Dad's Car

rich17865 · 19th July 2013, 21:37

Some of you may know my dad, he is registered on the forum under the name Horse, he is not a particularly active user as he is very busy and doesn't get this modern technology stuff.

I have my dad's 75 for a week or so as I am taking it up to Marinabrian for a new IPK to be fitted and a little fettling.

While I have it, I thought it would be nice to improve it for him.

It is a Y registered connoisseur SE diesel, so was on the cusp of project drive with some of the better parts and some of the project drive parts. I Have already done the important things like the fan resistor, EGR bypass, PCV valve, o-rings both on the intercooler and the coolant cap, rear windscreen seal, rear lights and waist trim leaks, new number plate light unit and all the other usual stuff.

I have got to fix his electric rear blind as it is folded up in a heap on the parcel shelf.

The aircon is pathetic, managing to cool just 4C below ambient temperature while stationary so I will get it regassed as the condenser appears to be in good condition.

I know he would like a walnut wheel, as he is always commenting on mine, his gearknob is worn and cracked a little so it would be nice to get a new one. The sill carpet trims have been screwed on in the past and could do with replacing

So does anyone have any other suggestions that might be nice?? Budget is not massive, and he is not fussed on things like xenons, alloys or powerfolds.

More to the point does anyone have any of those parts for sale?

Thomas · 19th July 2013, 21:38

How about a nice set of floor mats, instantly freshen the look of a car's interior

rich17865 · 19th July 2013, 21:40

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Originally Posted by Thomas

How about a nice set of floor mats, instantly freshen the look of a car's interior

Already some fitted

I forgot to add that vindaloo has already offered up two bare mirror housings to replace the damaged pair on it.

Thomas · 19th July 2013, 21:40

Ah sorry Rich, was a good idea at the time

FrazzleTC · 19th July 2013, 21:41

Sounds like a nice car! Perhaps some Rover C-pillar badges? I'd be inclined to offer to clean the car to a high standard for him, so that it looks as good as it possible can!

rich17865 · 19th July 2013, 21:46

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Originally Posted by FrazzleTC

Sounds like a nice car! Perhaps some Rover C-pillar badges? I'd be inclined to offer to clean the car to a high standard for him, so that it looks as good as it possible can!

He has owned it for several years and I can count the number of times it has been cleaned on two fingers, both times by me

It had the c-pillar trims fitted from the factory, but not the embossed headrests, you can tell from looking at it that they had started to use the new project drive parts but were still using up what was left.

It is in a non metallic colour 'Damson Red' which is a little unusual too, I must ask Reebs for the build information on his car, dad is a paid up member after all

stocktake · 19th July 2013, 21:47

Get Brian to remap it, the look your dads face as he shoots up the lane will be priceless

rich17865 · 19th July 2013, 21:51

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Originally Posted by stocktake

Get Brian to remap it, the look your dads face as he shoots up the lane will be priceless

It certainly was, it was done at the North West Charity Event without him knowing!

As he is far from a speed demon

, all I get now is many stories about how many MPG he is getting

pab · 19th July 2013, 21:54

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Originally Posted by rich17865

all I get now is many stories about how many MPG he is getting

Typical Diesel owner then.

1gp · 19th July 2013, 21:59

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Originally Posted by pab

Typical Diesel owner then.

ya not far wrong there lol.

19th July 2013, 21:37	#1
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Dad's Car Some of you may know my dad, he is registered on the forum under the name Horse, he is not a particularly active user as he is very busy and doesn't get this modern technology stuff. I have my dad's 75 for a week or so as I am taking it up to Marinabrian for a new IPK to be fitted and a little fettling. While I have it, I thought it would be nice to improve it for him. It is a Y registered connoisseur SE diesel, so was on the cusp of project drive with some of the better parts and some of the project drive parts. I Have already done the important things like the fan resistor, EGR bypass, PCV valve, o-rings both on the intercooler and the coolant cap, rear windscreen seal, rear lights and waist trim leaks, new number plate light unit and all the other usual stuff. I have got to fix his electric rear blind as it is folded up in a heap on the parcel shelf. The aircon is pathetic, managing to cool just 4C below ambient temperature while stationary so I will get it regassed as the condenser appears to be in good condition. I know he would like a walnut wheel, as he is always commenting on mine, his gearknob is worn and cracked a little so it would be nice to get a new one. The sill carpet trims have been screwed on in the past and could do with replacing So does anyone have any other suggestions that might be nice?? Budget is not massive, and he is not fussed on things like xenons, alloys or powerfolds. More to the point does anyone have any of those parts for sale?

19th July 2013, 21:38	#2
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19th July 2013, 21:40	#4
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FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	Sounds like a nice car! Perhaps some Rover C-pillar badges? I'd be inclined to offer to clean the car to a high standard for him, so that it looks as good as it possible can! __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

19th July 2013, 21:47	#7
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,590 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Get Brian to remap it, the look your dads face as he shoots up the lane will be priceless __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident