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I am officially back in the fold of ZS180 ownership:D Picked up a Goodwood green 180 earlier today. Needs a wee bit tlc but is a sound motor and I love the colour!! Also loving the Alcantara seats:D VIS both gubbed an now in hospital at Kevs to see if salvageable, exhaust blowing but doesnt bother me a jot as it was not staying for very long tbh. A muchos grasssy arse to Kev who was invaluable today with help and motion power to get there including the great money withdrawel challenge lol. So couple of manky pics, getting stuck in tomorrow with the cleaning, though already have coilpack cover and LED sidelights fitted:D
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/722ac94c.jpg
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Leigh_EvoIX
11-12-10, 05:41 PM
Welcome back !! :D
whaahaaaay, sure some gary touches and itll look imense:D
rakester
11-12-10, 05:47 PM
Nice one sexy-ton, lovely colour :)
peterzs
11-12-10, 05:49 PM
55 reg as well, glad you got a good one.
:):):):)
Dan1971
11-12-10, 06:04 PM
Nice ... :thumbsup:
lawrence-zs180
11-12-10, 06:12 PM
Nice one dude and green which is the best colour lol
coreygraham180
11-12-10, 06:19 PM
Looks nice dude
Good to see u got another zed
Have to say the green really comes out in the light, looks totally different to the pics tbh:) Planning a full exhaust system including decat first along wi touch up to scrape on rear bumper as well as gettting my old extreme spoiler painted and fitted. Planning to leave the centre part pearl black and just get the supports done in green, wi black front bib should tie in nicley imo:)
Stephen
11-12-10, 06:41 PM
Nice one Mate!:)
Any luck finding yoour old zs :)
Nice one Mate!:)
Any luck finding yoour old zs :)
not seen it anywhere I have looked yet bud, most probably looking in wrong places lol:)
Nice looking motor Gary but needs the the big spoiler lol.bet you will have it looking a million dollars in no time just don't kill this one lol.
Nice looking motor Gary but needs the the big spoiler lol.bet you will have it looking a million dollars in no time just don't kill this one lol.
lol, kev and the seller got on great all because of the love for small spoilers;)
Promise to try and not kill this ane, scouts honour:D
Stephen
11-12-10, 06:54 PM
not seen it anywhere I have looked yet bud, most probably looking in wrong places lol:)
Any way of contacting the insurance comp or the garage it went to for review? see if they knew?
Im planning on going down to kilmarnock/ayr scrappies soon with a guy from the 75/ZT Website, so will keep an eye out :)
Also think some headlamp powerwash things on the bumper would look good on it!.
WXM Matty
11-12-10, 06:55 PM
Nice to see you came back to the ZS :D
Sure you will make a good job of this one like the last!
Nice one mate, i do love the colour
BUCKYDEVIL
11-12-10, 11:01 PM
Glad to hear the good news Gary, Not too sure about the colour but Maybe Im just comparing against what you had before, Im sure with the way brought out the best of the black stealth you will apply to this with some nice tastefull mods.
Look forward to watching how you bring out the best in it.
And a visit to Dr Kev is a good place to start.
andys1981
12-12-10, 05:35 AM
good stuff ma man,glad ye got another one,me personally wouldent go for green (but im biased lol)never the less am sure you will have it looking stunning,nice one gary!!
Cheers a'body, nice blank canvas to get working on:D
Andy an Marcus, thought you pair might no like the colour lol Still say that it looks a totally different green in the flesh, certainly a few more shades lighter....more than likely my ***** photography that makes it looks darker and well flatter tbh:)
It wont be an overnight thing but first few bit's i want done
Fecking good clean insides an oot
Exhaust
VIS working
Bumper painted and spats touched up
air filter
proper job spoiler on
my stereo in and sell cd HU with multi changer
HIDS
Wind deflectors
Tints windows
One thing I am not sure about this time, obviously I had rally flaps on the black one but I think i could only get away with that due to them blending in with the colour of the car....not so sure if large black mud flaps would blend in so well on this car and really want to keep the spats protected from stones aff the front wheel - suggestions please:)
Dan1971
12-12-10, 07:46 AM
Green flaps .... ? Bit of Black "MG" detail on them ?
Green flaps .... ? Bit of Black "MG" detail on them ?
Just no sure Dan, not seen any green the now but think they would be too 'bright' and stand out too much. Thhe black ones may fit in as I plan to add black and darker colours here and there.
First ebay purchase done, wanted a catch tnak but in black and square. Could only find this one on ebay so it is now mine:D http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350422212916&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Well the VIS motors are well and truly gubbed, no even salvageable, luckily I had a spare Power motor and a very lazy Balance motor so they will go on the car just now to make it drivable at the moment.
i dont know where you can buy it gary but you can get thick clear self adhesive vinyl, cut it to size and stick it on the inside, if you see any new shape fiestas about look at the lower corner at the rear door theyre fitted there to stop stone chips, wasnt too bad to put it on when we had the recall, would stop stone chips no problem.
some grey would definatly look good against the green, grey wheels ect, dont think mudflaps would suit this one but its going to look great when its done, few colours missing to have the full colour selection at the stand, need to import some zs's from the south.
andys1981
12-12-10, 12:02 PM
Cheers a'body, nice blank canvas to get working on:D
Andy an Marcus, thought you pair might no like the colour lol Still say that it looks a totally different green in the flesh, certainly a few more shades lighter....more than likely my ***** photography that makes it looks darker and well flatter tbh:)
It wont be an overnight thing but first few bit's i want done
Fecking good clean insides an oot
Exhaust
VIS working
Bumper painted and spats touched up
air filter
proper job spoiler on
my stereo in and sell cd HU with multi changer
HIDS
Wind deflectors
Tints windows
One thing I am not sure about this time, obviously I had rally flaps on the black one but I think i could only get away with that due to them blending in with the colour of the car....not so sure if large black mud flaps would blend in so well on this car and really want to keep the spats protected from stones aff the front wheel - suggestions please:)
its still green lol.nah mate,cars a gid yin,cant wait to see the progress,am sure your busy doing what ye have to do the now lol
andys1981
12-12-10, 12:12 PM
Just no sure Dan, not seen any green the now but think they would be too 'bright' and stand out too much. Thhe black ones may fit in as I plan to add black and darker colours here and there.
First ebay purchase done, wanted a catch tnak but in black and square. Could only find this one on ebay so it is now mine:D http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350422212916&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
ave got the same catch tank in ma garage mate,ye can ave it for nowt,the wee pipe seems to have collapsed tho,that was the first one i bought off yampiedog,the second one i got off shafz,never used it,ye can have it for parts
ave got the same catch tank in ma garage mate,ye can ave it for nowt,the wee pipe seems to have collapsed tho,that was the first one i bought off yampiedog,the second one i got off shafz,never used it,ye can have it for parts
Bollocks wish I had known that I have been meaning to get a catch tank for ages lol
ave got the same catch tank in ma garage mate,ye can ave it for nowt,the wee pipe seems to have collapsed tho,that was the first one i bought off yampiedog,the second one i got off shafz,never used it,ye can have it for parts
Bollocks wish I had known that I have been meaning to get a catch tank for ages lol
seeing as I have already ordered mine, sure Grimlet wid be glad to tak it Andy, cheers for the kind offer, should really put up a wanted thread for things I want:)
Well got stuck in about cleaning the exterior today, also engine bay was thoroughly gutted as it was minging tbh. Came up like new in there, was just a quick wash down on the body as it was so flaming cold the day. Also got engine flush and fresh oil along with pollen filter change.. Once again a huge thanks to Kev who came across with mini service goodies and working vis motors he had. Vis motors in and she is flying:D Sounds mean as **** with the blown exhaust lol, engine is nice and quiet and cannot wait to get a proper zorst on then an air filter when i find one at a guid price:) Kev took some photos today showing the bits requiring some tlc and show her washed down:)
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Bad Points
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Stephen
12-12-10, 09:28 PM
Looking good bud :)
Iv bought The same mud flaps again i had on FXJ for NYH. And it looks nice with the black and blue :). I imagaine it would be the same for the black and green?. Can pop over sometime and let you have a look, see for yourself :)
Stephen
body kits broke omn the same place as mine lol, looks really good though
Lovely colour, and loving the understated spoiler!
What do you use for cleaning the engine bay? Ive always been tempted to do mine, but dont want to knacker anything up.
Nats Whiskas
12-12-10, 09:46 PM
That is a really nice car mate!!! Must admit i do like the colour!!
Dave MGT
12-12-10, 10:14 PM
Very very nice!!! Not many in goodwood green. Love it!
stamford
13-12-10, 07:31 AM
Well done Gary, love the colour. Nice xmas pressie for you! :D
Cheers a'body, hoping exhaust and bodyworks touch ups will be done very soon! Also sheddist kit is now ordered and should be with me shortly:D
Looking good bud :)
Iv bought The same mud flaps again i had on FXJ for NYH. And it looks nice with the black and blue :). I imagaine it would be the same for the black and green?. Can pop over sometime and let you have a look, see for yourself :)
Stephen
Think they will work bud and tbh the amount of protection the give over not having any makes it worth having them:) So flaps will be added lol.
