First Pics of the MG ZS 180 - SXE

[Stev180]

Hi, Ive finally managed to take some pics of the ZS after having it 2 months. Awesome machine and a good step up from the ZR 160. Im really pleased with it and how well its been looked after. Im the third owner, 43,000 miles, FSH. The only factory options are rear headrests and parking sensors. Its a standard car, and its staying that way! Ive put new badges on, swapped the straights from the ZR to this. I like the mk1 ZR and ZS and trophy blue is a major change from silver lol.

Anyway here are the pics:

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165006.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165018.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165054.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165115.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165156.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165205.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165236.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165303.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165322.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165637.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165816.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165832.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165847.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165924.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165549.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165406.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165431.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/Stev160/MG%20ZS/2012-02-19165442.jpg

What you all think?

[big_wasa]

That looks like its been loved and looked after.

[mhamps]

Paint and body look perfect, nice find.

Matt

[Quadcam24]

awesome condition.

[stamford]

She's a beaut! Got yourself a sweet zed there. :thumbsup:

[Nats Whiskas]

That looks gorgeous mate! Arn't you tempted to bang a decat pipe on and a ITG induction kit? Makes the car drive so much nicer :)

Cheers

[peterzs]

Good pics of a great looking car.

:wave:

[Stev180]

Thanks guys! The condition of the paintwork/interior was one of the main things I wanted to be straight. Being perfectly honest the driverside has no door dents but the passenger side has a few but nothing the dent devil man cant sort out for less than £100 which I may well get done but not urgent! Hmm I like the standard sound of it, but even im a novice doing anything mechanical etc but what where MGR thinking with the standard induction set up!? Looks very very restricted and the panel filter is very long! Im 22 and dont really want to start modding it as I will have to declare it to insurance.

I have something lined up for the rear lights which if it works I hope it catches on the ZS scene so keep looking!

[stamford]

Unfortunately the OE induction is a parts bin job and was designed for the 2L KV6. So yes it is restrictive and once it is removed along with resonator box and replaced with either ITG, BMC or inner wing open cone it'll breath so much better. Fully understand the mods and insurance, enjoy it first, get to know it and then mod it when funds allow, no rush.

[ian zs180]

Looks in amazing condition your zed mate thats been very well looked after .You got yourself a beauty there pal

[Enright]

It looks great, but you should ALWAYS use Paint or something to blank out your registration number before putting pics of your car on the internet.
Anyone could get duplicate plates made up, and the first you'd know about it is when the police come knocking or when the speeding fines start turning up through the post.
Also, insurance companies trawl sites like this, and while you might not have made any modifications at the moment, if you do anything in future that you talk about on here then you're handing a written admission to them on a plate, which could be enough reason to make life awkward in the event of a problem.

[starfire039]

Nice! Beautiful Zed. The only mod I would say you should do right now is to fit an oil catch tank, doesn't affect insurance, just stops oil recirculating into the plenum and protects the VIS motors.

Those brake disks don't look unmodified to me...... I would declare that or swap for standard.

[zsserbia]

Very nice pics, it looks astonishing!

[James Raby]

I don't think the drilled discs are going to cause an issue tbh.

Steve, when we meeting up matey?

[andy-81]

it looks showroom fresh nice one!!

[Stev180]

Thanks for all the kind words! It does have the odd door dents on the passenger side but looking into getting these removed in the near future. Ive had a couple of 250 mile round trips in the beast in March and loved it! Since owning the car ive not given it all my attention :( Also looking after my brothers golf mk4 gti, fixing it and then selling on has taken alot of my time but getting there!

James will shoot you a PM!

[Dan1971]

Very nice ....

[Dav]

Looks very tidy, but is it just me or does it seem to be riding a little high?

Either way, it makes me really want another ZS :)

[andys1981]

very tidy example,looks like its been looked after

[andymgzs180]

very nice, clean looking car you got there. good find!:beer: