My MK2 180 [Archive] - theMGZS.co.uk

POMPSKI

18-09-12, 04:07 PM

Thought Id create a new thread now I am actually starting to do stuff.

Catch tank fitted, very simple job. My only worry is the bracket slightly toucheing the headlight wiring. I'll get some foam on it ASAP.

Thanks to Pete. used his pictures as reference.

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/Screenshot_2012-09-18-16-35-05.png
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/Screenshot_2012-09-18-16-35-30.png
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/20120918_164134.jpg

Noted this coolant pipe starting to slip off, time for large jubilee clips I think
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/20120918_164203.jpg

Cheeky pic from the side.
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/20120918_164255.jpg

After the saga with the sheddist bleeding, the OE is back on and it was brilliant on my 350mile round trip to Headley court, new transmission fluid has worked wonders. Once I get the new hose I'll try to fit it again, it doesnt take long. I'll use Snoop to detect any air leaks.

Also I can hear my exhaust blowing somewhere, luckily I have x-power cat-back ready to go on.

Apologies for amateur photography :p

MG 53 ZED

18-09-12, 04:12 PM

Looking good, your engine bay looks very clean makes mine look like it's been rally driving.

POMPSKI

18-09-12, 04:13 PM

Cheers, well I have never cleaned it yet lol, Its quite dirty for my liking! Only 31k so it shouldnt look too shabby!

Smokey

18-09-12, 04:44 PM

Love it.

peterzs

18-09-12, 04:45 PM

Love it when you see a well looked after motor.

:yay::yay::yay:

KirkJames

18-09-12, 04:48 PM

What pipes did you use mate, looks like a very easy, neat job!

POMPSKI

18-09-12, 04:50 PM

Aww cheers chaps :)

POMPSKI

18-09-12, 04:52 PM

What pipes did you use mate, looks like a very easy, neat job!

Some nice meaty 3/8 standard hose from http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/silicone_hose_world/&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2754

I was going to go braided, but it looks too over-stated for my liking.

Its handy using the 'eye' bracket to support the tight looping hose, gives it the extra support and constant curvature this pipe (IMO) requires.

When the ITG full kit is bought, I'll be putting twin Simota tanks where the OE filter housing is currently, space permitting.

WalkerDnB

18-09-12, 05:13 PM

Looking good mate :)

POMPSKI

19-09-12, 07:30 PM

Already a nice little puddle in there ;)

Stev180

19-09-12, 09:21 PM

Looks stunning and very subtle without the spoiler.

grimmy

19-09-12, 09:37 PM

Looking good mate.

ian zs180

20-09-12, 11:07 AM

Looks great mate

petet16

20-09-12, 12:17 PM

Good looking car

POMPSKI

22-09-12, 06:25 PM

Well, couldnt even shear the exhaust bolts! (Backbox to mid)

I put the rear onto ramps, soaked the nuts/studs in plusgas and left for the night. Got underneath full of optimism this morning with a massive wrench, took so much rust off that after initially struggling to get a 17mm socket on them, one was eventually 14 & the other 15. However, all I succeeded in doing was to start rounding the nuts. Not seen studs used for these before, which got me thinking, could they be LH thread?

peterzs

22-09-12, 06:59 PM

Can you get a nut splitter on them, or a bit of heat?????????????

talkingcars

22-09-12, 07:11 PM

http://www.diytools.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/332x332/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/o/bosch-pws-720-115-angle-grinder-115mm-4-5-720w-240v.jpg

is my friend ;)

POMPSKI

22-09-12, 07:18 PM

Can you get a nut splitter on them, or a bit of heat?????????????

Havent got nut splitters, or a blowtorch! Or a grinder!

Id buy them, but the MOT is on monday, had to bite the bullet and ask them to fit it. I hate having to resort to the garage!

peterzs

22-09-12, 07:19 PM

Pity you couldnt "borrow", from the works tool box!!!!!!!!!

POMPSKI

22-09-12, 07:20 PM

Pity you couldnt "borrow", from the works tool box!!!!!!!!!

Indeed, incredibly frustrating having a whole tool-stores that I am unable to use on the car! Those pesky flying bricks!

peterzs

22-09-12, 07:25 PM

Bit of camo paint and they might not notice, if you slipped it in to the big garage!!!

stamford

23-09-12, 09:54 AM

Exhaust joints are a right pain, when I did mine I tried oil, blow lamp and a nut splitter, none of them worked. Even the nut splitter broke! I ended up giving £20 to the local exhaust fitter to do it on the ramps with oxy-acetylene and an impact gun.

