75 and ZT mk 3

Hampton Caught · 13th July 2007, 12:58

As the facelifted 75 and ZT is now three years old, what would you do if you were manaufacturing the car now to facelift it again/ freshen it up for today's market?

I will offer the following up as proposals and would welcome your own ball-gazing thoughts....then maybe someone could photoshop what we come up with!?

Tweaks to front and rear bumpers to provide a splitter effect (ZT only)
Subtle rubbing strips down the flanks to provide some car park protection
Replace the rear light lenses with LEDs (but NOT the Lexus-style abominations)
Body colour dash option for the ZT
Small rear (high level) spoiler for the ZT-T
Revise the rear window for the tourer and ZT-T to prevent water ingress
Uprated head gaskets for all K series cars

In giving this some thought, I've realised that there is so much I like about the styling of our cars that there's really very little (major) action I would take. My suggestions are mostly tinkering and adding bling.....but isn't that what manufacuturers tend to do anyway?

Ladies and gentlemen, your suggestions, please.....

Steve

MartinW · 13th July 2007, 16:00

I'd like to see a body shell in the style of the original ZA/ZB Magnettes, a bit like the way the 75 was evolved from the original 75.

I looked at a new Rolls Royce this morning when I was leaving the hotel in Dubai, and it struck me that the new 75 could follow a similar theme based on the original P5B coupe with a nice upright grille and that sloping rear boot with smaller tail lights that remind me so much of the 50/60s Rolls Royce and Rover P4 and P5.

tourerfogey · 13th July 2007, 18:39

Ideas for the Mk3...mmmm...let's see??

I know, reverse all the 'Korean' styling introduced on the Mk2 and make it look like the Mk1 again.

(I'm now going to hide under my stairs for a short while....)

pondweed · 13th July 2007, 19:03

if they could just redesign all the newbie panels to the same standard of the original that would be a start. and take those big letters off the boot. I keep trying to convince myself its sensible to go for a mk2 tourer but everytime I look at one, I know I'm spiritually better off with the more holistic original

tourerfogey · 13th July 2007, 19:18

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Originally Posted by pondweed

if they could just redesign all the newbie panels to the same standard of the original that would be a start. and take those big letters off the boot. I keep trying to convince myself its sensible to go for a mk2 tourer but everytime I look at one, I know I'm spiritually better off with the more holistic original

That's exactly how I feel. I've toyed with the idea of getting something newer than my 03 reg Mk1 but with only 16K on the clock it means I'm looking at a very late virtually unused Mk2 - and they just ain't the same are they?

Either that or a higher spec model of similar vintage to mine, but it doesn't seem sensible to buy a car with a higher mileage than the one I've already got.

(it was dark and cold under my stairs so, sorry guys, I'm back

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bluenose66 · 13th July 2007, 19:20

Issue you with a couple of goldfish that you can place under your ECU, this would then give your plenum (not) drain a reason for existing :lol:

ColinB · 13th July 2007, 21:32

I would make it look exactly like the original and call it the Retro 75. Bet it would sell like hot cakes.

JohnDotCom · 13th July 2007, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by pondweed

if they could just redesign all the newbie panels to the same standard of the original that would be a start. and take those big letters off the boot. I keep trying to convince myself its sensible to go for a mk2 tourer but everytime I look at one, I know I'm spiritually better off with the more holistic original

I have the new Tourer and am in the Process of removing Rover Letters across rear Tailgate. Will post pictures when completed.

Simon · 13th July 2007, 21:43

I would choose the Mk2 Premium bumper on a ZT and remake all the body pannels in aluminium and have tighter fitting tolerances. I would also fully leather upholster the interior (door cards, centre console and dash). Then I'd find a better V8 than the Ford Mustang one and supercharge it, perhaps mate it with an autobox capable of transfering the power. Then I'd..... oh wait, hang on... I think I'd better stop now. Several apple carts have just been upset in the wake of what I've just said.......

..... I'll get me coat.

GreyGhost · 13th July 2007, 22:20

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

I have the new Tourer and am in the Process of removing Rover Letters across rear Tailgate. Will post pictures when completed.

Found a use for that new angle grinder then JD, I hope you bought some T cut as well.

13th July 2007, 12:58	#1
Hampton Caught Loves to post ex MG ZT-T (sob!), Rover 25 and TR7 dhc pilot, but not all at the same time! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: near Hampton Court Posts: 430 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	75 and ZT mk 3 As the facelifted 75 and ZT is now three years old, what would you do if you were manaufacturing the car now to facelift it again/ freshen it up for today's market? I will offer the following up as proposals and would welcome your own ball-gazing thoughts....then maybe someone could photoshop what we come up with!? Tweaks to front and rear bumpers to provide a splitter effect (ZT only) Subtle rubbing strips down the flanks to provide some car park protection Replace the rear light lenses with LEDs (but NOT the Lexus-style abominations) Body colour dash option for the ZT Small rear (high level) spoiler for the ZT-T Revise the rear window for the tourer and ZT-T to prevent water ingress Uprated head gaskets for all K series cars In giving this some thought, I've realised that there is so much I like about the styling of our cars that there's really very little (major) action I would take. My suggestions are mostly tinkering and adding bling.....but isn't that what manufacuturers tend to do anyway? Ladies and gentlemen, your suggestions, please..... Steve

13th July 2007, 16:00	#2
MartinW Newbie MG TF LE500 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chester Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I'd like to see a body shell in the style of the original ZA/ZB Magnettes, a bit like the way the 75 was evolved from the original 75. I looked at a new Rolls Royce this morning when I was leaving the hotel in Dubai, and it struck me that the new 75 could follow a similar theme based on the original P5B coupe with a nice upright grille and that sloping rear boot with smaller tail lights that remind me so much of the 50/60s Rolls Royce and Rover P4 and P5.

13th July 2007, 18:39	#3
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ideas for the Mk3...mmmm...let's see?? I know, reverse all the 'Korean' styling introduced on the Mk2 and make it look like the Mk1 again. (I'm now going to hide under my stairs for a short while....)

13th July 2007, 19:03	#4
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	if they could just redesign all the newbie panels to the same standard of the original that would be a start. and take those big letters off the boot. I keep trying to convince myself its sensible to go for a mk2 tourer but everytime I look at one, I know I'm spiritually better off with the more holistic original

13th July 2007, 19:20	#6
bluenose66 Loves to post MG ZT CDTI+ 135 Auto -Intake Mod 2 - EGR Bypass Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bristol Posts: 325 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Issue you with a couple of goldfish that you can place under your ECU, this would then give your plenum (not) drain a reason for existing :lol:

13th July 2007, 21:32	#7
ColinB Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Croydon, Surrey Posts: 1,141 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would make it look exactly like the original and call it the Retro 75. Bet it would sell like hot cakes.

13th July 2007, 21:43	#9
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I would choose the Mk2 Premium bumper on a ZT and remake all the body pannels in aluminium and have tighter fitting tolerances. I would also fully leather upholster the interior (door cards, centre console and dash). Then I'd find a better V8 than the Ford Mustang one and supercharge it, perhaps mate it with an autobox capable of transfering the power. Then I'd..... oh wait, hang on... I think I'd better stop now. Several apple carts have just been upset in the wake of what I've just said....... ..... I'll get me coat.