Lovely colour, and loving the understated spoiler!
What do you use for cleaning the engine bay? Ive always been tempted to do mine, but dont want to knacker anything up.
Twas stuf Kev brought over, G101 I think it was called?!?! Worked a treat, sprayed it on and hosed down while car was running keeping too much water away from electrical bits and pieces. The oil filler cap was brown and black when i picked car up lol
Well done Gary, love the colour. Nice xmas pressie for you! :D
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lololol, because I'm worth it:D
Twas stuf Kev brought over, G101 I think it was called?!?! Worked a treat, sprayed it on and hosed down while car was running keeping too much water away from electrical bits and pieces. The oil filler cap was brown and black when i picked car up lol
The previous owner knew to put the oil IN the engine, yeah?
The previous owner knew to put the oil IN the engine, yeah?
LOL, tbh i very much doubt it, didn't know much about mechanics of car. He had been running with no VIS motors and so much slack in the throttle cable I am surprised it moved lol. Nothing on throttle till you pressed at least half of it's travel:)
Twas stuf Kev brought over, G101 I think it was called?!?! Worked a treat, sprayed it on and hosed down while car was running keeping too much water away from electrical bits and pieces. The oil filler cap was brown and black when i picked car up lol
Aye the stuff is G101 from Autosmart, mixed with water 50/50 in a spray bottle.
Maxxed_Ross
16-12-10, 04:55 PM
nice buy dude! very very nice
I'll try and make you a new signature asap lol
nice buy dude! very very nice
I'll try and make you a new signature asap lol
Cheers matey, getting stuck in about cleaning the interior when i get her back at the weekend:D Cheers fir the offer on the sig adjustment but Si (Silverfox) just sorted me oot on that:)
Steves Cleenz
16-12-10, 10:30 PM
nice car Gary, looks pretty tidy too, the number plate is very similar to my brothers old MK2 his last letters was AYO though, think the person who owns it now is a member on here or XPF, im sure i have some pictures of a Goodwood Green ZS i detailed a couple of years ago ;)
Aye the stuff is G101 from Autosmart, mixed with water 50/50 in a spray bottle.
oh yeah G101 is bloody good stuff for an all purpose cleaner
nice car Gary, looks pretty tidy too, the number plate is very similar to my brothers old MK2 his last letters was AYO though, think the person who owns it now is a member on here or XPF, im sure i have some pictures of a Goodwood Green ZS i detailed a couple of years ago ;)
oh yeah G101 is bloody good stuff for an all purpose cleaner
Cool, apparently it's a durham registered car, wonder who has your brothers noo?:)
If you find em, fire up them piccies:D Have to say paintwork isn't as bad as i thought it might be apart from the stonechipped bodykit. It had that diamondbrite protection stuff put on it when new. Washed up nicely that's for sure but mair than likely get yourself to give it the proper job treatment if yer up again. George is gonna be getting a good workout on that interior though lol, is pretty clarty tbh and will need to 'shave' seats due to the bobbling from folk sliding into them:)
Steves Cleenz
16-12-10, 10:47 PM
yeah i will come up again, really enjoyed the last trip up there lol, the bloke who owns my brother is from up the road from me and my brother sold the car to a company in Manchester lol, just found the pics, not that good as i only had my old camera
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/200bubs/zed-ess%20car/PICT0490.jpg
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Top stuff Steve and I will have a gander at them pics when i get home tomorrow, works computer says no to photobucket etc and phone signal is pants for trying to use iphone:(
A wee update, got the bodywork sorted out an full system including de-cat. Exhaust is a bit quieter than the black one's was, but sounds nice and deep and a lot smoother:)
Most of the time since I have bought the car has been spent on the interior, the amount of ***** that came out during the shampooin was scaryily disgusting, but there has been a vast improvement and all the seats need now is a de-bobble:)
Also popped in my new 5K HID's yesterday then today fitted the sheddist kit and TM clock(thanks Lawrence, hope to get start button in soon). The thing i was desperate to do was the sheddist kit as my oe kit was struggling a touch and since i had one in the black zed i hated going back to the oe system. Once again the kit has transformed another zs, cannot recommend this upgrade more to anyone with a 180, should be one of the very first mods done:)
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stamford
21-12-10, 08:09 PM
Looking good Gary.
coreygraham180
21-12-10, 08:16 PM
Looking ace mate
BUCKYDEVIL
21-12-10, 08:33 PM
Gary are you putting your Private Reg on this ?
