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mgturbo#261
03-07-09, 03:23 PM
Our ZS, its my other halves (Lucy) daily driver.
54 plate MK2 ZS 180
A few will of known the car originally as Pete247 off X Power Forums, changed quite a bit since then, first things to go were the black alloys, lexarse rear lights and more recently the heavy tints.

After I purchased the car it went to Executive Motoring Services to put right the few problems it had, whilst there is was treated to a Black Oak Dash kit, Twin Tailpipe exhaust setup and a new set of standard ZS180 alloys.

Since then many changes have taken place, all the upgrades and modifications shown below have been done by Nick Bonthrone of Austin Garages www.austingarages.co.uk

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/seannorwood/ZS%20180/DSCF1530.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/seannorwood/ZS%20180/DSCF1534.jpg
Headlamp Wash fitted, Powerfold mirrors (Original MGR Japanese spec ones), stainless mesh bumper / grille. The front end has recently been repainted as it was riddled with stone chips from its former life up and down the motorway and a new pair off headlamps to finish the tidy up off (The old ones looked like they had been sandblasted)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/seannorwood/ZS%20180/DSCF1540.jpg
Reverse sensors fitted

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/seannorwood/ZS%20180/DSCF1554.jpg
Electric Rear Windows fitted (Not sure exactly why as the dog is only rear passenger:unsure:)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/seannorwood/ZS%20180/DSCF1565.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/seannorwood/ZS%20180/DSCF1557.jpg
Interior is actually an original prototype ZS seat trim MG Rover had made up that was never put into production, this has been fitted to the original seat frames, the set was for a hatch so the rear bench cover was modified to suit the saloon. Door cards and console lid have been trimmed to match the seats. Also has the alram Led's on the top of the door panels by the front locking buttons from earlier models.
We were not sure about how it all looked until they were all fitted and the very dark tints removed from the windows, now we are very happy with it and think it much improved over the original dark interior.
The front seats have also been upgraded to heated ones.
Yampiedog
03-07-09, 03:27 PM
Ignore my post on your other thread. Tidy car.
arwilson80
03-07-09, 03:33 PM
I like it... Never seen the powerfold mirrors before...

...and :hi:
rozzr
03-07-09, 03:34 PM
Wow awesome, you have really brought the spec of that car right up to where it should have been i think!

The electric rear windows were much needed and i think the powerfold wing mirrors are a great touch, can i ask how much / where you got the kit as i'd like to get it for mine!


A really nice, smart car - the only thing i would change is to get standard OE mesh on the front.
mgturbo#261
03-07-09, 03:37 PM
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/seannorwood/ZS%20180/DSCF1569.jpg
Cruise Control has been fitted,the folding mirrors are controlled via a switch in the blank next to the cruise button, dash dimmer fitted, and the headlamp wash is controlled via a switch.
Steering wheel controls from a Freelander for cruise control and the headunit.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/seannorwood/ZS%20180/DSCF1571.jpg
Becker headunit / Sat Nav from a Freelander 2 modifed to have a MG Rover front panel and illumination changed to match orange of the ZS, steering controls linked via part of an overlay cable from a ZT and the rear Change from a ZT.
Traffic master clock unit.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/seannorwood/ZS%20180/DSCF1587.jpg
Earlier switch panel with the switch to control door mirror heaters.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/seannorwood/ZS%20180/DSCF1594.jpg
MGTF Rear view mirror with map reading lights

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/seannorwood/ZS%20180/DSCF1596.jpg
New colour interior scheme brightens it up and the Black Oak dash kit much improves the original technical finish.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/seannorwood/ZS%20180/DSCF1604.jpg
One piece modified key / fob, much easier to use and no problems with the fob not being close enough to turn imobiliser off.

I would to be able to have electric adjustment of the seats, maybe the next project for it.
stamford
03-07-09, 03:48 PM
A very nice example, love the interior, top spec.
rozzr
03-07-09, 03:58 PM
Wow!!! Just saw the update, and you did everything - you made it the perfect ZS, if only you had been chief designer at the factory!!

Can I ask you how the heck you got cruise control as i want that so SO much!!!
mgturbo#261
03-07-09, 04:13 PM
Wow!!! Just saw the update, and you did everything - you made it the perfect ZS, if only you had been chief designer at the factory!!

Can I ask you how the heck you got cruise control as i want that so SO much!!!

Not me all the updates in the pictures were done by Nick Bonthrone of Austin Garages .. www.austingarages.co.uk
He also transformed my ZTT into the spec it should of been from new.

Nick sourced the powerfold mirrors, they were in stock at the time with X part, I dont know the cost of just the mirrors as a lot of the changes were done together, drop him an email and I am sure he will be able to tell if parts are still available etc .
afcbadam
03-07-09, 04:30 PM
very nice indeed with some very nice touches. love the interior.
Stephen
03-07-09, 04:44 PM
A silver mk2 Saloon :love:

Thats a very nice car sean! :) Love the interior!
starfire039
03-07-09, 04:51 PM
that is a beautiful car!
rbull51
03-07-09, 05:04 PM
I want the power fold mirrors.. The search begins!!!
RudeDogg1
03-07-09, 05:34 PM
me to specialy now where i live i park on the street
Ritchy
03-07-09, 05:38 PM
Love the mirrors theyre ace, car looks great inside, id like black leather seats in mine, not managed to source any zs ones yet though
SheppeyTrio
03-07-09, 05:39 PM
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/seannorwood/ZS%20180/DSCF1604.jpg


I want a set of these!! Where can i get some?
rozzr
03-07-09, 11:33 PM
Not me all the updates in the pictures were done by Nick Bonthrone of Austin Garages .. www.austingarages.co.uk
He also transformed my ZTT into the spec it should of been from new.

Nick sourced the powerfold mirrors, they were in stock at the time with X part, I dont know the cost of just the mirrors as a lot of the changes were done together, drop him an email and I am sure he will be able to tell if parts are still available etc .

Great, I will send him an email and see if there is any chance of the work being done on my ZS as cruise control would be a great addition as i use the motorway everyday!
XPCobra
04-07-09, 01:16 AM
You have built the perfect ZS
Dan1971
04-07-09, 06:51 AM
Loads of toys there .... :thumbsup:

Can't help feeling that there's been an awful lot of money spent on it.
talkingcars
04-07-09, 08:26 AM
Folding mirrors were an optional extra on Jap spec cars.

I suspect to get the cruise control working it may be a case of installing a new ECU, possibly from a ZT 190 that is compatable with the cruise control interface from the same car.
ian zs180
05-07-09, 11:47 AM
That is one quility zs very very nice
fastmike
05-07-09, 11:55 AM
That looks fantastic mate
KevG
05-07-09, 12:22 PM
Nice car with lots of toys.

The powerfold mirrors are NLA (No Longer available via Xpart)
mgturbo#261
05-07-09, 12:36 PM
Cruise control is made up of some Rover 45 V6 items and also a 75/ZT Cruise Control Interface as the 45 version is NLA. ECU didnt need to be changed or recoded. Cruise is fully working with all safety features as a factory fit car.

The mask and cruise lamp are fitted in the speedo unit as a factory 45 too.

Nick did a first rate job of fitting everything and all the modes look like they were fited in the factory.

The one piece key is just the original MG key cut down and the remote unit modified with the key bonded into it, again Nick did this and they both look just like they have always been like it.
Maxxed_Ross
07-07-09, 08:09 AM
Looks fantastic! I've never seen a ZS with so many gadgets before!

Now we all know what all those blank spaces were for