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So this is my clown car that I picked up last Thursday....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/3e75905b4c2fd7e92487f877baf0c839_zps81648000.jpg
Thought I'd start a thread to document how she progresses.
Initial thoughts, I love the mk2 ZS and this really did fit the bill of what I wanted, low-ish mileage on 62k, 1.6 so cheap to run and I didn't pay a lot for it at all. However the bad points...
- lashings of purple
- speakers almost all blown
- sloppy gearstick
- Fly eyed headlights
- headlights misty, scratched and melted
- HID kit
- LOUD Duplex exhuast
- suspension has been 'played with'
- heaters don't blow hot
- Big scratch on boot
- Broken rear door handles
So a few niggles to fix. I've already de-stickered it, de-wind deflectored it, de-HID'd it, fixed one of the rear handles as it came with a replacement (although it was a Honda item which is a different shape internally) and have the following goodies coming in the post and bought...
Dark Ice sloppy gearstick bush, new heater resistor, new headlights, new interior light, black mesh, spray paint for purple bits, new headlight bulbs.
I aim to make her a bit more subtle so probably going to remove the rear wing, unsure whether to keep or just sell, remove the duplex and fit something a bit quieter and single pipe. Want to fit some coilovers and eventually will fit my ITB's, Emerald and some vvc exhaust cams in a year or so's time.
So i'll keep you all updated with pics as and when i take them! :mml:
stamford
09-12-13, 01:00 PM
Not a bad base to start from, not liking the purple much but the wheels seem to look okay. Plenty of things on the 'to do list'.
Yup, lots to do but it gives me something to tinker with which is great. I've missed tinkering with my car and when I had the BRM you couldn't tinker too much without losing the BRM-ness of it. So this is a perfect canvass :D
Stephen
09-12-13, 01:51 PM
Used to belong to my mate michael. Drives nice!
Used to belong to my mate michael. Drives nice!
Yeah I've heard that he owned it. It does drive nicely apart from the sloppy gearstick, knocking from suspension and rubbish tyres, lol. I don't exactly trust it in a corner at the moment which is why I'm looking for some coilovers and possibly fitting some of my BRM wheels which have decent rubber on.
talkingcars
09-12-13, 06:44 PM
Are you sure the suspension has been messed with?
Looks about standard from here.
If you measure the distance from centre of the hub to the arch we can compare.
I'd keep the boot spoiler, without it you car will just look like a MGed Rover 45.
Suspension has definitely been played with, it knocks over every bump on the road and has some weird handling characteristics in corners. I've no faith in it tbh, hence looking for some coilovers.
talkingcars
09-12-13, 07:47 PM
Brand new suspension on ebay at a decent price -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGZS-Front-Suspension-Assembly-RH-RNB000600-/150903079776?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2322864360
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGZS-Front-Suspension-Assembly-LH-RNB000610-/150903080861?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item232286479d
The seller is South Lakes Minis who are better than Rimmers IMHO.
andys1981
09-12-13, 07:48 PM
so did you not buy the car off michael then,was it sold to somebody else first,then they have sold it on?
Stephen
09-12-13, 08:47 PM
so did you not buy the car off michael then,was it sold to somebody else first,then they have sold it on?
Michael sold it to the guy down south for 1800ish. Lost a fair amount on it.
so did you not buy the car off michael then,was it sold to somebody else first,then they have sold it on?
Michael sold it to the guy down south for 1800ish. Lost a fair amount on it.
I bought it from a chap in Grantham for £950, bit of a bargain even with the niggles.
Dan1971
09-12-13, 10:33 PM
Was being advertised using the same pics, but owner in Lincs ... He had it up for £1000, so either there's something wrong with it, or the purple was simply too much for him !
Was being advertised using the same pics, but owner in Lincs ... He had it up for £1000, so either there's something wrong with it, or the purple was simply too much for him !
Yup, that's the chap from Grantham. His missus bought it and decided it was too slow, with them moving house too he needed to sell quick. As I've said there's a fair few niggles but nothing that can't be sorted with a bit of time and effort.
Certainly nothing insurmountable there, look forward to how it develops:)
I object to it being called a clown! Those things are scary, this is not lol!
I object to it being called a clown! Those things are scary, this is not lol!
Ok, maybe clown is a bit harsh but it does make me laugh every time I look at it :trampoline:
Interesting problem this morning, I pushed the button to lower the window about 3" which was fine then it wouldn't go back up. Just had the doorcard off and it's all fine now.
Don't you just love MG-Rovers! :D
petet16
10-12-13, 01:31 PM
Randomness, love it, I used the wash wipe this morning, normally you get 5 wipes + 1 after an interval, the wipers wouldn't stop until I switched the ignition off, opened and closed the drivers door.:laugh:
Randomness, love it, I used the wash wipe this morning, normally you get 5 wipes + 1 after an interval, the wipers wouldn't stop until I switched the ignition off, opened and closed the drivers door.:laugh:
Love it! :bounce:
That just reminded me as well, I lifted my wiper away from the windscreen this morning to scrap off the condensation and the blade fell to pieces. Another niggle to fix!
On the plus side bits have started arriving at home to start fixing and tinkering with her and I've managed to knock £70 off the price of some brand new KW V1 coilovers, whoop!
Randomness, love it, I used the wash wipe this morning, normally you get 5 wipes + 1 after an interval, the wipers wouldn't stop until I switched the ignition off, opened and closed the drivers door.:laugh:
That may be an SCU issue, similar happened to mine
So it looks as though my tinkering with the door card today has done something to the interior handle as I had to exit through the passenger side door tonight, haha! Another job for me to look at.
In better news some replacement headlight goodness arrived...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/f3338838f502f349724c6f93b9facb55_zpse7f4528c.jpg
petet16
10-12-13, 06:44 PM
Nice headlights, new, or refurbed ?.
Nice headlights, new, or refurbed ?.
Second hand, need a bit of cleaning and probably some polishing to brighten up a bit more but they're a million times better than the melted things that are currently on there.
petet16
10-12-13, 06:47 PM
That may be an SCU issue, similar happened to mine
I think possibly so, it's done the wiper thing twice, and each time the horn has sounded when locking the car beforehand.
