week-t112.htm Admin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdOzQHiJi94]]> Videos Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:56:16 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/videos-f3/steinmetz-catera-motor-week-t112.htm#418 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/videos-f3/steinmetz-catera-motor-week-t112.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/lowered-w-gto-springs-t111.htm Admin Here are some of the pictures. I swapped the front springs out of a new Pontaic GTO with the 6.0L LS2 Engine... Springs were new... drop was 1" Front almost no drop on the rear. Now the front is 26" and the rear is 26.5" Before it was 27" front and 26.5" rear.... Pictures Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:54:47 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/lowered-w-gto-springs-t111.htm#416 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/lowered-w-gto-springs-t111.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/fender-turn-signals-diy-t107.htm Admin I have decided to upgrade my side moldings to the european versions in order to include the side turn signals. I will post pictures of the installation as well as information on how to wire them up. For the purpose you will need: Basic Tools, wrenches, screw drivers etc. 2 Fender Moldings from a EUROPEAN OMEGA, (Look on ebay.co.uk or ebay.de) 2 Aftermarket or OEM turn signals. 16g Wire. Some connectors Electrical tape, Istallation will take you roughly 1hour. Removal ... How-To's Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:43 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/fender-turn-signals-diy-t107.htm#400 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/fender-turn-signals-diy-t107.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/part-numbers-reviews-f21/maf-sensor-7299-reman-autozone-t110.htm Admin Here is a small documentation of my adventures with my MAF sensor. A month ago the P0171 and P0174 started to come up under the Check Engine Light, and as a result Lean Left and Right Bank. After reading numerous posts on here it looked like it was the MAF sensor. Symptoms: 1.Cold Starts, car would hesitate and have a very uneven idle, it sounded like it had some sort of aggressive cam and it was lumping almost sputtering. 2.When warm sometimes it would hesitate on acceleration, ... Part Numbers/Reviews Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:50:10 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/part-numbers-reviews-f21/maf-sensor-7299-reman-autozone-t110.htm#414 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/part-numbers-reviews-f21/maf-sensor-7299-reman-autozone-t110.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/gto-rear-wing-and-irmscher-front-lip-t109.htm Admin Here is the finished results... the paint job cost me around 50$ total and it turned out fantastic! As the title says, the front lip is Irmscher Shipped from the UK thanks to a fellow OOF member TURBOMEGA And the rear wing is a GTO wing which is sourced from the 04-06 GTOs sold in the US This is my next planned addition to the 2K1-CS, the rear spoiler is painted factory silver so it will be a direct install and the front lip will need to be painted... The lower vents on ... Pictures Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:49:26 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/gto-rear-wing-and-irmscher-front-lip-t109.htm#413 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/gto-rear-wing-and-irmscher-front-lip-t109.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/wheels-n-tires-f12/conti-extreme-contact-treadwear-and-durability-t65.htm szaeske Looking for new tires right now for my '97. I am really looking hard at the Michelin Pilot Exaltos, but have seen many people in many places recommend the Contis. Has anyone gone through a set of the contis yet, and if so how long did they last. I don't have a sport, so i don't really need a ultra high performance all season, but they are priced very reasonably. If people have gotten decent wear out of them, then i may go with them just for cost effectiveness. Looks like about 90 bucks for ... Wheels N Tires Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:30:18 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/wheels-n-tires-f12/conti-extreme-contact-treadwear-and-durability-t65.htm#222 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/wheels-n-tires-f12/conti-extreme-contact-treadwear-and-durability-t65.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/wheels-n-tires-f12/bbs-moda-r1-wheels-t106.htm Admin Last night I spotted these one craigslist and I was like... when I saw the price... so then called the guy arranged a meeting and i just got back from a 20min trip... they look nice, the tires are a bit too small only 215/45-17 and I need at least 235/45-17 or 245/45-17s but they will do for now until I either find a buyer for them or some new tires... I tried them on the car, they seem to fit quite well... offset is just right and they will be perfect with some meatier tires on them. ... Wheels N Tires Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:29:49 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/wheels-n-tires-f12/bbs-moda-r1-wheels-t106.htm#393 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/wheels-n-tires-f12/bbs-moda-r1-wheels-t106.