What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 529

buckyhill · 27th May 2016, 09:33

Fitted rear shock absorbers and track rod ends for Mot, definitely feels like a different car.

Skilrove · 28th May 2016, 07:23

Just replaced the second of the pair of Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited which I'd fitted last November... gone within a month of the first one. On a positive note; that's consistent performance.
Only on for a twice 40 minute commute through the winter, plus a few days Christmas trips. Disappointing and to be honest: although you can notice they are whiter, it gave me no practical benefit since the roads I drive are mostly lit by street lamps and many other cars.
So I have now pot in Philips eco vision long life - they also rated fairly well in terms of light output on the survey posted on these forums. Let's see...

muggerbee · 28th May 2016, 19:56

Reattached the cat heat shield (might need washers the size of tea plates next time

) fitted the SS decat exhaust front section and seeing as there's no oil change now till winter, put the new shiny undertray on

barney bear · 28th May 2016, 20:04

Tried and failed to get the donor car collected, apparently no scrap firms have hiab wagons anymore

A man I've never met is coming tomorrow with his home made car trailer and I'm going to put it on that with the help of a stout rope and my van

bl52krz · 28th May 2016, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckyhill

Fitted rear shock absorbers and track rod ends for Mot, definitely feels like a different car.

Can I ask which rear shock absorbers you fitted please?

rathlindri · 28th May 2016, 22:10

Fitted an inline Renault 5 thermostat from DMGRS to my diesel ZT this evening. Relatively straightforward although I ended up removing the manifold to give me more space to work. Worth it in the end and all went well. Car is now warming up nice and quickly and cycling between 84 and 89 deg C (was only getting to 75 deg before). Thanks to this forum for providing the info, know how and inspiration to get stuck in and tackle the job.

Scaramanga · 29th May 2016, 08:05

Fitted a replacement illuminating sun visor and my new club grille badge..

mbonwick · 29th May 2016, 14:52

Clayed & waxed the car yesterday. Decided to leave polishing for next time as claying took so long (first time in the car's life it's had it done!).

Came out this morning to find bird $h1t all over it - thankfully it wiped off fairly easily.

Also got the windows polished and a Hardridden smiley plate fitted today. Will have to come up with another solution for hiding the scratches in the window glass though...

barney bear · 29th May 2016, 15:14

Gave away our donor car to some madman who turned up with a caravan chassis as the car trailer

At least I've got the drive back so now the wife will stop shouting at me

grs6680 · 29th May 2016, 15:25

well this weekend fitted new gearbox and clutch to my project, first time on a mg and was so much fun(i love learning new things) but now its done the clutch is soooo light.

28th May 2016, 07:23	#5282
Skilrove Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: a/a Posts: 70 Thanks: 18 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Nightbreakers gone again Just replaced the second of the pair of Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited which I'd fitted last November... gone within a month of the first one. On a positive note; that's consistent performance. Only on for a twice 40 minute commute through the winter, plus a few days Christmas trips. Disappointing and to be honest: although you can notice they are whiter, it gave me no practical benefit since the roads I drive are mostly lit by street lamps and many other cars. So I have now pot in Philips eco vision long life - they also rated fairly well in terms of light output on the survey posted on these forums. Let's see...

28th May 2016, 19:56	#5283
muggerbee Gets stuck in 75 Tourer (04),75 Saloon (04) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: wigan Posts: 616 Thanks: 45 Thanked 109 Times in 83 Posts	Up on the ramps Reattached the cat heat shield (might need washers the size of tea plates next time ) fitted the SS decat exhaust front section and seeing as there's no oil change now till winter, put the new shiny undertray on __________________ 2004 1.8T Connie 2004 Connie SE Tourer Cdti

28th May 2016, 20:04	#5284
barney bear This is my second home rover 75 Connoiseur diesel called Rosey Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Preston Posts: 8,096 Thanks: 1,878 Thanked 2,001 Times in 1,424 Posts	Tried and failed to get the donor car collected, apparently no scrap firms have hiab wagons anymore A man I've never met is coming tomorrow with his home made car trailer and I'm going to put it on that with the help of a stout rope and my van __________________ It is NEVER your fault, do not believe her when she says it is Real name Tony http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5l6mhpix.jpg

29th May 2016, 08:05	#5287
Scaramanga I really should get out more....... Firefrost 75 CDTi Conn SE manual Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2,319 Thanks: 1,409 Thanked 695 Times in 500 Posts	Fitted a replacement illuminating sun visor and my new club grille badge.. __________________ My current 75 is my 4th... 1. Starlight Silver 1.8 manual Saloon- RIP - HGF before I joined this forum 2. White Gold CDTi manual Saloon - RIP - Car accident 3. Midnight Blue 2.5 V6 auto Saloon- 'The 5th Gear Car' - Now owned by another forum member 4. Firefrost CDTi manual Tourer Lee [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

29th May 2016, 15:14	#5289
barney bear This is my second home rover 75 Connoiseur diesel called Rosey Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Preston Posts: 8,096 Thanks: 1,878 Thanked 2,001 Times in 1,424 Posts	Gave away our donor car to some madman who turned up with a caravan chassis as the car trailer At least I've got the drive back so now the wife will stop shouting at me __________________ It is NEVER your fault, do not believe her when she says it is Real name Tony http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5l6mhpix.jpg

27th May 2016, 09:33	#5281
buckyhill Loves to post mg ztt and mg rv8 and mgtf Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: buckhurst hill Posts: 490 Thanks: 62 Thanked 58 Times in 50 Posts	Fitted rear shock absorbers and track rod ends for Mot, definitely feels like a different car.

28th May 2016, 22:10	#5286
rathlindri Loves to post 2004 MG ZT CDTi 135+ saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ballymena Posts: 427 Thanks: 161 Thanked 52 Times in 38 Posts	Fitted an inline Renault 5 thermostat from DMGRS to my diesel ZT this evening. Relatively straightforward although I ended up removing the manifold to give me more space to work. Worth it in the end and all went well. Car is now warming up nice and quickly and cycling between 84 and 89 deg C (was only getting to 75 deg before). Thanks to this forum for providing the info, know how and inspiration to get stuck in and tackle the job.

29th May 2016, 14:52	#5288
mbonwick Gets stuck in Connoisseur SE 1.8 Auto Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kendal Posts: 633 Thanks: 129 Thanked 176 Times in 147 Posts	Clayed & waxed the car yesterday. Decided to leave polishing for next time as claying took so long (first time in the car's life it's had it done!). Came out this morning to find bird $h1t all over it - thankfully it wiped off fairly easily. Also got the windows polished and a Hardridden smiley plate fitted today. Will have to come up with another solution for hiding the scratches in the window glass though...

29th May 2016, 15:25	#5290
grs6680 Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nottingham Posts: 972 Thanks: 120 Thanked 90 Times in 78 Posts	well this weekend fitted new gearbox and clutch to my project, first time on a mg and was so much fun(i love learning new things) but now its done the clutch is soooo light.