I've just jury rigged the drivers inside door handle now, looks like the previous owner has broken all clips on the handle!!
New one on order :D
No hanging about, headlights look pretty fresh for second hand:)
Is your sounder on pete?
petet16
11-12-13, 01:46 PM
Mine ?, yes, could be sogginess I 'spose.
Second hand, need a bit of cleaning and probably some polishing to brighten up a bit more but they're a million times better than the melted things that are currently on there.
How bad are the ones that are on there mate? They worth selling or completely Knackered?
Dan
How bad are the ones that are on there mate? They worth selling or completely Knackered?
Dan
Bad! All marked where the fly-eye stuff had been on for too long and also the HID's have melted the outer lens creating a nice white patch and the plastic is rippled if you run your hand over it.
Bad! All marked where the fly-eye stuff had been on for too long and also the HID's have melted the outer lens creating a nice white patch and the plastic is rippled if you run your hand over it.
Very bad then lol no problem :)
Mine ?, yes, could be sogginess I 'spose.
Aye just thought it might be worth a looky see:)
petet16
11-12-13, 06:40 PM
I might pop it out and have a look see inside it.
More bits arrived today; xsara washer jets, wipers, interior light, new expansion cap and new interior door handle! Whoot!
Few jobs done so list is getting smaller....
New headlights - bought, arrived, to be fitted
New bulbs - bought, will fit to new headlights
Fix sloppy gearstick - bought, to be fitted
Fix heater resistor - bought, waiting for
Get rid of purple mesh - bought, to be fitted
Get rid of purple mirrors - spray bought
Fit xsara washer jets - have to look in to why these just trickle out so not fitted for now
Fix/replace speakers
Look in to electric windows (very slow)
Replace exhaust with single pipe
Remove mega-spoiler
Tidy up engine bay - stainless bolts here, to be fitted
New brakes
New suspension - ordered
Adam the washers are due to the pump having all the power of an asthmatic hamster. Some have changed for a ford focus pump others have a pump for each nozzle. The windows is due to the rubbers needing some lubrication:)
Adam the washers are due to the pump having all the power of an asthmatic hamster. Some have changed for a ford focus pump others have a pump for each nozzle. The windows is due to the rubbers needing some lubrication:)
Ah, cheers matey! Good info there, looks like I'll be upgrading the pump in that case.
petet16
14-12-13, 11:36 AM
For the washers it may be worth fitting a one way valve between the pump and nozzles, it improved mine with a standard pump, but I eventually swapped the standard pump for a better one.
talkingcars
14-12-13, 02:41 PM
I'd make sure that the hoses are all clear before messing with pumps etc.
I still have the standard pump, anything more powerful would be too much.
For the washers it may be worth fitting a one way valve between the pump and nozzles, it improved mine with a standard pump, but I eventually swapped the standard pump for a better one.
I'd make sure that the hoses are all clear before messing with pumps etc.
I still have the standard pump, anything more powerful would be too much.
Ok cheers guys, I'll give the pipes, etc a once over!
In other news these arrived :joker:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/0dc5888748750bef139d8dfa0bfeb445_zps24b22cb6.jpg
petet16
18-12-13, 10:59 AM
Those springs are going to clash with the Purple.......................just saying lol.
Those springs are going to clash with the Purple.......................just saying lol.
Hmm yep I think Pete's right on that, should be fine when you get em powdercoated pink :D
petet16
18-12-13, 11:02 AM
lol
Ok cheers guys, I'll give the pipes, etc a once over!
In other news these arrived :joker:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/0dc5888748750bef139d8dfa0bfeb445_zps24b22cb6.jpg
were did you get those & what are they listed for??
Ok cheers guys, I'll give the pipes, etc a once over!
In other news these arrived :joker:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/0dc5888748750bef139d8dfa0bfeb445_zps24b22cb6.jpg
what brand are they? do you know what the spring rates are?
Those springs are going to clash with the Purple.......................just saying lol.
Hmm yep I think Pete's right on that, should be fine when you get em powdercoated pink :D
You're right guys, I'm going to have to rethink the whole colour scheme....or maybe go for a harlequin like those old Polo's!
were did you get those & what are they listed for??
I got them form K300 the main KW dealer in the UK. They were listed for a lot more than I paid for them :happy2:
what brand are they? do you know what the spring rates are?
KW, they don't have a set spring rate as they're progressive rather than linear.
sorry you miss understood me when I said what are the listed for I don't mean price...
I mean what vehicle..
Just checked there site they don't list them for the ZS only the ZR ?????
Ah right, yeah I misunderstood.
I went for the Honda Civic versions for the MA/MB with the fork mounting. They have the same rear weight as the zs but the front weight is higher, shouldn't be a problem with the progressive springs though. I'll let you know once they're on!
petet16
18-12-13, 05:12 PM
Is the rear fork the right size for a zs ?.
Is the rear fork the right size for a zs ?.
Hopefully, if not it won't be a problem to adapt them to fit.
petet16
18-12-13, 05:32 PM
No, not a biggy, I've seen them packed out with penny washers before.
welshone
18-12-13, 05:46 PM
Two BIG deliveries within a week, you are a lucky boy :)
No, not a biggy, I've seen them packed out with penny washers before.
I'd probably just machine up a spacer to take up the slack.
Just had a measure up and the ID of the KW fork is 51mm, anyone know what it is on the zs? I tried to reach under the car just now and make it to be quite similar but can't get an exact measurement.
Two BIG deliveries within a week, you are a lucky boy :)
Too right, they're both vying for my attention right now :beer:
petet16
18-12-13, 06:13 PM
40mm seems to ring a bell.
40mm seems to ring a bell.
It seemed larger than that, ah well I'll have a good look when I get her up on the lift :D
New heater resistor fitted, old one was completely gubbed, so I now have speeds 1 & 2 on the fan. Still blowing cold-ish so I'll start looking in to the Saab valve, etc, probably end up replumb in with the original set up.