Cheers a'body, starting to come together. Have the extreme spoiler in goodwood verticals with pb centre waiting to go on too:D
Gary are you putting your Private Reg on this ?
Aye, needing the black zed's V5 back from insurers to sort it out though, knew there was something i meant to chase up today:)
rakester
21-12-10, 08:44 PM
Gary...i love your massive bun's and wondered if you would like to go for dinner sometime?
Gary...i love your massive bun's and wondered if you would like to go for dinner sometime?
Sure but I dinna give oot on the first date:rambo:
rakester
21-12-10, 11:24 PM
Didn't realize you could edit other peoples posts on here LOLOLOL
I'd happily take you for dinner
andys1981
22-12-10, 04:03 AM
gone yersel gary,looking good bud,watching this thread like a hawk mate!!
Didn't realize you could edit other peoples posts on here LOLOLOL
I'd happily take you for dinner
As Ambassador I get diplomatic immunity:D Well at least in my head i do lol
An todays wee update with the help of Kev and his wiring/soldering and wire stripping using teeth skillz started off with the start button i got from Lawrence-zs180
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/cc071f15.jpg
Picture makes the positioning look like it may be awkward for driver but tbh it falls nicely to hand:)
Then a tidier position for my usb port for when i refit my HU, as I normally use a stick for me tunes:D
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/cce6dd5f.jpg
This was going to be fitted but, well it was just too fecking cold lol
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After Kev left i gave her a guid hoover(nothing like brandishing a hoover at -7 in the dark to make the neighbours worry):D An then fitted the new mats I got from the seller:D
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/75c51c5a.jpg
Dan1971
22-12-10, 07:48 PM
Wouldn't rest the wheel on the spoiler if I were you ..... :joker:
Stephen
22-12-10, 08:04 PM
Looking good mate :)
cleaning my interior atm, really not had the time when i got it. off between christmas and new year and off a week mid january so will get stuck in then :)
Are those mats clipped in? I was looking for clips on mine the other day, but i couldnt find them. The bloody carpets keeping rolling forward.
Are those mats clipped in? I was looking for clips on mine the other day, but i couldnt find them. The bloody carpets keeping rolling forward.
Aye they are standard clips that the mats came with:) I cannot find them on Rimmer bros but would assume you should be able to get them somewhere?!?
I do have different securing clips sitting in the garage, have 3 as one broke in transit(came with last mats) you can have them for nowt if you want? Can pop oot an grab a pic of them if you like? :)
I'll have a look at mine tomorrow to see if I can figure out where the clips should go, if I can see then I might just take you up on your kind offer!
I'll have a look at mine tomorrow to see if I can figure out where the clips should go, if I can see then I might just take you up on your kind offer!
The ones ihave spare just screw through the mats and into the carpet mate, just so you know:)
EDIT
Here is a wee pic of them bud:)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/20691ec9.jpg
lawrence-zs180
22-12-10, 11:36 PM
Shes looking good dude hope you enjoy the parts
haGGard
23-12-10, 09:46 PM
This car is looking great! Its coming up a treat.
The ones ihave spare just screw through the mats and into the carpet mate, just so you know:)
Aye I'll have them off ya bud :beer2:
Drop us a PM with yer paypal details
Freakily - I just read this BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12072394).
Will definitely be taking them off your hands!
Aye I'll have them off ya bud :beer2:
Drop us a PM with yer paypal details
Nae need bud, will cost pennies to post just pm me your address and will send them when I get hame from fort bill:)
Latest piccy update, after a through brake strip, clean and change of brake fluid yesterday Kev and myself fitted the spoiler, the wind deflectors and couple of new badges went on recently too:D Should get my plate on in about a weekk too:D
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lawrence-zs180
01-01-11, 11:12 AM
looking good fella
peterzs
01-01-11, 11:22 AM
Great colour, well worth the effort.
Did you find much wrong with the brakes???
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
cheers folks:)
Great colour, well worth the effort.
Did you find much wrong with the brakes???
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
sticking pads needing a file down, few missing shims which i will need to pick up and slide pins needed clean and re-greased as well as the fluid itself being well past it's sell by date lol. Hopefully get them painted up soon, just going dark green so subtle but new decals will stand out on em:)
JIMZS180
02-01-11, 02:59 PM
looks a pretty tight fit in thru' them garage doors Gary!!!!!!
Steves Cleenz
02-01-11, 08:41 PM
looks a pretty tight fit in thru' them garage doors Gary!!!!!!
you try machine polishing in there lol:mml:
looks a pretty tight fit in thru' them garage doors Gary!!!!!!
