Getting there slowly

[AldoR]

A few pictures from today , got the 2 front door cards on, along with getting the chrome bullet power fold mirrors.
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/aldov6/MGZT%20V8%20PURPLE/001-31_zps82464542.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/aldov6/MGZT%20V8%20PURPLE/e158faee-bdec-46b3-9b9d-4ee1c117c8ed_zps119b2ba9.jpg?t=1365883271

Still got some work to get on with the interior though but i will get there :)
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/aldov6/MGZT%20V8%20PURPLE/004-29_zpsbd348020.jpg

[maxtherotti]

looking miles better with out the strips imo

Rob

[Howie666]

WOW. Beautiful.

[ianfletcher]

Hope you don't mind me asking Aldo but how much did you pay to have the fog lights added to your bumper and for spraying? Also which company did it as I would like to do something similar with mine.

[AldoR]

Hope you don't mind me asking Aldo but how much did you pay to have the fog lights added to your bumper and for spraying? Also which company did it as I would like to do something similar with mine.
No not at all I got JB coach works PAISLEY to carry the work out they normally charge around £2-250 a bumper because of the fog mod I paid £500 witch to be fair was ok as he spent a lot of hours on it. however it could be done as a DIY project or some body shops my do it cheaper:}

[tonybubble]

No not at all I got JB coach works PAISLEY to carry the work out they normally charge around £2-250 a bumper because of the fog mod I paid £500 witch to be fair was ok as he spent a lot of hours on it. however it could be done as a DIY project or some body shops my do it cheaper:}

I'm presuming that JB is Jimmie Biggam? Do you know if he's still got the V8 DTM shell?

Please excuse the hijack. :}

[AldoR]

I'm presuming that JB is Jimmie Biggam? Do you know if he's still got the V8 DTM shell?

Please excuse the hijack. :}

Tony no he sold it last year as he was moving to bigger premises :) he's not got any V8 ZTs or 75s at the moment but you never know with Jim I picked up a 75 V8 for him when I was down south few years back and he sold it on to focus on the V8 DTM shell.:}

[ianfletcher]

No not at all I got JB coach works PAISLEY to carry the work out they normally charge around £2-250 a bumper because of the fog mod I paid £500 witch to be fair was ok as he spent a lot of hours on it. however it could be done as a DIY project or some body shops my do it cheaper:}

That's a good price for the work he had done to transform the bumper into what you have done plus painting it because I bet your paint colour wasn't cheap either.
So it's the Roewe bumper and grill that you needed plus the bottom half of a facelift bumper?

[AldoR]

That's a good price for the work he had done to transform the bumper into what you have done plus painting it because I bet your paint colour wasn't cheap either.
So it's the Roewe bumper and grill that you needed plus the bottom half of a facelift bumper?

Yes you basically destroy the MK2/1 bumpers witch ever fog lights you want:}

[tonybubble]

Tony no he sold it last year as he was moving to bigger premises :) he's not got any V8 ZTs or 75s at the moment but you never know with Jim I picked up a 75 V8 for him when I was down south few years back and he sold it on to focus on the V8 DTM shell.:}

Thanks, Aldo. :}

[AldoR]

That's a good price for the work he had done to transform the bumper into what you have done plus painting it because I bet your paint colour wasn't cheap either.
So it's the Roewe bumper and grill that you needed plus the bottom half of a facelift bumper?
However i have a few iissues to solve first, the wash wipe bottle thats located under the front wheel arch is hard up against the sidel lights and the air intake box is rubbing up against one of the new fogs fitted so the bodyshop have told me in order to fit the Roewe bumper these two parts will have to be removed i have since been on the phone to Brian at Dreadnought to explain these findings and in his reply he's said that the chinese bumpers should fit am thinking its a V8 thing maybe wash wipe bottle and air box is a different size? if anyone is considering doing this modification probably best to wait and see what the out come is as the car is going to Dreadnought Garage on Thursday:(

[grandy]

car looks realy great man, I like it just as it is stunning, no for me with the folding mirrors not that I don't think they are a great item to have on your car,it's where I live that's the problem quite close to a lap dancing club, I have to park in the road and the drunks that walk home at early hours of sat morning think it's great fun to kick your mirrors,off had it done just the once touch wood, would like them but no I got two chrome mirrors spare just in case,anyway I digress your car is a joy look after it they dan't make them anymore.----GARY.