As an aside I've also had a low coolant level light ping up on the dash. Coolant level is fine though....anyone had any experience with these level sensors?
petet16
19-12-13, 03:26 PM
Yes, level sensors are uber sensitive, just add a little more coolant it should put the light out.
Cheers Pete, will give that a bash.
Hopefully, weather permitting, I'll be getting rid of some of the purple tomorrow! Stocked up on new paint so let's hope the sun god is shining!
Well baby duties got in the way of work on the car today but I should be able to get to the unit on Saturday to do some major tinkering, primarily fitting the coilovers, headlights and fixing the heater.
Also some goodies arrived today from Daz over at Locking Vinyl which I plan to fit at the weekend :)
welshone
08-01-14, 09:21 PM
Well baby duties got in the way of work on the car today but I should be able to get to the unit on Saturday to do some major tinkering, primarily fitting the coilovers, headlights and fixing the heater.
Also some goodies arrived today from Daz over at Locking Vinyl which I plan to fit at the weekend :)
Goodies from Daz sounds interesting. Any Orangness :laugh:
Goodies from Daz sounds interesting. Any Orangness :laugh:
Nope, keeping the orange away from the car this time!
petet16
09-01-14, 01:28 AM
It'll be something Purple I expect :rofl:
It'll be something Purple I expect :rofl:
Nooooooooooooo!
I managed to kerb one of the alloys today while avoiding a garbage truck, WOOHOO!! A genuine reason to Respray them sooner rather than later!
petet16
09-01-14, 09:24 PM
You need to connect with your inner Purpleness,
You need to connect with your inner Purpleness,
By completely eradicating it, I agree :clap:
petet16
09-01-14, 09:36 PM
:laugh:
So a sheared bolt on the rear lower camber arm stopped play today :(
Managed to get the front coilovers all fitted but I'll be investing in some new rear arms as the ones on there are corroded to buggery.
stamford
11-01-14, 05:07 PM
Sounds familiar!
Sounds familiar!
Glad im not alone, it's a right pain in the wotsits.
Hey ho, Skunk2 rear LCA's now ordered to arrive Tuesday :)
petet16
11-01-14, 05:30 PM
The rear suspension components seem to be especially rot prone, I did the rear arb last summer, all of it was as rotten as a pear.
Hmm something ill keep an eye on then. Needs must for now with the LCA's but I'm sure I'll get under there again and replace other bits.
stamford
11-01-14, 06:32 PM
I had to use a 10" disc cutter to get my LCAs off. Stupid bolt design has a splined shank, great water trap design!
Tell me about it! I wanted to ask on the spline front, are the bushes meant to be splined too? The only other reason I can think is they're meant to be greased but there was definitely no grease anywhere near them.
petet16
11-01-14, 06:41 PM
Yeah, I'm not 100% sure about the purpose of the splined shank, is it close tolerance, or maybe to keep the shank lubed, who knows ?.
Lube would make sense, but they definitely hadn't seen it since the car was made, lol.
petet16
11-01-14, 06:46 PM
You're right, the lube idea would only work if they'd greased them on assembly.
Whoop, Skunk2 LCA's arrived today.....however Rimmer Bros have been crap and their next day delivery for the bolts turned out to be not next day, at least they refunded the postage though. Hopefully they'll arrive tomorrow so I can get the car back on wheels.
petet16
14-01-14, 09:28 PM
You got the metric fine thread bolts for the arb links to the Skunk arms.
So the main bolts didn't turn up today so I didn't manage to fit the rear suspension and LCA's which sucks, although did cut out the other original LCA which also had a seized bolt. However did also manage to replace the headlights, chop out the HID ballasts, replace the purple lower mesh with some black and reattach the heater cable (seems as though that's why I wasn't getting heat).
petet16
15-01-14, 06:32 PM
Thumbs down for Rimmer Bros on the bolts then,
The cables coming unclipped seems to be pretty common.
Yup, Rimmers have been completely rubbish this time.
Do you know if the heater cable should be fixed to the mechanism, the cable just seemed to slip over the top of the 'pole' on the mech?
petet16
15-01-14, 07:52 PM
The cable does as you say just slip over the pole with no other means of fastening.
Good old MG Rover engineering :weirdo:
Well after checking out the exhaust system the other day at the unit it has no cat, cheeky bidding on eBay and I've picked up a front pipe section with cat for £17.50 posted. Might have to chop it about to fit but the all important cat is there.
So got the rear suspension practically done but thought there was a bit of play on the rear trailing arm bushes, after a good look they're completely knackered! Cue stripping the rear down again and trailing arms removed, old bushes pressed out and some new poly bushes ordered. Will get the car back on the road eventually!
That's a ****** but after everything's done its sure to be transformed on the road!
welshone
19-01-14, 01:22 PM
If it's not one thing it's another but you'll get there and be back on the road soon :)
That's a ****** but after everything's done its sure to be transformed on the road!
If it's not one thing it's another but you'll get there and be back on the road soon :)
Yeah a right PITA but had to be done as I have the MOT coming up in March. Need the exhaust to arrive so I can butcher the cat in to the system, hopefully get that done before the MOT too.....well I sort of need too!
Just can't wait to get it on the road again and continue the depurpling! :ike:
talkingcars
19-01-14, 05:27 PM
If you have the standard manifold you should be ok with a decat for the MOT.
Really? I've run a sports cat before and passing an MOT has been a nightmare. With no cat I can only see it being worse to get through.
Really? I've run a sports cat before and passing an MOT has been a nightmare. With no cat I can only see it being worse to get through.
My 180 is decated and it had no problems at mot time there are pre cats in the manifold which keep you right.
Ah, but mines only a weeny teeny 110.
talkingcars
19-01-14, 05:47 PM
All K series with MEMS 3 should be ok with standard cat or standard mani precat and not need both.
Well I didn't know that. Thanks for the heads up.
andys1981
20-01-14, 09:46 AM
i had a decat on my zr 105 just shy of two years,passed mots no problem
Why oh why did start tinkering, lol!
Rear upper link bush on the passenger side is fubared too, so just had to order one of them. Did consider some adjustable camber arms but cash is a bit tight before payday.
