W'ton Nano Meet Sunday 11 March - Page 23

pob06 · 11th March 2012, 20:26

Well what did I learn at my first Nano meet.....???

A hell of a lot actually, I sponged up lots of info on the cars (which I hope to remember when the time is right) and was able to listen in (and occasionally join in) on chats and advice with our cars.

The Owners Club and 260 is populated by enthusiastic, incredibly friendly, patient and amazingly knowledgeable people, who all love the R75's and ZT's in all their forms and are happy to humour a muppet noob.

I was lucky enough to have a couple of essential bits and bobs done to my car, an unexpected T4 session and how to put postcodes in the satnav/ - thank you to all concerned it was really appreciated. Hopefully I will be abe to contribute more in future meets.

I had some useful chats about ICE etc. Seancars unit sounds great when it works. But I still like my highline - lots of upgrade potential.

Martin took me for a blast in his supercharged V8 ZT mmmmmmm me likies.

The burger van did excellent bacon and egg butties and sausage and egg baps

Its unbelieveably quick to get a rear bumper off if you know how - I blinked and it was off - blimey.

, even if we couldnt 'quite' get to the bottom of the mystery.

All in all I had a fantastic day out in the sun - thankyou everyone (even got 38.2 ave mpg on my chilled drive back - not bad for a 2.5 Connie Auto - 72 on cruise and enjoy the comfort back to Reading)

Naturally I've come away with another shopping list of bits haha

Borrow a control unit to check parking sensors, rear brake check, walnut, a V8 ZT, a cdt, heated washers, headlamp washers, new boot and side pillar badges, and lots of other bits and bobs (luckily a few I have in hand) etc etc haha.

Decided NOT to get the engine covers painted.

Cant wait for the POL and National meet now to meet more new people and meet todays folks again '(but please dont be offended if I cant remember everyones names)

pob

PS Trebor - I love the idea of cable tying a mini bottle of whiskey to my walking stick

Ian G · 11th March 2012, 20:26

Hi Guys
looks like a great day ...not sure if the roof mounted spotlights in pic 12 are legal though..Well done all, hope to see some of you at the GWR next week..
Cheers Ian

starbug2 · 11th March 2012, 20:31

Arctic · 11th March 2012, 20:32

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Originally Posted by jonno12

absolute lovely day, nice to meet everyone and another vote for arctic for doing my handbrake and O rings, top man,jonno

HI Jonno glad you/we got the O- rings sorted for you please keep a check on them over the next few days to 100% as we were qutie rushed but all seemed well and fully pushed home nice to meet you Arctic.

Wolves 75 · 11th March 2012, 20:33

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Originally Posted by ncfc1950

Hi Guys
looks like a great day ...not sure if the roof mounted spotlights in pic 12 are legal though..Well done all, hope to see some of you at the GWR next week..
Cheers Ian

They are the upgraded Guide me home lights, you can park down the road and still see your front door.....

starbug2 · 11th March 2012, 20:35

Arctic · 11th March 2012, 20:36

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Originally Posted by delboy 62

Just a big thanks to all you wonderfull people with your cars . knowledge, t4s, butty van , had a wonderfull time

Hi Mark
Nice to meet you again and thank you for the spare tyre fits great in the tourer now i have the boot liner in and tool box

even though i did not get to much time to chat Arctic.

2Diesels · 11th March 2012, 20:40

I had intended making a surprise visit today (in the V8) but the cider & Pie festival at the Three Horse Shoes last night left me a broken man.................................how did I get home? what the hell was that sheep doing in my living room?

Oh well hopefully next time

trebor · 11th March 2012, 20:41

Another great nano meet and an added bonus of a suntan in March, it will probably be snowing tomorrow but who cares.