POMPSKI

24-09-12, 05:30 PM

MOT Passed with no advisories, They replaced the exhaust for £20! What a difference, even in wet. Power delivery is incredibly smooth, traction can struggle to lay the power down in 1/2/3 with torque-steer which is a new experience for me in the wet, shouldnt be as bad in the dry! Instant throttle response, and it sounds sweet :)

Happy man :)

Still scared of touching electrics, I use spanners! Need a volunteer to fit my vis indicators :p

big_wasa

24-09-12, 05:35 PM

The viz is easy to fit mate, I can give you a hand. I did mine last week.

POMPSKI

24-09-12, 05:40 PM

I could pop over when you are free if you want or vice versa, I have means of paying for help in cash, brews, or ciggies lol :)

Car electrics scare the **** out of me!

big_wasa

24-09-12, 06:21 PM

yeh will sort some time. Sundays work best for me.

POMPSKI

26-09-12, 01:21 PM

Random Pictures...

Mintex all round - Done
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/2012-08-28101558.jpg

Cheap option before the expensive one...
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/2012-09-12142524.jpg

X-Power Cat back.... Now on
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/2012-09-12010121.jpg

Gearbox Drain
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/2012-09-14143304.jpg

Gearbox Fill Point
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/2012-09-14143319.jpg

The purpose of Catch Tanks
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/2012-09-14143331.jpg

Easiest way of filling the gearbox..... Double funnel technique.
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/2012-09-14144738.jpg

Fun & games next to the bulkhead
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/2012-09-15133737.jpg

The part I was waiting for
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/2012-09-15133750.jpg

Tried doing the exhaust like this..... Yeah right!
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/2012-09-21182300.jpg

Jay-ZS+

26-09-12, 01:26 PM

Always amazes me why they put the gearbox filler hole horizontal, doesnt make it the most simple task to refill them. Although guess fluid change isnt required by service.

grimmy

26-09-12, 02:32 PM

Nice pics mate and like the gearbox drain pics going to tackle that this weekend myself so now know what exactly to look for.

stamford

26-09-12, 03:04 PM

When I filled my gearbox I attached a piece of washing machine hose to the bottle and squeezed it down that. It is a right pita.

Jay-ZS+

26-09-12, 03:15 PM

When I filled my gearbox I attached a piece of washing machine hose to the bottle and squeezed it down that. It is a right pita.

Hope you rinsed it through before refitting it, cant imagine kathy would be very happy with you otherwise! :trampoline:

POMPSKI

27-09-12, 10:57 AM

2 Funnels really was simple, for me it was as easy as changing the engine oil!

Taking 2 minutes to remove the fuel vapour purge/charcoal cannister or whatever it is, a torque wrench gets straight on it

stamford

27-09-12, 11:18 AM

Hope you rinsed it through before refitting it, cant imagine kathy would be very happy with you otherwise! :trampoline:

:laugh: I think she knows by now I might 'borrow' bits here and there. (was a spare hose ;)) When I first did an induction mod on my 180 she wondered where a metre or so of tumble dryer vent hose had disappeared to!

POMPSKI

21-10-12, 07:27 PM

As you know, had the car detailed by Steve, just post a couple of pics here for progress purposes.

Also finally got my VIS Indicators fitted, big thanks to Big_Wasa for that, and apologies for being late :p
It has confirmed that my Vis are currently working superbly.
On the not so good side, we both smelt fuel strongly as Warren was working under the bonnet, so I'll be trying to investigate this before I go away. Looks like I've lost a fair bit of Coolant in the last week too. Not to worry though.
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/PA210098.jpg
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/IMGP5509.jpg
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/IMGP5525.jpg

big_wasa

21-10-12, 08:06 PM

As the cambelts have been done my money is on one of the injector rail seals.

Coolant will be the good old stat housing, It will give you some jobs to sort whilst once your back. Infact I think you should leave it with me instead of a car park :tease:

POMPSKI

21-10-12, 08:15 PM

Haha, well the V is one of my weekly checks, due tomorrow so I'll be in there then.

I agree with what you thought about them seals and bought a set of lower manifolds & fuel rail for £35, even if they turn out to be spares its a good price, if the stat is leaking, perfect time to change them all :D :)

Love to leave it with an enthusiast but you dont have the space :p

KirkJames

21-10-12, 08:16 PM

Looking good Dave ;)

POMPSKI

22-10-12, 12:23 PM

Looking good Dave ;)

Cheers :)
Its weekly check day, topped the coolant up, didnt need much. No sign of so much as condensation on the dipstick or cap, oil still looks new. Coolant in general has no dark spots or any debris whatsoever.

Took it for a good 30 mile trip this morning, no fuelly smell at all, no coolant leak at all. All injectors and fuel connections/rail/injectors are dry. V bay completely dry, just more annoying sponge coming off the cover.

Im happy that there is no real issue at the moment.

Stev180

22-10-12, 06:23 PM

Amazing car in the flesh. I bet your loving the this VIS indicator lights in the dark!