Apart from that, the rear door handles are done now, rear suspension is all sorted too. I may well get her back on the road next weekend.....although probably jinxed that now, lol
God forbid I might (read 'hope') get the car back tomorrow! Ended up buying some camber adjustable upper control arms primarily as they're polybushed so won't need replacing again anytime soon! So have them to fit now.
Plans for tomorrow....
Fit new upper control arms
Fit new rear brake pads
Readjust handbrake
Refit centre armrest
Refit d/s rear doorcard (I had an argument with it when replacing the door handle)
Adjust coilover height once off the lift
So not a huge amount to do, just hope I don't find anything else that needs replacing!!
Crap photo but finally she's back on the road. Had to raise her up after taking this photo as it was waaaaaay too low....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/99a508f10f488381c25a5060dfde1fcf_zps61d9a246.jpg
petet16
02-02-14, 07:56 PM
Nice, BRM wheels ?
Nice, BRM wheels ?
Yup, they'll be on till I get the 11 spokes resprayed and some decent tyres on.
Dan1971
02-02-14, 10:04 PM
Tell you what - that looks nice on those rims .... :thumbsup:
Excellent and have to agree with Dan, quite like the brm wheels. Makes a fine change from the norm:)
Tell you what - that looks nice on those rims .... :thumbsup:
Excellent and have to agree with Dan, quite like the brm wheels. Makes a fine change from the norm:)
Cheers guys, i'll get some better photos today.
I need to tinker with the suspension some more though, it's pretty twitchy on the back now so the camber needs adjusting and the front is too hard over rough surfaces so it's a little 'bouncy' so need to wind the damping down. That said it's bloody brilliant having a car with coilovers again, I forgot how much fun they make the handling :D
stamford
03-02-14, 10:49 AM
I'll echo the rims looking good too, refreshingly different.
peterzs
03-02-14, 11:04 AM
Looks good.
:yes::yes::yes:
Some better pics in daylight this time, she definitely needs to go up a bit, lol...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/e54ffebc097439a95e9855ebc49658fa_zpscd18663c.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/5a6e3821ee831d5e87bf494020bde3f2_zps6d06ccf4.jpg
talkingcars
03-02-14, 08:31 PM
I wouldn't worry too much until you've got the 17's done.
So lots of tinkering this weekend on Clown. First up the suspension all rejigged and she now handles like an absolute dream, chalk and cheese from before. Also raised the height of the coilovers from silly low to acceptable. Then took off the twin pipes which weren't to my taste and fitted a lovely single from Cybox. Need to decide what to do with the holes but may well cover it up with some carbon.
More importantly though the depurpling was accomplished! Also fitted some vinyl supplied by Daz of Locking Vinyl, he did a great job supplying just what I asked for however I made a hash fitting the boot parts. I'll have it redone by a pro but it'll do for now.
So the all important pics....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/c7718b2930f82211229ec2bf019d6175_zps8a25829e.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/997d93c17f281d77a0d97f7433db17af_zps4eb3c8ff.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/67d75f95fa8b452f51cb000aafb47233_zps2d618a1a.jpg
ZS180V6
16-02-14, 07:08 PM
Looks much better....
DannyZR
16-02-14, 09:29 PM
What u done with the exhast
looks good now I like the 16's that are on it
What u done with the exhast
looks good now I like the 16's that are on it
Selling the old exhaust, I'm just not a fan of the twins :joker:
talkingcars
17-02-14, 09:28 AM
Shame I didn't know that before I cut my bumper for my duplex, we could've done a swap.
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Sent from my lorry.
Shame I didn't know that before I cut my bumper for my duplex, we could've done a swap.
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Sent from my lorry.
Doh!! :wacko:
Email just off to Z&F to see if they can help me with a little idea I have, should make the weeny 1.6 a wee bit different, here's hoping :D
Also been looking in to different brakes as the front stoppers are puny! I guess a 180 set-up would be sufficient, have to change master cylinder and servo too, but I've also been tempted by some nice 4-pots. I think from my research the EK ones should fit as you can get them at a much more reasonable price than anything branded for MG.
Hmm, overdraft abusing time hopefully :D
petet16
19-02-14, 04:39 PM
I might still have a 180 servo and m/cyl kicking about if you end up needing, I emphasize the might as I had a big clear out of bits I no longer needed.
If you have Pete let me know as I'd definitely have it from you?!
petet16
19-02-14, 06:29 PM
I'll try and find it tomorrow, although I'm using Brembo front calipers with the 1.6 zs master and servo with no issues, I originally sourced the 180 bits to use, but decided there was no need.
Interesting....well if you have it then lemme know and we'll go from there.
I've seen some tasty 4pots for a reasonable amount but might have to wait for payday.
In slightly annoying news Z&F can't help me via their postal service for my engine plans, just waiting on a cost from them and will have to tally things up but it might mean I'll have to fit the emerald earlier than expected.
talkingcars
19-02-14, 08:07 PM
Z&F are only up at Silverstone - take a day off work and go up there, you can enjoy the new map on the way back.
Z&F are only up at Silverstone - take a day off work and go up there, you can enjoy the new map on the way back.
Aha, but I don't fancy driving the car up there with what I'm planning to do with a map that doesn't suit. So I'd have to factor in transporting the car up there in to my costs.
I have the cost now from Z&F, £249, so I may as well fit the emerald as that's pretty much the cost of a full rolling road session to get that properly mapped. :jump:
MG ZS STE
19-02-14, 09:10 PM
Does it have to be Z&F? Z&T will be at baginton 9/3 and are doing mapping for £200.
http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=27390
Does it have to be Z&F? Z&T will be at baginton 9/3 and are doing mapping for £200.
http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=27390
I'd not heard of Z&T before. Still the same issue though with travelling/getting the car there.
I think the best option will be to plonk the Emerald on and just take her to the rolling road round the back of Brands Hatch....see if I can get a discount for getting the MGB-K done at the same time :beer:
petet16
21-02-14, 11:28 AM
I might still have a 180 servo and m/cyl kicking about if you end up needing, I emphasize the might as I had a big clear out of bits I no longer needed.
