Always visit Tesco's you never know what you might find... [Archive]

Rabett_Rover

17th May 2009, 12:42

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/imagehosting/724a100491880a8.jpg

A lovley Rover 75 V8 Contemporary SE in a Monogram colour. I had a little chat with the owner and told him about the forum and he said he would 'have a look tonight' Lets hope he joins. What a stunner it was:drool4::drool4:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/imagehosting/724a100491af9e1.jpg

pmessling

17th May 2009, 14:55

did you get any the last three digits of the vin. hope he comes over we can the recruit him to the two-sixties

Rabett_Rover

17th May 2009, 14:58

did you get any the last three digits of the vin. hope he comes over we can the recruit him to the two-sixties

I didn't get them sadly. But if he joins then I am sure we can get the info!

windrush

17th May 2009, 16:04

And well parked as well

Rabett_Rover

17th May 2009, 16:12

And well parked as well

Quite right away from all the other cars and their drivers!

StevenWilliams

17th May 2009, 16:25

Now thats what a V8 should look like. Right badge on the front as well. ;):D

Jules

28th May 2009, 00:05

And well parked as well

Even better parked if he'd taken 2 spaces like I do.:o
It's a necessity for Monogram paint owners, you just cannot risk getting a scrape.

Not been fined for this habit yet but if I did, it's still better than suffering paint/panel damage from some Nerd who can't drive properly.

Duotone

28th May 2009, 04:59

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/imagehosting/724a100491880a8.jpg

A lovley Rover 75 V8 Contemporary SE in a Monogram colour.

Snap !!

It looks like a twin to mine..

Monogram Poseidon..

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l45/newfeather/PC070891-1.jpg

Dave T

Duotone

28th May 2009, 05:02

Well almost..

Just noticed, no sunroof fitted to the Tesco V8.

Dave T

Rabett_Rover

28th May 2009, 09:54

Well almost..

Just noticed, no sunroof fitted to the Tesco V8.

Dave T

His had black a Oak dash but the steering wheel wood had turned green!

Duotone

28th May 2009, 15:17

His had black a Oak dash but the steering wheel wood had turned green!

A bit like this steering wheel, it had turned very green, its a common thing with the dark oak wheel.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l45/newfeather/007.jpg

I fitted a new dark oak wheel, much better..

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l45/newfeather/PC040897.jpg

Dave T

Rabett_Rover

28th May 2009, 20:26

A bit like this steering wheel, it had turned very green, its a common thing with the dark oak wheel.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l45/newfeather/007.jpg

I fitted a new dark oak wheel, much better..

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l45/newfeather/PC040897.jpg

Dave T

Thats it shame they go like that. Nothing you can do.

Duotone

28th May 2009, 20:33

I think that owners of Black Oak steering wheels would have to permantly park in the shade in order prevent the "fading".

The cost of a new wheel was a reasonable £99 from Les at SMC.

Dave T

W953 BJX

29th May 2009, 19:31

would it be worth coating them with a layer of uv reflective but clear laquer?

Alex30013k

29th May 2009, 20:55

mine has gone green too, but every one said they like it, as it matches the out side of the car,

AURORA MG

29th May 2009, 23:06

Even better parked if he'd taken 2 spaces like I do.:o
It's a necessity for Monogram paint owners, you just cannot risk getting a scrape.

Not been fined for this habit yet but if I did, it's still better than suffering paint/panel damage from some Nerd who can't drive properly.

Yes just like I do!!

Tim

31st May 2009, 10:34

I think you will find I park in the best way for a V8 :)

Today at Pets R Us or something.

http://www9.mgcars.org.uk/mgoc260/photopost/data/500/medium/Image002.jpg

Jules

31st May 2009, 20:32

Do you know I parked just like that a few weeks back in one of those godamn awful chain store carparks; mine was the only car there .......................

Guess wot ?

I kid you not but some numpty in a Vauxhall Safira parked 10 inches away from mine.:shrug: I had to get in through my passenger door.
I wish I had taken a pic & left a note on her windscreen, saying something like
" Next time, can you leave me your name & address so I can come & block you in"
That day beggared belief.

Dragrad

31st May 2009, 23:49

Reebs

1st June 2009, 07:09

I just leave a note...

;):D

Andrew, are these notes available at The Disney Store? :getmecoat:

Tim

1st June 2009, 07:50

I just leave a note...

;):D

Andrew, are these notes available at The Disney Store? :getmecoat:

The note has been doctored :D I've got the original but due to its more colourful wording will not post it on the gentleman's site. ;)

Dragrad

1st June 2009, 09:14

The note has been doctored :D I've got the original but due to its more colourful wording will not post it on the gentleman's site. ;)

Of course it's been doctored. But not the ones I leave :D:D:D

baxlin

2nd June 2009, 16:26

I fitted a new dark oak wheel, much better..

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l45/newfeather/PC040897.jpg

Dave T

I may have lost the plot a bit here, but that's not the interior of a V8 is it? I thought the V8 didn't have that mystery knob, the one under the clock that doesn't seem to do anything.

Malcolm

Duotone

2nd June 2009, 16:33

I may have lost the plot a bit here, but that's not the interior of a V8 is it? I thought the V8 didn't have that mystery knob, the one under the clock that doesn't seem to do anything.

Malcolm

The wheel is there on Rover 75 V8's but not fitted to MG ZT V8.

The wheel controls the amount of fresh air emited from the top vents..

Have a look at this..

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=1056

Dave T

baxlin

2nd June 2009, 19:18

The wheel is there on Rover 75 V8's but not fitted to MG ZT V8.

Dave T

Ah, you live and learn, Dave!

I've looked at Mike's article, even printed it off so I could refer to it in the car, but it still seems to do nothing on my car!