1 Year since I bought my car, then and now (pic heavy) - Page 5

Rick-sta · 20th July 2015, 13:38

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Originally Posted by Pistonbroke666

Coming along nicely mate.
You heading to the Halfway House Sunday? I also see there's a Kent meet at Chatham docks which looks good too. Undecided...

Cheers mate

Not too sure yet, I'm currently studying for my next two exams so depends on how far I get with my studying. I may try and pop down to the HH meet this sunday for a short while, but will definitely be at next months 60th HH meet.

The Kent one I've been meaning to go to, its a monthly one I believe

Pistonbroke666 · 20th July 2015, 13:59

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Originally Posted by Rick-sta

Cheers mate

Not too sure yet, I'm currently studying for my next two exams so depends on how far I get with my studying. I may try and pop down to the HH meet this sunday for a short while, but will definitely be at next months 60th HH meet.

The Kent one I've been meaning to go to, its a monthly one I believe

Best of luck with the exams! My mate passed his final ACCA recently and he was so relieved.
I'm looking into doing the CFA. That's meant to be an absolute monster.
I hear the 60th meet has people coming from as far as Germany, should be a gooden.

Rick-sta · 20th July 2015, 14:27

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Originally Posted by Pistonbroke666

Best of luck with the exams! My mate passed his final ACCA recently and he was so relieved.
I'm looking into doing the CFA. That's meant to be an absolute monster.
I hear the 60th meet has people coming from as far as Germany, should be a gooden.

Cheers bud

Ah I bet he was! really tough exams. yeah the CFA is a beast, my manager on one of my jobs is ACA and CFA qualified, and one of my colleagues had just started his CFA qualification and showed me how much content he has to go through

Wow didn't realise people from that far were coming, should be really good

Ian G · 20th July 2015, 16:46

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Originally Posted by Rick-sta

Cheers mate

Not too sure yet, I'm currently studying for my next two exams so depends on how far I get with my studying. I may try and pop down to the HH meet this sunday for a short while, but will definitely be at next months 60th HH meet.

The Kent one I've been meaning to go to, its a monthly one I believe

Best not go to the Kent meet mate I'll be there and you know how much I want that duplex.....lol
I think that your car is one of the best ZTs around at the moment which is why I voted for it at the national you should be very proud of your work Rick
Cheers Ian

Rick-sta · 21st July 2015, 07:15

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Originally Posted by Redfive

Best not go to the Kent meet mate I'll be there and you know how much I want that duplex.....lol
I think that your car is one of the best ZTs around at the moment which is why I voted for it at the national you should be very proud of your work Rick
Cheers Ian

Haha i'll roll in quietly and park at the back

Ahh thanks Ian appreciate the compliment

i didnt realise anyone voted for mine at the national, many thanks for the vote

Wayne2015 · 21st July 2015, 08:21

Wow - lovely car(s) u got there, Rick

Much admiration for your work, mods and upgrades to life s luxuries too!

Keep up the good work, inspiration to new comers like myself

I wonder where I be in 12 months time ...

Rick-sta · 21st July 2015, 21:32

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Originally Posted by Wayne2015

Wow - lovely car(s) u got there, Rick

Much admiration for your work, mods and upgrades to life s luxuries too!

Keep up the good work, inspiration to new comers like myself

I wonder where I be in 12 months time ...

Cheers Wayne appreciate it

Plenty of more things planned still, just finding the time to do them. It's definately come a long long way since when I first bought it. Was just comparing under bonnet photos between January 2014 and now, big difference there and a lot cleaner now.

Then:

Now:

Got any mods, changes planned for yours Wayne?

Rick-sta · 27th September 2015, 21:16

Time for another update I think. Been working on a few bits on the ZT over the last month or so. I finally got round to fitting the replacement centre caps on the wheels which I bought months ago. Amazing how freshening up little details can make such a difference.

Also fitted a new custom silicone and metal intercooler pipe. See here

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...=226119&page=6

And finally also have made a start on a small boot build I'd been waiting to do for a while to free up space in the boot, as my sub box was taking up too much space. Still got more plans for the boot which I will update on once I've finished it

See here

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=226441

Currently working on another project which will take up quite a bit of my time over the next few weeks. I have also managed to get hold of a set of original side skirts which I will be fitting in the spring next year

Lots to keep me busy for now

Note for mods: Just noticed there is a "Member's Projects & Modifications" section, could my thread be moved to there please?