POMPSKI

25-10-12, 12:21 PM

They are awesome Steve! By the way, I have a gearknob for you :) mine turned up finally although I really need a new camera

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/PA250126.jpg

Drivers handle repaired after the massive bodge job before it...

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/PA240116.jpg
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/PA240110.jpg
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/PA240112.jpg

Lower manifolds & fuel rails turned up, just spares at the moment

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/PA250124.jpg

Ode to Opie, and site stickers

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/PA250122.jpg
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/PA250117.jpg
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Dust caps.... Poor camera.
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/PA250125.jpg

POMPSKI

15-02-13, 06:19 PM

The project restarts when I get back in 3 weeks!

Cant wait :)

peterzs

15-02-13, 06:38 PM

Hope the valve caps arnt like mine, off ebay.

Even with a bit of copper slip, I had to hold the valve with some mole grips and get a spanner on the cap. Then a fair bit of pressure to get them off. Now got some black plastic ones!!!!

talkingcars

15-02-13, 07:58 PM

I came by a bag of valve caps left by a mobile tyre fitter when they changed a tyre on one of the trucks. These are nice metal ones with a bolt style top, I thought they should be good so stuck them on the ZR. 3 months later they have all rusted and are proving to be difficult to remove.

POMPSKI

14-03-13, 07:51 AM

Finally back from Afghan, to find an srs light on and front and rear badges faded and horrible!

Dan1971

14-03-13, 08:05 AM

Welcome home.... :party:

petet16

14-03-13, 09:17 AM

Finally back from Afghan, to find an srs light on and front and rear badges faded and horrible!

Welcome back.

The srs light is most likely one of the connectors under the drivers or passenger seat, just disconnect them and clean with a bit of contact cleaner.

POMPSKI

15-03-13, 08:59 AM

I wiggled it and it went away :)

Trying to get some badges off Dazzer to replace his old ones, Red and silver (since the red monaco interior will be going in soon)

stamford

15-03-13, 09:32 AM

Good to see you back safe and sound.

peterzs

15-03-13, 02:34 PM

Welcome home, WD40 always sorts my SRS light.

POMPSKI

06-04-13, 11:35 AM

Well the new rear monacos & headrests are in and look stunning. Cheers to Warren for a real bargain with this lot. Cant fit the fronts until my T50 TORX arrives.

New badges all round thanks to Daz (Locking Vinyl) I'll add pictures soon :)

POMPSKI

06-04-13, 03:41 PM

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/SeatCovers025_zps6e92698d.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/SeatCovers026_zps5fba9dfe.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/SeatCovers029_zpsb4762f46.jpg

Anyone guess the colour scheme?

petet16

06-04-13, 05:00 PM

That could be a pic of my interior lol, the only difference is my rear headrests are cloth covered.

Looks good btw

POMPSKI

06-04-13, 05:09 PM

Yes I am very pleased.

Cant wait to do the fronts, I have also just found the wires for the heated seats next to the SRS. I would get the gear and do them at the same time, but I havent got a clue with electrical stuff :(

petet16

06-04-13, 05:21 PM

lol, I did the fronts twice, the first time I thought I didn't want heated seats, then a few months later I decided I did, so took the covers off again and fitted the heated pads.

It is really easy to do the heated seats all the connectors and wiring is in place already, it is literally plug and play.

South Lakes Mini Centre had stock of the heater pads, even though Rimmers show them as unavailable.

Din

06-04-13, 05:41 PM

Where in the world do you get seat covers from ? mines had it on the drivers seat...

petet16

06-04-13, 05:43 PM

A few years back there were loads of new seat cover sets on ebay Dan.

petet16

06-04-13, 05:47 PM

Like these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZS-MGZS-Right-Front-Drivers-Seat-Backrest-Squab-Cover-Yellow-Black-New-/290576782574?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43a7b9d4ee

Except that I paid less then that for a full set.

POMPSKI

06-04-13, 05:52 PM

Yeah I got them off a member off here, sorry :p

Pete there is currently a great topic on .org on heated seats, says I need relays and all sorts too complicated for me I think.

http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=504612

EDIT: £106 for one squab? Jesus...... Paid less for a brand new set & headrests

petet16

06-04-13, 06:11 PM

Good thread, thanks for the link, they make fitting heated seats sound way more complicated than it actually is, 4 heater pads, 2 switches, 2 relays, and good to go, especially at the price the zwarehouse is offering them for.

POMPSKI

06-04-13, 06:21 PM

Yeah well, relays and switches are scary. I've said it before, if it doesnt involve spanners, im scared of it!

POMPSKI

06-04-13, 09:37 PM

Pete has made me buy everything!

POMPSKI

07-04-13, 02:52 PM

Found the heated seat wires under the seat, so today stripped the console down, gave it a clean underneath and routed the wires through the blank holes, checking I had enough room to get them into the switches, and then slotted them in the blanks. This will save doing all this when the pads come!

