My Rover 45

[Big Gee]

I think it is about time for me to introduce you all to my Rover 45 1.6 Spirit S.

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/10427283_741286199281647_2215189846804065852_n_zps 326bd67d.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/10427283_741286199281647_2215189846804065852_n_zps 326bd67d.jpg.html)
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/SAM_07733_zps0e5d0974.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/SAM_07733_zps0e5d0974.jpg.html)
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/SAM_07403_zps1e8e453b.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/SAM_07403_zps1e8e453b.jpg.html)

[adam]

Very nice, looks awesome on the Cosmos alloys. It's funny, when I had my mk2 on Cosmos' they looked far too small but they really suit your car.

[peterzs]

Great colour as well.

Good looking car.

:clap::clap::clap::clap:

[talkingcars]

Bang tidy.

[Stephen]

Hi and welcome!!

[carmadbaker]

Very nice dude :thumbsup: love the colour

[Big Gee]

Thanks guys, still got to fit my rear spoiler, 180 skirts and Espace splitter. Hopefully get that done when I get a spare day or two.

[Dan1971]

Really nice.

Not sure if I'd fit the 180 kit to be honest - I think it may drown your wheels out and then they'll need to change.

[petet16]

That's a good looking car, I've always liked those Cosmos wheels, it's a shame they never made them in 17".

[Supercharged_Z]

Like that, is it lowered?

[Dr Doggystyle]

nice car
love the color

[welshone]

Very nice, looks awesome on the Cosmos alloys. It's funny, when I had my mk2 on Cosmos' they looked far too small but they really suit your car.

It's a Rover thing :punk: :laugh:

Nice car :)

[LukeZS96]

Really nice car. I wouldn't 180 kit it I think it looks really good as is tbh

[Big Gee]

Thanks for all the positive comments guys. I agree with the comments about the 180 skirts but would like the sills colour matched, so looking to swap them for skirts/sills off a 120.

[Big Gee]

Like that, is it lowered?

40mm PI springs and 180 shocks.

[Big Gee]

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/SAM_07932_zps8201b2d4.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/SAM_07932_zps8201b2d4.jpg.html)
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/SAM_0796_zpsc02dd6f4.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/SAM_0796_zpsc02dd6f4.jpg.html)

[adam]

Looks good in the snow!

[ZS Phil]

Fantastic looking car :) Good effort!

I think 180 skirts would look a treat if the colour match was spot on. That said, its no bad looker as it is.

Got me tempted to put a Rover grill on my 180, works really well with the colour and the front lip.

[Big Gee]

Finally fitted a spoiler.

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/SAM_0910_zpsl8m7lyuw.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/SAM_0910_zpsl8m7lyuw.jpg.html)

[Big Gee]

A couple of front end changes. Before and after pics.

As it looked when I bought it.
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/KGrHqRrgFJYcns3HuBSb6vGBYQ60_57_zps09928de3.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/KGrHqRrgFJYcns3HuBSb6vGBYQ60_57_zps09928de3.jpg.ht ml)

And now.
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/WP_20150801_001%202_zpsroeac8es.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/WP_20150801_001%202_zpsroeac8es.jpg.html)

[Dr Doggystyle]

looks nice !

[peterzs]

Surprising how it makes it look so much more modern.

Love it.

:beer::beer::beer:

[Big Gee]

Changes to the grill again, this time a MG one with custom badge inserts from Locking Vinyl

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/WP_20160512_004A_zpstfohygvt.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/WP_20160512_004A_zpstfohygvt.jpg.html)

Decided To change the mirror covers back to the original blue ones which I think suit the car better than chrome.

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/WP_20160522_003_zpswodfvnxr.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/WP_20160522_003_zpswodfvnxr.jpg.html)

The grill badge impressed me so much I had to get back on to Darren at Locking Vinyl for a matching rear one. If you havent dealt with him before then I would highly recomend him. A pleasure to deal with.

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/WP_20160522_004_zpsduipaeua.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/WP_20160522_004_zpsduipaeua.jpg.html)

So thats me up to date, apart from the head gasket has just blown. Rovers, Gotta love em

[Dan1971]

Like it - apart from the yellow fogs that is....:sorry:

Shame about the HG .... :console:

[Big Gee]

HG sorted and running nice again. Fitted a CVT gear surround with a few added power points and coin holder from a R25. Fresh coat of underseal applied, now just an MOT next week to look forward to.

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/WP_20160712_004_zpsef5bviph.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/WP_20160712_004_zpsef5bviph.jpg.html)
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/WP_20160714_001_zps7dw83yd1.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/WP_20160714_001_zps7dw83yd1.jpg.html)

[Roverlike]

You mentioned that this coin holder is from R25?
I do not remember this type of coin folder was ever even an option for R25. Must be transplanted from somvhere else if you found it on R25.

[Big Gee]

You mentioned that this coin holder is from R25?
I do not remember this type of coin folder was ever even an option for R25. Must be transplanted from somvhere else if you found it on R25.

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-FHQ100020PMP

[ZS Phil]

Good to see the 45's getting some love too.
Been working this week on protecting the underside of the other half's 45, caught it just in time I think.

[Roverlike]

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-FHQ100020PMP

Good point. I learned today something I did not know. Obviously did not see many automatic R25 in order to remember it... :)

[Big Gee]

Changed the dash trim to match the gear lever surround. Before & After pics.

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/T2eC16dzkFJK97jIPBSb6v3qPTg60_57_zps1fb85a70.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/T2eC16dzkFJK97jIPBSb6v3qPTg60_57_zps1fb85a70.jpg.h tml)
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/SAM_0975_zps7manliiy.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/SAM_0975_zps7manliiy.jpg.html)

[Dan1971]

Much better - chrome rings on the dials too - nice.

[Lukeus101]

Looks awesome mate :)

[Big Gee]

Thanks guys

[Big Gee]

The wood trim on the door cards was looking a bit on the weird side after the dash update, so vinyl wraped it. Not a perfect match, but happy for now till i decide on something better.

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/WP_20160729_001_zps8mki87jx.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/WP_20160729_001_zps8mki87jx.jpg.html)
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n505/biggee1000/WP_20160729_002_zpsdqrtdqod.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/biggee1000/media/WP_20160729_002_zpsdqrtdqod.jpg.html)

[LukeZS96]

Your 45 looks great! An MG gearknob now would finish that interior off lovely in my opinion lad