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big-d · 16th February 2015, 18:19

serpant alloys? mines got audi alloys on for some reason... not by me i might add. the only modification id like to make to mine is to remove the sandstone fabric seats and put leather ones in.... 3 young boys and sandstone fabric do not mix well

Jay · 16th February 2015, 18:32

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Originally Posted by BigJohn

To me Serpents whilst a nice wheel IMHO don't suit the 75.

My personal choices are Meteors on a 75 and Apexes on a ZT

I'm intrigued re your Powerfold comment as I have then OEM on my 75 and I've bought a set from Tam (god bless his soul) to retrofit on my 260. Was there problems on retrofitting ? I am hoping to attend a nano later this year where those that know can hopefully assist. Door removal to fit is beyond me.

Agree with you wheels.

On the subject of powerfolds, I bought some with the loom wiring to retro fit them.

Then saw the thread about the cog gear getting worn over a time and if people wanted the chance of having these cogs remanufactured. I cant remember the outcome but it made me think how easy these parts wear out over time.

Just as well because I would expect the powerfolds to go in and out when I started the car (ie you have to do it manually).
If you forget to put them in and that is the time some **** decides to kick you wing mirror off then that is going to be expensive.

One more thing. I have unfortunately clipped wing mirrors living in the small streets I live in. The manual mirror will just push back a bit if clipping another wind mirror unfortunately happens. With powerefolds I assume it would put a lot of strain on the worming cogs and force them round or not give at all causing a lot of damage and having to look at replacing the cogs once again.

Apologise if I have run on a bit

ninaandphil · 16th February 2015, 18:49

Love my mods, retrofit or not standard... Powerfolds included, I tuck them in safely when driving in the narrow country lanes on W Somerset & Devon facing oncoming tractors! Next mods to fit... Ammeter, Voltmeter & Boost Guage replacing the Ashtray!

chris75 · 16th February 2015, 19:10

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Originally Posted by ninaandphil

Will get pics up, but may be another 3 - 4 weeks, depends on weekend weather!

Look forward to seeing them . Can't beat a good instrument display

How about an oil pressure gauge and a proper temperature gauge in the cup-holder slots ?

KLM · 16th February 2015, 19:11

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Originally Posted by Jay

Is it just me or do serpent alloys look a bit feminine with their little curls ?

I went down the powerfold road. Never again

Serpents remind me of "Ben Hurs" chariot

For me a little more His than Hers.

Kev.

16th February 2015, 18:19	#11
big-d Newbie Rover 75 club Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Leeds Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	serpant alloys? mines got audi alloys on for some reason... not by me i might add. the only modification id like to make to mine is to remove the sandstone fabric seats and put leather ones in.... 3 young boys and sandstone fabric do not mix well

16th February 2015, 18:49	#13
ninaandphil Avid contributor MG ZT CDTi Join Date: May 2013 Location: Exford Posts: 173 Thanks: 49 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	Love my mods, retrofit or not standard... Powerfolds included, I tuck them in safely when driving in the narrow country lanes on W Somerset & Devon facing oncoming tractors! Next mods to fit... Ammeter, Voltmeter & Boost Guage replacing the Ashtray!