NEC Classic Motor Show 2016

Reebs · 24th May 2016, 23:41

I've just had advanced confirmation that after a hiatus of one year, the 75 & ZT Owners Club will once more be granted a club stand at the NEC show in November

They have yet to send through the size of stand we will be allocated but it's a major boost to the club to have a presence there, especially to mark our 10th birthday.

When we know more about the space we have been allocated, I can let folk know which members cars we will be exhibiting as well as details of tickets to the show etc.

What I'd like to do this year is put together a slide show of members with their cars, so if you fancy having your car and yourself appear on the video screens we use at the event, take a selfie by your car preferably in landscape mode not portrait (the correct TV friendly rectangular shape) and email it to me at [email protected] and I'll see about putting a nice sequence together for the show

The show runs from 11th - 13th November, and the club's official launch date was on 5th November 2006, so only 10 years and a week before the show.

trebor · 25th May 2016, 05:09

Well that's good news Paul and the slideshow is a nice idea too

FLYING BANANA · 25th May 2016, 06:16

That is great news.

RPWC · 25th May 2016, 18:29

Fantastic news Paul, I won't be there this year,as I visited last year, but will be there for the 2017 event hopefully.

coolguy · 25th May 2016, 19:34

I didn't bother to attend last year, but hope to do so this year now they have realised the error of their ways!

Rick-sta · 25th May 2016, 19:36

I'll try and make this show this year hopefully, haven't been to the NEC shows before

Avulon · 26th May 2016, 09:23

I'll try and get a photo done!

Just to clarify 'landscape' is that 4:3 (traditional photo dimensions), 3:2 or 16:9 ? (I can also do 1:1 natively with my lx - but I think that's neither landscape nor portrait ) - Maybe you could also use some 'nice' mechanical type shots : i.e Engine bays of the various engine bay configs complete and part disasembled - maybe a nice clean floor pan showing the suspension, and maybe some interior shots showing all the various options (e.g. monogram interiors). Just some Ideas - the show runs for a long time so I'm sure you could get through a photo a minute on something like that (26 1/2 hours x 60 = 1,590 ) So... if you want to do something special and make a photo slideshow that never repeats all weekend you need lot's of pictures - And even longer I guess to sort them out!

Reebs · 26th May 2016, 10:11

We already have a slide show that we run of promotional stills issued by MG Rover Group which display the various variants, colour schemes and even certain celebrities known to have been associated with the car.

They illustrate the vehicle in a professional light which is great, but lack the 'Club' connection with all our various members who are proud owners.

As regards to format, as long as the general shape is width larger than height, then we can accomodate. What I can't use is anything taken on a smartphone held up directly so that the image is tall and thin.

Obviously the higher quality resolution the better, these images will be displayed on two 16:19 LED television screens on our stand.

Dorset Bob · 26th May 2016, 10:20

Great news on this!
I can now lift my boycott on this show.

Xavier · 26th May 2016, 16:27

Great news and I will definitely try to attend.

24th May 2016, 23:41	#1
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,936 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	NEC Classic Motor Show 2016 I've just had advanced confirmation that after a hiatus of one year, the 75 & ZT Owners Club will once more be granted a club stand at the NEC show in November They have yet to send through the size of stand we will be allocated but it's a major boost to the club to have a presence there, especially to mark our 10th birthday. When we know more about the space we have been allocated, I can let folk know which members cars we will be exhibiting as well as details of tickets to the show etc. What I'd like to do this year is put together a slide show of members with their cars, so if you fancy having your car and yourself appear on the video screens we use at the event, take a selfie by your car preferably in landscape mode not portrait (the correct TV friendly rectangular shape) and email it to me at [email protected] and I'll see about putting a nice sequence together for the show The show runs from 11th - 13th November, and the club's official launch date was on 5th November 2006, so only 10 years and a week before the show. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

25th May 2016, 05:09	#2
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,522 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	Well that's good news Paul and the slideshow is a nice idea too __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

25th May 2016, 06:16	#3
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25th May 2016, 18:29	#4
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Fantastic news Paul, I won't be there this year,as I visited last year, but will be there for the 2017 event hopefully. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

25th May 2016, 19:36	#6
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,534 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	I'll try and make this show this year hopefully, haven't been to the NEC shows before __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link

25th May 2016, 19:34	#5
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	I didn't bother to attend last year, but hope to do so this year now they have realised the error of their ways!

26th May 2016, 09:23	#7
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	I'll try and get a photo done! Just to clarify 'landscape' is that 4:3 (traditional photo dimensions), 3:2 or 16:9 ? (I can also do 1:1 natively with my lx - but I think that's neither landscape nor portrait ) - Maybe you could also use some 'nice' mechanical type shots : i.e Engine bays of the various engine bay configs complete and part disasembled - maybe a nice clean floor pan showing the suspension, and maybe some interior shots showing all the various options (e.g. monogram interiors). Just some Ideas - the show runs for a long time so I'm sure you could get through a photo a minute on something like that (26 1/2 hours x 60 = 1,590 ) So... if you want to do something special and make a photo slideshow that never repeats all weekend you need lot's of pictures - And even longer I guess to sort them out! __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

26th May 2016, 10:11	#8
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,936 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	We already have a slide show that we run of promotional stills issued by MG Rover Group which display the various variants, colour schemes and even certain celebrities known to have been associated with the car. They illustrate the vehicle in a professional light which is great, but lack the 'Club' connection with all our various members who are proud owners. As regards to format, as long as the general shape is width larger than height, then we can accomodate. What I can't use is anything taken on a smartphone held up directly so that the image is tall and thin. Obviously the higher quality resolution the better, these images will be displayed on two 16:19 LED television screens on our stand. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

26th May 2016, 10:20	#9
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	Great news on this! I can now lift my boycott on this show. __________________ Let the good times roll............

26th May 2016, 16:27	#10
Xavier Avid contributor MG ZT 260 SE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Weardale Posts: 133 Thanks: 89 Thanked 21 Times in 20 Posts	Great news and I will definitely try to attend.