The wires were just dangling around, may have solved a rattle there.

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0022_zps3292ae3b.jpg
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0023_zps075753ca.jpg
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0024_zpsaf22e4d2.jpg

POMPSKI

26-05-13, 06:33 PM

Hasnt been updated for a while,

Heated seats have been finished, after the saga getting the parts! Front monaco's are in and looking very nice indeed.

Bought a monogram red TF wheel on the understanding it had an adaptor, which it did not. Looked good on but I am not willing to cut up my pristine original wheel just for an adaptor so the wheel will be staying off.

Parts Bought, being fitted over the next week....

-Bonnet Lifters
-Full ITG
-New Grill's
-PIAA Horns

I'll get pictures up when the work is done :p

Dan1971

26-05-13, 06:37 PM

Look forward to the pics, but not sure about the lifters .... :hmm:

talkingcars

26-05-13, 08:36 PM

Bought a monogram red TF wheel on the understanding it had an adaptor, which it did not. Looked good on but I am not willing to cut up my pristine original wheel just for an adaptor so the wheel will be staying off.

I have an adaptor here that I might be persuaded to part with, pmail and I'll deal with it when we get back.
(the TF wheel that was in the black one went in the ZR)

POMPSKI

26-05-13, 08:50 PM

Pm'ed!

big_wasa

26-05-13, 08:53 PM

If not mate I will see if I can make another.

POMPSKI

29-05-13, 09:52 AM

Old Interior in, here I am testing the heater elements are working as they should.
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0033_zps75b88dbf.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0033_zps75b88dbf.jpg.html)

Old interior out! How can a floor be so dirty when I spend my life cleaning the damn thing?
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0035_zps5a6fa572.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0035_zps5a6fa572.jpg.html)
Seats were stripped, heating elements installed and re-trimmed.

New, Heated Red Monaco interior, with 4 leather headrests, the passenger headrest has been re-alligned since this photo!
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0056_zps7a75ed30.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0056_zps7a75ed30.jpg.html)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0053_zpscbd71fe8.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0053_zpscbd71fe8.jpg.html)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0054_zps92e85e9e.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0054_zps92e85e9e.jpg.html)

Red/Silver Badges to go with the interior and brake rebuild coming up, hence these are just courtesy shots. Notice the exhaust has a dink in it, this is the most annoying thing in the world.
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0058_zpse2a5008d.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0058_zpse2a5008d.jpg.html)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0057_zps5c27f5b7.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0057_zps5c27f5b7.jpg.html)

Bonnet Lifters.

I know what you are thinking...... Unnecessary bling, but come on you know I dont like that. This really is functionality first, they are an outstanding bit of kit. If you knew about how the bad the wind can gust on the plains of Norfolk you would understand that I dont trust the old set-up! These hydraulic lifters are solid.
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0048_zps63e85084.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0048_zps63e85084.jpg.html)

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0049_zps799046bb.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0049_zps799046bb.jpg.html)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0050_zps0f1b101b.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0050_zps0f1b101b.jpg.html)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0051_zpse1597da0.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0051_zpse1597da0.jpg.html)

The girls are not letting me forget they need taking out :D
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0046_zps53190aef.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0046_zps53190aef.jpg.html)

petet16

29-05-13, 10:27 AM

The bonnet lifters are a top mod, the ones I used have started rusting, so I'm on the look out for a better quality set, have you got a link for the ones you used ?.

POMPSKI

29-05-13, 10:34 AM

http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509448

Its all here pete, I agree they are superb. These seem solid & very good quality. Time will tell though, they aint expensive.

petet16

29-05-13, 10:47 AM

Cheers:smile1:

POMPSKI

31-05-13, 05:08 PM

Well the exhaust tool was rubbish...... I expanded it to just over 3inchs and it just stopped expanding and proceeded to just spin the part that is meant to wind down the thread, Its a bit flimsy too, Id say you have to buy a decent one really.

I got the bumper off, fitted the ITG, changed the oil and changed the bumper mesh. Cleaned inside the bumper and undersealed behind the new mesh (Not only will it help protect, but it will also look black through the mesh instead of MG base-coat green)

Got the grille off, cleaned all the muck from the area, stripped the grille down only to find that I didnt have enough mesh, so refitted it and bought some more mesh.

Naked ZS
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0069_zps2c7c1499.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0069_zps2c7c1499.jpg.html)

Cleaned inside the bumper and undersealed behind the new mesh (Not only will it help protect, but it will also look black through the mesh instead of MG base-coat green) Got the white spirit out and got rid of all the muck that has always done my head in like where the headlights sit....
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0070_zpsa8a2e1bc.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0067_zps3902335e.jpg.

[URL=http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0070_zpsa8a2e1bc.jpg.html)

New Mesh, Old grille comparison
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0072_zps811d6d72.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0072_zps811d6d72.jpg.html)

ITG Ducting, with foam inserts to stop rubbing. Position has failed a water ingress test though so will have to point it elsewhere.
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0067_zps3902335e.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0067_zps3902335e.jpg.html)

Managed to route the Ducting without any obtuse angles in the end
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0066_zps18c6bb45.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0066_zps18c6bb45.jpg.html)

MG ZS STE

31-05-13, 06:23 PM

I think it was Steve cleanz that reused his gutted resonator box to prevent water ingress of the cold air feed.

Mesh looks to be a good job.

POMPSKI

31-05-13, 06:33 PM

I think it was Steve cleanz that reused his gutted resonator box to prevent water ingress of the cold air feed.

Thankyou for reminding me!

POMPSKI

31-05-13, 08:32 PM

Cant find any pictures at all on that project, which is a shame as my res box is sitting here waiting.

I guess I'll just have to leave it like that, I need the car again tomorrow.

Skillen

31-05-13, 08:50 PM

Cant find any pictures at all on that project, which is a shame as my res box is sitting here waiting.

I guess I'll just have to leave it like that, I need the car again tomorrow.

Have you listened to it when its under load yet?
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

POMPSKI

31-05-13, 08:56 PM

Only heard it at idle! Sounds the same when stationary!

Cant wait to drive it tomorrow :)

Skillen

31-05-13, 09:41 PM

Only heard it at idle! Sounds the same when stationary!

Cant wait to drive it tomorrow :)

Better when you hear them over standard exhaust.
But you will love it!

POMPSKI

01-06-13, 06:17 PM

Cant find any pictures at all on that project, which is a shame as my res box is sitting here waiting.

I guess I'll just have to leave it like that, I need the car again tomorrow.

I did make a hood in the end..

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0084_zps77d2356d.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0084_zps77d2356d.jpg.html)

POMPSKI

24-07-13, 03:45 PM

Bought a brand new sheddist kit off ebay a few days ago - Fitted it today :D Perfection!

Also discovered the joy of the battery clamp retainer shearing.

Cally180

24-07-13, 04:48 PM

looking good, wee jobs like that make me happy :)

big_wasa

24-07-13, 06:32 PM

Not seen your progress for a bit.

God dam them seats look good.

Dan1971

24-07-13, 06:38 PM

Not seen your progress for a bit.

God dam them seats look good.

They do. Saw them in the flesh at Duxford and they really are smart.

petet16

24-07-13, 06:45 PM

Monacos in mk2's rock

Dan1971

24-07-13, 06:46 PM

Alcantara's my interior of choice - but they did look very good .....

Skillen

24-07-13, 06:47 PM

Monacos in mk2's rock

Better as alcantara monacos though am I right or am I right?

petet16

24-07-13, 06:48 PM

Alcantara's my interior of choice - but they did look very good .....

I agree, Red Alcantara would be perfect, but they are rarer than Unicorn poo

Dan1971

24-07-13, 06:50 PM

I agree, Red Alcantara would be perfect, but they are rarer than Unicorn poo

I'll have them in a nice silver Mk2 180 outside my house on Friday ....

petet16

24-07-13, 06:52 PM

I'll have them in a nice silver Mk2 180 outside my house on Friday ....

No need to rub it in:D

POMPSKI

24-07-13, 06:55 PM

Cheers guys - Im very happy with the project progress so far. Nearly all the thanks goes to the good people of this site.

I have always said the only seats i would change these seats for is Red Alacantra. But these are absolutely pristine, pretty much the whole car is pristine.

Dan1971

24-07-13, 07:24 PM

POMPSKI

28-07-13, 02:39 PM

Pics of both Grill & mesh together.

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0150_zpsdf728206.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0150_zpsdf728206.jpg.html)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0149_zps0520be38.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0149_zps0520be38.jpg.html)

Head Unit
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0145_zpsd21fa46e.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0145_zpsd21fa46e.jpg.html)

Seats still new :D
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0147_zpse7dd2750.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0147_zpse7dd2750.jpg.html)

Lots to do in the next couple of months.

MOT next month for a start, should be fine.

I have sourced 4 chrome door handles from a 45, the whole electric rear window set-up with doorcards. So the interior will pretty much be getting stripped again. I'll loom the DAB aerial to the rear window while the other stuff is going in, the windows will then be tinted. The 45 Armrest will be getting upholstered with red stitching.

I have all new mounts & clips for the rear bumper. Even though it isnt really sagging the s clips really are in poor shape, so the bumper will be getting re-hung. While its off, I'll have a rear diffuser to put on as well as a anti-sag central bracket from 'status' on XPF to ensure the bumper gaps are consistent around the lights.

Im also looking at re-holstering the spare door cards over time so they have red fabric.

shcKr-

28-07-13, 02:44 PM

I don't suppose you could take a picture from slightly further back so we can see the grills in relation to the rest of the car?