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/suspension-f11/catera-suspension-upgrades-part-1-t108.htm elvin315 UPDATED: 7-4-09 The Catera's front control arm bushings are prone to tearing from either or both, "wear & tear" and improper installation. When they tear the wheels lose alignment (both camber and toe-in) and tire wear increases. A re-alignment is useless as the damaged bushings will cause the wheels to misalign once the car is traveling. Bob Chen, an Omega owner, found that bushings from the 1989-1995 BMW M5/E34 use a stronger rubber compound that resists tearing. These ... Suspension Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:00:30 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/suspension-f11/catera-suspension-upgrades-part-1-t108.htm#409 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/suspension-f11/catera-suspension-upgrades-part-1-t108.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/for-sale-parts-f5/h1-hid-kit-5000k-80-shipped-t95.htm Admin I have this kit for sale... if someone is interested please let me know... Its a Digital Slim Ballast Design, With external igniter, extremely small and light weight, the bulb is H1-5000K These have maybe 15min of run time as I tested the light output on the Halogen housings to see if they will be any good... I have this exact kit in my Low Beams, High Beams and Fogs... it works fantastic. I think 80$ shipped OBO... I got it a while ago from a website I think it was around 120$ ... For Sale Parts Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:49:27 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/for-sale-parts-f5/h1-hid-kit-5000k-80-shipped-t95.htm#327 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/for-sale-parts-f5/h1-hid-kit-5000k-80-shipped-t95.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/my-beatiful-2001-catera-sport-t57.htm elvin315 My 2001 Catera Sport when I bought her in Tampa. The headlights are fogged from years of Florida sun. I wasn't crazy about the wing at first but it grew on me. Winter in Buffalo. New 17 inch Sport Edition F6 Wheels carry Michelin X-Ice Snow Tires. Added the black mesh grille and Cadillac badge to make her pop. The old grille was too traditional Cadillac for me. Looks like a V Series now. Polished the headlights too. An Irmscher airdam and Steinmetz sideskirts ... Pictures Sat, 24 May 2008 00:28:12 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/my-beatiful-2001-catera-sport-t57.htm#192 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/my-beatiful-2001-catera-sport-t57.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/street-f26/kill-list-t32.htm texanwitharake allright here is our very own kill list if you dont know what a kill list is, its basicly a list of cars that you ahve beatin in your car but this list is a little different instead of just what your car has done lets make it what youve seen cateras do. ok ill start out. 1989 turbo thunderbird didnt even relise that i was going to be running but i was on the cruseing strip and saw it take off so i thought i would give it a try. 1995 mustang 3.8-beat it by 3 1/2 links its a friends ... Street! Tue, 13 May 2008 01:39:20 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/street-f26/kill-list-t32.htm#87 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/street-f26/kill-list-t32.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/the-2000-catera-sport-i-m-looking-at-t103.htm Matera97 So this is the new beast, its got 176K KM roughly 109K Miles. It has the projection headlights, 17" OEM Sport Rims, Ricaro Heated front seats, spoiler, good suspension. I took a test drive today, the gas peddle is not very responsive, do you guys know how to tighten the throttle cable? Fog lights do not appear to be working, prolly a fuse. The guy at the shop didn't know what work has been done, so I'm gonna call the dealership to run the VIN as well as carfax. So yeah tell me what ... Pictures Wed, 27 May 2009 18:52:02 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/the-2000-catera-sport-i-m-looking-at-t103.htm#380 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/the-2000-catera-sport-i-m-looking-at-t103.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/engine-f8/new-ecu-w-chip-t102.htm Admin I was looking on ebay and I came across a 2001 Catera ECU with the latest ECU Software... as of May2008... it was 10$... figured why the heck not... then 45sec to the end I noticed that I was outbid... so I put a 25$ bid and what do you know the guy before must have bid up to 23.50 because I outbid him iwth 2sec to go and got it shipped to my door for under 40$... Next up is a European OMEGA MV6 Chip with different spark and fuel maps and its good for up to 232hp and 224.93lb-ft. ... Engine Tue, 26 May 2009 19:12:37 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/engine-f8/new-ecu-w-chip-t102.htm#376 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/engine-f8/new-ecu-w-chip-t102.