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will-w
30-09-09, 05:12 PM
Just spent a few hours doing a few little bits on the ZS, and am more than happy with the result!

* Changed the steering wheel for a ebay jobby (was a little daunted at first but was a doddle to do)
* Cleaned the dash up a bit, removed some junk from the floor and gave the nice smooth and polished paint a wipe over
* Got a geometry check done, as I thought the tracking was out.
* Got the last 2 of 4 new tyres fitted

Made the 30 mile trip home with a big smile on my face, and am no longer fed up with the car!

Job well done in my book :beer:

- Pictures to follow -
SheppeyTrio
30-09-09, 05:30 PM
Nice 1 m8. What steering whell did you get? I've been looking at 1 on e-bay also but not too sure about it yet?
will-w
30-09-09, 05:42 PM
This one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-400-414-416-420-45-MG-ZS-Leather-Steering-Wheel_W0QQitemZ130332514641QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_C arsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item1e586c5951&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

Made an offer of £20 and got it... Was well chuffed! :)

Pictures as promised:
http://wpjw.co.uk/images/mycar_mgzs/IMG_1373.jpg
http://wpjw.co.uk/images/mycar_mgzs/IMG_1377.jpg
http://wpjw.co.uk/images/mycar_mgzs/IMG_1379.jpg
SheppeyTrio
30-09-09, 06:43 PM
LoL that's 1 of the 1's i was looking at!! Also been looking at this type http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MGF-MG-F-MGTF-MG-TF-Silver-Steering-Wheel-Brand-New_W0QQitemZ260479022938QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Car sParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3ca5c2775a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 but a little expensive!! :w00t:
will-w
30-09-09, 06:55 PM
Just a tad bit expensive... You'll also need to get an adapter to make it fit I believe!

Did you get my PM the other day?
SheppeyTrio
30-09-09, 07:06 PM
yeah deff need an adaptor and a diff airbag. Yeah got ur pm m8, nope still haven't got the exhaust fitted but am hopefully fitting this weekend. Got a friend who works at quikfit and gonna b using there ramps! But if u want a hand fitting the sensors just give me a shout!!
grimmy
30-09-09, 07:14 PM
yeah deff need an adaptor and a diff airbag. Yeah got ur pm m8, nope still haven't got the exhaust fitted but am hopefully fitting this weekend. Got a friend who works at quikfit and gonna b using there ramps! But if u want a hand fitting the sensors just give me a shout!!
The zs Airbag fits the TF wheel but you have to trim a small amount off the bottom trim of the airbag there are threads about changing over to the TF wheel on here somewhere.
SheppeyTrio
30-09-09, 07:48 PM
The zs Airbag fits the TF wheel but you have to trim a small amount off the bottom trim of the airbag there are threads about changing over to the TF wheel on here somewhere.

Thanx m8, will have a look l8r!!

But wot do people think of the silver??? Link above!!
Zippy Saloon
30-09-09, 07:54 PM
But wot do people think of the silver??? Link above!!Love the wheel but hate the price - no way I'd pay that much tbh.
shroonie29
30-09-09, 08:00 PM
http://www.mymgcar.com/shop/product.php?productid=16341&cat=261&page=4
Any use to you?

Shroon
SheppeyTrio
30-09-09, 08:08 PM
http://www.mymgcar.com/shop/product.php?productid=16341&cat=261&page=4
Any use to you?

Shroon

Very similar but it's got those stupid stalk tipronic switches! But thanx anyway!!
grimmy
30-09-09, 08:36 PM
Thanx m8, will have a look l8r!!

But wot do people think of the silver??? Link above!!
Really smart Wheel that, Sammy that used to frequent here had one on his car it looked awesome Black saloon as well.
Ritchy
30-09-09, 09:13 PM
got one already but i just treated my self to a brand new one too:D
Ritchy
30-09-09, 09:14 PM
plain black leather one that is
Alan.F
01-10-09, 12:02 PM
I have one of these steering wheels fitted a lot better feel to them than the standard one
will-w
01-10-09, 04:22 PM
I have one of these steering wheels fitted a lot better feel to them than the standard one

I know you do, that's why I got it after seeing yours! :wave: