My Silver Mk2 180 Saloon

[Dan1971]

Collected from York today. Bought blind from the bay of E.

I've had a right result I tell you.

Bodywork is really good. Bit of a saggy bumper but I've seen a lot worse. Alloys are a bit marked. The guy's glued the handle on the rear driver side - :wall: and left some residue around it. Interior is mint. Factory stereo etc and looks standard under the bonnet. What's not standard though is the stainless exhaust. I've got no bills with the car, just the service book, so I'll try to contact the previous owner about where it came from, make etc and what else has been done to her over the last keeper's 7 years of ownership. I think it's got something else going on under the car as the sound is amazing and it's not like there's a hole anywhere.

Serviced in May, years MOT on it and 4 new avons.

Drove fantastic back down today - steering wheel dead centre, no vibration, brakes good, all electrics including the sensors and sunroof all good.

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Dodgy badge on the front -

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But got that sorted with a new one I bought as a spare at Duxford the other week.

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:mbounce:

[mrmick]

Nice one dan totally stunning love the interior only one problem its er ..... not yellow

[POMPSKI]

I dont care if you are a rozzer I may well sneak down and steal your interior.

My dream interior :(

Looks ace mate good job.

[petet16]

Great looking car

[Dan1971]

Cheers ....

And Pompski - I don't care if you're SAS - I'll kick your ass up and down the street if you try to steal my interior .... ;)

[M17TT180]

Done well there Dan.

[ZSONE80]

Fantastic car total value for money, interior is well awsome! Not keen on silver cars but that interior more than makes up for it, enjoy dude.

[stamford]

And so it begins......................... :D

Smashing Dan, hate you! :clown:

[Cally180]

really nice interior, that standard?

[Ippon]

Needs the extreme spoiler ..... otherwise looks great in Silver ..... RESULT !!!

[vanishing days]

nice car dan lovely interior

[Smokey]

That is lovely mate. Only thing is, the red interior would look better in a white ZS and you'rs would suit grey alcantara better so I think we should swap ;)

[grimmy]

Nice motor Dan well done.it does however need a spoiler.the zs without one has a huge arse.that interior by the way needs to be in my car.

[POMPSKI]

No spoiler please, thankyou in advance.

[Dan1971]

really nice interior, that standard?

Yep - factory order I think - pretty rare.

[Dan1971]

Ippon / Grimmy

Nope - lip spoiler's fine - but thank you.

[Dan1971]

A white ZS .... ? Nice idea ... ;)

It's already in progress...

[andys1981]

well done dan,certainly looks the part,you have done well with this one

[peterzs]

Great looking motor, what a bargain.

Bet the smile is still there, always a good feeling when everything works as it should.

:beer2::beer2::beer2:

[Dan1971]

Great looking motor, what a bargain.

Bet the smile is still there, always a good feeling when everything works as it should.

:beer2::beer2::beer2:

Especially as I'd gone up there blind Pete - different with the blue diesel I bought as it was from a member, or with Red as Mick had gone to see it.

[POMPSKI]

I know that sense of satisfaction Dan - Mine was blind too, and a right bargain.

[Dan1971]

Few bits today - Took the Kenwood out of Red to get put into this one, but I'll get the audio man to fit it and I'll have to get another DAB aerial. Changed the glovebox and armrest over from Red. Glovebox is "flocked" and the armrest is mint, but the silver one's glovebox was just all plastic and the armrest had a wee cut in the leather. Also changed the power vis motor - only coz I knew the one in Red was a good one. Seems even better now. Will do the balance one tomorrow as I've got a spare in the garage. Removed the Halfords V6 badge from the boot but it's left a lot of gluey residue that I'll get stuck into tomorrow, and if that doesn't come off I see another badge of some description covering it up ... :hmm: Also ordered some new rear quarter badges as they're faded badly.

Gonna get under it and have a butchers at the exhaust in a mo....

[Dan1971]

So this is underneath the car - any ideas on what's going on ... ? Noise is awesome. And yes the petrol tank is a tad rusty ...

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[Ritchy]

Looks custom, pretty big bore, tank only looks like surface rust, i wouldnt worry about it

[Dan1971]

Cheers Ritchy. Whats the larger part in the 1st picture ?

[petet16]

Not sure on the exhaust, it looks decent quality.

wd40 is good for removing the badge residue, another place worth checking for rust is the front jacking points.

[Stephen]

I have a feeling its a piper. Looks the same as i had on the diesel.

[M17TT180]

No viper stripes tho.

[Craig-ZS180]

Yep its a piper exhaust Dan, will be sounding wry similar to mine now. Its identical to mine barring the rear obviously but still the slash cut in usual way. They don't badge their exhausts up for some reason, most tend to but all the pipers I've ever had have all been plain boxes and pipe work.
Do sound awesome though dont they.!!

[Craig-ZS180]

Cheers Ritchy. Whats the larger part in the 1st picture ?

Looks like the Centre silencer to me, same mid pipe as mine :)

[Dan1971]

Not sure on the exhaust, it looks decent quality.

wd40 is good for removing the badge residue, another place worth checking for rust is the front jacking points.

Great shout with the WD 40 .... bit of that and then a wee polish with some T cut and it's gone.... Cheers Pete.

