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fathead431 · 18th January 2014, 15:43

I'm rather new to this forum and the wonderful world of 75's and ZT's, but since I jumped in at the deep end buying one I might as well jump in at the deep end with my plans to modify my new 75.

2002 2.5 V6 manual Tourer in JFM Royal Blue, 111'000 miles and I paid £1500 for it with a tank of fuel and 13 months MOT with no serious advisories. Not too shabby for the condition it's in.

I've dubbed it "The Swagon"

So being 20 the first thing I did was whack an enormous eBay air filter on it and pressed every button.

The new gear knob arrived in the post this week

To Do List:

Repair/replace VIS motors
Oil and filter change
Purchase e46 coilovers
Purchase and modify e46 camber adjustable top mounts
Purchase and hope that e46 drop links will fit
Fit coilovers + gubbins
Re-trim door card fabric, suggestions welcome
Fit silly gear knob
Refurbish front seats to restore colour
Improve interior lighting
Choose carpet material
Purchase wheels, 17 or 18 inches, 9j/10j wide, 3SDM 0.01's maybe?suggestions welcome
Upgrade speakers, possible sub install in spare wheel well
Upgrade headunit DONE
Fit later type projector headlights
Build and fit exhaust, side exit or rear bumper side exit
Hardcore polishing sesh
Repair minor paintwork dings

I'm wanting to liven you boring old farts up a bit

I got my Rover 45 *out there* and got much praise and enjoyment in doing so. It's been featured on countless Facebook pages, several websites and has won a couple of awards in its time including "Lowest car" and "Most original vehicle".
I think the 75's need some love, I've never seen anyone do anything to what is actually a fantast platform.

I'll be sticking with a sort of gentlemanly theme to go with the car, so plenty of leather, wood and velour.
I think a cigar humidor in the boot next to any subs/amplifiers in a nice walnut housing of some sorts could be pretty fun and cool.

I will be posting regular updates here. Keep an eye on this thread, should be a good one!

18th January 2014, 15:43	#1
fathead431 Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer 2.5, Slammed 1.4 Rover 45 Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Winchester Posts: 487 Thanks: 54 Thanked 58 Times in 44 Posts	The Swagon I'm rather new to this forum and the wonderful world of 75's and ZT's, but since I jumped in at the deep end buying one I might as well jump in at the deep end with my plans to modify my new 75. 2002 2.5 V6 manual Tourer in JFM Royal Blue, 111'000 miles and I paid £1500 for it with a tank of fuel and 13 months MOT with no serious advisories. Not too shabby for the condition it's in. I've dubbed it "The Swagon" So being 20 the first thing I did was whack an enormous eBay air filter on it and pressed every button. The new gear knob arrived in the post this week To Do List: Repair/replace VIS motors Oil and filter change Purchase e46 coilovers Purchase and modify e46 camber adjustable top mounts Purchase and hope that e46 drop links will fit Fit coilovers + gubbins Re-trim door card fabric, suggestions welcome Fit silly gear knob Refurbish front seats to restore colour Improve interior lighting Choose carpet material Purchase wheels, 17 or 18 inches, 9j/10j wide, 3SDM 0.01's maybe?suggestions welcome Upgrade speakers, possible sub install in spare wheel well Upgrade headunit DONE Fit later type projector headlights Build and fit exhaust, side exit or rear bumper side exit Hardcore polishing sesh Repair minor paintwork dings I'm wanting to liven you boring old farts up a bit I got my Rover 45 out there and got much praise and enjoyment in doing so. It's been featured on countless Facebook pages, several websites and has won a couple of awards in its time including "Lowest car" and "Most original vehicle". I think the 75's need some love, I've never seen anyone do anything to what is actually a fantast platform. I'll be sticking with a sort of gentlemanly theme to go with the car, so plenty of leather, wood and velour. I think a cigar humidor in the boot next to any subs/amplifiers in a nice walnut housing of some sorts could be pretty fun and cool. I will be posting regular updates here. Keep an eye on this thread, should be a good one!