POMPSKI

28-07-13, 02:45 PM

It would mean moving the car :p

but fine!

Dan1971

28-07-13, 02:46 PM

Like the plans Pompski ..... apart from the chrome handles bit .... :hmm:

shcKr-

28-07-13, 03:02 PM

It would mean moving the car :p

but fine!

It's an excuse to go for a quick drive ;)

peterzs

28-07-13, 06:06 PM

Looking good, love the interior.

:wave::wave::wave:

POMPSKI

28-07-13, 06:36 PM

I don't suppose you could take a picture from slightly further back so we can see the grills in relation to the rest of the car?

Definetly alot more imposing.

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0160_zpsf6cc7ba0.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0160_zpsf6cc7ba0.jpg.html)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0159_zps63a3df93.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0159_zps63a3df93.jpg.html)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0156_zps66a5d737.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0156_zps66a5d737.jpg.html)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0155_zps1b88183e.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0155_zps1b88183e.jpg.html)

Have bought some chrome kick-plates from Dan, fitted the sheddist last week and heres a quick picture to show the catch tank set-up.

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0158_zpsda80df49.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0158_zpsda80df49.jpg.html)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0157_zps82a765c1.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0157_zps82a765c1.jpg.html)

shcKr-

28-07-13, 06:56 PM

I was worried the black grills would make the car overall look too black, but I think it looks great! Will definitely be keeping an eye on what you do with this.

POMPSKI

28-07-13, 07:04 PM

That was my worry too. I needn't have worried, best part is the pictures do not in any way do it justice.

Dan1971

28-07-13, 07:09 PM

Black alloys next mate .... Mad Max style ... :punk:

POMPSKI

28-07-13, 07:20 PM

Black alloys next mate .... Mad Max style ... :punk:

Yeh....... Im actually thinking about that, taking inspiration from the gorgeous Black on Blacks at Duxford.

Smokey

28-07-13, 07:41 PM

I love my black alloys with chrome lip on my black mk2...my mesh is defo getting the black treatment!

POMPSKI

28-07-13, 07:49 PM

apart from the chrome handles bit .... :hmm:

Yeh well I know that is controversial, if I dont like them I can paint them and use as spares. Its no drama I wanted some spare handles anyway.

MG ZS STE

30-07-13, 06:27 AM

How did you fasten the mesh to the bumper? The original mesh has clips doesn't it?

POMPSKI

30-07-13, 10:27 AM

The clips are very easy to transpose onto the new mesh, it is just a case of cutting in the right place :)

The bumper mesh is very simple compared to the grille

POMPSKI

06-08-13, 10:38 PM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390231992881?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

This is the mesh I used for those that asked for it, also I had to buy two bits due to being a perfectionist and getting angry with the pliers....But you may fit bumper & Grille on one, cant say definitively.

Also, I have a second-hand TF rotary Adaptor on route. And have £200 for a diffuser if someone puts pics up of the fitment!

Im hoping a fellow member on here pulls one out the bag for me with rear electrics set-up & Door-cards within the next couple of weeks. Fingers crossed for that.

Dan, you'll be happy to know that chrome handles are now off the cards.

Steven11

07-08-13, 07:26 AM

Seeing the pictures of your car makes me wonder why anyone would want an extreme spoiler, looks so so so much better without. Love your car.

POMPSKI

07-08-13, 03:16 PM

Seeing the pictures of your car makes me wonder why anyone would want an extreme spoiler, looks so so so much better without. Love your car.

Thanks mate, means alot.

POMPSKI

13-08-13, 10:04 PM

I may have just bought another Monogram TF wheel for a ridiculous sum of money :)

Smokey

13-08-13, 10:39 PM

What colour mate?

POMPSKI

13-08-13, 11:59 PM

Another red one lol, no wear on this one apparently - I also like the airbag better - The plain black indentation.

Maxfly

14-08-13, 07:40 AM

Looking great, what a difference the mesh makes! What did you use/recommend for cutting it? Guess snips that are wee enough for cutting out holes for the clips? I shouldn't have looked at this thread as my want list has expanded slightly haha :)

POMPSKI

14-08-13, 09:04 AM

I was using snips for about an hour but they really did make my hand hurt! So I got the big beefy MAN scissors out and finished it in about 2 minutes :D
Large scissors are definitely the way forward.

For the ITG hood I had to use snips to get into the curves and shape the bend :)

redzed

14-08-13, 07:05 PM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390231992881?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Also, I have a second-hand TF rotary Adaptor on route. And have £200 for a diffuser if someone puts pics up of the fitment!

i posted pics of of doing mine since i was the first, really bloody easy to do

POMPSKI

14-08-13, 07:34 PM

Where abouts mate?