Plenty of room for the zed but getting Claire's astra in with it's daftly huge mirrors is a tad tighter lol:D
you try machine polishing in there lol:mml:
LOL, aye twas a bit of a contortionist job for ye :D
Latest up date
Finished the service items, so new fuel filter in and my freee (:D) sparkies too, here are the old ones that were changed(lol) at last service
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/3bc0c2eb.jpg
Just after getting the car i noticed a slight rattle from the plenum, and i do mean slight but it is there. Figured seeing as the VIS i was running were actually Kevs and I had money left that i raided from my savings that i would get a new plenum complete with VIS, so last night took old one off and had a beer while i cleaned up the manky TB
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What came out after sitting it up today and left for most of the day
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Nice fresh plenum and sparkly inside TB
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TF wheel with green inserts popped on tonight
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Got chrome sills from scrappy
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mattie007
09-01-11, 09:37 PM
Only just seen this thread! Awesome car, but should of left the small spoiler on!
Only just seen this thread! Awesome car, but should of left the small spoiler on!
I did try to tell him...
New plenum though, nice. You gonna be taking apart the old one?
Got the carpet clips btw, thanks very much :thankyou:
I did try to tell him...
New plenum though, nice. You gonna be taking apart the old one?
Got the carpet clips btw, thanks very much :thankyou:
Na, prob sell it as a working spare on the bay or here, was only a slight rattle and car didn't seem down on power when VIS were working so really it too good to scrap tbh when other out there are gubbed and need summat that at least works ok:)
Glad you got the clips, no toyota moments for you now lol:D
Still prefer the proper spoiler :trampoline:;)
lawrence-zs180
09-01-11, 10:27 PM
Been busy dude again lol... that a hatch? Only asking because i have seen brg extreme spoiler and was thinking i might get it.
Been busy dude again lol... that a hatch? Only asking because i have seen brg extreme spoiler and was thinking i might get it.
Aye lol, itching to get as much done as i can:D
It's a saloon bud, you can make the extreme spoiler fit the hatch with a bit of modding though.....no wanna buy a lip spoiler lol? :D
lawrence-zs180
09-01-11, 10:55 PM
What would need modding? Lol cheers for the offer but i like mine at the min but Wouldn't mind going bigger
What would need modding? Lol cheers for the offer but i like mine at the min but Wouldn't mind going bigger
iirc its the base of the legs?!?! There is one on here that has it fitted and think the orginal mod was done by a previous owner either on zscentral or xpf...not sure if there is a how to but positive there was a description of what had to be done to get it to fit:)
Here's a link to pics from the current owner WXMMatty:)
http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=14158
need to shave the spoiler down a bit because the base is spoiler is too big for the bootlid basically
lawrence-zs180
09-01-11, 11:17 PM
Cheers guys i will take a look into that
andys1981
10-01-11, 03:58 AM
aye bud yer getting there with the mods,looking good gary,well done mate!
It's coming along nicely Gary
JIMZS180
10-01-11, 06:27 PM
Cheers guys i will take a look into that
There is a Mk2 hatch with extreme spoiler fitted currently for sale in autotrader...looks great
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201039369517875/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l/model/zs/make/mg/page/1/postcode/ph12ps/radius/1501?logcode=p
lawrence-zs180
10-01-11, 06:35 PM
does look good... seems its all on mk2 180's mine is a mk1, this gonna be a issue?
There is a Mk2 hatch with extreme spoiler fitted currently for sale in autotrader...looks great
I think we'll have to agree to disagree on that one.
does look good... seems its all on mk2 180's mine is a mk1, this gonna be a issue?
Nope no issues bud, tailgate is smae on both mk's, just the flushing of number plate recess thats different:)
lawrence-zs180
10-01-11, 07:14 PM
so just gotta sorten the bit in the middle then
rakester
10-01-11, 07:15 PM
good work!
so just gotta sorten the bit in the middle then
No mate, I think it is more the 'feet' that are attached to the bootlid, they need shortened as are too long and would hange over either the front or rear edge if you just fitted it:)
lawrence-zs180
10-01-11, 07:20 PM
ahhhhh lol ok dude cheers
er sorry for nicking your thread haha
good work!
cheers cheesy baws:)
ahhhhh lol ok dude cheers
er sorry for nicking your thread haha
Nae bother bud lol, anytime:D
Today i headed throught to Dreadnought in Callander to pick up my new stoppers from Luti, he was out but his Dad got me the discs and kindly showed me round the workshop, very impressive is all i can say. Didn't take any pics as well, I was getting a quick show about and felt whpping out the camera might have been a bit rude:)
Anyways got home and decided to fit them, paint the calipers and add my decals, and have fitted the front flaps, will do rears and arch liner the morrow as it is too wet and i need a beer:D
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/06be74e1.jpg
mattie007
10-01-11, 08:46 PM
Coming on a treat!
