What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 74

Supervinnie40 · 29th April 2014, 11:29

Just finished up my plans on the armrest.

There are 6 small warm-white LEDs on the sides. Because they have flat heads, to sit perfectly flush with the plastic. If you run your finger over then, you don't even feel them

They look really bright on the photo, but in reality it's about the same as the interior lights.

They are switched via a reedswitch (just underneath the screw on the front) and a magnet inside the lid (plenty of room when you take the plastic inside out).
Basicaly, they switch on when you open the lid and switch off when you close the lid.

The LED inside the aux-socket is powered by the power of the socket itself. So when you take the keys out, the power to the socket is switched off and the LED doesn't light up.

beinet1 · 29th April 2014, 11:52

The last month I have done:

- Swapped my engine (1.8)
- Replaced the clutch and slave
- Installed the Tazu Master cylinder
- Replaced the rear brake pads
- Adjusted the handbrake
- Put on my summerwheels
- Cleaned and waxed

Pretty happy with that.....

MangoMan · 29th April 2014, 13:40

Took my Daughter to test-drive this: (A ZT180).

But it doesn't look good - Belts not done and won't move on price!

But she loved it all the same.....

ratsalad · 29th April 2014, 14:11

Just added a couple of 'Black Oak' bits to the console and enabled the digital speedo

pab · 29th April 2014, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by MangoMan

Took my Daughter to test-drive this: (A ZT180).

But it doesn't look good - Belts not done and won't move on price!

But she loved it all the same.....

Well she looks happy enough Bill.. What was the asking price, can't you budget on the belts?

MangoMan · 29th April 2014, 14:36

The price was £1995.00 And they said they will do the Belts for an extra £205.00 but won't take £400.00 off the price and leave the Belts...???

Was very nice though - only 69000 miles!

pab · 29th April 2014, 14:40

Bill, to be fair that's a typical screen price. It's low miles in a decent colour. Private in the AutoTrader it would be listed at fifteen hundred quid. Try and drop them two hundred and budget on the belts.

Looking at the TF in the picture, that's a typical price again..

MangoMan · 29th April 2014, 14:43

I tried Pab... they wouldn't budge - I think they have another interested party, but he'll ask the same thing about Belts. (Should).

Oh, is that what it is...???

deanbmx · 29th April 2014, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by MangoMan

Took my Daughter to test-drive this: (A ZT180).

But it doesn't look good - Belts not done and won't move on price!

But she loved it all the same.....

looks lovely.....

Poggit · 29th April 2014, 14:46

Today I replaced the disc and pads on the back-I used Mintex and found the pads a very very tight fit I had admitted defeat and got the file out to shave acouple of mill off-the only way I got the beggers on!. Whilst underneath I also re-fixed a couple of the heat shields-simple case of slipping some penny washers on the enlarged holes

29th April 2014, 11:29	#731
Supervinnie40 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 1.8 Club Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tilburg (Netherland) Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 572 Thanked 336 Times in 247 Posts	Just finished up my plans on the armrest. There are 6 small warm-white LEDs on the sides. Because they have flat heads, to sit perfectly flush with the plastic. If you run your finger over then, you don't even feel them They look really bright on the photo, but in reality it's about the same as the interior lights. They are switched via a reedswitch (just underneath the screw on the front) and a magnet inside the lid (plenty of room when you take the plastic inside out). Basicaly, they switch on when you open the lid and switch off when you close the lid. The LED inside the aux-socket is powered by the power of the socket itself. So when you take the keys out, the power to the socket is switched off and the LED doesn't light up. __________________ Proud owner of the Dutch "Golden 75". A much loved Gold White Metallic Rover 75 1.8 na from 2000.

29th April 2014, 13:40	#733
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Took my Daughter to test-drive this: (A ZT180). But it doesn't look good - Belts not done and won't move on price! But she loved it all the same..... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

29th April 2014, 14:11	#734
ratsalad Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Contemporary SE,Tourer - Auto Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Coventry Posts: 1,007 Thanks: 280 Thanked 106 Times in 95 Posts	Just added a couple of 'Black Oak' bits to the console and enabled the digital speedo __________________ John. Membership Number: 001 607 Past Rover cars: P6 3500S, SD1 3.5, 2 x SD1 2.6, 2 x 820 Si. Current: Rover 75 Contemporary SE CDTi Tourer, Auto. https://s20.postimg.cc/g20qde31p/Rover75.jpg

29th April 2014, 14:36	#736
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	The price was £1995.00 And they said they will do the Belts for an extra £205.00 but won't take £400.00 off the price and leave the Belts...??? Was very nice though - only 69000 miles! __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

29th April 2014, 14:43	#738
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	I tried Pab... they wouldn't budge - I think they have another interested party, but he'll ask the same thing about Belts. (Should). Oh, is that what it is...??? __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

29th April 2014, 11:52	#732
beinet1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sandnes - Norway Posts: 1,560 Thanks: 64 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	The last month I have done: - Swapped my engine (1.8) - Replaced the clutch and slave - Installed the Tazu Master cylinder - Replaced the rear brake pads - Adjusted the handbrake - Put on my summerwheels - Cleaned and waxed Pretty happy with that.....

29th April 2014, 14:40	#737
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Bill, to be fair that's a typical screen price. It's low miles in a decent colour. Private in the AutoTrader it would be listed at fifteen hundred quid. Try and drop them two hundred and budget on the belts. Looking at the TF in the picture, that's a typical price again..

29th April 2014, 14:46	#740
Poggit Gets stuck in Nissan Leaf Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lancashire Posts: 581 Thanks: 88 Thanked 66 Times in 57 Posts	Today I replaced the disc and pads on the back-I used Mintex and found the pads a very very tight fit I had admitted defeat and got the file out to shave acouple of mill off-the only way I got the beggers on!. Whilst underneath I also re-fixed a couple of the heat shields-simple case of slipping some penny washers on the enlarged holes __________________ *Love my electric car but miss my 75*