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fathead431 · 22nd January 2014, 20:56

god all these old fogeys in their dreary old rovers. I'm on the wrong forum

fathead431 · 23rd January 2014, 00:23

BOOM, LE UPDATE

so some more ideas as of tonight.
looking at investing in some wheels, likely to cost about £900 before tyres. undecided on what I want but I've been looking at 18" rotiform BLQ's which I rather fancy and arent silly money.

I've also been looking at some chromed 17" banded steel wheels, £300 bargain, but the set is a 8.5j and 11j staggered set so I think the rears will be too wide to even consider. I think 8.5 and 9.5j staggered is a nice size to be fitted.

Also think a cigar humidor in the boot as part of a subwoofer boot install would be hilariously cool to keep the gentlemanly theme going.

more news in the form OF A DRAMATIC TEXT IN ALL CAPS from my mum.
apparently the postman has sprained his wrist whilst delivering my coilovers which are currently sat on the sitting room coffee table...

the top mounts, i have no idea where they are or when they'll arrive.

I've found a used inlet manifold which I'm thinking of gutting completely to remove the VIS rubbish. i've read about a loss of lowdown torque and a gain of 20hp higher up with a more conventional torque curve, is that right?

I also found two inches of water under the back seat and that the soundproofing stuff under the bottom of the seats was saturated.

read that this could be the roof bars or the shopping chute window thing making like a vegetable and leaking.

thats all for now folks, any help or suggestions welcome as always

mrvandango · 23rd January 2014, 06:34

My best bud had 3SDM's on his mk4 golf, looked stunning. Would have loved to have had them on the ZT

Mr_Shed · 23rd January 2014, 11:50

I am loving this thread, off topic banter and what looks like could be an interesting project. good on you fathead431 keep it coming.

fathead431 · 24th January 2014, 16:09

LE UPDATE

coilovers are here!

Just waiting for top mounts before I can try fitting them.

fathead431 · 1st February 2014, 15:11

Top mounts arrive today and are unfortunately not right for the coilovers. I need to get hold of a collar of some sorts to make the threaded part of the top mount centre inside the top mount. alas another week of waiting before I can attempt fitting, I also need to find a drill...

DerekS · 1st February 2014, 16:32

"likely to cost about £900 before tyres. undecided on what I want but I've been looking at 18" rotiform BLQ's which I rather fancy and arent silly money"

Ive worn my string backed gloves out, got another pair for christmas . Dont like werthers, got a stock of mint imperials in the door pocket, they dont go sticky .

Some of the old F^$ts on here are more than 60years older than you whippersnappers, so just you watch it mate .

fathead431 · 2nd February 2014, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerekS

"likely to cost about £900 before tyres. undecided on what I want but I've been looking at 18" rotiform BLQ's which I rather fancy and arent silly money"

Ive worn my string backed gloves out, got another pair for christmas . Dont like werthers, got a stock of mint imperials in the door pocket, they dont go sticky .

Some of the old F^$ts on here are more than 60years older than you whippersnappers, so just you watch it mate .

£900 is NOTHING for a set of wheels in the scene, I could quite easily buy my 75 four times over if I bought some reasonably expensive ones...

DerekS · 2nd February 2014, 09:49

Sorry Robin, I'm obviously on a different planet , to me wheels are wheels, and as long as theyre round and rubbery, thats enough.
However, as with most things, to each his own . No offence intended . Its good to see someone who is proud of their investment and prepared to look after it .

..Enjoy your project.

fathead431 · 2nd February 2014, 13:47

I know, its a bit silly, but in my world of modifying cars wheels are a status symbol. they reflect your personality and compliment your style.

http://www.rotiform.com/products_bth_concave.html

http://www.rotiform.com/products_scr_convex.html

http://www.rotiform.com/products_vce_flat.html

those are a few examples of the sort of wheels I would like on the 75, but they're silly money.

I've also been looking at some 22 spoke Mercedes/AMG wheels and tons of others including banded steels.