Sorry, it got sold in the parts clearance.:sorry:
Sorry, it got sold in the parts clearance.:sorry:
No worries, cheers for checking Pete!
So sloppy gear fix all done today along with replacing the boot stripes, can't thank Daz enough for supplying them they really set the car off in a subtle way.
I bought a Bluetooth OBD reader a week or so ago but only just got round to plugging it in yesterday and downloading Torque Pro for my phone. What a funky bit of kit, I'm very impressed and for the price it's a bargain, especially being able to read and clear fault codes!
More whoring of the photos...think the back needs to go up a bit more and a hopefully better shot of the stripes...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/321b7228c79cd7610fbfd58e5f1da028_zpsa3886de1.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/8fd02e4030f0ec3ae327cca8ead49426_zpsc2ff967d.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/8495d377d872bc4dd05f9237a82f443f_zpsb217e8fc.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/b52afa4f0de387ab360d0be6e7323e41_zps9583ad1b.jpg
petet16
24-02-14, 12:57 PM
The wheels look a bit lost in the arches I think.
The wheels look a bit lost in the arches I think.
Yup, far too small. Can't wait to get the 11 spokes back!
petet16
24-02-14, 01:06 PM
They'd look good at 17" and with the same et as the mk2 11 spokes.
Mini update...
Redid the boot stripes, fixed heater cable again and generally just been enjoying driving her. 11 spokes are getting refurb end this week and I've bought some new stoppers to handle the awesome power of the 1.6 beast....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/67bdff3e18169964682a1e25187be976_zps3162236c.jpg
welshone
24-03-14, 07:05 PM
This can only mean one thing. Engine plans very soon :clap:
Ooft, they are nice!
They seem good quality, proof is in the pudding I guess!
This can only mean one thing. Engine plans very soon :clap:
;)
Mmmm they are nice, what power you planning on having to stop then? :D
Going to keep her as a 1.6 for now and just fettle her a bit, if it blows up I'll just sling the spare 1.8 I have in there :)
Pissed off :( wheels arrived back last week looking fantastic, taking the protection tape off yesterday a load of paint came off two of them. Not happy to say the least so sent all four back to be looked at again. Grr. Not sure if I'll get them back for PoL now :(
petet16
04-04-14, 06:13 PM
Poor show
Jason04r
04-04-14, 06:26 PM
Where did you order them calipers , on there website but only mg6 brakes....been looking for better boots .
Poor show
Tell me about it, used Lepsons who are usually very good (I've had wheels done there before) but I was well pissed when the paint just came straight off.
Where did you order them calipers , on there website but only mg6 brakes....been looking for better boots .
Direct from PB, they're for the civic but should go straight on. Hopefully I'll get them fitted on Sunday when I'm up at the unit, got to go up and balance/set up the ITB's on the MGB so thought I'd try and get them fitted while I'm up there.
Jason04r
04-04-14, 08:06 PM
What sort of money are they ?
Almost as much as I paid for the car :rofl: inc shipping £710.
Jason04r
04-04-14, 08:39 PM
Wow ouch , they look ace ... have to let me know how good they are ;)
Wow ouch , they look ace ... have to let me know how good they are ;)
Yup, not cheap but cheaper than any other kit I could find. Will let you know what they're like when on....got to be better than the 5p pieces I currently have on the Clown!
Well I didn't get to fit the brakes today :( however a bit of tinkering on the MGB-K means that it's now ticking over under its own steam, sounds very naughty :D
Well I didn't get to fit the brakes today :( however a bit of tinkering on the MGB-K means that it's now ticking over under its own steam, sounds very naughty :D
Ooh that's beats the new brakes eh, need to get a vid so we can nosey and listen! :D
Ooh that's beats the new brakes eh, need to get a vid so we can nosey and listen! :D
Yup, hopefully I'll get one up soon! Was too excited to take one, lol.
Fingers crossed I can get my 11 spokes on tomorrow in time for PoL! They're back from the paint shop again, the tape didn't peel the paint off this time and the tyres are apparently on. Just gotta race from Gravesend to West Kingsdown get them fitted and get back in my lunch hour!
Lukeus101
10-04-14, 09:24 PM
Hope it all goes well dude :)
andys1981
10-04-14, 10:10 PM
hope it all goes well adam
Some of the Clown at PoL looking finally shiney and much better on her new look wheels!
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/7f90d915b0df924c5d6aa5a666da95ce_zps5c6f9d16.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/21434c3aeadb9fa639002bcf892fc609_zps32b29bcb.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/7bd0833f749319c9d7a8fbac1b409f1c_zpsf6a6552c.jpg
petet16
14-04-14, 06:30 PM
Looking good
peterzs
14-04-14, 06:40 PM
Have to rename the car now, clown car doesn't do it justice.
Stealth car, or something.
Thought it looked good at POL.
:smile1::smile1::smile1:
Thanks Peter, she'll always be the Clown to me though :D
Holeee sheeeeit, just found out the Clown passed it's MOT! I thought it was destined for failure with it's dodgy rear doors, leaking CV gaiter and creaky rear suspension. Going to have to look at the advisory sheet when I pick it up as I'm sure there will be lots on there but all I know for sure is she needs new rear wheel bearings.
Whoop! :D
Lukeus101
23-04-14, 02:54 PM
At least it passed lol :)
peterzs
23-04-14, 03:07 PM
well done, got a bit of time to sort it, before next year!!!
At least it passed lol :)
Somehow! :weirdo:
well done, got a bit of time to sort it, before next year!!!
Too true, I was fully prepared to be forking out a lot of cash and not have it for a few days!
Now when I've settled in the new house I have plenty of time for the new brakes and itb's.....and I suppose fix all the advisories it must have :D
M17TT180
23-04-14, 03:43 PM
Glad to hear its gone through mate. Hows the custom dash install holding up?
Glad to hear its gone through mate. Hows the custom dash install holding up?