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/part-numbers-reviews-f21/top-quality-t104.htm Matera97 Hey all, so I was shopping around for some brake pads today, and found most of the same prices, Monroe's for $60-70, Raybestos for $50-60. Than I call this little place in the area I used to live, and they had a set of pads for $19.99+tax(0.13) Now the manufacturer is a company I've never heard of called "Top Quality". Do you guys have any information on these guys? You know actual quality of parts, reputation etc. I'll take some pictures when I get home, they almost look like ECB ... Part Numbers/Reviews Thu, 28 May 2009 19:19:10 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/part-numbers-reviews-f21/top-quality-t104.htm#385 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/part-numbers-reviews-f21/top-quality-t104.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/part-numbers-reviews-f21/op-com-pc-diagnostics-review-t105.htm Admin I just purchased one of the OP-COM units that you can find on eBay... It cost me 40$, shipped to my address. It is not quite here yet but as soon as it arrives I will post pictures of it and write up a small review of what how the too performs.... Sounds like the unit can read DTCs as well as program keys, remotes, and possibly change things inside the BCM, things like when teh doors lock, or when the headlights turn on... etc... I hope it works on Windows 7 otherwise I ... Part Numbers/Reviews Sun, 31 May 2009 06:36:35 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/part-numbers-reviews-f21/op-com-pc-diagnostics-review-t105.htm#387 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/part-numbers-reviews-f21/op-com-pc-diagnostics-review-t105.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/more-opel-parts-thanks-to-turbomega-t99.htm Admin A good friend of mine just sent me one more package full of opel goodies... I got so far... V8 Ope Grille... Trunk spoiler... Opel Logos... EcoTec badge for the motor and the trunk... Repair Manual... Wiring Diagrams.. Leveling switch for the Euro Lighs... Here are a few pictures... Pictures Fri, 08 May 2009 21:36:05 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/more-opel-parts-thanks-to-turbomega-t99.htm#359 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/more-opel-parts-thanks-to-turbomega-t99.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/general-info-f6/god-damn-cps-fix-one-thing-and-there-goes-another-t101.htm Matera97 So I'm all excited, I got my brakes on and getting ready to get parts for my rear suspension. Yay, right? Wrong! So the day after I did my brakes, the car sputters and stalls after dropping my brother off at school. No problem, I wait a couple of seconds, and turn her on and she starts right up. Starts great for the remainder of the day. Go home go to bed, wake up today, start the car, cranks great but will not start. Unfortunately no code scanner, but from experiencing other peoples trials and ... General INFO Sat, 16 May 2009 01:25:33 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/general-info-f6/god-damn-cps-fix-one-thing-and-there-goes-another-t101.htm#365 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/general-info-f6/god-damn-cps-fix-one-thing-and-there-goes-another-t101.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/general-info-f6/trunk-lip-t52.htm blackcat8799


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TJ]]> General INFO Thu, 22 May 2008 05:17:17 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/general-info-f6/trunk-lip-t52.htm#171 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/general-info-f6/trunk-lip-t52.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/want-to-know-how-to-do-something-post-here-t19.htm texanwitharake if anyone wants to know how to do somthing post here. over the next week or so im going to go through and write up how-to's on: HomeDepot Lip: air/fuel guage hook up: volt gauge hook up: NOS hook up: http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/how-to-install-nos-into-your-catera-t16.htm UnderGlow hook up: Spark Plugs: Running fogs with highbeams: http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/foglight-on-with-high-beams-t15.htm Custom cold/ram ... How-To's Sun, 11 May 2008 21:10:37 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/want-to-know-how-to-do-something-post-here-t19.htm#37 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/want-to-know-how-to-do-something-post-here-t19.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/foglight-on-with-high-beams-t15.htm texanwitharake ok here is how to have your foglamps on as well as your highbeams. what you need for this: standard(flat) screwdriver copper wire first thing that you want to do is take off the kick panel under the steering wheel. you do this by unscrewing the two screws towards the back of the panel. after you get this panel off you will see two fuse/relay boxes. you want the box on the right with the relays in it. the relay you want to pull is the brown one ... How-To's Sun, 11 May 2008 02:30:02 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/foglight-on-with-high-beams-t15.htm#27 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/foglight-on-with-high-beams-t15.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/diy-rear-brake-pad-change-t100.htm Matera97 Okay so here is a quick simple way of changing the rear brake pads. I don't know if it is the recommended way, but its how I did it and it worked for me and only took 30-45 min a side. What You'll Need Jack and Jack Stands Power Bar or impact driver Large Socket Wrench with 3/4 inch head (what I used) Small Socket Wrench with 7/16 head (what I used) 4" C-Clamp Replacement Pads with Pressure Grease Bottle of DOT 3 Brake Fluid Wire Brush What To Do 1.) Crack ... How-To's Wed, 13 May 2009 20:09:48 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/diy-rear-brake-pad-change-t100.htm#364 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/diy-rear-brake-pad-change-t100.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/brakes-f9/heyy-guys-questions-about-my-brakes-t38.htm Aliff