Extreme spoilers dont suit the hatch though, sorry!
tinyszs
10-01-11, 08:51 PM
nice looking zs
An today included getting rid of this pish
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/42a6ce47.jpg
An popping in this
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/e02a1f4d.jpg
Lovely CAF alongside the new horn:D
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/38fa2f36.jpg
lawrence-zs180
11-01-11, 04:47 PM
yay puddle dodging lol
Steves Cleenz
11-01-11, 04:49 PM
I would personally point the CAF downwards as the hole on the inner wing lets water straight through into there and you dont want your feed filling with water
lawrence-zs180
11-01-11, 06:52 PM
cheers for the help and pics andy... not to sure about the bottom one haha.
where did the post go????
coreygraham180
11-01-11, 06:55 PM
Looks better and better every time u do something Gary
I would personally point the CAF downwards as the hole on the inner wing lets water straight through into there and you dont want your feed filling with water
It is now, noticed after i took the pic that it could be angled better also put a wee hole in the lowest point to let any water that does get in, out:)
Looks better and better every time u do something Gary
Cheers bud, the initial frenzy of getting stuff on is nearly done and everything else will just be as and when:)
Took it out for a spin tonight, fecking love it. Goes brilliantly and am very surprised at the amount of induction roar i can hear, certainly a lot more pronounced that the black one ever was. Getting used to the brakes, seem to need a fair bit of heat before they have decent bite but do not know what they are but they certainly do stop me. Will probably still give a quick bleed to be sure.
Stephen
11-01-11, 10:37 PM
Looking good Gary. :-)
rakester
11-01-11, 11:59 PM
Coming on a treat!
Extreme spoilers dont suit the hatch though, sorry!
It's a saloon blud
JIMZS180
12-01-11, 08:37 AM
I think we'll have to agree to disagree on that one.
agreed!!
It's a saloon blud
Think he is meaning the hatch spoiler discussion earlier bud:)
Few more wee jobbies done:) Got bumper sag/bulge fix done today which has the added benefit of stopping any water getting in the bracket locating points, sealed up the other usual suspects for letting in water too:) Bumper sitting a lot better now but broke that crappy bracket that sits in the o/s arch lol. Dropped the alloys off at Chameleon for refurbing, plumped for silver with the sparkle through it as the chops caled did settled it for me although Grimmy's idea of black with gold sparkle was severly temtping tbh, pick them up next Monday:D
Also upgraded my fogs as the yellow light looked poor with leds and hids fitted elswhere, comparison shot below, notice differnce better in the flesh though. An new black and chrome badge on too:)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/943f11f2.jpg
The alloy rings for the speedo arrived today to but I didn't want the same carbon trim i had before and the aluminium one just imo would look ****. Seeing as i still had amethyst paint left from interior job on dead zed thought i would paint the instrument surround this time instead, very pleased with the result and still love amethyst, think it will be covering a few more bits and pieces in the future:D
Before
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/2daade51.jpg
After
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/0ea30305.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/8be176ea.jpg
Good call on the alloy wheel colour ;-)
And the ZS looks good in that colour.
i painted my instument cluster as well, didnt laquer it though, it looks good but youd never really noticde unless you looked at it
heres the black and gold sparkle on the zr
http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae176/ritchyp/21082010716.jpg
http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae176/ritchyp/21082010717.jpg
silver with sparkle looks lovely too
cheers guys, it is getting there keep adding to my list as i get things done lol
i painted my instument cluster as well, didnt laquer it though, it looks good but youd never really noticde unless you looked at it
silver with sparkle looks lovely too
Definately worth lacquering bud, looks god when lights hits it, love the purple that comes oot with amethyst, you wheels do look cracking tbh was a close called thing:D
i dont think gold n black would look good on 11 spokes, the silver sparkle will look amazing in the sun trust me
i like the matt finnish actually on mine, i think it was ford galaxy grey or summit, still has metalic bits in it so it shines, show you some time
Well alloys now refurb'd, bumper brackets fitted so it is now nice and secure an doesn't flap about:) an got stuck in about the paintwork so it has now been clayed, which was much needed the amount of crap that came off was scary! Then buffed out some of the scratches before a polish and a wax:)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/4e0f256e.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/609a7896.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/7d9e0ddf.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/7aea50a0.jpg
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http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/e9470043.jpg
Stephen
05-02-11, 06:18 PM
Looking good bud! :)
andys1981
05-02-11, 06:19 PM
looking great gary,always wanted to try that clay bar stuff is it hard to do?
lawrence-zs180
05-02-11, 06:22 PM
Looking very nice dude.. as asked how hard is the claying?