23rd January 2014, 00:23	#32
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	BOOM, LE UPDATE so some more ideas as of tonight. looking at investing in some wheels, likely to cost about £900 before tyres. undecided on what I want but I've been looking at 18" rotiform BLQ's which I rather fancy and arent silly money. I've also been looking at some chromed 17" banded steel wheels, £300 bargain, but the set is a 8.5j and 11j staggered set so I think the rears will be too wide to even consider. I think 8.5 and 9.5j staggered is a nice size to be fitted. Also think a cigar humidor in the boot as part of a subwoofer boot install would be hilariously cool to keep the gentlemanly theme going. more news in the form OF A DRAMATIC TEXT IN ALL CAPS from my mum. apparently the postman has sprained his wrist whilst delivering my coilovers which are currently sat on the sitting room coffee table... the top mounts, i have no idea where they are or when they'll arrive. I've found a used inlet manifold which I'm thinking of gutting completely to remove the VIS rubbish. i've read about a loss of lowdown torque and a gain of 20hp higher up with a more conventional torque curve, is that right? I also found two inches of water under the back seat and that the soundproofing stuff under the bottom of the seats was saturated. read that this could be the roof bars or the shopping chute window thing making like a vegetable and leaking. thats all for now folks, any help or suggestions welcome as always Last edited by fathead431; 23rd January 2014 at 00:27..

23rd January 2014, 06:34	#33
mrvandango Gets stuck in MG ZT, MGF, MX-5 Roadster Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Dorchester Posts: 501 Thanks: 48 Thanked 45 Times in 39 Posts	My best bud had 3SDM's on his mk4 golf, looked stunning. Would have loved to have had them on the ZT __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

23rd January 2014, 11:50	#34
Mr_Shed Posted a thing or two MG ZT+ 190 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bishops Stortford Posts: 1,479 Thanks: 189 Thanked 155 Times in 121 Posts	I am loving this thread, off topic banter and what looks like could be an interesting project. good on you fathead431 keep it coming. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MG ZT 190+ Monogram Chagall

24th January 2014, 16:09	#35
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	LE UPDATE coilovers are here! Just waiting for top mounts before I can try fitting them. Last edited by fathead431; 24th January 2014 at 17:04..

1st February 2014, 16:32	#37
DerekS Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malpas Posts: 1,526 Thanks: 34 Thanked 118 Times in 89 Posts	"likely to cost about £900 before tyres. undecided on what I want but I've been looking at 18" rotiform BLQ's which I rather fancy and arent silly money" Ive worn my string backed gloves out, got another pair for christmas . Dont like werthers, got a stock of mint imperials in the door pocket, they dont go sticky . Some of the old F^$ts on here are more than 60years older than you whippersnappers, so just you watch it mate . Last edited by DerekS; 1st February 2014 at 17:05..

22nd January 2014, 20:56	#31
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	god all these old fogeys in their dreary old rovers. I'm on the wrong forum

1st February 2014, 15:11	#36
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	Top mounts arrive today and are unfortunately not right for the coilovers. I need to get hold of a collar of some sorts to make the threaded part of the top mount centre inside the top mount. alas another week of waiting before I can attempt fitting, I also need to find a drill...

2nd February 2014, 09:49	#39
DerekS Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malpas Posts: 1,526 Thanks: 34 Thanked 118 Times in 89 Posts	Sorry Robin, I'm obviously on a different planet , to me wheels are wheels, and as long as theyre round and rubbery, thats enough. However, as with most things, to each his own . No offence intended . Its good to see someone who is proud of their investment and prepared to look after it . ..Enjoy your project.

2nd February 2014, 13:47	#40
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	I know, its a bit silly, but in my world of modifying cars wheels are a status symbol. they reflect your personality and compliment your style. http://www.rotiform.com/products_bth_concave.html http://www.rotiform.com/products_scr_convex.html http://www.rotiform.com/products_vce_flat.html those are a few examples of the sort of wheels I would like on the 75, but they're silly money. I've also been looking at some 22 spoke Mercedes/AMG wheels and tons of others including banded steels.