Tom's MG ZT 1.8T 160 *SOLD* - Page 4

MG Tom · 10th July 2013, 20:03

Don't be ashamed at all mate! Get some pics up so we can see your progress. Mine isn't anywhere near as nice in the flesh, I'm desperate for a free weekend to machine polish it.

I've also picked up a set of refurbished hairpins, but they are a flat silver powder coat so I'm going to key them up and spray them factory silver. Another weekend needed there

The grey alcantaras are lovely, but the black is just that but classier. I need to give mine some tlc as the leather needs a little dye in places, another job for the list

FrazzleTC · 10th July 2013, 21:01

The new MG badges have transformed the car! The lack of visible MG badges on my car irritates me, and I hope to fit some soon.
Keep up the good work, Tom!

MG Tom · 10th July 2013, 21:07

Thanks mate.

They are a lot of money for what they are, but as you say they transform the car

MG Tom · 4th August 2013, 20:34

New exhaust went on today. Not the cat-back stainless I'd hoped, but it was getting so noisy I could put it off no longer.

A few bits:

Line up the new exhaust to see where to cut:

Exhaust cutters are really good for the job!

Nice clean cut

Old one off, doesn't look THAT bad

A bit porous here:

Ah, this will be why its noisy then!!

Comparison old vs new, its a Klarius part, and much better quality than I expected for the price!

A smidge of exhaust paste and a 60mm clamp:

And job done!

Looks and sounds as good as standard to me!

Had to do the back brakes and exhaust on my Galaxy too. A little bit of scrap for the tinklers

And now its up for sale: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=154593

danbmx_69 · 4th August 2013, 20:36

shame your selling it

MG Tom · 4th August 2013, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by danbmx_69

shame your selling it

If nobody buys it I won't be disappointed!

I've lost my car parking at work and need to commute part of my journey on bike, if it comes to it I'll get a towbar mounted jobby, but an estate would be much easier.

I'll be honest though, 32mpg average is hurting more than I thought it might, so a diesel is on the cards I think.

Still, I'd quite like a ZT-T diesel...

FrazzleTC · 5th August 2013, 11:07

Lovely car, Tom, and I really like the way that you've worked with it. The new exhaust looks great. May I enquire how much that was?
I know you'd like a diesel, but have you thought about LPGing your existing one?

MG Tom · 5th August 2013, 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrazzleTC

Lovely car, Tom, and I really like the way that you've worked with it. The new exhaust looks great. May I enquire how much that was?
I know you'd like a diesel, but have you thought about LPGing your existing one?

Exhaust was £63, but I have a trade account at the local independant motor factors. Klarius have an offer on at the moment, a free can of Coke with every exhaust (I kid you not!)

I have thought about LPG, but its a big outlay and a bit of an unknown on these engines. If mine was a tourer it would have been more of a possibility. I've not ruled it out.

On my commute in today I couldn't believe how much quieter it is, its so much more refined! I think it was blowing slightly when I bought it as I don't remember it ever being this quiet

MG Tom · 12th October 2013, 21:55

Just to update a few things...

Elsewhere - my frankly rediculous car history! http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=160733

This thread however is a commitment to my current ZT, I really do love it and have a lot of time invested in it, I'm getting really very fond of it indeed

Some of you saw my thread a couple of weeks ago - http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=160121 well now I've had a chance to tackle most of the list...

N/S headlight replaced, and both polished up a treat! Very pleased with these now.

Old broken light, snapped bracket and bodged up with black silicone:

DIY bracket! To be honest it was a proper job!

Gouge out of the lens:

New light sourced and polished up.

Before:

After 400grit, 800 grit, 1200 grit, 2500 grit, Megs fast cut followed by Megs Speed Glaze to finish...

And O/S done too.

More updates later.

MG Tom · 12th October 2013, 22:07

Next up was the intercooler.

Spot the difference.

****** hole! Hopefully it will run a bit better now, not that I'd really noticed a problem!

Very bent too, which explains the leak

New one sourced from MG Breakers at Peterborough, great service and arrived quickly

Pipes were weeping:

It had a new turbo approx 10k ago, so I reckon a good clean, a bit of self-amalgamating tape where the pipes are ever so slightly rubbed, cleaning mating surfaces with brake cleaner, and new jubilee clips throughout and it should be good to go.

10th July 2013, 20:03	#31
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	Tom's MG ZT 1.8T 160 Don't be ashamed at all mate! Get some pics up so we can see your progress. Mine isn't anywhere near as nice in the flesh, I'm desperate for a free weekend to machine polish it. I've also picked up a set of refurbished hairpins, but they are a flat silver powder coat so I'm going to key them up and spray them factory silver. Another weekend needed there The grey alcantaras are lovely, but the black is just that but classier. I need to give mine some tlc as the leather needs a little dye in places, another job for the list __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

10th July 2013, 21:01	#32
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	The new MG badges have transformed the car! The lack of visible MG badges on my car irritates me, and I hope to fit some soon. Keep up the good work, Tom! __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

10th July 2013, 21:07	#33
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	Thanks mate. They are a lot of money for what they are, but as you say they transform the car __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

4th August 2013, 20:34	#34
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	New exhaust went on today. Not the cat-back stainless I'd hoped, but it was getting so noisy I could put it off no longer. A few bits: Line up the new exhaust to see where to cut: Exhaust cutters are really good for the job! Nice clean cut Old one off, doesn't look THAT bad A bit porous here: Ah, this will be why its noisy then!! Comparison old vs new, its a Klarius part, and much better quality than I expected for the price! A smidge of exhaust paste and a 60mm clamp: And job done! Looks and sounds as good as standard to me! Had to do the back brakes and exhaust on my Galaxy too. A little bit of scrap for the tinklers And now its up for sale: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=154593 __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE Last edited by MG Tom; 4th August 2013 at 20:40..

4th August 2013, 20:36	#35
danbmx_69 Gets stuck in zt 160 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: swansea Posts: 970 Thanks: 21 Thanked 62 Times in 43 Posts	shame your selling it __________________ Now 320BHP 407nm 1.8T ZT https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=122691

5th August 2013, 11:07	#37
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	Lovely car, Tom, and I really like the way that you've worked with it. The new exhaust looks great. May I enquire how much that was? I know you'd like a diesel, but have you thought about LPGing your existing one? __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

12th October 2013, 21:55	#39
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	Just to update a few things... Elsewhere - my frankly rediculous car history! http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=160733 This thread however is a commitment to my current ZT, I really do love it and have a lot of time invested in it, I'm getting really very fond of it indeed Some of you saw my thread a couple of weeks ago - http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=160121 well now I've had a chance to tackle most of the list... N/S headlight replaced, and both polished up a treat! Very pleased with these now. Old broken light, snapped bracket and bodged up with black silicone: DIY bracket! To be honest it was a proper job! Gouge out of the lens: New light sourced and polished up. Before: After 400grit, 800 grit, 1200 grit, 2500 grit, Megs fast cut followed by Megs Speed Glaze to finish... And O/S done too. More updates later. __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE Last edited by MG Tom; 12th October 2013 at 22:02..

12th October 2013, 22:07	#40
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	Next up was the intercooler. Spot the difference. ****** hole! Hopefully it will run a bit better now, not that I'd really noticed a problem! Very bent too, which explains the leak New one sourced from MG Breakers at Peterborough, great service and arrived quickly Pipes were weeping: It had a new turbo approx 10k ago, so I reckon a good clean, a bit of self-amalgamating tape where the pipes are ever so slightly rubbed, cleaning mating surfaces with brake cleaner, and new jubilee clips throughout and it should be good to go. __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE