Project Drive

[BUCKYDEVIL]

Project Drive didnt really effect the ZS as much as 75/ZT

They didn't have so much of a problem with the 45/ZS, and they said that these cars weren't too badly affected by project drive so much - hence the reason why they said the MGZS V6 saloon is the one to get as a good second-hand bargain.

[starfire039]

Originally Posted by skyblueads

Strangely when the mkII dash went into my mkI it had a lot more thick soundproofing behind it. Having said that it might have been added by the previous owner.

I've also noticed this- there was a white sort of material behind the dials and behind the dash. It seemed better soundproofed than the mark 1 dash!

[petet16]

mk2 should have a bootlight, at least both of mine have.
I've also replaced the 2 soundproofing boards at the bottom of the dash.

[Simon's ZS-120]

and did you know on the mk2 model zs they dont come with slam panels in the rear so if you get rammed its a right off if your unlucky i wander how much of a bonus that guy got for that one

[Southside_ZS]

Originally Posted by Simon's ZS-120

and did you know on the mk2 model zs they dont come with slam panels in the rear so if you get rammed its a right off if your unlucky i wander how much of a bonus that guy got for that one

Neither did the mk1, or rover 400, or 200/25/ZR

The last few ZS's i've had i've fe-fitted the underbonnet soundproofing using one form a Rover 400.

[Hambo-180]

Originally Posted by skyblueads

Staff could earn a bonus if they suggested something for project drive and it saved the company money. So if a line worker suggested, for example, getting rid of the lamp in the TF's bonnet, they did it, and it proved to save the company £X then the worker would get a bonus. It worked on a sliding scale too, I believe.

so was this just for the 45/ZS, 75/ZT or did it effect earlier models like the 200? Reason i'm wondering is cause i used to have a Rover 220 GSi before i bought the ZS and the build quality on the GSi was far better than my ZS...

[skyblueads]

No, it didn't affect stuff like the 200, purely a MG-R cost-cutting exercise.

[Maxxed_Ross]

luckily most of the bits they took off are easy enough to find and put back on again!

I tried the under dash sound proofing from a R400 but the mk2 dash had loast most of the mounting points - but like above I discovered later on that the dash was full of the stuff anyway!

My two biggest hates with the Mk2 ZS was the lack of boot lid lining (makes the car look so cheap!) and the lack of a front towing point... who the hell though losing that was a good idea???

[Southside_ZS]

Most of project drive happened in 2003

[will-w]

Originally Posted by Maxxed_Ross

... and the lack of a front towing point... who the hell though losing that was a good idea???

There are two... At least there are on my derv

And I have a boot light in my mk2 Saloon... Are you sure your bulb hasn't blown Pete?