Maxxed_Ross
05-02-11, 07:13 PM
damn sexy dude. So much better with the proper spoiler on it too
cheers guys, regarding the claying it is pretty easy:) Get some megs clay bar kit, spray on the detailer and rub the clay over it, you will feel it 'picking' up the crap. i find it quite therapuetic lol
cheers guys, regarding the claying it is pretty easy:) Get some megs clay bar kit, spray on the detailer and rub the clay over it, you will feel it 'picking' up the crap. i find it quite therapuetic lol
Theraputic I will bring the car over nex week and you can have plenty therapy claying my car if you want I can't be arsed even washing mine
peterzs
05-02-11, 10:45 PM
Looking good, going into competition with Steve????
:happy2::happy2::happy2:
Dan1971
06-02-11, 06:21 AM
Theraputic I will bring the car over nex week and you can have plenty therapy claying my car if you want I can't be arsed even washing mine
:rofl:
Theraputic I will bring the car over nex week and you can have plenty therapy claying my car if you want I can't be arsed even washing mine
Aye Nae bother Grimmy, tho cars belonging to others usually need buffed with Wonga for the therapeutic tendencies to work ;)
Maxxed_Ross
06-02-11, 09:50 AM
it's a bit like the wax I use on my wheels. You put it on with your fingers so it makes the experiance quite intimate, stroking every spoke all over
looking good bud, you happy with the alloys then:) dunno if its the same guys there now or what!
it's a bit like the wax I use on my wheels. You put it on with your fingers so it makes the experiance quite intimate, stroking every spoke all over
hehe, tried that with the dodo juice and your right *goes to hunt down Claire fir a guid waxing* :ohmy:
looking good bud, you happy with the alloys then:) dunno if its the same guys there now or what!
Aye, the wheels are great bud. Look better in the sun so pity there hasn't been a lot of that about:) One does have a bit of a buckle unfortunately so will at somepoint get another to replace it:(
lawrence-zs180
09-02-11, 10:16 AM
there is one on ebay for ?55 at the min...
there is one on ebay for ?55 at the min...
cheers bud, will have a look see:)
lawrence-zs180
09-02-11, 01:58 PM
Just found it for you..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MGZS-FACELIFT-ALLOY-WHEEL-215-40-ZR17-11-SPOKE-GC-/310294588166?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item483effab06
looks in bloody good nick
Just found it for you..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MGZS-FACELIFT-ALLOY-WHEEL-215-40-ZR17-11-SPOKE-GC-/310294588166?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item483effab06
looks in bloody good nick
Excellent stuff Lawrence, would be getting refurbed anyways to match the other 3 wheels. Looks good that does though:D
Well today was the day to remove the multi changer from the boot and connecting wire that ran through to the HU slot. Bit of a pita tbh as the two parts of the bracket were riveted together but a few drill bits later out it came, easy enough to just use bolts to refit which it should have had in the first place imo lol:
While in the boot whipped out all the carpets and dried it out and went leak hunting, notcied that the vent was still opening so i hadn't done a good job of that and as i couldn't be bothered taking the bumper off again one of the old number plates and some sikaflex cam in handy:D
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/970b569d.jpg
An the latest pics from earlier today after another quick wax up, been a few additions since last time including TF mirror (cheers Marcus) and XPower gear knob which i drilled out and fitted today as well as front components and rear 3 way speakers.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/IMG_0210.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/IMG_0211.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/IMG_0212.jpg
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http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/IMG_0209.jpg
An the RR graph
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/M2XTN.jpg
lawrence-zs180
07-03-11, 05:37 PM
she is looking real good dude
peterzs
07-03-11, 05:44 PM
Car looks good, dont get carried away waxing all those spokes.
:devil::devil::beer2::beer2:
Dan1971
07-03-11, 07:42 PM
Great looking ... really nice pal ....
The rings on the dials look good. Those the ebay ones for ?25 ?
Great looking ... really nice pal ....
The rings on the dials look good. Those the ebay ones for ?25 ?
Cheers abody, she's getting there bit by bit, hope to get either tints done or dash painted uP this month.
