Mk1 LQW Saloon - V6 160+

Robson Rover Repair · 13th July 2010, 23:51

Well I thought id show some pictures of my ''Betty'' also, my second MG ZT in LQW and same spec virtually, this firstly was when i got the car and as you can see VERY unloved paint work wise. The interior was a mess and needed a good service, but the mechanicals where sound enough a buy for 500 quid!

That was back in April, so spent a few quid to MOT her, and got busy with the t-cut and Auto Glym to produce this four days ago.

Car has turned out very well, then the unfortunate recent damage, but its a good excuse to get a few other things touched up and then a professional detail to balance the old against the new paint.

Work in progress, but shes all mine!

thomas 75 connie · 14th July 2010, 00:53

That looks lovely you should be proud, in the presense of your zt that fiesta just doesn't look right. Do you get what I mean? Or am I just blubbering on

monte · 14th July 2010, 16:37

think you got a right result and the car did to by looks of the polish job well done

Robson Rover Repair · 15th July 2010, 21:19

Thanks for the kind words folks.

Yes sadly the damage has annoyed me greatly, but im going to use this situation to get some extra paint touches sorted whilst the cars in getting painted.

Now to find a local trustworth company.

Robson Rover Repair · 2nd October 2010, 16:22

Finally started getting some things done to the ZT after clearing a few debts first.

Been trying to upgrade a lot of mechanicals, car has 117k miles on it, so its been essential maintenance on various bit, but mostly the car is rocking along nicely.

Got a 325 mm front brake set-up (190/V8) coming now having ordered some callipers on ebay to upgrade from my front 282mm ones, so hoping to get the sorted sometime before winter. (Y)

Mean time, the car just came back from SQ Design (thanks to Chris and the gang for a fantastic job and colour match), having been repaired after being damaged in work and had mangled a sill also quite badly!

Thankfully I had the Xpower kit for the ZT sitting waiting to get painted, so they did the whole lot at once. (Y) Got a laguna splitter to go on also, as they really suit the ZT, so hoping to do that later in the week also.

Now ive just gotta set myself some springs or coilovers to lower the car a tad (which you just cant get for ZT's!) and I will be happy with the exterior.

Not bad for an auld Rover 75.

stanningtonglen · 5th October 2010, 20:03

Hi, nice looking car you have there, the difference from when you got it to your last photo is amazing...WELL DONE

Robson Rover Repair · 6th October 2010, 21:51

Hopefully it will be a lot better in my next update.

Plans for a nice boot lights upgrade which will hopefully inspire a few people.

Mike V · 7th October 2010, 09:52

Fantastic looking car Mac, can I ask where you got the side skirts and rear spats from? Could you also tell me how much it cost to have them sprayed?

Im thinking about getting the kit for mine.

Robson Rover Repair · 7th October 2010, 15:23

Free mate. LOL!

I got the kit from Rimmer Bros, and the paint was payed for by work when they damaged my car.

They just told me, whatever it costs. So got the rear bumper, boot, skirts etc all done, lol.

Scouse1958 · 31st January 2011, 23:31

Very nIce car see you have done a lot of work on her well done wish i knew about mine to do work like that

13th July 2010, 23:51	#1
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,104 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Mk1 LQW Saloon - V6 160+ Well I thought id show some pictures of my ''Betty'' also, my second MG ZT in LQW and same spec virtually, this firstly was when i got the car and as you can see VERY unloved paint work wise. The interior was a mess and needed a good service, but the mechanicals where sound enough a buy for 500 quid! That was back in April, so spent a few quid to MOT her, and got busy with the t-cut and Auto Glym to produce this four days ago. Car has turned out very well, then the unfortunate recent damage, but its a good excuse to get a few other things touched up and then a professional detail to balance the old against the new paint. Work in progress, but shes all mine! __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

14th July 2010, 16:37	#3
monte Regular poster mg zt Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: camden Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	nice car think you got a right result and the car did to by looks of the polish job well done

15th July 2010, 21:19	#4
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,104 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Thanks for the kind words folks. Yes sadly the damage has annoyed me greatly, but im going to use this situation to get some extra paint touches sorted whilst the cars in getting painted. Now to find a local trustworth company. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

2nd October 2010, 16:22	#5
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,104 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Finally started getting some things done to the ZT after clearing a few debts first. Been trying to upgrade a lot of mechanicals, car has 117k miles on it, so its been essential maintenance on various bit, but mostly the car is rocking along nicely. Got a 325 mm front brake set-up (190/V8) coming now having ordered some callipers on ebay to upgrade from my front 282mm ones, so hoping to get the sorted sometime before winter. (Y) Mean time, the car just came back from SQ Design (thanks to Chris and the gang for a fantastic job and colour match), having been repaired after being damaged in work and had mangled a sill also quite badly! Thankfully I had the Xpower kit for the ZT sitting waiting to get painted, so they did the whole lot at once. (Y) Got a laguna splitter to go on also, as they really suit the ZT, so hoping to do that later in the week also. Now ive just gotta set myself some springs or coilovers to lower the car a tad (which you just cant get for ZT's!) and I will be happy with the exterior. Not bad for an auld Rover 75. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

5th October 2010, 20:03	#6
stanningtonglen Loves to post MGZT 190+ Comm Num:ZT000969 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 442 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, nice looking car you have there, the difference from when you got it to your last photo is amazing...WELL DONE __________________ http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...03_2464565.jpg MMM i wounder what it is about F1 ? i don't think its the drivers ...The ZED... Lowered 30mm - Drilled & Grooved Disc's with Red Stuff Pads - Full Stainless - Goodrich Hoses - Stainless Brake Pipes - Lexus style back lights in black & Tinted Windows all round..Catch Tank - Induction Kite

14th July 2010, 00:53	#2
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	That looks lovely you should be proud, in the presense of your zt that fiesta just doesn't look right. Do you get what I mean? Or am I just blubbering on

6th October 2010, 21:51	#7
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,104 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Hopefully it will be a lot better in my next update. Plans for a nice boot lights upgrade which will hopefully inspire a few people. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

7th October 2010, 09:52	#8
Mike V Avid contributor MG ZT 190 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Posts: 220 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fantastic looking car Mac, can I ask where you got the side skirts and rear spats from? Could you also tell me how much it cost to have them sprayed? Im thinking about getting the kit for mine. __________________ http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/...caea01bcef.jpg

7th October 2010, 15:23	#9
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,104 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Free mate. LOL! I got the kit from Rimmer Bros, and the paint was payed for by work when they damaged my car. They just told me, whatever it costs. So got the rear bumper, boot, skirts etc all done, lol. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

31st January 2011, 23:31	#10
Scouse1958 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 Dealer Launch Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,462 Thanks: 150 Thanked 146 Times in 87 Posts	Very nIce car see you have done a lot of work on her well done wish i knew about mine to do work like that