[Supercharged_Z]

looks like a mk1 piper as it looks short of the bumper.

they always were my favorite exhaust on a 180, apart from my custom one I had on my black supercharged car

[daytona365]

Its not yellow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dan1971]

Its not yellow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That was another positive ... ;)

[Jimmy80808]

Very nice car and it has a SUNROOF!!! Like the interior to. Lets have an under bonnet shot to or is that to dirty to show? My fuel tank looks just as rusty, a result of project drive MG-rover not Stone chip coating them. Plus maybe the extra noise is some of the sound deadening they stopped fitting to. Though according to Colin Chapman he would describe it as "Simplify, then add lightness"

[Dan1971]

Very nice car and it has a SUNROOF!!! Like the interior to. Lets have an under bonnet shot to or is that to dirty to show? My fuel tank looks just as rusty, a result of project drive MG-rover not Stone chip coating them. Plus maybe the extra noise is some of the sound deadening they stopped fitting to. Though according to Colin Chapman he would describe it as "Simplify, then add lightness"

It's spotless and standard under there actually - apart from a Halfords battery, but figured that no-one would be interested in a standard engine shot. Tomorrow .... ;)

[Steven11]

Time for a making her mine part 2 thread i think Dan.

[Dan1971]

Et Voila .... Nothing special under there at all, but currently - zero corrosion really which is nice after the issues with Red ....


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Have just noticed though that the headlights are a bit cloudy and rough to the touch .... :hmm:

[peterzs]

You can get polishing kits to get rid, Dan.

:beer::beer::beer:

[Dan1971]

Yeah I'll have a go mate, but don't have one of those spinny electronic ones. Might have a go later with a rag and some T-cut.

[Maxfly]

Very nice Dan, love that seats!! Definately looks like a piper to me too. Tcut should work fine on the headlights, you do get a specialist polish for plastics like headlights etc but have never used it so can't comment on how good it is. Have also heard of folk using a fine wet and dry to sort things like that but not sure how easy it would be to fubar things:)

[Dan1971]

Wrote to the previous keeper and got an email reply today.

Traded it in as the guy retired and wanted something more frugal. Garaged and wanted for nothing in their 8 years of ownership. Never had any issues. He's gonna have a hunt around for some receipts etc but not looking promising.

It's a piper ....... CAT back and he reckons at the time he was advised that the CAT was on it's way out so he bought a new one 2 years ago that he still has in the shed that he's offerred to me. Now I've not heard of issues - so I'm more inclined to think he's been had over - but is it worth having a spare new CAT ?

[POMPSKI]

Piper.... Billy bonus there.

Glad that you seem to have lucked out mate, Id take the cat in a heartbeat if he is offering it (for free?). Even if you were to then sell it for £100.

On the other hand of course the car may sound so good because of a hole in the cat :D

[Dan1971]

Piper.... Billy bonus there.

Glad that you seem to have lucked out mate, Id take the cat in a heartbeat if he is offering it (for free?). Even if you were to then sell it for £100.

On the other hand of course the car may sound so good because of a hole in the cat :D

No holes - but it ain't free .... Pleading poverty to him having just bought the car and as he's sold it on, he might end up taking postage for it .... we'll see.

[Djules]

Yep - only the best cars have Red alcantara .... ;)

[POMPSKI]

Yep - only the best cars have Red alcantara .... ;)

sigh....

[Skillen]

sigh....

You're not going to hear the end of this!
Hahahaha!

I might dye mine red just because I can.

[Dan1971]

Got the Kenwood DAB in there today from Red. Reminder - Rear aux in to operate the ipod from the head unit whilst keeping it hidden in the glovebox, digital radio and bluetooth. All good.

Gutted about a little speaker project I had though ..... Bought some 165 speakers out of an Audi TT - Bose system with tweeters included - but the guy today reckoned they were fubarred and regardless, the fittings were different too. :wall: Luckily though the seller will take them back minus the postage costs.

Probably going to get a wee sub in the boot to be fair, (I really don't need it as much as I used to), after getting some advice and a demo from the guy today ... Does £130 for a small but decent sub seem fair ? ... I really have no idea on ICE ....

[Skillen]

Got the Kenwood DAB in there today from Red. Reminder - Rear aux in to operate the ipod from the head unit whilst keeping it hidden in the glovebox, digital radio and bluetooth. All good.

Gutted about a little speaker project I had though ..... Bought some 165 speakers out of an Audi TT - Bose system with tweeters included - but the guy today reckoned they were fubarred and regardless, the fittings were different too. :wall: Luckily though the seller will take them back minus the postage costs.

Probably going to get a wee sub in the boot to be fair, (I really don't need it as much as I used to), after getting some advice and a demo from the guy today ... Does £130 for a small but decent sub seem fair ? ... I really have no idea on ICE ....

Again, no expert on ICE, but I reckon a smaller sub would give a crisper bass. Maybe not as booming but certainly sharper which is what I wanted.

I was gonna go for two 8inch alpine subs.
Thought alpines all round would complement each other.

Sound deaden the door skins inner and outer though, makes it sound so much better! I'm gutted I didn't think of doing the rear outer skins now!

[talkingcars]

Really depends what you want.

I fitted an Kenwood active under seat amp in the F which gives a good depth to the sound, cost £108 from ebay and all it needs is a power supply, feed from the head unit and a switch signal lead from the headunit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=kenwood+active+sub&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313&_nkw=KSC-SW01&_sacat=0

If you need a lot of bass you'd be better going for a boot mounted one with a separate amp and they start costing a lot more and using boot space.

I know it's not the done thing to have O/E speakers in ones car but I refitted them in the mk2 and get much more depth than the infinitie components that were fitted. (I do have a sub box with 8" subs and a 400 watt amp that will be going in once the strut brace is in).

[talkingcars]

Smaller sub acts faster but gives less depth than a bigger one.

