Is This Real?

T-Cut · 28th May 2007, 21:12

Surfing for MGR stuff I came across this image of the facelift bodywork.

Now I think it's impossible to get a fit like this from the actual production panels. To my eye they don't have the same edge curvature and never will fit like this. My bonnet is a good 10mm above the bumper moulding (no I haven't tried to lift it as yet). So has anybody managed to get this quality of fit or is this image a figment of MGR's artistic licence?

TC

Lates · 28th May 2007, 21:33

Artisitc license or airbrushed

JohnDotCom · 28th May 2007, 21:48

You mean more like This:

Simon · 28th May 2007, 21:49

I'd agree with Lates, a bit of artistic lisence used in that image. Think of it more of an "ideal" than of actual reality...

JohnDotCom · 28th May 2007, 21:54

Never, surely Not, Whoever would do that?..........
Now where's me photoshop?

T-Cut · 28th May 2007, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

You mean more like This:

That's the image DVLA uses for its personal number plate sales! I have it on my wall right beside me bearing a number I'll never be able to afford!

TC

Simon · 28th May 2007, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

Never, surely Not, Whoever would do that?..........
Now where's me photoshop?

As much as reality proves otherwise, I think we all know the image is what MGR would have wanted us all to have. A pitty the panel fittings didn't quite live up to expectations but we also know that with a bit of DIY-tweaking one can accomplish something that seemed to be out-of-reach on the production line.

JohnDotCom · 28th May 2007, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Cut

That's the image DVLA uses for its personal number plate sales! I have it on my wall right beside me bearing a number I'll never be able to afford!

TC

Well spotted that man! Looks nice though and the right colour for me.
I used it for my new Personnal Number Plate, not one of the expensive ones of course.

Spanky · 29th May 2007, 08:55

I must admit, my ZT had a scarily large gap between the bonnet and grille, but while having the bumper off recently I decided to spend a bit of time refitting it trying to lessen the gap. I adjusted the bonnet slightly just to get it to sit in the middle of the wings and lifted the bumper mounts slightly with washers etc.. (you can't see them) and it has a really nice snug fit now, well chuffed. Can take a bit of time to do, but well worth it IMO.

T-Cut · 29th May 2007, 09:19

I'd like to have a go with mine, but there's so much other stuff waiting. I'd like to do a full Waxoyl treatment this summer and service the alloys as well. Anyway, I suspect a hot summer is best to tackle the panel refitting. It's clear that the bonnet and bumper were not really made to fit properly and a little warping is required. A warm summer should allow the bumper moulding to be shaped better using the bolts/washers.

TC

28th May 2007, 21:12	#1
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Is This Real? Surfing for MGR stuff I came across this image of the facelift bodywork. Now I think it's impossible to get a fit like this from the actual production panels. To my eye they don't have the same edge curvature and never will fit like this. My bonnet is a good 10mm above the bumper moulding (no I haven't tried to lift it as yet). So has anybody managed to get this quality of fit or is this image a figment of MGR's artistic licence? TC

29th May 2007, 08:55	#9
Spanky Gets stuck in Other (Ex ZT owner) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leyland, Lancs Posts: 557 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I must admit, my ZT had a scarily large gap between the bonnet and grille, but while having the bumper off recently I decided to spend a bit of time refitting it trying to lessen the gap. I adjusted the bonnet slightly just to get it to sit in the middle of the wings and lifted the bumper mounts slightly with washers etc.. (you can't see them) and it has a really nice snug fit now, well chuffed. Can take a bit of time to do, but well worth it IMO. __________________

28th May 2007, 21:33	#2
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Artisitc license or airbrushed

28th May 2007, 21:48	#3
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	You mean more like This:

28th May 2007, 21:49	#4
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I'd agree with Lates, a bit of artistic lisence used in that image. Think of it more of an "ideal" than of actual reality...

28th May 2007, 21:54	#5
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Never, surely Not, Whoever would do that?.......... Now where's me photoshop?

29th May 2007, 09:19	#10
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I'd like to have a go with mine, but there's so much other stuff waiting. I'd like to do a full Waxoyl treatment this summer and service the alloys as well. Anyway, I suspect a hot summer is best to tackle the panel refitting. It's clear that the bonnet and bumper were not really made to fit properly and a little warping is required. A warm summer should allow the bumper moulding to be shaped better using the bolts/washers. TC