Cheers :D
I took the bodge-pad out after PoL, will stick it back in if I'm doing long journeys but the Ipod is sufficient day to day. Nic eto know I have the option though :clown:
M17TT180
23-04-14, 04:14 PM
Cheers :D
I took the bodge-pad out after PoL, will stick it back in if I'm doing long journeys but the Ipod is sufficient day to day. Nic eto know I have the option though :clown:
Need to give Smokey a call.
Need to give Smokey a call.
I'm tempted....need some more pennies first though!
So in other news the Clown will be driven to the unit tomorrow morning where I'll swap it over to do a bit of this for the day...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/Brands%20Hatch%20250510/M3S_1224.jpg
peterzs
23-04-14, 07:16 PM
Have fun, looks good.
:hooray::hooray::hooray:
welshone
23-04-14, 07:23 PM
:punk:
Have fun mate. Shame it's not the MG's first trip out :(
:punk:
Have fun mate. Shame it's not the MG's first trip out :(
I know :( the B will be mapped soon and then more fun will be had!
Enjoy the brmski:D an well done on the pass, makes things a bit less pressurised to work through eh:)
Enjoy the brmski:D an well done on the pass, makes things a bit less pressurised to work through eh:)
Ta :D
Yup, got a year now to replace the rear wheel bearings although once I've found some that aren't £90 each (bloody Rimmers) then I'll probably be doing them sooner. Need to find out what my creaking is as well on the rear of Clown, my guess is the rear arb but I need to get under her again to have a good look around.
petet16
23-04-14, 08:34 PM
£32.50 on ebay:thumbsup:
£32.50 on ebay:thumbsup:
I'm assuming something like this will do....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25-45-99-06-200-400-95-00-MGZR-MGZS-01-05-REAR-WHEEL-BEARING-KIT-HUB-8542-/151248856369?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AMG+ZS&hash=item2337226531
If so bonza!
petet16
23-04-14, 08:49 PM
That'll do the job, you have rear discs, or drums ?
Discs, so need to make sure I order the disc compatible ones!
I would also make sure you tell them it's a 1.6 so your covered by stating what type you need. I did get sent the wrong bearing once even though I had stated to the seller it was for the 2.5 they sent one for a 1.6/1.8 they swapped it over no problem but was a pita as I needed the part rapid style at that point:)
Good idea!
I am finding that a lot of parts systems don't have my reg on them which is a right ******, I guess because it was registered so late, ugh.
petet16
23-04-14, 09:08 PM
The one shown in the picture is for discs, the abs ring for drums is a flatter profile.
The one shown in the picture is for discs, the abs ring for drums is a flatter profile.
That is true but some seem to use generic pics for all their listings so, as was in my case, they just give false hope. :)
petet16
24-04-14, 10:37 AM
It's true, lots of sellers use generic pictures, so it's worth contacting them before ordering to make sure you get the right item.
Managed to fix my drivers seat sliders, it just wouldn't move, turned out to be a lump of 'stuff' under the catch in the slider but I had to take the entire seat out to get to it, doh! Still fixed now. Then had a play with the other cars, got the MGBK all ready for mapping again, fingers crossed it all goes to plan this time!
Nice little piccy of the collection....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/9fdf424ab00675be1be97fdb920abe18_zps291607ba.jpg
petet16
03-05-14, 06:20 PM
Very nice:cool2:
Not done anything to the Clown in a while, just been driving her. The creaking rear is getting to be a bit of a pain now so requires some investigation, I think its the ARB though.
Have ordered up a few bits and bobs including new rear wheel bearings to replace the dodgy ones that are on there at the mo. While the rear is apart I'll be greasing everything up and readjusting the camber as one of the camber arms seems to be coming loose so need to replace the nuts on that with some locking jobbies. Hopefully then I'll have a nicer quiet arse :)
Had some new alternator mounts delivered so I can ditch the aircon and I'm slowly collecting/refurbing parts for the ITB's so she's coming together under the bonnet. Need a lot more cleaning and to de-rust some brackets to smarten it up though.
Not had a chance to fit the brakes yet, hopefully do that when the rear is apart and she's on the lift.
Then I need to tweak the interior, all speakers need replacing as they're knackered and the previous owner left wiring in for a sub so I may get a small one for the boot.
Plenty to do and not enough time really :)
My rear end challenge is almost complete!
I've practically replaced everything and am currently running without an ARB as I've been waiting for the new drop links to arrive.
Decided to ditch the camber adjustable top arms as they keep undoing themselves (bloody Chinese crap) and have bought OE solid arms. I think these are the cause of my squeaking as well...funnily enough since it's been raining the past two days my creaking has disappeared, obviously lubrication required somewhere but it makes me think it's not the springs.
Once the rear creaking is solved I'll finally be able to crack on with some decent upgrades, whoot!
Lukeus101
11-07-14, 10:34 AM
Good to hear mate :) what upgrades you going for?
Good to hear mate :) what upgrades you going for?
Finally fitting the PB brakes I bought then slapping on the ITB's along with an engine service of belts, etc. Then speakers all need replacing and I might get some anti-social bass. :construction:
Lukeus101
11-07-14, 11:17 AM
Need vids of ITBs love that noise! Cant wait to see it take shape :)
Need vids of ITBs love that noise! Cant wait to see it take shape :)
Me too, the noise gets addictive.
here's the MGB-K to whet the taste buds...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tdazsJrUqI
Lukeus101
11-07-14, 12:04 PM
All those views...that was me :D
All those views...that was me :D
:beer:
Blah blah blah, stickers...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/ba7213e81c4dd46eea552f2d61d1e445_zpse7f315be.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/1559289727abc86372d555c8202461e7_zps477d30fa.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/529f8292e4e03f5467bac1b531556410_zps00456c89.jpg
peterzs
23-07-14, 08:26 PM
Looking good.
:yes::yes::yes:
Steven11
23-07-14, 09:09 PM
Looking good.
:yes::yes::yes:
+ 1
Thanks guys :D
I'm sure the Paul Walker tribute won't be to everyone's tastes but it's something I wanted to do as the F&F films had such a big impact on my love of cars and modifying.