MG ZS STE

26-08-13, 09:20 PM

Ordered my mesh, gone for a smaller hole size.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110696375699?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

POMPSKI

14-09-13, 05:54 PM

Swapped the rotary adaptors & finally fitted the TF wheel today.

Took the seats out and replaced the missing velcro from under the seat covers

Took the centre console out & swapped the switches for rear electric windows.

Tomorrow, install the rear electrics, and swap all 4 door-cards (Fronts with inserts, rear's no inserts but no winder holes)

MG ZS STE

14-09-13, 06:08 PM

Give us what we want :morepics:

Did my mesh as per your prescription a couple of weekends ago and was very pleased with the result. I've removed my fogs for polishing but don't think I'll bother now :angry:

http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/picture.php?albumid=102&pictureid=1687

POMPSKI

14-09-13, 06:13 PM

Pic's tomorrow when its finished!

Looks great, and I imagine much better in the flesh like mine was. So happy with how both of ours have turned out.

Worth it mod.

talkingcars

15-09-13, 08:43 AM

So happy with how both of ours have turned out.

But his is broken now :(

Dan1971

15-09-13, 08:52 AM

Well when you fancy a run out, I fancy that mesh change too. My lower front appearance seems strange in that you can see too much behind it - cables etc. Would need a hand though - free T, coffee and sarnies..... :)

POMPSKI

15-09-13, 09:11 AM

But his is broken now :(

Oh damn forgot about this :(

Well when you fancy a run out, I fancy that mesh change too. My lower front appearance seems strange in that you can see too much behind it - cables etc. Would need a hand though - free T, coffee and sarnies..... :)

This was one of the reasons I done mine, I could see too much behind the grille including the green base coat for PBT. So I painted that with underseal and the mesh hides everything else + looks awesome.

Wouldn't mind coming to yours and helping at all. Just need to tie it in with driving down south as your's is pretty much on the way :)

Dan1971

15-09-13, 11:11 AM

...This was one of the reasons I done mine, I could see too much behind the grille including the green base coat for PBT. So I painted that with underseal and the mesh hides everything else + looks awesome.

Wouldn't mind coming to yours and helping at all. Just need to tie it in with driving down south as your's is pretty much on the way :)

Just give me a shopping list and let me know then pal. Did you match up the bonnet grill mesh too ?

POMPSKI

15-09-13, 05:44 PM

What do you mean by match up Dan?

I used the same mesh as with the bumper mesh, but it needs to be much more precise with the cutting and i used some small penny washers to hold the mesh down with the screws :)

Fitted the rear electric windows today. They work fantastic! Didnt even know there is also a console isolator switch which is very handy with the kids.

Thanks to Skillen for providing some help via text, it turns out you can put the plugs the wrong way and operate the windows with the lock/unlock fob and lock/unlock the rear door using the window switch!

M17TT180

15-09-13, 05:57 PM

Dan1971

15-09-13, 06:01 PM

POMPSKI

20-09-13, 08:35 PM

Black Oak Facia/Strip & Surround is en route, as is a replacement external temp sensor & white door loom clip that i snapped when installing the electric rears!

Dan1971

20-09-13, 11:18 PM

Nice one ....

POMPSKI

22-09-13, 04:00 PM

Im still after rear cards with strips and no winder holes, also after a standard gearknob.

Black Oak will arrive this week so I should have waited until that was in really :p

It isnt a mirror, just a PBT door :)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0215_zpse8be0a5f.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0215_zpse8be0a5f.jpg.html)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0218_zpsc4929810.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0218_zpsc4929810.jpg.html)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0216_zpsa4287cd6.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0216_zpsa4287cd6.jpg.html)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0221_zps564e0dab.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0221_zps564e0dab.jpg.html)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0214_zps57c3439a.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0214_zps57c3439a.jpg.html)
Steering Wheel, rear electrics switches
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0213_zpsb678f896.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0213_zpsb678f896.jpg.html)
Door cards with no winders!

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0211_zpsf06451d3.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0211_zpsf06451d3.jpg.html)
Map Pocket
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0210_zps08dff0e1.jpg

Dan1971

22-09-13, 04:30 PM

Good work .... Now get down here so you can sort out my mesh ... ;)

MG ZS STE

22-09-13, 05:57 PM

Pic's tomorrow when its finished!

Looks great, and I imagine much better in the flesh like mine was. So happy with how both of ours have turned out.

Worth it mod.

Indeed it does, I wasn't happy with mine without the frame of the old mesh so ground it all off and sprayed it red. Started this before the bump but as I had to get the bumper off today thought I'd see how it would have looked.

http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/picture.php?albumid=102&pictureid=1709

Skillen

22-09-13, 06:10 PM

very GTi-esque that! I like that though!
Glad the windows are sorted, I'll have a mooch this wed at the big scrappies and see if there is any cards again.
I imagine there will be a far larger choice with all the bad weather and hopefuly (for me not others) when the frost starts lol.