[AldoR]

car looks realy great man, I like it just as it is stunning, no for me with the folding mirrors not that I don't think they are a great item to have on your car,it's where I live that's the problem quite close to a lap dancing club, I have to park in the road and the drunks that walk home at early hours of sat morning think it's great fun to kick your mirrors,off had it done just the once touch wood, would like them but no I got two chrome mirrors spare just in case,anyway I digress your car is a joy look after it they dan't make them anymore.----GARY.
Thanks Gary and i do understand your views on this matter :}

[chrissyboy]

nice looking car ,looks like a good spray job.. did my other halfs bumper for her with no help from the guys teaching me how to do body work.cost me £34 :D

[jonno12]

Looks stunninng now, will be a beauty when finnished. Jonno

[AldoR]

Some more work done on the V8 yesterday & today stone chipped the floor yesterday and painted it in black today so all going well we should be good to go for putting the interior back in tomorrow.


http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/aldov6/005-31_zps6737ba90.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/aldov6/001-31_zpsa8c8d2c3.jpg


http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/aldov6/002-36_zps5da7378e.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/aldov6/004-29_zpsbd3b4b18.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/aldov6/007-28_zpsc7b79f88.jpg



http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/aldov6/008-24_zpse84f76c9.jpg

[1gp]

looking really nice , love this car , looks loads better without those silly decals. keep up the good work...:}

[AldoR]

Carpet and seats are now back in however the weather today was not good as am sure Tim can shed some light on it and again thanks Tim for coming over to help and for bringing his gazebo and putting up with me moaning you done well :}
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/aldov6/001-31_zpsc0a56257.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/aldov6/002-36_zpse17cbf0b.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/aldov6/003-27_zpsda83fc67.jpg
So not all done yet but getting there.

[AldoR]

However i have a few iissues to solve first, the wash wipe bottle thats located under the front wheel arch is hard up against the sidel lights and the air intake box is rubbing up against one of the new fogs fitted so the bodyshop have told me in order to fit the Roewe bumper these two parts will have to be removed i have since been on the phone to Brian at Dreadnought to explain these findings and in his reply he's said that the chinese bumpers should fit am thinking its a V8 thing maybe wash wipe bottle and air box is a different size? if anyone is considering doing this modification probably best to wait and see what the out come is as the car is going to Dreadnought Garage on Thursday:(

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/aldov6/12357_437082559716451_1782592929_n1_zpsd150293e.jp g

Update on the ZT from Dreadnought as pictured above bumper off & washer bottle back in place so fingers cross i get more good news as still to here if the air box is going to fit?

[Tim_Burgess]

Just looking at that picture of the car with the bumper off; the first thing I noticed is that the washer bottle is on the opposite side in a V8.

So the issues with the Roewe bumper probably do only affect the V8s. I can't think why I've never noticed that before.

[Howie666]

It looks amazing. And I'm loving the fusion of the classic rear spoiler with the new bumper. And a stunning colour too. No, I'm not jealous. Not one little bit. Not me, no.

[AldoR]

Washer bottle needs to be modified as the nearside light on bumper won't fit unless we do the following

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/488015_438729569551750_360439359_n.jpg

Has anyone else had this problem with this bumper Tim Burgess informed me that the washer bottle is positioned on the off side of the cars on all non V8 models, but it got me thinking you would still have the same problem just on the other side.

[Thomas]

im sure the 1.8 turbo's washer bottle is on the n/s also

[Greeners]

1.8 Turbo's and V8's have the washer bottle on the nearside, all other FWD cars have the bottle are on the offside and a totally different shape.

The original MGR premium bumper fits the V8 without any fuss, so The Rowe one must have something different, and it's probably the combine fog / indicator unit

[grandy]

It looks amazing. And I'm loving the fusion of the classic rear spoiler with the new bumper. And a stunning colour too. No, I'm not jealous. Not one little bit. Not me, no.

I am jealous not one little bit ,A BIG BIT outstanding,

[handyjackdaniels]

im sure the 1.8 turbo's washer bottle is on the n/s also

I've got one of the roewe bumpers on there way at the end of month, and I have a 1.8turbo, the washer bottle is on the n/s, same as picture. Gonna be an interesting install, already got the bits to change the fog light connections, now the washer bottle to contend with!:(

[Greeners]

I've got one of the roewe bumpers on there way at the end of month, and I have a 1.8turbo, the washer bottle is on the n/s, same as picture. Gonna be an interesting install, already got the bits to change the fog light connections, now the washer bottle to contend with!:(


Just remember these washer bottles are few and far between...... and not cheap when the do come up either

[Airedale]

Just remember these washer bottles are few and far between...... and not cheap when the do come up either

Hence, is the consensus of opinion that you need a new washer bottle if yours is on the passenger side (ie 1.8T or V8) but not if you have 1.8 or V6, where the bottle is on the driver's side?

I have a V6 and have just had a Roewe grille fitted and am trying to ascertain if I need a new bottle when I attempt to fit headlamp washers.

Cheers,

Dave

[Mark2000cc]

Wow, what a project... Stunning car and well done mate.
Can't wait for the finished pictures!

[Georgies Dad]

http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad255/w44nty/8pm.gif

[Greeners]

Hence, is the consensus of opinion that you need a new washer bottle if yours is on the passenger side (ie 1.8T or V8) but not if you have 1.8 or V6, where the bottle is on the driver's side?

I have a V6 and have just had a Roewe grille fitted and am trying to ascertain if I need a new bottle when I attempt to fit headlamp washers.

Cheers,

Dave

Dave

I think you should be safe with the washer bottle on the V6

[Airedale]

Dave

I think you should be safe with the washer bottle on the V6

Thanks, Dave. Much appreciated.

D