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04-05-11, 12:22 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Polomint City
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Originally Posted by stamford
Kev, I'm pretty sure you'll find the front inertia seatbelt assemblies are an electrical pre-tensioner type. The reel mechanism has a lock down feature built in as part of the safety circuit. I had to put a resistor in-place to stop the airbag light from coming on when I switched to harnesses.
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Nah Mick, the ZS doesn't have pre-tensioners, just mechanical lock down rachet.
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04-05-11, 02:13 PM
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Location: Deeside, North Wales
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Having owned a VVC coupe for 10 years, i can tell you the power given by V6 engine is so much more satisfying. It's instant, smooth and and you don't find yourself having to rev the nuts off it to appreciate it.
I bought my mk2 180 2 months ago and love it, as does everyone who see's it. It a four door for me all day long tho.
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04-05-11, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by stamford
Don't let that put you off. VIS units can be repaired, plenums are a lottery. In six years I have changed mine once and repaired the VIS units. Catch tanks can be bought quite cheaply off ebay. Remember if converting to VVC it'll probably cost you more to buy the parts and insure than buying a standard 180.
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Cool cheers for clearing that...
And defo sounds like a 180 for me then  what was the indicator light you mentioned installing? Read it in another thread
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04-05-11, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by F3NMG
Having owned a VVC coupe for 10 years, i can tell you the power given by V6 engine is so much more satisfying. It's instant, smooth and and you don't find yourself having to rev the nuts off it to appreciate it.
I bought my mk2 180 2 months ago and love it, as does everyone who see's it. It a four door for me all day long tho.
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Sounds sweet can't wait 2 get 1. Yours a saloon or hatch ?
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04-05-11, 10:19 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Fort William
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Seems familiar that does. Few nice touches on it, duplex zorst, induction looks to be ITG!??!, Xpower knob, Black Oak/Painted dash, Rover 45 vents. Wheels are ok but prefer oe 11 spokes, coolant may be wrong spec but nice mileage though it should still have had it's belts changed as it is past 6 years old  Personally i would be happy to pay that price after having a good poke around it and finding it sounds, though drivers seat looks well pumped on the bolster as per
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05-05-11, 07:23 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Waterlooville, Hants
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Is it me or is the coolant in that 180 incorrect spec? Looks to be the old type not OAT. That would set alarm bells ringing for me, if the belts and pump have been changed then was it done right? If the mechanic can't pop in the right spec coolant what else is wrong?
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05-05-11, 07:26 AM
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Cool cheers for clearing that...
And defo sounds like a 180 for me then what was the indicator light you mentioned installing? Read it in another thread |
Info here:
http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=16673
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05-05-11, 08:09 AM
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Location: Scottish borders
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I think it looks good, but, decent Mk2s are changing hands for around the ?2500 mark especially where the belts need doing. If the wheels are for you then fair enough, but a set of standard 11 spokes will cost you a few quid if you want to return to standard. The mods that appear to have been done are good mods and most would like them, but, don't let a trader tell you that it adds value. It's actually a bargaining tool for you - even if it's not actually true - to tell the seller that you're after a standard car - and it'll cost you to return it to standard. You never know !
I can't see the size but the tyres do look very low profile, so they may be 18s. Often, myself included, when tyres need replacing a wheel and tyre package is attractive as you can sell the 11 spokes on and they will nearly pay for themselves. Trouble is they do come with very cheap tyres. If you go for a look, make sure you're happy with them in terms of ride from the 18s and the quality of the tyres.
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05-05-11, 09:01 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Deeside, North Wales
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Sounds sweet can't wait 2 get 1. Yours a saloon or hatch ?
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Mine's a 4 door in xpower grey. The biggest decision for me was colour. Glad I went for what I did, but i'm now sure I wouldn't have been disappointed with any colour. Go for alcantara if you can, looks the biz. Be patient too, sooner or later
you'll spot one just for you.
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