Lukeus101
23-07-14, 09:21 PM
I know exactly how you feel mate in regards to Paul Walker. Although i didnt know him personally it felt like a close friend had passed away :(
Looking tidy, really like the smooth grille which surprises me haha
Sooo a bit of a spending spree has resulted in some interior ally bits coming that i'll retrofit to the car. Also have some plans to change the interior a wee bit but that'll be a work in progress. Started the rest of my shopping list for the engine mods so now have to start spending, I think that'll be a birthday treat to myself to get all that done!
jaorton
21-08-14, 12:20 PM
Love the subtle stripes - looks awesome. Is the cut-away on the rear bumper a spot for a second exhaust?
Love the subtle stripes - looks awesome. Is the cut-away on the rear bumper a spot for a second exhaust?
Thank you :D
Yeah, it had a duplex on there when I bought it which I've since removed for something a bit more subtle. I need to get something to block the other hole with, thinking a strip of carbon along the back but need to see what's left over after I've finished using all I have for another project.
Thank you :D
I need to get something to block the other hole with, thinking a strip of carbon along the back but need to see what's left over after I've finished using all I have for another project.
Or do a Clio 197 diffuser conversion (http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=28023) as Pete did.
Or do a Clio 197 diffuser conversion (http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=28023) as Pete did.
Been thinking about that too...it would still leave me with a hole on the LHS though which is what I want rid of.
it would still leave me with a hole on the LHS though which is what I want rid of.
Correct ! :w00t:
talkingcars
21-08-14, 01:51 PM
I thought the O/E spec on the clio defuser was no hole on the left.
I believe it's holes both sides :cry:
petet16
21-08-14, 02:19 PM
Yes, holes both sides on the oe Clio diffuser, I think some were made in fibreglass with just a r/h hole.
Yes, holes both sides on the oe Clio diffuser, I think some were made in fibreglass with just a r/h hole.
Yeah, I thought I saw some about but they were hugely expensive.
I guess the silly hole with added question mark adds to the comedy value of the car :w00t:
Whoop, just won a lotus cam cover on Ebay! Been after one for ageeeees.....it's in green but at least that now gives me a colour to accent the engine bay with :D
welshone
12-09-14, 04:13 PM
Whoop, just won a lotus cam cover on Ebay! Been after one for ageeeees.....it's in green but at least that now gives me a colour to accent the engine bay with :D
Should go on the TDR BRM :(
Should go on the TDR BRM :(
Nah, that already has the crackle coated/polished rocker cover, form over function for that bad boy. The Clown is just for a laugh :pirate2:
It no longer squeaks!! I've solved it at last!
So I went to the unit this morning and set about replacing the suspension top mounts and fitting the rubber seals that were missing with new items, while I was at it I took off the adjustable upper camber arms and replaced with oe units....no squeak at all! The car is actually a joy to drive now and I can really start enjoying the coilovers, had a nice blat back from the unit and she's running beautifully :D
However, the upper adjustable camber arms...complete *****. The 'polybushes'...if you can call them that...have failed and distorted enormously, the nuts don't 'lock' on the adjusting section and the circlips have come away on one side of each as well. These weren't even the cheapest ones out there, they were purportedly half decent, so a word of warning for anyone with them fitted....keep an eye on them...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/7424d39fbf74c4d910c9f46a31a719b6_zps2abab214.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/6db290a5a8933ffe5a9c9bc9e6e9a298_zps99c55ce4.jpg
Aah, so nice to have a non-squeaky car :D
So now the shopping really starts for operation ITB. Lots of bits and bobs already and some ordered, so the plan is to keep the standard ecu to begin with and see how it runs. Might be awful but we shall see, if it's really bad then i'll swap over to the emerald sooner rather than later. So the shopping list should be....
Jenvey ITB's and trumpets - Got
Altering ITB's for water take off - To do
Throttle cable attachment - Got
Airbox - Got
New sealing foam for airbox - Need
Dzeus fasteners for airbox - Need
100mm Piping - Got
Open cone filter - Got
Brake servo to manifold piping - Need
135 cams - Ordering tonight
VVC injectors - Ordering tonight
New cam cover gasket - Need to order
Loctite for cam carrier - Need to order
New belts (non aircon)- Need to order
Non aircon alternator bracket - Got
PRT kit - Got
And extra bits for sh*ts and giggles....
Lotus cam cover - Waiting delivery
Catch tank - Waiting delivery
Catch tank piping - might have some somewhere to use
So not much more to go, then it's just booking some time to fit it all and the brakes which I STILL haven't got around to, ugh!
ZS Phil
15-09-14, 04:31 PM
Really enjoying this thread, looking forward to seeing what sort of results you get. What sort of power are you aiming for? Is the long term plan to keep the standard 1.6 internals?
Really enjoying this thread, looking forward to seeing what sort of results you get. What sort of power are you aiming for? Is the long term plan to keep the standard 1.6 internals?
To be honest I have no idea on power, it's just a bit of fun at the moment. I have the BRM track car and MGB for my power craving so really this is just for some noise and to say to people....why not....it bugs me when people ask what can be achieved from an engine and the stock response is "get a bigger engined car" so this is just flying in the face of that :D
Long term is to run the 1.6 till it explodes and then I'll use the 1.8 block and forged internals I have laying about to make something more bomb proof. I aim to keep the car for quite a while so might as well have some fun with it :weakbench:
Excellent work and brilliant thread. Looking forward to more pics and vids min :D
Excellent work and brilliant thread. Looking forward to more pics and vids min :D
Cheers :D
I'm actually starting to enjoy the car now it's getting near where I want it. Still lots of plans, even for the interior, so she'll keep me busy for a while :crockett:
talkingcars
15-09-14, 06:40 PM
Which injectors are you going for?
Which injectors are you going for?
Some 143 vvc injectors, they're a better spray pattern and flow rate than the 160 versions.
talkingcars
16-09-14, 10:49 AM
I did wonder as I have a MEMS3 VVC inlet surplus to requirements.
I did wonder as I have a MEMS3 VVC inlet surplus to requirements.