[Skillen]

Smaller sub acts faster but gives less depth than a bigger one.

It'll be deep enough I reckon with two.
And the standard ones do give more depth in the fronts but I prefer good mids on the front.
And then fill in from my two ways in the rear and the depth from the subs when I get them.
So much buying going on at the minute though the subs can wait.

[Craig-ZS180]

Probably going to get a wee sub in the boot to be fair, (I really don't need it as much as I used to), after getting some advice and a demo from the guy today ... Does £130 for a small but decent sub seem fair ? ... I really have no idea on ICE ....


What make and size was the sub Dan, a small sub doesn't mean it'll be bad but there are certain makes that I probably wouldn't touch.
One that I thought wouldve been bad but I have actually ended up with one as a back up whilst my 15" is out of action is an Edge 12" active enclosure. Not something I would usually go for but as it is a side decision of Vibe (gets better right ups though) I thought may be worth a try. Not bad for £100 boxed with amp built in.
I used to have 2 12"s then 2 15"a which really shook the s##t out of the car and the house 6 doors down but with the kids it was a but too much.

Anyway, find out the name and size and should be able to say if it'll do what you want. :)

[Dan1971]

Cheers fellas - I'll find out what he's offering and post back.

[big_wasa]

nice car mate, love the mk2's

[Dan1971]

First brim to brim with fuel today to see what she's doing.

Pretty chuffed really. I've not been hanging about - some sharp acceleration up to 60-70, and cruising at 75-80 on the M'way to work and over the last 256 miles - 29.09mpg.

[MG 53 ZED]

I have a vibe black air (I think it's called) sub in my car, it came with the car when I brought it. It is rather large and does take up a fair bit of the boot space, so when I finally upgrade my ice system I will be looking to get a smaller more fitted sub in the back of my Zed. I would not want to compromise on the sound quality though. They make a hell of a difference would much rather have one than not have one.

[Craig-ZS180]

I have a vibe black air (I think it's called) sub in my car, it came with the car when I brought it. It is rather large and does take up a fair bit of the boot space, so when I finally upgrade my ice system I will be looking to get a smaller more fitted sub in the back of my Zed. I would not want to compromise on the sound quality though. They make a hell of a difference would much rather have one than not have one.


That looks like a 12" from the picture. Vibes and their counterpart names are usually a good option for an all in one package without the need to then go buying amps too.

[Dan1971]

I'm still a bit confused though about why having a mahoosive speaker in the boot would equate to a better sounding system and listening experience inside the cabin ....

[welshone]

I'm still a bit confused though about why having a mahoosive speaker in the boot would equate to a better sounding system and listening experience inside the cabin ....

It's all about the good vibrations :laugh:

<<<LINK>>> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC2gZMNkyJo)

[Craig-ZS180]

Well it really depends if you like to feel the music that's playing too. I have always loved how it sounds and feels through the car when you get a tune with a good background bassline that you can feel through everything. Steeringwheels, pedals, seats.. If its set up nicely it can sound amazing and with certain types of live concert music ( if that's your thing) can almost sound like your there listening to it live.
Good wiring, speakers and amps along with a good head unit will totally transform the audio pleasure from the car.
There's sounding good and sounding great.
Plus just because you have a big sub and uprated ice throughout the car it doesn't mean you always have to let your neighbours and other cars on the same road know what your listening too.

[talkingcars]

I'm still a bit confused though about why having a mahoosive speaker in the boot would equate to a better sounding system and listening experience inside the cabin ....

It effectively turns the boot into a speaker cabinet.

[Dan1971]

Thanks to "Maxfly" for the steering wheel :bow:

All fitted and very happy with it. :mbounce:

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It also appears that my clock is a trafficmaster type. Car gets better and better. Hadn't noticed until I got stuck in some traffic the other day and three bars came up next to it.

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[grimmy]

Bloody copycat.

[petet16]

Did the Tm on the clock not give it away:laugh:

The new wheel is looking good :cool1:

[Dan1971]

Bloody copycat.

Your other half's next .... mwah ha ha ..... ;)

[Dan1971]

Did the Tm on the clock not give it away:laugh:

The new wheel is looking good :cool1:

Would you believe - No .....

[grimmy]

Your other half's next .... mwah ha ha ..... ;)

Go for it but I don't fancy your chances.I am the only bloke that got married and got his virginity back.:noexpression:

[daytona365]

So jealous of the red wheel...............................Want a yellow one..

[Dan1971]

Go for it but I don't fancy your chances.I am the only bloke that got married and got his virginity back.:noexpression:

:rofl:

Ah well ..... maybe I'll make do with the car then .... :beer2:

[Maxfly]

Glad you got the wheel Dan, fits in very nicely with you interior bud. Gd to see that trafficmaster is still working, I'm rarely near any transmitters to test mine:D

[stamford]

Looking good Dan.

[Ritchy]

Looks good dan, all the traffic masters are switched off up here now as far ss i can tell

[talkingcars]

They are all going off eventually - I never found mine accurate when it was work.

[Dan1971]

... and thought "need a new avatar and to take some photos"

So here they are ...



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[daytona365]

... and thought "need a new avatar and to take some photos"

So here they are ...



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In the last photo, you appear to have a tree growing out of the wingmirror..

[Maxfly]

Looking mighty fine there Dan, minty clean:)

[petet16]

Very nice

[Craig-ZS180]

Very smart indeed mate, gorgeous looking car that one!

[peterzs]

Out of the showroom, great looking motor.


:happy2::happy2::happy2::happy2:

[ZS]

In the last photo, you appear to have a tree growing out of the wingmirror..