so i cant really go that fast because,, when i apply break,, it would take time for it to actually stop. But mainly though, what is that squeaky sound?]]> Brakes Fri, 16 May 2008 00:45:18 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/brakes-f9/heyy-guys-questions-about-my-brakes-t38.htm#111 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/brakes-f9/heyy-guys-questions-about-my-brakes-t38.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/diy-clear-side-markers-reflective-t98.htm Admin Since you cant quite buy clear side markers I got some reflective tape, some seizors, a whole puncher and 5 minutes of my time. The reflective tape was 1.29 at some truck stop... Took a piece of paper and traced the light itself with a pencil, then cutout a piece that closely covers the marker. THen traced that shape to the reflective tape and cut it out... in the process I kept measuring against the marker to make sure that it wont be undercut... Here are some of the ... How-To's Thu, 07 May 2009 18:18:28 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/diy-clear-side-markers-reflective-t98.htm#352 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/how-to-s-f18/diy-clear-side-markers-reflective-t98.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/ultimate-headlight-thread-xenon-halogen-comparison-pics-56k-no_-t76.htm CateraMV6 This will serve as a guide for anyone who has any questions about the Catera Headlights... What are the most common surfaces of curved lenses:? # clear - Gives the best down the road illumination - typically found in ECE units. # ribbed (fresnel like) - gives less down the road illumination, bleeds slightly more light above cutoff and generally spreads light sligtly better. Typically found in DOT units # soft - same effect as above, but will reflect some light back ... Pictures Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:23:07 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/ultimate-headlight-thread-xenon-halogen-comparison-pics-56k-no_-t76.htm#259 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/ultimate-headlight-thread-xenon-halogen-comparison-pics-56k-no_-t76.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/general-info-f6/brake-tail-light-led-conversion-info-t97.htm Matera97 Stole this from other forum. All you need to do to convert to LED lights with the Dash is to buy 12v rated 194 5-LED cluster bulbs. They fit right in your bulb socket and twist in. All you need for brake lights and turn signals is use the bulb guide below. Brake Lights should be 12v WHITE 20+ LEDs in a 360deg fashion. Turn Signals you should use 12v AMBER 20+LEDs in a 360deg fashion. Catera bulb sizes Brake - 1157 Dash Lights- 194 Side Marker - 194 Rear Turn Signal - 7507 Front ... General INFO Sat, 02 May 2009 21:18:27 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/general-info-f6/brake-tail-light-led-conversion-info-t97.htm#347 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/general-info-f6/brake-tail-light-led-conversion-info-t97.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/for-sale-parts-f5/wheels-for-sale-oem-sport-and-asa-is6-t64.htm Admin Hi guys I have two sets of wheels for sale, the one set is a OEM SPort wheels 17x7.5 ET 39mm 5x110 bolt pattern and a 65.1mm ID. I got them a while ago, they had some surface damage, so I was in the process of repainting them but got nowhere... mostly time limited. I think they will be wroth 50$/shot or 200$ for the set so make your selection. The other set is from a friend who had these on his Catera, paid 300$ not including transportation costs, it was about a tank of gas... I ... For Sale Parts Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:31:07 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/for-sale-parts-f5/wheels-for-sale-oem-sport-and-asa-is6-t64.htm#219 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/for-sale-parts-f5/wheels-for-sale-oem-sport-and-asa-is6-t64.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/brakes-f9/gto-brake-swap-t5.htm Admin :... well the install is done here are the results... I upgraded from the single piston Omega Brakes to the dual piston Pontiac GTO brakes and so far I love them. The brakes work awesome and they seem like they stop way better then the OEM ones so it was well worth the money (100$): ok enough talk here are the pictures: :gears: OEM GTO Brakes: After a couple coats of paint: RANDOM Brakes Wed, 07 May 2008 06:06:05 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/brakes-f9/gto-brake-swap-t5.htm#10 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/brakes-f9/gto-brake-swap-t5.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/head-install-kits-t96.htm Matera97 www.metraonline.com, the Catera part number is 99-2004.

