What modifications have you made to your car?

Kandyman · 1st November 2006, 22:58

What modifications have you made to your car?

Please give details of any modification you have made to your car, if you have any

of the mods finished then post them up.
If you are thinking about doing any modifications and feel like taking some work in progress

then let us know and we’ll see if it can be turned in to a clubs How To.

Thanks

Kandyman · 1st November 2006, 23:02

On my R75 I have fitted

18” 11 spoke alloy wheels
Power flow duel exit exhaust
Wooden Handbrake handle
Wooden Streeing Wheel
Chrome door handle finishers Original ones

Traffic master unit
Power fold Mirrors
Moved the door remote receiver from under the Handbrake to the dash
Xenon Headlights
Fitted a BMW E49 Auto gear knob
EBC front & Rear vented disk's
EBC front & Rear pads
Parrot 3200 LS-Colour phone car kit
Heated windscreen washer
Headlight washer ( Just needs T1/4)
premium bumper
CD player moved from Glove box to the boot.

GreyGhost · 1st November 2006, 23:40

My ZT is now sporting

A set of Luxurious Mats in Grey with the MG Logo

Replacement head unit Alpine CDA-9831R-MP3-WMA

Replacement 6 CD changer CHA-S634-MP3-WMA

Boot mounted safety triangle

Chrome MG logo dustcaps

Plastic chrome wheel nut covers

Grayston Wheel Locks from Nitrous Gear

OEM Detachable Tow Hitch From ECP

Ski bag.

Bosch AR550S wiper blades.

Driver side cup holder.

Trip computer IPK

Trip computer indicator switch

Christopher · 2nd November 2006, 08:55

OK, mods for my Starlight Silver 1.8 Conn include:

- Personal Plate: R70 FVE (think about it ...

)
- 16" Union Alloys
- wooden steering wheel, handbrake grip, gearknob
- retrofitted a real wooden dash
- fitted footwell lights in front and rear along with ign key light
- retrofitted the message centre Instrument Pack
- retrofitted autodimming mirror
- retrofitted (aftermarket) reverse sensors and display
- retrofitted electric sunblind
- retrofitted electric folding mirrors
- retrofitted projector headlamps
- retrofitted the TrafficMaster system
- badged up to the pre-cost cutting version of the 75
- interesting new 'D'-pillar badges
- removed the horrible cost-cutting boot handle and put the much nicer 'old' one
- fitted accessory sockets in rear ashtray for DVDs etc in back seat!
- fitted accessory sockets in boot
- fitted reversing camera
- meshed grille with Silverbeard the Viking badge

work in progress:

- retrofitting (aftermarket) cruise-control
- Rover PC is ready, but working on fitting 7" touch screen in space of HU
- 2ndary screen in passenger sunvisor

Kandyman · 2nd November 2006, 13:12

Nice work there Chris, would of been cheaper to buy a SE in the first place

Christopher · 2nd November 2006, 13:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kandyman

Nice work there Chris, would of been cheaper to buy a SE in the first place

You know, I've often thought that!!

In part its the doing it yourself that makes it fun though

pondweed · 8th November 2006, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher

OK, mods for my Starlight Silver 1.8 Conn include:

- Personal Plate: R70 FVE (think about it ...

)

am i being thick..? I've thought about it and all I get is **** Venty Fave...are you a vegetarian, perhaps? (Good that you've got full auto aircon ventilation on the Connoisseur)

baxlin · 8th November 2006, 11:06

Just got it. Good one.

Mind you, mine's also got a unique number plate - at least I jolly well hope it has!!

Christopher · 9th August 2008, 08:53

I've updated the list on the mods for my Starlight Silver 1.8 Conn - these include:

- Personal Plate: R70 FVE (think about it ...

)
- 16" Union Alloys
- wooden steering wheel, handbrake grip, gearknob
- retrofitted a real wooden dash
- fitted footwell lights in front and rear along with ign key light
- retrofitted the message centre Instrument Pack
- retrofitted autodimming mirror
- retrofitted (aftermarket) reverse sensors and display
- retrofitted electric sunblind
- retrofitted electric folding mirrors
- retrofitted projector headlamps
- retrofitted the TrafficMaster system
- retrofitted chrome door finishers
- retrofitted torpedo badges on doors
- retrofitted driver's side cup holder
- fitted interesting new 'D'-pillar badges
- fitted accessory sockets in rear ashtray for DVDs etc in back seat!
- fitted accessory sockets in boot
- fitted reversing camera
- removed the horrible cost-cutting boot handle and put the much nicer 'old' one
- meshed grille with Silverbeard the Viking badge

- retrofitted (aftermarket) cruise-control
- fitted plenum spyhole mod
- fitted aftermarket Alpine HU with touch screen and satnav + DVD + 6 CD changer + Bluetooth

Raistlin · 9th August 2008, 09:05

I have no new mods but I'm giving serious consideration to retrofitting traction control.