And in the second photo the car appears to be turning green... :laugh:

[Skillen]

Trying to reduce your CO2 emissions by planting trees on it?

[POMPSKI]

Looks superb Dan

[Supercharged_Z]

I got £90 for one of them traffic master clocks once. I could not believe it they used to sell for £30 on ebay. I just got lucky. Thought it was scam to begin with lol

[Dan1971]

Cheers fellas.

Need to sort the pipe out though. It's beginning to annoy me that it's short of the bumper.

Thinking anthracite alloys too.

[petet16]

Anthracite alloys on a Silver ZS you say.

http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/picture.php?albumid=239&pictureid=1466

[KevG]

Looks mint Dan, plus Red Alcantara bonus..

[Dan1971]

Anthracite alloys on a Silver ZS you say.

http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/picture.php?albumid=239&pictureid=1466

Cheers Pete ... maybe not then ... :whistle:

[petet16]

:chair::laugh:

[Dan1971]

Prefer black I think -

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/DansterBlkRim_zps332995f2.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/DansterBlkRim_zps332995f2.jpg.html)

Thoughts ?

[petet16]

Black is good.

[M17TT180]

Prefer black I think -

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Thoughts ?

Looks good but just something nagging me about it. Maybe if it wasn't a photoshop.

[andys1981]

black does look good,but for me id also paint the gills black,and front bib,the grill part,but then again,its no my car,each to there own,did ye get my pm dan?

[Dan1971]

black does look good,but for me id also paint the gills black,and front bib,the grill part,but then again,its no my car,each to there own,did ye get my pm dan?

Maybe the bib.... we'll see. I have a keep it looking standard / mod it, battle going on.

Yes pal, sorry. Thought I'd replied. I'll get onto it Sunday and let you know how I get on....

[andys1981]

Yes pal, sorry. Thought I'd replied. I'll get onto it Sunday and let you know how I get on....

no worries mate thanks

[MG ZS STE]

Personally, standard look best. But if had to I'd go titanium sparkle ala maxfly.

[Jimmy80808]

Is a very nice example of a ZS. In Photoshop the black looks to matt and no colour in the centre or wheel nuts is making them look flatter. If you did them in gloss you would get some highlights on the spokes also Red callipers could help set them off and keep the theme.

[Dan1971]

Site stickers added and some new 180 badges replaced and sprayed black .... Like the contrast ....

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[Craig-ZS180]

Looking good as always Dan, nice little touches there buddy :thumbsup:

[Ritchy]

Grey gills like mine?

[Dan1971]

Looking good as always Dan, nice little touches there buddy :thumbsup:

Cheers Craig.

[Ritchy]

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae176/ritchyp/DSCF0463.jpg

[Dan1971]

Grey gills like mine?

Not sure mate - easy to put some stickers on - having a proper bit of painting done - dunno. Need to look yours up.

edit - just saw the pic. Cheers - you got a side on pic ?

[Ritchy]

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae176/ritchyp/2012-07-14214501.jpg

[Dan1971]

Hmm ... like that

[daytona365]

Looking good Dan, almost as good as mine soon.....................Just need to paint it yellow......got my new exhaust fitted so he is purrring like a tiger..

[Ritchy]

Subtle touches;) sometimes the whisper is more powerful than the shout.

[Dan1971]

Subtle touches;) sometimes the whisper is more powerful than the shout.

Says the man with the scooby !!!

[Dan1971]

......got my new exhaust fitted so he is purrring like a tiger..

Saw that mate - glad you're happy with it.

[Maxfly]

I'm wi Ritchy, painted gills look cracking and I reckon you wid manage it easy nuff :)

[Ritchy]

Says the man with the scooby !!!

Its actually a lot quieter than the Zs, mainly due the fact its not running at the moment hahah,

[peterzs]

We are following the rebuild Ritchy.

One thing, its stopped me from wanting one, after the engine failures!!!!

[andys1981]

what colour paint is on your alloys mate,another thing was they blank panels on your front bumper,where the power washers should be,i think the grey/silver looks the best

[Dan1971]

From Rover 45 ... Nice ...

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/utf-8BSU1BRzAyNDguanBn_zps4c127d5f.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/utf-8BSU1BRzAyNDguanBn_zps4c127d5f.jpg.html)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/utf-8BSU1BRzAyNDcuanBn_zpsa92dec0b.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/utf-8BSU1BRzAyNDcuanBn_zpsa92dec0b.jpg.html)

[petet16]

Using the 45 vents is a well worthwhile mod, they look and work better than the mg style ones.

[peterzs]

look good.

[Dan1971]

Cheers fellas ....

Want to do the dial surrounds too, but just don't have the confidence ...

[POMPSKI]

Very nice mate

[Dan1971]

Very nice mate

Cheers.

Sad about yours pal - really am - I might be able to help out by taking some bits off you if you're passing ....

[POMPSKI]

What are you after mate, anything in particular?

[Dan1971]

What are you after mate, anything in particular?

Don't need a single thing mate - but it's never like that for us is it ! If you were down this way to have a go at the rear bumper sag and mesh - we could see about swapping some bits over .... cashpoint is never too far away.

I'll have a think and pm you...

[C13URD]

Cheers fellas ....

Want to do the dial surrounds too, but just don't have the confidence ...

Dan done the dial surround on three of my Zed's... very easy indeed.
were'd you get those air vents from look wicked woudnt mind some of those myself lovely touch....:cool1:

[petet16]

Dan done the dial surround on three of my Zed's... very easy indeed.
were'd you get those air vents from look wicked woudnt mind some of those myself lovely touch....:cool1:

Facelift Rover 25 or 45.

[Dan1971]

More arrived .... :)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/utf-8BSU1BRzAyNTYuanBn_zps28118501.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/utf-8BSU1BRzAyNTYuanBn_zps28118501.jpg.html)

Got a black "ZS" badge on the back now too, to complete the black accented bits.

[petet16]

Black Oak, nice.

[Dan1971]

Surprised to have received the whole console to be honest - was just expecting the trim.... Not sure if it'll be easier just changing over the whole thing, rather than trying to prise it off .... Probs just swap the lot over this week at some point.

[POMPSKI]

Very Sweet :)

If it is in good nick just swap them over, much easier. Not that changing the Facia is hard at all though...

[Dan1971]

Very Sweet :)

If it is in good nick just swap them over, much easier. Not that changing the Facia is hard at all though...

Think it's actually better than mine too, the leather gaitor certainly is anyway. Just need to get that mingin' R45 stick and leather knob out of there !

[Dan1971]

Black ZS boot badge too - Nothing like a wash as a hangover cure too ....

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyNTguanBn_zps695fec24.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyNTguanBn_zps695fec24.jpg.html)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyNTkuanBn_zpsd4fa6dd4.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyNTkuanBn_zpsd4fa6dd4.jpg.html)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyNjAuanBn_zps9cb27bf3.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyNjAuanBn_zps9cb27bf3.jpg.html)

[petet16]

I like the Black zs letters, did you paint the original ones, or find some new ones in Black.

[Dan1971]

I like the Black zs letters, did you paint the original ones, or find some new ones in Black.

New black ones mate ... £3.95 posted !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZS-REAR-BADGE-BLACK-FINISH-NEW-DAT000070PMA-/290348226456?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item439a1a5798

With the 180 badges, I bought new ones and sprayed them.

[petet16]

Sweet, thanks for the link.

[Dan1971]

Sweet, thanks for the link.

No worries pal .... (Yey .... I helped Pete !!! )

[talkingcars]

Badges look tidy, just hope no one thinks it a base 105 LOL

[Dan1971]

Badges look tidy, just hope no one thinks it a base 105 LOL

Why would they think that ?

[Maxfly]

Keeps getting better an better Dan! Would got for swapping the whole lot myself too, should be quicker than swapping just the trim. :)

[POMPSKI]

Looking good bud

[Dan1971]

Swapped the bits over in the end as my casing was better than that of the replacement that got sent through.

Chuffed to bits.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyNzUuanBn_zpsf6f762bb.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyNzUuanBn_zpsf6f762bb.jpg.html)

[petet16]

Good work, the Black Oak looks way better than the Grey stuff, you just need to get rid of that nasty Red Alcantara now, lol

[Dan1971]

Good work, the Black Oak looks way better than the Grey stuff, you just need to get rid of that nasty Red Alcantara now, lol

Cheers Pete. Does make it better in there. I'd actually prefer gunsmoke alcantara ....

[POMPSKI]

I'd actually prefer gunsmoke alcantara ....

This almost made me cry.

Poor precious Red Alcantara :(

[Dan1971]

This almost made me cry.

Poor precious Red Alcantara :(

Not really .... ;)

[Skillen]

I'd offer to swap but the gunsmoke matches my grey car.
The red just wouldn't.

[Smokey]

I'd swap but mine isn't in as good condition as the red! :(

[petet16]

I'd swap, but I dont have any Gunsmoke alcantara:fez:

[Skillen]

I'd swap, but I dont have any Gunsmoke alcantara:fez:

Pfft. Get with the cool kids loser.

[Maxfly]

That is a very nice interior Dan, good work !


I would swap but I don't want to downgrade;)

[petet16]

Pfft. Get with the cool kids loser.

Gotta heated screen?

Powerfold mirrors?

No? :yoji:

[Smokey]

Gotta heated screen?

Powerfold mirrors?

No? :yoji:

I want these!

[Skillen]

Gotta heated screen?

Powerfold mirrors?

No? :yoji:


Heated screen Coming this week which will then get wired in with the headlamp washers both auto and switched with dash dimming and my auto dimming rear view mirror.

Swings and roundabouts ;)

[Dan1971]

Oi .... this thread's about my car - get your own .... :tease: :laugh:

[Skillen]

Oi .... this thread's about my car - get your own .... :tease: :laugh:

You need a heated screen and also some foldy mirrors for your car.
Better?
:P

[Dan1971]

... but it was mingin'.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/002_zps9212a15b.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/002_zps9212a15b.jpg.html)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/003_zpsf449d830.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/003_zpsf449d830.jpg.html)

Ahhh.... that's better.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/004_zps6c321e78.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/004_zps6c321e78.jpg.html)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/005_zps7e3448c8.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/005_zps7e3448c8.jpg.html)

[stamford]

They don't stay clean for long out there. I've seen alot worse. Looks mighty fine Dan.

[peterzs]

Looking good Dan.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[adam]

Very nice, I do love the despoilered saloon look, especially with that lip spoiler you have!

[Dan1971]

Got some of these and thought I'd give it a go.

All good .... :mbounce:

Before -
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/Chromerings001_zps0127099a.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Chromerings001_zps0127099a.jpg.html)

After -
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/Chromerings002_zps81772a9e.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Chromerings002_zps81772a9e.jpg.html)

Whole look of the dash has changed by swapping the 45 vents in, black oak and now the rings. Chuffed.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/Chromerings003_zps3c686c35.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Chromerings003_zps3c686c35.jpg.html)

[petet16]

That looks way better imo :thumbsup:

[andys1981]

that does look very nice,its the small touches that make it your own,looking good dan

[stamford]

Turning into one very nice zed Dan.