Here is a link for PDF instructions on installation.]]> Pictures Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:29:45 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/head-install-kits-t96.htm#339 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/head-install-kits-t96.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/wanted-to-buy-f7/cupholders-t23.htm ARMY_MP_From_MO I need the cupholders for the front console, mine has one side broken. Wanted To BUY Sun, 11 May 2008 22:17:23 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/wanted-to-buy-f7/cupholders-t23.htm#43 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/wanted-to-buy-f7/cupholders-t23.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/wanted-to-buy-f7/front-rear-struts-t94.htm Matera97 Just shooting for the moon...Need suspension work...lol Wanted To BUY Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:48:10 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/wanted-to-buy-f7/front-rear-struts-t94.htm#315 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/wanted-to-buy-f7/front-rear-struts-t94.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/drivetrain-f10/bad-mechanic-t93.htm ARMY_MP_From_MO If you're ever in El Paso, TX, DO NOT take your Cat to Guthrie Transmission. I got my Cat into them April 2008 and got it back the first time a couple of weeks later. I noticed a leak within a few days and took it back, they had it another three weeks. I had to take it back two weeks later for the leak again and P1700. They shipped off the transmission control module and put it back in a couple of weeks later. Ever since it's been throwing the same code and now it leaks huge puddles. Terrible ... Drivetrain Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:58:35 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/drivetrain-f10/bad-mechanic-t93.htm#310 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/drivetrain-f10/bad-mechanic-t93.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/general-info-f6/what-size-bulb-do-these-german-headlights-take-t92.htm ARMY_MP_From_MO


I'm lost. It's not the H1 from my OEM housing.]]> General INFO Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:12:58 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/general-info-f6/what-size-bulb-do-these-german-headlights-take-t92.htm#302 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/general-info-f6/what-size-bulb-do-these-german-headlights-take-t92.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/hid-madness-t91.htm Admin This is my latest project, I got some new headlights from europe thanks to 'turbomega' with the Euro Reflector and city light, the quality is much much higher then that of the US headlights. I swapped my RX projectors with some new Cutoff Shields, It took me a good 8hrs of trying to get them to a decent level, I kept trying to bring up that hidden light from the projector but as soon as you lower the shield the center cutoff gets distorted... so I had to make a shield that had a high center ... Pictures Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:57:33 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/hid-madness-t91.htm#299 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/pictures-f2/hid-madness-t91.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/catera-meets-general-events-f19/hauptstadt-annual-big-lansing-vw-gtg-t33.htm Admin FYI, there is a large MIVE GTG in Lansing area next weekend (Sun May 18). A few of us will be heading down. I will be bringing my Cat to hang out with some of the euro VW crowd... they usually accept any other German cars pretty well.. We'll meet up with a few other miver's near I69/I75 interchange, then head down I69 around 11am. Hope to see some of you out there... Address: Sleepy Hollow State Park 7835 East Price Road Laingsburg, MI 48848 Catera Meets / General Events Tue, 13 May 2008 03:13:01 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/catera-meets-general-events-f19/hauptstadt-annual-big-lansing-vw-gtg-t33.htm#90 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/catera-meets-general-events-f19/hauptstadt-annual-big-lansing-vw-gtg-t33.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/chatterbox-f15/anyone-still-on-here-t75.htm CateraMV6
If anyone is reading this please post a reply!

I want to see what kind of numbers I am working with here, I need to knwo if I need to invest a bunch more time on this or if I should just quit trying...

Thanks all!]]> ChatterBOX Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:13:29 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/chatterbox-f15/anyone-still-on-here-t75.htm#253 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/chatterbox-f15/anyone-still-on-here-t75.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/introduce-youself-f29/us-2k1-opel-catera-sport-t14.htm Admin Hi all, and welcome to the new forum, I hope you all like the new set up and I hope this can become the new hang out place for our dear Catera and Omega owners from around the world. I am the Administrator, Creator and Founder of the forum so please feel free to let me know how you like it and also if we should make any changes to any of its parts. I live in Flushing Michigan, and I drive a 2K1 Cadillac Catera, which I have converted to an OPEL, I love it very much, it has the ... Introduce Youself Sat, 10 May 2008 22:25:40 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/introduce-youself-f29/us-2k1-opel-catera-sport-t14.htm#26 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/introduce-youself-f29/us-2k1-opel-catera-sport-t14.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/off-topic-media-f16/my-other-car-a-dodge-neon-t61.htm Admin This is what I drive when my Catera is in the shop for work... its was my first new car ever, I got it in 2001, and I have had it since then, its one of the best handling subcompacts that I have had my hands on. I have modified the struts, springs sway bars, bushings and strut braces, it looks high but it handles and outhandles many unsuspecting, sometimes much faster cars... Love seeing the facial expressions when people with much more expensive and nicer cars see me in the distance on ... Off Topic MEDIA Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:39:08 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/off-topic-media-f16/my-other-car-a-dodge-neon-t61.htm#211 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/off-topic-media-f16/my-other-car-a-dodge-neon-t61.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/chatterbox-f15/omega-owner-forum-t62.htm Mike f ]]> ChatterBOX Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:42:49 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/chatterbox-f15/omega-owner-forum-t62.htm#212 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/chatterbox-f15/omega-owner-forum-t62.htm http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/forced-induction-na-f14/supercharger-t77.htm ARMY_MP_From_MO Do we even have a real option for a supercharger. I heard a rumor that our friends across the pond had one. Forced Induction / NA Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:01:45 GMT http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/forced-induction-na-f14/supercharger-t77.htm#261 http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/forced-induction-na-f14/supercharger-t77.htm