I met some members I had not met before which was great and there were some fabulous cars there including four V8s and some members travelled miles for the meet which was appreciated

It was also the first time we had a catering van for the meet and that went well too so all in all a really successful meet with a great turnout

I have some photos which will be posted within the hour which will explain what these meets are all about

psicobra · 11th March 2012, 20:43

Awesome day fantastic turn out loads done Especially to my car thanks arctic for the Handbrake mod and raistlin for all your help with auto dimming mirror Dave and every one else

11th March 2012, 20:26	#221
pob06 Gets stuck in Starlight Silver ZT+ manual diesel saloon, Black X-Type Sport SE Diesel estate, manual. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Reading Posts: 908 Thanks: 9 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	A nano meet thanks Well what did I learn at my first Nano meet.....??? A hell of a lot actually, I sponged up lots of info on the cars (which I hope to remember when the time is right) and was able to listen in (and occasionally join in) on chats and advice with our cars. The Owners Club and 260 is populated by enthusiastic, incredibly friendly, patient and amazingly knowledgeable people, who all love the R75's and ZT's in all their forms and are happy to humour a muppet noob. I was lucky enough to have a couple of essential bits and bobs done to my car, an unexpected T4 session and how to put postcodes in the satnav/ - thank you to all concerned it was really appreciated. Hopefully I will be abe to contribute more in future meets. I had some useful chats about ICE etc. Seancars unit sounds great when it works. But I still like my highline - lots of upgrade potential. Martin took me for a blast in his supercharged V8 ZT mmmmmmm me likies. The burger van did excellent bacon and egg butties and sausage and egg baps Its unbelieveably quick to get a rear bumper off if you know how - I blinked and it was off - blimey. , even if we couldnt 'quite' get to the bottom of the mystery. All in all I had a fantastic day out in the sun - thankyou everyone (even got 38.2 ave mpg on my chilled drive back - not bad for a 2.5 Connie Auto - 72 on cruise and enjoy the comfort back to Reading) Naturally I've come away with another shopping list of bits haha Borrow a control unit to check parking sensors, rear brake check, walnut, a V8 ZT, a cdt, heated washers, headlamp washers, new boot and side pillar badges, and lots of other bits and bobs (luckily a few I have in hand) etc etc haha. Decided NOT to get the engine covers painted. Cant wait for the POL and National meet now to meet more new people and meet todays folks again '(but please dont be offended if I cant remember everyones names) pob PS Trebor - I love the idea of cable tying a mini bottle of whiskey to my walking stick __________________ Despite the high cost of living its still proving popular - Membership number 1044 -- Apparently in 1044 Henry III, Holy Roman Emporer got bored and invaded Hungary. Last edited by pob06; 15th March 2012 at 18:52..

11th March 2012, 20:26	#222
Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,317 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	Hi Guys looks like a great day ...not sure if the roof mounted spotlights in pic 12 are legal though..Well done all, hope to see some of you at the GWR next week.. Cheers Ian __________________ The man behind redfive

11th March 2012, 20:31	#223
starbug2 This is my second home Silver Rover 75 Tourer Club SE CDTI + MGF 1.8 in BRG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EARL SHILTON Posts: 5,945 Thanks: 235 Thanked 144 Times in 108 Posts	__________________ Membership No. 7576 now with 2020 MG ZS 1Lt TURBO engine with automatic 6 speed gearbox to help keep the 75 and MG F going as long as possible

11th March 2012, 20:35	#226
starbug2 This is my second home Silver Rover 75 Tourer Club SE CDTI + MGF 1.8 in BRG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EARL SHILTON Posts: 5,945 Thanks: 235 Thanked 144 Times in 108 Posts	__________________ Membership No. 7576 now with 2020 MG ZS 1Lt TURBO engine with automatic 6 speed gearbox to help keep the 75 and MG F going as long as possible

11th March 2012, 20:41	#229
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,530 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	Another great nano meet and an added bonus of a suntan in March, it will probably be snowing tomorrow but who cares. I met some members I had not met before which was great and there were some fabulous cars there including four V8s and some members travelled miles for the meet which was appreciated It was also the first time we had a catering van for the meet and that went well too so all in all a really successful meet with a great turnout I have some photos which will be posted within the hour which will explain what these meets are all about __________________ 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)

11th March 2012, 20:40	#228
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	I had intended making a surprise visit today (in the V8) but the cider & Pie festival at the Three Horse Shoes last night left me a broken man.................................how did I get home? what the hell was that sheep doing in my living room? Oh well hopefully next time

11th March 2012, 20:43	#230
psicobra Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newtown Posts: 728 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Awesome day fantastic turn out loads done Especially to my car thanks arctic for the Handbrake mod and raistlin for all your help with auto dimming mirror Dave and every one else __________________ car is a 2000 REG 2.0 V6 connie long list of work done so long cant fit in signature so here is the link