[Dan1971]

Cheers fellas ....

I'm even thinking about getting the belts done .... and I never thought I'd do that .... :)

The only thing that worries me with doing that, is that right now - it's running absolutely perfectly and I'm concerned that whereever I take it to get it done - they'd feck it up ....

I think I've found balance. The Mrs loves the BM. I really like the BM so when I go out with the Mrs and the boys I'm still driving a cool car that I like - looks good, goes well and they are all happy - and the ZS is absolutely spot on right now.

In fact I'm like .... what next ?

Interior is now absolutely as I'd want it - apart from a steering wheel - want a 45 one again - have one in the shed and gonna probably get it re trimmed ... ££££££. Exterior is nearly bang on. Got a spare set of headlights to go in at some point - maybe tomorrow morning depending on the weather - but after that it might just be time to enjoy it !!!

[stamford]

For the belts get Russell to come out and he'll do a very good job. He did mine and would use him again. Drop him a line and see what he can do for you. http://www.mgroversolutions.com/

[POMPSKI]

Very nice!

[Dan1971]

For the belts get Russell to come out and he'll do a very good job. He did mine and would use him again. Drop him a line and see what he can do for you. http://www.mgroversolutions.com/

Have been in touch - awaits a response and a quote ...

[Dan1971]

Very nice!

Cheers dude ... I'll keep it nice for you for when you need a V6 back in your life ... ;)

[Maxfly]

Lovely Dan, your doing a grand job there! I think getting the belts done is a wise choice personally if you are happy with the ZS you have. Hope you get a good quote:)

[MG ZS STE]

Very nice, I do love the despoilered saloon look, especially with that lip spoiler you have!

The MK2s look so much better that way i have to agree.

That does look good, and with the copperleaf red alcantara what a nice place to be. I’d stick a TF Wheel and leather handbrake lever in there next.

[Dan1971]

The MK2s look so much better that way i have to agree.

That does look good, and with the copperleaf red alcantara what a nice place to be. I’d stick a TF Wheel and leather handbrake lever in there next.

Not keen to be honest on a TF wheel - like I mentioned, I have a 45 wheel that I might send off to a re-trimmer. Would make it unique and special - but also expensive.

Is the leather handbrake etc a straight fit out of a TF ?

[talkingcars]

I think Russell is the only mobile that does KV6 belts, MJS will only do them in his workshop in Littlehampton which is a bit of a trip for you Dan.

[daytona365]

I know how ya feel............Mine has had all his major bits replaced. New tyres and exhaust last month, treated him to a new clutch. Belts were done two years ago. ive yellowed my interior, so its all like I would have had if I had of bought that new one I always wanted. The wheels refurbed.......

Its hard to work out what else to do...............except just LOVE HIM.....for a car based on a Rover 400, its strange that it manages to dig into us. Like Frank Sinatra said " Ive got you under my skin"

Roll on 2014 so we can all show how much we love our Zeds, at the shows....




just thought Dan, there is one thing you could do....Respray it TY lol..

[Dan1971]

I'll reserve my "love" for 'er indoors Gordon. A respray would be any colour APART from yellow - but you know that .... :beer2:

I get your point though.... ;)

But then I went out for KFC. Thought -

Need to sort the exhaust flexi out - that'll be a sport cat too then ...
Might fit a front splitter if Clive sends it my way ...
My bumper sag needs to go ...
Gonna re-trim a 45 steering wheel at some point ...
Gonna get some sort of induction ...
Black stripes ...


Then I'll stick my private plate on - then sell it - and start again .... :rofl:

There'll always be something ... ;)

[Skillen]

I'll sell you your maxogen back ;)
Gonna put my mk1 back to standard and sell it and I don't need two maxogens lol

[Dan1971]

I'll sell you your maxogen back ;)
Gonna put my mk1 back to standard and sell it and I don't need two maxogens lol

:hmm: ....

[Skillen]

I'm not gonna lie, I have no idea what that face means lol

[Dan1971]

I'm not gonna lie, I have no idea what that face means lol

If you put the cursor over it - it tells you ..... hmm ..... as in .... now there's something to think about.

[Skillen]

If you put the cursor over it - it tells you ..... hmm ..... as in .... now there's something to think about.

Ohhh! I only browse on my phone now so don't have one of those cursors now

[grimmy]

I'll reserve my "love" for 'er indoors Gordon. A respray would be any colour APART from yellow - but you know that .... :beer2:

I get your point though.... ;)

But then I went out for KFC. Thought -

Need to sort the exhaust flexi out - that'll be a sport cat too then ...
Might fit a front splitter if Clive sends it my way ...
My bumper sag needs to go ...
Gonna re-trim a 45 steering wheel at some point ...
Gonna get some sort of induction ...
Black stripes ...


Then I'll stick my private plate on - then sell it - and start again .... :rofl:

There'll always be something ... ;)

Spray it purple Dan.

[Dan1971]

Spray it purple Dan.

:yikes:

:rofl:

I was waiting for it, and you didn't disappoint .... ;)

[grimmy]

:yikes:

:rofl:

I was waiting for it, and you didn't disappoint .... ;)

That's me all over Dan hate to disappoint.:mml:

[sheldore]

I'll sell you your maxogen back ;)
Gonna put my mk1 back to standard and sell it and I don't need two maxogens lol

Would be interested in that..