Thanks,

Rick-sta · 29th September 2015, 11:04

Rick-sta · 10th January 2016, 16:43

Wow another year has passed with my Typhoon, can't believe it's already been two years. Haven't updated this progress thread for a while so as it's a 2 year anniversary today, I'll update you all on the progress of my project

Custom Boot Build Project Completed:
I completed my custom boot build work a couple months ago with an enclosure for my amp build and fitted, and also LED lights fitted in the boot which i was really pleased with

More info on that here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...=226441&page=2

Auto Boot Lift Mod:
I managed to obtain a set of auto boot lift springs which I've fitted, very useful when you're carring a lot to the car

Splitter Fitted:
Fitted a splitter to the ZT which I received as a Birthday Present

Looked much better than I expected, really finishes off the front end nicely.

Some more pics and info here:
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=232785

Rimblades:
I was given some Rimblades in blue some time back, wasn't too sure about fitting them but thought I'd give them a try. Quite like them so they're staying on

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=233647

FBH retrofit:
Now for the big one, my fuel burning heater refurb and retrofit with remote activation via text which turns on the FBH and interior heaters. Couldn't be without this now.

See thread in this here for more info

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=230123

Navall 3 fitted:
Fitted my navall 3 over the Xmas holiday period

Got a few bits to finish on it but really enjoying the unit, fitted a reverse camera and freeview TV to it using a dongle for now too

Also fitted my drivers side cupholder at the same time

So a good year 2015 with 13 different retrofits/mods done

Plans for 2016? well I have a set of genuine side skirts which i won't be fitting until spring, and have a spare coolant tank to spray black and fit. Not too sure what else I'll be doing yet, so we'll see

27th September 2015, 21:16	#48
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,534 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	Update Septemer 2015 Time for another update I think. Been working on a few bits on the ZT over the last month or so. I finally got round to fitting the replacement centre caps on the wheels which I bought months ago. Amazing how freshening up little details can make such a difference. Also fitted a new custom silicone and metal intercooler pipe. See here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...=226119&page=6 And finally also have made a start on a small boot build I'd been waiting to do for a while to free up space in the boot, as my sub box was taking up too much space. Still got more plans for the boot which I will update on once I've finished it See here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=226441 Currently working on another project which will take up quite a bit of my time over the next few weeks. I have also managed to get hold of a set of original side skirts which I will be fitting in the spring next year Lots to keep me busy for now Note for mods: Just noticed there is a "Member's Projects & Modifications" section, could my thread be moved to there please? Thanks, __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link

29th September 2015, 11:04	#49
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,534 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	MG7 Tail Lights now Fitted too :) __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link

10th January 2016, 16:43	#50
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,534 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	2 years on!!! Wow another year has passed with my Typhoon, can't believe it's already been two years. Haven't updated this progress thread for a while so as it's a 2 year anniversary today, I'll update you all on the progress of my project Custom Boot Build Project Completed: I completed my custom boot build work a couple months ago with an enclosure for my amp build and fitted, and also LED lights fitted in the boot which i was really pleased with More info on that here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...=226441&page=2 Auto Boot Lift Mod: I managed to obtain a set of auto boot lift springs which I've fitted, very useful when you're carring a lot to the car Splitter Fitted: Fitted a splitter to the ZT which I received as a Birthday Present Looked much better than I expected, really finishes off the front end nicely. Some more pics and info here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=232785 Rimblades: I was given some Rimblades in blue some time back, wasn't too sure about fitting them but thought I'd give them a try. Quite like them so they're staying on http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=233647 FBH retrofit: Now for the big one, my fuel burning heater refurb and retrofit with remote activation via text which turns on the FBH and interior heaters. Couldn't be without this now. See thread in this here for more info http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=230123 Navall 3 fitted: Fitted my navall 3 over the Xmas holiday period Got a few bits to finish on it but really enjoying the unit, fitted a reverse camera and freeview TV to it using a dongle for now too Also fitted my drivers side cupholder at the same time So a good year 2015 with 13 different retrofits/mods done Plans for 2016? well I have a set of genuine side skirts which i won't be fitting until spring, and have a spare coolant tank to spray black and fit. Not too sure what else I'll be doing yet, so we'll see __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link

21st July 2015, 08:21	#46
Wayne2015 Loves to post Mk1 MG ZT V6 (auto) Join Date: May 2015 Location: Windy Yorkshire! Posts: 401 Thanks: 109 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts	Wow - lovely car(s) u got there, Rick Much admiration for your work, mods and upgrades to life s luxuries too! Keep up the good work, inspiration to new comers like myself I wonder where I be in 12 months time ...