Some Mods on my car over the years

Terryf · 12th March 2022, 09:10

I was just thinking the other day, when I was debating when to stop driving,
I am 88 now and have a licence for another 3 years.
Anyway I got to thinking of the mods done during my ownership.
Starting at the front: Front parking sensors, Rick Sta's super duper headlights with DLRs' Kaiser's metal thermostat housing, then a personal mod to bring a connection from battery terminals to a socket inside the car to allow me to use solar charger in my garage. (this due to size of garage, can't get to battery when in,)
Navall 2 , Front and rear cameras which switch off if battery down to 11.5v,Tire pressure monitor, HUD display showing speed and water temp, Rick Sta's led door sill plates, and finally in the boot: Auxiliary power supply, boot release button and reversing camera.
I also have two unwanted mods, both my fault, scuffed paintwork on front bumper and poorly nearside mirror. (still works though)
Terry

VVC-Geeza · 12th March 2022, 10:00

Wow Terry you are an inspiration.Long may the driving and modding continue

12th March 2022, 15:59

My Dad turns 90 this year and has mentioned giving up when the MoT test is due on his car.
He'll save money by getting taxis for the few runs he does.

trikey · 12th March 2022, 18:43

Well done on the driving career and on the modding, you will know when it is time to stop driving, my glass is raised to you Sir.

Terryf · 12th March 2022, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Well done on the driving career and on the modding, you will know when it is time to stop driving, my glass is raised to you Sir.

Just to prevent any chance of mis-understanding the mods were not done by me but for me by my local rover expert.
Only the last two were done by me.

BillyMG · 13th March 2022, 09:04

Any pictures of this special beauty?

Diesel Driver · 14th June 2022, 21:07

Hello Terry,
Well done driving your 75 at 88. I hope I will be able to do the same.
You mentioned a mechanic in Retford. Could you please send me his details?
I live in Doncaster, (born in Ranskill ) and sometimes need a skilled chap to work on my diesel auto 75.
All the best John (Diesel Driver).

Terryf · 14th June 2022, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel Driver

Hello Terry,
Well done driving your 75 at 88. I hope I will be able to do the same.
You mentioned a mechanic in Retford. Could you please send me his details?
I live in Doncaster, (born in Ranskill ) and sometimes need a skilled chap to work on my diesel auto 75.
All the best John (Diesel Driver).

PM sent John.

12th March 2022, 09:10	#1
Terryf Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon BRG Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Retford Posts: 573 Thanks: 119 Thanked 142 Times in 69 Posts	Some Mods on my car over the years I was just thinking the other day, when I was debating when to stop driving, I am 88 now and have a licence for another 3 years. Anyway I got to thinking of the mods done during my ownership. Starting at the front: Front parking sensors, Rick Sta's super duper headlights with DLRs' Kaiser's metal thermostat housing, then a personal mod to bring a connection from battery terminals to a socket inside the car to allow me to use solar charger in my garage. (this due to size of garage, can't get to battery when in,) Navall 2 , Front and rear cameras which switch off if battery down to 11.5v,Tire pressure monitor, HUD display showing speed and water temp, Rick Sta's led door sill plates, and finally in the boot: Auxiliary power supply, boot release button and reversing camera. I also have two unwanted mods, both my fault, scuffed paintwork on front bumper and poorly nearside mirror. (still works though) Terry

12th March 2022, 10:00	#2
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,758 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	Wow Terry you are an inspiration.Long may the driving and modding continue __________________

12th March 2022, 18:43	#4
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,766 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Well done on the driving career and on the modding, you will know when it is time to stop driving, my glass is raised to you Sir. __________________ Lest we forget..

14th June 2022, 21:07	#7
Diesel Driver Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doncaster Posts: 50 Thanks: 7 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	75 mods Hello Terry, Well done driving your 75 at 88. I hope I will be able to do the same. You mentioned a mechanic in Retford. Could you please send me his details? I live in Doncaster, (born in Ranskill ) and sometimes need a skilled chap to work on my diesel auto 75. All the best John (Diesel Driver).

12th March 2022, 15:59	#3
Bazzateer Guest Posts: n/a	My Dad turns 90 this year and has mentioned giving up when the MoT test is due on his car. He'll save money by getting taxis for the few runs he does.

13th March 2022, 09:04	#6
BillyMG Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.5 V6 Auto Tourer (Elizabeth) / MG ZT CDTI (Farage) Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: St Helens Posts: 688 Thanks: 339 Thanked 109 Times in 89 Posts	Any pictures of this special beauty?