[Dan1971]

Ordered some service items and thought I'd change the pollen filter too - good decision - 1st time I reckon. The filter started off white !

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/006_zps7f6b0dd0.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/006_zps7f6b0dd0.jpg.html)

Having read up on it, it may contribute to your fans not delivering as much air so taking longer to demist etc, the quality of that air being poor, and puts additional stress on your motor as being clogged up the air doesn't go through as easily. Not sure how true all that is to be honest, looking at the state of mine though, I don't doubt it. Got to be worth the £14 genuine OE MG/Rover replacement.

Beware of the £5 copies on ebay though - they don't fit .... :slap:

[peterzs]

Looks like it needed it Dan!!!!

:bow::bow::bow:

[talkingcars]

What are those circles in the carpet mat?

Look like hidden arachnology you see in aerial photos.

[Dan1971]

What are those circles in the carpet mat?

Look like hidden arachnology you see in aerial photos.

Can't go out and do car stuff without a coffee on the go.... ;)

Unfortunately half the crud from the filter fell in it when I pulled it out ... it was off for a refill when I took the pic ...

[Dan1971]

Took advantage of the good weather and went to see my mate to do paint the brake calipers.

They were all kinda like this before -

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyODMuanBn_zpse9503743.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyODMuanBn_zpse9503743.jpg.html)

And now like this - black brushed on caliper paint and ebay decals -

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyODguanBn_zpsb5d1412c.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyODguanBn_zpsb5d1412c.jpg.html)


Not all easy peasy though - found this on the front driver side - :yikes:

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyODYuanBn_zps24d1fffe.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyODYuanBn_zps24d1fffe.jpg.html)

But - a phone call to a local motor factor got the replacement for £7 - and after some thumping around - all good

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyODcuanBn_zpsc1745a24.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyODcuanBn_zpsc1745a24.jpg.html)

Got some bits through today too, but they are for fitting and showing off later this week when the last bit turns up .... ;)

[petet16]

Caught that just in time.

[Dan1971]

Caught that just in time.

Yes indeedy ... and luckily it was a case of finding it and sorting it today rather than having to get into a garage and pay their labour charges to do it ... All it'll cost me is a 6 pack and a curry ...

[petet16]

Bargain price.

[andys1981]

yip thats a great result dan as pete sayed just caught that in time,did you take the back breaks off to paint them or leave then on,they look good

[Dan1971]

yip thats a great result dan as pete sayed just caught that in time,did you take the back breaks off to paint them or leave then on,they look good

Nah mate - brakes stayed on there - just took the wheels off and just painted the surface after a good wire brushing. I'd have rather stripped them down and changed the discs and pads but they are fine and it would've been unnecessary.

We had also planned to do some servicing - oil change and the plugs - but when we found the gaitor was fubarred, fixing that took priority and what time we had.

[peterzs]

Lucky find, rest can wait.

:wave::wave::wave:

[daytona365]

Calipers look good, mine are painted, guess what colour???? lol.

[Dan1971]

Calipers look good, mine are painted, guess what colour???? lol.

Red ....

[Dan1971]

Got all the inside leather and red stitching gaitors through yesterday and gonna have a go at putting it all in today. But - Got the image through for the steering wheel re-trim before I paid up as he sent me through a message saying all done and time to pay.

Looks pretty good I reckon - Should be here tomorrow.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/Newsteeringwheel_zps45e18311.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Newsteeringwheel_zps45e18311.jpg.html)

[C13URD]

that looks lush m8..... would love that;)

[POMPSKI]

Is it just me or does the leather at the joints look a bit shabby?

Even if it does, beautiful wheel - Exactly what I planned for mine at one stage.

[Dan1971]

Recovered armrest and gear gaitor - new black leather and red stitching in .... Fiddly job but well worth it.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyODkuanBn_zps87712389.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyODkuanBn_zps87712389.jpg.html)

[Dan1971]

Is it just me or does the leather at the joints look a bit shabby?

Even if it does, beautiful wheel - Exactly what I planned for mine at one stage.

Angles hopefully mate - always hard to tell in a photo - we'll see when it arrives.

[stamford]

Good to see you getting stuck in, looking good Dan.

[Dan1971]

Good to see you getting stuck in, looking good Dan.

Cheers .... :thumbsup:

[petet16]

Looks good, the Red stitching is a nice bit of attention to detail, the wheel looks a nice job too.

[Dan1971]

Et voila ....

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyOTMuanBn_zpsc8e77390.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyOTMuanBn_zpsc8e77390.jpg.html)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyOTQuanBn_zps798335a1.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyOTQuanBn_zps798335a1.jpg.html)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyOTAuanBn_zpsa6151e34.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyOTAuanBn_zpsa6151e34.jpg.html)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyOTIuanBn_zps3f017ef2.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAyOTIuanBn_zps3f017ef2.jpg.html)

Great few days work on the car - really chuffed. Very nice place to be now - nothing chavvy - OE look to it all but unique to my car. Love it ....

[grimmy]

Looking good Dan, those little stitching touches are nice.

[Dan1971]

Looking good Dan, those little stitching touches are nice.

Cheers pal ... :smart:

[grimmy]

Cheers pal ... :smart:

Don't know if I missed it in the thread but was kind of cost was it I would like a few things retrimmed myself but unsure on cost.

[stamford]

Looking unique and a nice place to be and gratifying knowing the work done is different and better than you expected.