Aye dan thats the bunnies, better to ave two people when fitting as they bend around the instruments so one to hold surround and one to bend em round. Easy enough then and yeP I like em too, brightens things up a bit as well as painting the surround:)
Wel the tints were done the day before Calvins arrival into the world which leaves lowering and dash painting to do and it will then have everything except the reverse senors that the black zed had:D Have done the vents already, including the dash top ones this time..pity i knocked them over when they were drying so have a couple of chips to touch up and one of the rings cracked so will get the spare i have painted up and swapped over:) Also cut off my standard handbrake and fitted a shiney black one as well as leather gaiters for the handbrake and gear surround
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/c425025a.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/a38bfbd1.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/b968493e.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/3af3a7dd.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/b5f56fa4.jpg
Thanks to Peter for sending me more site stickers, used one to finish off my sunstrip:fez:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/ZS%20180/4d8c78be.jpg
BUCKYDEVIL
17-04-11, 07:04 PM
looks BANG TIDY mate..
andys1981
17-04-11, 10:43 PM
exactly the same sunstrip as yours,but mines has an r instead of an s,as mgzr,instead of mgzs,same spot too lol
Can i ask which mud flaps you have fitted and maybe post a link to the supplier if you dont mind, cheers
Can i ask which mud flaps you have fitted and maybe post a link to the supplier if you dont mind, cheers
sure mate nae bother, this is my second set and had both from this lot :)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-MG-ZS-Rally-Mudflaps-x-4-NEW-Mud-flaps-BLACK-/400091788880?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d27543650
Well finally got her lowered today, got Leigh's old motobuild springs nearly a year ago lol! Not polished or waxed in near a year but still shines nicely after a wash:)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/fb9c74fa.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Maxfly/c2bd4fa2.jpg
Looking good mate,will look the nuts when it settles
coreygraham180
05-06-12, 07:07 PM
looking good ..........might just have to copy a few things :P lol
peterzs
05-06-12, 08:49 PM
Looks good, worth the wait!!!
Maxxed_Ross
05-06-12, 08:50 PM
looks so nice lowered a bit!
still really like the colour too
MG ZS STE
05-06-12, 09:17 PM
That's a nice drop, not to OTT. some I've seen look like they'd struggle to get up a drop kerb.
Cheers guys, getting happier with it all the time. Still never have enough time to tinker with her like I used to but themselves the breaks I suppose haha:)
Looking good mate,will look the nuts when it settles
Cheers bud, shouldn't settle too much lower seeing as springs are used not new?!? :)
looking good ..........might just have to copy a few things :P lol
Feel free Corey bud as am sure I will end up copying some of what you do lol:D
Things that are still at top of list are
Paint and fit my oe reverse sensors
Paint dash pearl black with amethyst highlights
Refurb wheels
Footwell lighting
There is plenty I want to do but time an money dictate otherwise;)
lawrence-zs180
05-06-12, 10:09 PM
been a while since I have seen this thread and she looks epic mate.. I just got myself the moto builds and hopefully it wont take a year to fit haha
andys1981
05-06-12, 10:17 PM
cars lookin great gaz,really like it,looks great with the motobuild springs fitted,how much did it actually lower it?
shes looking a lot meaner now gary, nice one:D
Cheers Ritchy, when I do get these wheels refurbed they will be a dark colour as prefer the added darkness on my cars lol.
been a while since I have seen this thread and she looks epic mate.. I just got myself the moto builds and hopefully it wont take a year to fit haha
Thanks Lawrence, a year is a good time to beat haha:)
cars lookin great gaz,really like it,looks great with the motobuild springs fitted,how much did it actually lower it?
Good question Andy and tbh I am not sure, didn't measure the drop before and after though the are supposed to give about a 35mm drop. Is just enough for me and I don't feel it is a great deal harsher a ride if at all:)
they are supposed to give about a 35mm drop. Is just enough for me and I don't feel it is a great deal harsher a ride if at all:)
Dropping the car this way... does it push the camber out a lot? was the tracking affected much at all?
ThumpJunkie
06-06-12, 01:41 PM
Tidy as always my friend, hope you're doing well :)
Dropping the car this way... does it push the camber out a lot? was the tracking affected much at all?
Not had a chance to get her four wheel aligned yet but will get that done asap. Going by when i had the black zed done it does knock everything out but they managed to get everything aligned within spec apart from the fron castor being slightly out iirc:)
Tidy as always my friend, hope you're doing well :)
cheers budski, doing good...busy but good and as you seen another mini me on the way so plenty to go on with lol:) Hope you and yours are all keeping good too:)
looks guid mate
Cheers bud, you still up this neck of the woods on Mondayish? :)
BrummieZS
07-06-12, 08:49 PM
Looks nice, How much stiffer does it feel with the springs done?
Looks nice, How much stiffer does it feel with the springs done?
A wee bit stiffer but not a great deal harsher for me personally and perfectly liveable:)
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