It's the beige injectors you want, they have the higher flow rate. I believe they were only on the mems 1.9/2j though.
talkingcars
16-09-14, 03:50 PM
Yeah, my F is MEMS 2 with beige injectors but I fitted the 52mm TB from a MEMS3, it came with the complete inlet with blue injectors.
Updating the list....
Jenvey ITB's and trumpets - Got
Altering ITB's for water take off - To do
Throttle cable attachment - Got
Airbox - Got
New sealing foam for airbox - Need
Dzeus fasteners for airbox - Need
100mm Piping - Got
Open cone filter - Got
Brake servo to manifold piping - Need
135 cams - Waiting for
VVC injectors - Waiting for
New cam cover gasket - Need to order
Loctite for cam carrier - Need to order
New belts (non aircon)- Need to order
Non aircon alternator bracket - Got
PRT kit - Got
And extra bits for sh*ts and giggles....
Lotus cam cover - Got
Catch tank - Got
Catch tank piping - might have some somewhere to use
Random question, what is the blank in the middle of the top of the dashboard for? Does it come out easily?
andys1981
25-09-14, 09:45 AM
the thing with the small beacon thing,if so it just pops out mate,thats what i done with mt part.
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/og050yg1vzs1t0e/AACKul93oiNZFwsRDVu_VSRza
MG ZS STE
25-09-14, 09:47 AM
Prise it up with your finger nails from the front. It doesn't do anything unless you have climate. Although it does have a plug on the bottom that is usually not attached to anything.
petet16
25-09-14, 09:49 AM
It is for the sunlight sensor on atc equipped cars, yes it just pops out, if you don't have atc the plug for the sensor will be attached to the back of the panel
Skillen
25-09-14, 10:11 AM
Random question, what is the blank in the middle of the top of the dashboard for? Does it come out easily?
Bren10 on.org converted his to lift when the ca switches on and has a clock and oil temp gauge in it.
Could be good for that if you fancied.
Cheers guys, interesting.....I'm assuming there's a power supply there already in that case. Could be a good place to mount some gauges!! :D
talkingcars
25-09-14, 01:52 PM
On the mk1 dash there was a vent, slightly bigger than the blank on the mk2. The airbox underneath has a blanked off outlet, if you are clever you could adapt this to give you a vent.
Nah, don't need vents, that's what windows are for....my oil temp and pressure however, these I'd like to know!
Last minute rush for work up to the NEC and back and I didn't see a single other ZS! Saw one R75, one R25 and two R200 bubbles. In fact no other MG's.
Probably a good thing as the ZS is filthy at the moment, needs a decent valet. But they are definitely rare beasts now.
Managed to smash the rear wheel arch in to a pillar at work and mangled one of my alloys :( cue a dodgy home brew respray on the rear today....not brilliant but it'll do. Now just gotta file and touch up the wheel, doh!
peterzs
12-10-14, 08:00 PM
Oops, easy to do.
Sure, it will be repaired to the same high standard as the MGB.
As you say dont see many ZS, specially around here. Sunny Bournemouth.
Oops, easy to do.
Sure, it will be repaired to the same high standard as the MGB.
As you say dont see many ZS, specially around here. Sunny Bournemouth.
Just turned too sharply, doh! I'll eventually get it resprayed properly but at least it's not got large white scrapes down it now :yes:
TheRealRoverman
13-10-14, 12:18 PM
Looks like a very nice car.
Nice base to start from
Haha, not so nice now after I smooshed the wheel arch. Still my home-brew respray will do the job and she's only a daily hack anyway.
TheRealRoverman
13-10-14, 01:21 PM
Haha, not so nice now after I smooshed the wheel arch. Still my home-brew respray will do the job and she's only a daily hack anyway.
Which wheel arch?
Drivers side rear, hey ho. Nice rat-look respray all done now. I'm going for function over form with this car anyway :D
TheRealRoverman
13-10-14, 02:32 PM
Pics of work :)
Pics of work :)
I don't have any at the moment, will try and get some later. Proper rattle can special, I need to wet sand it and polish to get a decent shine as it's looking a little matt at the mo.
TheRealRoverman
13-10-14, 05:47 PM
I don't have any at the moment, will try and get some later. Proper rattle can special, I need to wet sand it and polish to get a decent shine as it's looking a little matt at the mo.
You not got a compressor mate?
Spray guns are cheap now adays too, and the paint is
Yup, have a compressor but wanted this done quick to hide the marks.
Here you go...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/MG%20ZS/82DD563C-DFF5-41FF-B6B5-49266CB0684B_zpsj6bgz03k.jpg
TheRealRoverman
13-10-14, 11:55 PM
Ill be honest.
That aint bad at all!
Ill be honest.
That aint bad at all!
Thanks, it's ok. As I said needs some fine sanding and polishing to get a proper shine on it, much nicer than having big white scratches down the side though!
Just so I can keep track of where I'm at....
Jenvey ITB's and trumpets - Got
Altering ITB's for water take off - Doing
Throttle cable attachment - Got
Airbox - Got
New sealing foam for airbox - Got
Dzeus fasteners for airbox - Got
100mm Piping - Got
Open cone filter - Got
Brake servo to manifold piping - Need
135 cams - Got
Cam seals - Got
VVC injectors - Got
New cam cover gasket - Got
Loctite for cam carrier - Got
New belts (non aircon)- Got
Non aircon alternator bracket - Got
PRT kit - Got
Uprated lower alternator bracket - Got
And extra bits for sh*ts and giggles....
Lotus cam cover - Got
Catch tank - Got
Catch tank piping - might have some somewhere to use
Getting there...hopefully I'll accumulate everything soon and can crack in to it one weekend to get it done!
Whoop, the date is set, booked some time off work in December to get up the unit and hopefully get everything fitted! :D
stamford
17-11-14, 10:27 AM
Nice, some list of bits.
Nice, some list of bits.
Yup, all gathering dust at the moment, lol!
I need to collect them together and double check I have everything before we get started, nothing like having something missing when you're in the middle of a job!
I have a bunch of interior parts that need fitting/making up as well but that's the next project after the engine and brakes are done.
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