Lagoon V8 ZT - Page 3

thomas 75 connie · 5th May 2016, 08:00

Thats a lovely marina Brian, My dad had a dark purpley one when I was growing up. Would love one myself

KeithA · 5th May 2016, 08:35

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Originally Posted by thomas 75 connie

Thats a lovely marina Brian, My dad had a dark purpley one when I was growing up. Would love one myself

Mine too, a 1.8. 'Black Tulip' was the colour name, which seemed odd for a purple.

stevestrat · 5th May 2016, 08:50

My father had a Marina estate as a company car. First time we lifted the rubber mat in the back we found a great selection of "spare" self tappers, bolts, washers, nuts.....

Teflon · 6th May 2016, 13:57

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Originally Posted by Reebs

......and then there were four

I now have a new toy to add to the Lagoon collection

THAT REALLY IS IT NOW

Do you have any plans for you new toy yet Paul, like re-instating Hi-line? I guess it's early days, but it would be great to see the car at the next National.

Cliff

FLYING BANANA · 6th May 2016, 14:22

What an amazing collection. My only hope is that the ZTT in Sunspot comes up For Sale. And I wonder what happened to the Only 75 in Sunspot?

Well done Paul.

Reebs · 6th May 2016, 14:51

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Originally Posted by Teflon

Do you have any plans for you new toy yet Paul, like re-instating Hi-line? I guess it's early days, but it would be great to see the car at the next National.

Cliff

Well I'm on the train to Crewe in the morning to collect the car and drive it back. J1MBO very kindly went and viewed the car for me prior to my placing a bid. His report was very positive and he took plenty of pictures for me. Added to that the fact that being an ex V8 owner himself, he knew what to look for which was great.

As for things to do, although it's an SE, it doesn't have the SE pack of rear sun blind, drivers memory seat or power folds, so providing the wiring is in place I'd be looking to add those bits.

The only other thing I'd like the car to have is cruise control but it again depends on whether the wiring is already there

I've got a drivers grab handle, illuminated sun visors and new MG badges already to fit to the car, and have bought a set of Apex alloys off eBay to restore the car to original spec.

It currently has a brand new set of Team Dynamics black alloys with new toyo premium Tyres, so they will be coming off and going up for sale.

As for the highline, I do love the OEM system and it works well for me in all my cars, so I'll see how I get on with the double din and depending, may remove it and sell it too to recoup some expenditure.

Greeners · 6th May 2016, 14:56

Well done Paul

I bought a lot of the Cruise bits for #317 which never got installed. You might be lucky and have the loom fitted, but there is some wiring for the auto box (although a manual car) fitted but not used which looks very similar

FLYING BANANA · 6th May 2016, 15:08

...............and get a Supercharger fitted. Must be the ultimate extra.

Nev The Bear · 6th May 2016, 15:28

Well done on the purchase Paul and enjoy the drive back.

Teflon · 6th May 2016, 19:07

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Originally Posted by Reebs

Well I'm on the train to Crewe in the morning to collect the car and drive it back. J1MBO very kindly went and viewed the car for me prior to my placing a bid. His report was very positive and he took plenty of pictures for me. Added to that the fact that being an ex V8 owner himself, he knew what to look for which was great.

As for things to do, although it's an SE, it doesn't have the SE pack of rear sun blind, drivers memory seat or power folds, so providing the wiring is in place I'd be looking to add those bits.

The only other thing I'd like the car to have is cruise control but it again depends on whether the wiring is already there

I've got a drivers grab handle, illuminated sun visors and new MG badges already to fit to the car, and have bought a set of Apex alloys off eBay to restore the car to original spec.

It currently has a brand new set of Team Dynamics black alloys with new toyo premium Tyres, so they will be coming off and going up for sale.

As for the highline, I do love the OEM system and it works well for me in all my cars, so I'll see how I get on with the double din and depending, may remove it and sell it too to recoup some expenditure.

I was rather hoping you were going to change the wheels. The black alloys look okay, but OEM wheels will be much nicer.

It'll be interesting to hear how you get on with the double din and how you find it in comparison to the original hi-line. I'm a fan of Radioguys units (dont know if this is one of his though), but with a car like this, even I would be tempted to go back to OEM.

It's in safe hands, and I can't wait to see it.

Well done on adding it to your collection.

Cliff

5th May 2016, 08:50	#23
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,484 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	My father had a Marina estate as a company car. First time we lifted the rubber mat in the back we found a great selection of "spare" self tappers, bolts, washers, nuts..... __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

6th May 2016, 14:22	#25
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,568 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	What an amazing collection. My only hope is that the ZTT in Sunspot comes up For Sale. And I wonder what happened to the Only 75 in Sunspot? Well done Paul. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

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Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Well done Paul I bought a lot of the Cruise bits for #317 which never got installed. You might be lucky and have the loom fitted, but there is some wiring for the auto box (although a manual car) fitted but not used which looks very similar __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

6th May 2016, 15:08	#28
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,568 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	...............and get a Supercharger fitted. Must be the ultimate extra. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

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thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	Thats a lovely marina Brian, My dad had a dark purpley one when I was growing up. Would love one myself

6th May 2016, 15:28	#29
Nev The Bear This is my second home Does not matter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: . Posts: 3,996 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,575 Times in 987 Posts	Well done on the purchase Paul and enjoy the drive back.