Ice Man (Trevs) new Rover 75 CDT Club SE - Page 4

Trevor1975 · 20th July 2013, 17:33

Update - got around to fitting the EGR bypass last night.

The throttle response is now much better... feels more natural and progressive, like any modern turbodiesel should. It felt held back, and no wonder - pic taken this morning...

Going to enjoy driving for a while, just an exhaust and aircon regas planned for next month... lovely car!

Ross R75 · 20th July 2013, 17:36

Good job Trev, which bypass did you go for? I'm doing mine shortly. Did you give the manifold a good digging out as well? It will be full of the same crud as the EGR valve.

Trevor1975 · 20th July 2013, 19:30

Hi Ross,

I went for a stainless one... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FULL-STAIN...#ht_522wt_1162

It was well made and arrived promptly... everything went as it should.

There was crud in the inlet manifold, dug as much out as I could. Will get the gaskets / o rings required, take the manifold off and do it properly - (had to do it quickly as it was our wedding anniversary !!!)

It seems, with the new tyres (that hold pressure too!) and the EGR valve sorted, that it holds a better MPG under the same conditions, looking at the OBD.

Brim test in progess

Trevor1975 · 5th August 2013, 21:19

Got myself some leather seats!

I bought it from a guy who has a donor connoisseur that he is slowly stripping - I am going back later this month to get the rest of the cream (sandstone?) interior when I get paid..

The Connoisseur seats are SO comfortable!

another £95 well spent!

also got an 'as new' door seal for £10...

More progress.....

Trevor1975 · 16th August 2013, 12:06

I've always wanted to do a proper boot installation.

Looking at the poor condition of my boot carpet and side panels I have decided to go ahead and build something in the boot, along these lines...

It will be lined with cream carpet and hopefully have space for my bicycle...

What do you think?

MG Tom · 18th August 2013, 06:37

Exciting stuff! I've got a JL10w6 to fit in mine, and a DLS A5. I too was going to box in both sides like you've drawn, although I was also considering mounting the amp upside down under the rear shelf.

Do keep us updated with your progress!!

I did make a start on mine, but couldn't find a route for the power cable into the cabin, I was pushed for time and haven't bothered since. I do miss a high end hifi though!!

Trevor1975 · 18th August 2013, 08:21

Thanks Tom.

Stage one will be to run in the wiring. In a couple of weeks time I'll be taking the whole interior out to fit the cream carpet and centre console.... whilst its all out it makes sense to do a handbrake compensator and sort out some wiring. My local motor factors has a 5m 30amp kit (Phono, live and earth cables) for £20...

This may take a while. Annoyingly I had a 10" kenwood sub and a decent amp until a couple of months ago when I sold it for £20.

Not wanting to wake the neighbours but it would be nice to have some proper base to take the pressure off the OEM door speakers.

It will be made out of 2"x2" timber and 10 or 12 mm MDF...

Cant wait for it to be up and running...

Trevor1975 · 18th August 2013, 12:10

Uh-Oh! Welding required!

Trevor1975 · 21st August 2013, 07:23

Going in for welding today, new exhaust and alternator belt...

New cream interior and carpet collecting Friday..

Had a bit more time to think about the boot install...

This may be better... 2 10" subs...

Trevor1975 · 26th August 2013, 20:31

Latest addition - New Grille - Thanks to PhilJudo

What do you think?

The sandstone interior is partially installed... Managed to break the wire in the steering wheel so I have no airbag or Horn until I replace it GRRRR...

Carpets and centre console are coming out next weekend.... going to install a 360W (30A) amp wiring kit whilst its all out, then I need to put it all back in properly...

At least the welding is done on the sill - they did a great job at Carlton Motors in Gloucester - cant see a repair!

20th July 2013, 17:36	#32
Ross R75 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 137 Thanked 229 Times in 156 Posts	Good job Trev, which bypass did you go for? I'm doing mine shortly. Did you give the manifold a good digging out as well? It will be full of the same crud as the EGR valve. __________________ Copperleaf R75 CDT 160

5th August 2013, 21:19	#34
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	Got myself some leather seats! I bought it from a guy who has a donor connoisseur that he is slowly stripping - I am going back later this month to get the rest of the cream (sandstone?) interior when I get paid.. The Connoisseur seats are SO comfortable! another £95 well spent! also got an 'as new' door seal for £10... More progress..... Last edited by Trevor1975; 5th August 2013 at 21:24..