Dan1971

22-09-13, 06:15 PM

Indeed it does, I wasn't happy with mine without the frame of the old mesh so ground it all off and sprayed it red. Started this before the bump but as I had to get the bumper off today thought I'd see how it would have looked.

http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/picture.php?albumid=102&pictureid=1709

Red border on the mesh - love it...

And BTW your plate is one letter off mine - I'm BW04RZS

talkingcars

22-09-13, 06:34 PM

I like that better with the red surround than without.

(T.U.V.W.X ;))

Dan1971

22-09-13, 06:44 PM

I like that better with the red surround than without.

(T.U.V.W.X ;))

One letter as in one different ..... :chair:

andys1981

22-09-13, 10:14 PM

that car looks like its just out the showroom,its very very clean,and top work !!

POMPSKI

22-09-13, 10:22 PM

Cheers chaps.

EDIT: Dan have you selected your mesh yet :p

Steve I must admit I'm not taken with the red border, Id have to see it on mine, I'm sure that mesh has larger holes than mine, feel free to chuck it in the box lol.

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0160_zpsf6cc7ba0.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0160_zpsf6cc7ba0.jpg.html)

Dan1971

23-09-13, 07:32 AM

Cheers chaps.

EDIT: Dan have you selected your mesh yet :p

Give me a pointer - I'm after small holes - black or chrome though - don't know .... ?

MG ZS STE

23-09-13, 10:34 AM

I'm sure that mesh has larger holes than mine, feel free to chuck it in the box lol.

I will probably end up putting the red framed one on the green z when I eventually get round to it, and do another identical bumper mesh with the one I remove. So if anyone wants me to do them one let me know. I have enough spare mesh for both the grill and bumper (it was buy 2 get 1 free), no point saving the mesh frames for the grill as you don’t see any of that through the grill.

I measured the oblong on the original mesh and its 17x11mm. The oblong size for the mesh I bought is 12x5mm. In the link for your mesh it says the oblong size is 20x7mm. I thought that was a bit too close to the original size so went for something a bit smaller. Although in your pics the oblong doesn’t look anywhere near 20x7mm.

POMPSKI

23-09-13, 02:45 PM

No lol my holes are miniscule, just as I planned it. Maybe he has updated the listing to something different since then.

For me chrome is far to show-off, even on a silver car. Depends on colour scheme I guess. Cant go wrong with the classics. (Silver or Black)

POMPSKI

05-10-13, 04:32 PM

Go away tacky standard Fascia!
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0022_zps3292ae3b.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0022_zps3292ae3b.jpg.html)
Never completely stripped the console down before, surprised at how easy it is.
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0227_zps76278e12.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0227_zps76278e12.jpg.html)

Cut that crap piece of plastic out of the back, the HU fit fine before but it was a bit tight. Straight in now.
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0229_zpsbea012c9.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0229_zpsbea012c9.jpg.html)

Black Oak.
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0231_zps6e03f726.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0231_zps6e03f726.jpg.html)
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0232_zpsa1a5d8b4.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0232_zpsa1a5d8b4.jpg.html)

Skillen

05-10-13, 05:24 PM

POMPSKI

05-10-13, 05:29 PM

Looks loads better like that! Need to polish off those fingerprints though!

I still need to send off my mk1 insert to dazza to see if he can match the colour of them so the interior will match my door cards.

Is the passengers strip easy to take off?

Its getting cleaned again tomorrow so no fingerprints ;)

Yes it is simple, pull the console away slightly and you can release the strip by unhooking the top and pulling out of the gripers on the bottom. 3 sets along the length I think, literally took 2 minutes.

POMPSKI

06-10-13, 11:50 AM

Well, fixed the climate control this morning. Changed the External Temp Sensor, mounted on the NS fog light bracket.

The problem:
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0238_zpsda77bc02.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0238_zpsda77bc02.jpg.html)

Car jacked up, wheels left ON, under-tray taken off... Disconnected the plug.
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0234_zpsbe15327e.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0234_zpsbe15327e.jpg.html)

You see that patch of water on the ground? This is the water from the plug/sleeve that didn't land on my head. Serious water ingress here.
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0235_zpsc3e9714d.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0235_zpsc3e9714d.jpg.html)

Plug cleaned & WD-40'ed, problem still the same.
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0239_zpsdbcaf823.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0239_zpsdbcaf823.jpg.html)

Unhooked the NS of the bumper and got my hand in to unhook the sensor. It isn't bolted on so you could probably do this job without releasing the bumper, it just slips between some grooves.

Attach the new sensor and test with it just dangling,
Job is a good'un.
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/DSC_0241_zps842c14d2.jpg (http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pompistic/media/DSC_0241_zps842c14d2.jpg.html)