[Djules]

Wow, love the result ! Very nice details, as someone said once on another thread :
only the best cars have Red alcantara .... ;)

I was considering doing the same in mine. I like the thumbrests of the R45 steering wheel but I do much prefer the stripped part of the MG one, between the alloy and the airbag, where the buttons for horn sit.

I store for a long time a pic of a Dutch I think, who did nice interior mods to its ZS.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/132/m9c8.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/3om9c8j)

[Dan1971]

Don't know if I missed it in the thread but was kind of cost was it I would like a few things retrimmed myself but unsure on cost.

No posts on the cost yet mate.

The gaitor trim bits were £35 delivered. I've also got one for the handbrake too, although to be honest, very little of the handbrake gaitor shows, so may leave it.

The steering wheel re-trim cost £120 - so far from cheap. The way I looked at it though - it's actually the only bit of the car that you're in constant touch with - and - I had a bit of chrimbo and birthday money to burn.

[BUCKYDEVIL]

Looks spot on and classy, need to colour match the Magic Tree now.
Red Alcantara is the dugsbaws..

[Maxfly]

Very very nice, that interior looks a good place to be. :)

[peterzs]

Nothing like the smell of leather.

Love the stitching and colour.

As you say one off, priceless.

And its your :hbd::hbd::hbd:

[C13URD]

Best looking interior ive seen in a ZS.. :cool1:.. love it..

[Dan1971]

Cheers guys ...

Big compliment coming from you Clive. You get yours to a great standard.

[andys1981]

that interior has come along really well,really like that dan,well done

[daytona365]

Not as bright as mine though, but not bad for a NON TY, hey Pete?

[Dan1971]

Ooooft ..... Taxed for another year - £280 .....

6K miles in the 6 months I've had it too.

Running really well. Looking really good. Think I'll extend the private plate rather than put it on.

[Skillen]

Always a big hit the tax :( luckily we don't have the higher band to pay.
I don't think I could live with that ha!

[peterzs]

Keeper, Dan!!!

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Dan1971]

Keeper, Dan!!!

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:



I've got some bits to do around the front of the car over the next few weeks/months - so she's going nowhere for a good while yet...

[peterzs]

Good, POL coming up!!!

[Dan1971]

Good, POL coming up!!!

I'd love to honestly ... but I'll be in Gran Canaria :cool1:

[Skillen]

Fly from b/ham and leave your car in the field. We'll look after it.
Plus, free parking.

[Dan1971]

Fly from b/ham and leave your car in the field. We'll look after it.
Plus, free parking.

A very good offer - alas - I'm going from Stansted, just a tenner away in a cab.

[peterzs]

Have fun, Dan

[Dan1971]

After trial fitting the lexus rears, thought it was a bit mingin' and she still comes up well.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAzMDIuanBn_zps94535ec2.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAzMDIuanBn_zps94535ec2.jpg.html)

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http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAzMDMuanBn_zpsdbc8e132.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/danlaualex/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzAzMDMuanBn_zpsdbc8e132.jpg.html)

[stamford]

Very smart Dan.

[C13URD]

Baiting people for a sale... me thinks..;););) very nice indeed m8

[Dan1971]

Baiting people for a sale... me thinks..;););) very nice indeed m8

Clive ... Would I do that ... ?

[daytona365]

Looking good..........Shame you deserting a lovely day in Birmingham for somewhere foreign....................

[Bobdope2002]

Clive ... Would I do that ... ?

hello lol

[adam]

Very nice! I do like the despoilered saloon look....but then I like them with spoiler too!

[POMPSKI]

Still looking awesome mate :)

[Dan1971]

ITG panel filter now in there - Cheers Pompski, looked as new mate - and I don't care what anyone says..... :boxing: ..... it feels faster ..... :evil:

[john180]

Some great work going on in this thread! :)

[Bobdope2002]

I want it lol

[Dan1971]

I want it lol

Hee hee .... come get it .... :laugh:

[Bobdope2002]

Quote me happy lol

[Dan1971]

£3K makes me happy .... :w00t:

[Bobdope2002]

3k makes me unhappy lol

[M17TT180]

£3K makes me happy .... :w00t:

Any movement on that?

[Dan1971]

Any movement on that?

Not when you've got £5,500 to spend !!! .... :hump:

[M17TT180]

Not when you've got £5,500 to spend !!! .... :hump:

I need some left over!

[Dan1971]

I need some left over!

Yep - £2,500 !

[M17TT180]

Have pm'd you 'special price'

[Dan1971]

Hmmm .... that caught me out .... not even thought seriously about selling it.

Good offer mate to be fair, but .... not special enough for such a special car .... ;)

[M17TT180]

Hmmm .... that caught me out .... not even thought seriously about selling it.

Good offer mate to be fair, but .... not special enough for such a special car .... ;)

Meet me half way?

[Bobdope2002]

oops what have i started lol

[Dan1971]

Meet me half way?

That would be enough.

I need to have a think though pal and a chat with SWMBO. I'd have gone from not thinking about selling, bragging about how well it goes and looks, to selling it on in an afternoon !

It'd also need me to look at my finances to see if I could push it to a ZT V8, which to be honest, is all I'd come out of this for.

[Dan1971]

oops what have i started lol

:shoot2:....:boxing:

[M17TT180]

That would be enough.

I need to have a think though pal and a chat with SWMBO. I'd have gone from not thinking about selling, bragging about how well it goes and looks, to selling it on in an afternoon !

It'd also need me to look at my finances to see if I could push it to a ZT V8, which to be honest, is all I'd come out of this for.

Well the money comes into my bank on wednesday, how long do you think you need to think about it?