16th August 2013, 12:06	#35
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	Proposed boot installation I've always wanted to do a proper boot installation. Looking at the poor condition of my boot carpet and side panels I have decided to go ahead and build something in the boot, along these lines... It will be lined with cream carpet and hopefully have space for my bicycle... What do you think? __________________ Had a 1999 CDT Club SE - Sandstone Leather interior, EGR bypass, 160 remap, 21psi boost, inline thermostat housing ... Sold...

18th August 2013, 06:37	#36
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	Exciting stuff! I've got a JL10w6 to fit in mine, and a DLS A5. I too was going to box in both sides like you've drawn, although I was also considering mounting the amp upside down under the rear shelf. Do keep us updated with your progress!! I did make a start on mine, but couldn't find a route for the power cable into the cabin, I was pushed for time and haven't bothered since. I do miss a high end hifi though!! __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

18th August 2013, 08:21	#37
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	Thanks Tom. Stage one will be to run in the wiring. In a couple of weeks time I'll be taking the whole interior out to fit the cream carpet and centre console.... whilst its all out it makes sense to do a handbrake compensator and sort out some wiring. My local motor factors has a 5m 30amp kit (Phono, live and earth cables) for £20... This may take a while. Annoyingly I had a 10" kenwood sub and a decent amp until a couple of months ago when I sold it for £20. Not wanting to wake the neighbours but it would be nice to have some proper base to take the pressure off the OEM door speakers. It will be made out of 2"x2" timber and 10 or 12 mm MDF... Cant wait for it to be up and running... __________________ Had a 1999 CDT Club SE - Sandstone Leather interior, EGR bypass, 160 remap, 21psi boost, inline thermostat housing ... Sold...

20th July 2013, 17:33	#31
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	Update - got around to fitting the EGR bypass last night. The throttle response is now much better... feels more natural and progressive, like any modern turbodiesel should. It felt held back, and no wonder - pic taken this morning... Going to enjoy driving for a while, just an exhaust and aircon regas planned for next month... lovely car!

20th July 2013, 19:30	#33
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	Hi Ross, I went for a stainless one... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FULL-STAIN...#ht_522wt_1162 It was well made and arrived promptly... everything went as it should. There was crud in the inlet manifold, dug as much out as I could. Will get the gaskets / o rings required, take the manifold off and do it properly - (had to do it quickly as it was our wedding anniversary !!!) It seems, with the new tyres (that hold pressure too!) and the EGR valve sorted, that it holds a better MPG under the same conditions, looking at the OBD. Brim test in progess

18th August 2013, 12:10	#38
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	Uh-Oh! Welding required! __________________ Had a 1999 CDT Club SE - Sandstone Leather interior, EGR bypass, 160 remap, 21psi boost, inline thermostat housing ... Sold...

21st August 2013, 07:23	#39
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	Going in for welding today, new exhaust and alternator belt... New cream interior and carpet collecting Friday.. Had a bit more time to think about the boot install... This may be better... 2 10" subs... __________________ Had a 1999 CDT Club SE - Sandstone Leather interior, EGR bypass, 160 remap, 21psi boost, inline thermostat housing ... Sold...

26th August 2013, 20:31	#40
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	Latest addition - New Grille - Thanks to PhilJudo What do you think? The sandstone interior is partially installed... Managed to break the wire in the steering wheel so I have no airbag or Horn until I replace it GRRRR... Carpets and centre console are coming out next weekend.... going to install a 360W (30A) amp wiring kit whilst its all out, then I need to put it all back in properly... At least the welding is done on the sill - they did a great job at Carlton Motors in Gloucester - cant see a repair! __________________ Had a 1999 CDT Club SE - Sandstone Leather interior, EGR bypass, 160 remap, 21psi boost, inline thermostat housing ... Sold... Last edited by Trevor1975; 26th August 2013 at 20:36.. Reason: Added picture of sill repair