1st November 2006, 22:58	#1
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	What modifications have you made to your car? What modifications have you made to your car? Please give details of any modification you have made to your car, if you have any of the mods finished then post them up. If you are thinking about doing any modifications and feel like taking some work in progress then let us know and we’ll see if it can be turned in to a clubs How To. Thanks Last edited by Kandyman; 1st November 2006 at 23:25..

1st November 2006, 23:02	#2
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	On my R75 I have fitted 18” 11 spoke alloy wheels Power flow duel exit exhaust Wooden Handbrake handle Wooden Streeing Wheel Chrome door handle finishers Original ones Traffic master unit Power fold Mirrors Moved the door remote receiver from under the Handbrake to the dash Xenon Headlights Fitted a BMW E49 Auto gear knob EBC front & Rear vented disk's EBC front & Rear pads Parrot 3200 LS-Colour phone car kit Heated windscreen washer Headlight washer ( Just needs T1/4) premium bumper CD player moved from Glove box to the boot. Last edited by Kandyman; 28th May 2008 at 19:12.. Reason: CD info added

1st November 2006, 23:40	#3
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	*My ZT is now sporting* A set of Luxurious Mats in Grey with the MG Logo Replacement head unit Alpine CDA-9831R-MP3-WMA Replacement 6 CD changer CHA-S634-MP3-WMA Boot mounted safety triangle Chrome MG logo dustcaps Plastic chrome wheel nut covers Grayston Wheel Locks from Nitrous Gear OEM Detachable Tow Hitch From ECP Ski bag. Bosch AR550S wiper blades. Driver side cup holder. Trip computer IPK Trip computer indicator switch Last edited by GreyGhost; 3rd May 2010 at 09:54.. Reason: adding items

2nd November 2006, 08:55	#4
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	OK, mods for my Starlight Silver 1.8 Conn include: - Personal Plate: R70 FVE (think about it ... ) - 16" Union Alloys - wooden steering wheel, handbrake grip, gearknob - retrofitted a real wooden dash - fitted footwell lights in front and rear along with ign key light - retrofitted the message centre Instrument Pack - retrofitted autodimming mirror - retrofitted (aftermarket) reverse sensors and display - retrofitted electric sunblind - retrofitted electric folding mirrors - retrofitted projector headlamps - retrofitted the TrafficMaster system - badged up to the pre-cost cutting version of the 75 - interesting new 'D'-pillar badges - removed the horrible cost-cutting boot handle and put the much nicer 'old' one - fitted accessory sockets in rear ashtray for DVDs etc in back seat! - fitted accessory sockets in boot - fitted reversing camera - meshed grille with Silverbeard the Viking badge work in progress: - retrofitting (aftermarket) cruise-control - Rover PC is ready, but working on fitting 7" touch screen in space of HU - 2ndary screen in passenger sunvisor __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

8th November 2006, 11:06	#8
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	R70 Fve Just got it. Good one. Mind you, mine's also got a unique number plate - at least I jolly well hope it has!!

2nd November 2006, 13:12	#5
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Nice work there Chris, would of been cheaper to buy a SE in the first place

9th August 2008, 08:53	#9
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	I've updated the list on the mods for my Starlight Silver 1.8 Conn - these include: - Personal Plate: R70 FVE (think about it ... ) - 16" Union Alloys - wooden steering wheel, handbrake grip, gearknob - retrofitted a real wooden dash - fitted footwell lights in front and rear along with ign key light - retrofitted the message centre Instrument Pack - retrofitted autodimming mirror - retrofitted (aftermarket) reverse sensors and display - retrofitted electric sunblind - retrofitted electric folding mirrors - retrofitted projector headlamps - retrofitted the TrafficMaster system - retrofitted chrome door finishers - retrofitted torpedo badges on doors - retrofitted driver's side cup holder - fitted interesting new 'D'-pillar badges - fitted accessory sockets in rear ashtray for DVDs etc in back seat! - fitted accessory sockets in boot - fitted reversing camera - removed the horrible cost-cutting boot handle and put the much nicer 'old' one - meshed grille with Silverbeard the Viking badge - retrofitted (aftermarket) cruise-control - fitted plenum spyhole mod - fitted aftermarket Alpine HU with touch screen and satnav + DVD + 6 CD changer + Bluetooth __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

9th August 2008, 09:05	#10
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I have no new mods but I'm giving serious consideration to retrofitting traction control.

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