Who Rolled This Then? - Page 2

sojourner · 2nd January 2007, 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by VXman

Took my VX220 out today for the first time since getting my 260 and couldn't believe how much more powerful it felt.

200+ BHP in 900KG is a different beast altogether than 260.

Back to the clip, the car seemed to have a terminal case of understeer...must have been pretty damp as a car set up for drifting should have had loads of front end grip.

BTW what is the wieght of a standrad 260.

non-se is clained to be 1681kgs, about a caterham too much imho

I still hanker after a vxt

bigsteve · 13th January 2007, 00:01

Hello

Were the video link gone, I'd like to see how my car got a roof chop done on it.
I will be selling parts off the car when the new shell arrives, drop me a line will be selling the Xenons, Mk1 bumpers brought a good front one last week, 2 doors O/S, Alcantra interior, front seat air bag deployed for some reason !. wheels, rear lights, boot lid, etc, ns door glass and electrics.
All the runing gear is being reused, anybody know were to get the ECU checked as its a non runner and the ECU gone rusty from the leaking smashed screen. OUCH

I think i have a busy winter ahead of me, I am trying the finish the racing Stag 1st before starting this project.
see www.staggering.info just to prove I love a lost cause.

Kandyman · 13th January 2007, 06:18

Hello there BigSteve great to see you on the forums,

Be good to know how and what your up to with the V8 so do keep us informed

any pictures going ?

I see your not that far from me in kent have you seen this thread about a mini meet http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=2067 be good to see you there.

lady zed · 13th January 2007, 09:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsteve

Hello

Were the video link gone, I'd like to see how my car got a roof chop done on it.
I will be selling parts off the car when the new shell arrives, drop me a line will be selling the Xenons, Mk1 bumpers brought a good front one last week, 2 doors O/S, Alcantra interior, front seat air bag deployed for some reason !. wheels, rear lights, boot lid, etc, ns door glass and electrics.
All the runing gear is being reused, anybody know were to get the ECU checked as its a non runner and the ECU gone rusty from the leaking smashed screen. OUCH

I think i have a busy winter ahead of me, I am trying the finish the racing Stag 1st before starting this project.
see www.staggering.info just to prove I love a lost cause.

Ooh somebody famous on the forum!! Don't you love when the people involved in the ebay thread being discussed actually turn up!!!

Did you not fancy the stretch 75 Steve that was on ebay a few months ago?

P.S Welcome to the forum. x

Mike · 13th January 2007, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsteve

All the runing gear is being reused, anybody know were to get the ECU checked as its a non runner and the ECU gone rusty from the leaking smashed screen.

Try this place, as advertised in December Car Mechanics. Nothing on their website at the mo.

hth

Mike

All ECU's remapped by postal service.
Also remove crash data from air bag controllers & recode...
Name: TOTAL TUNING (Pontypridd) Tel: 07722 288844
Email: [email protected]

David3807 · 13th January 2007, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsteve

All the runing gear is being reused, anybody know were to get the ECU checked as its a non runner and the ECU gone rusty from the leaking smashed screen. OUCH

.

For the ECU perhaps :

http://www.the-ecu-doctor.co.uk/

JP53 · 15th January 2007, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by tourerfogey

Only registered to the factory - so I wonder who rolled it then?

Also, did anyone on here buy it?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...3D50%26fvi%3D1

Thats what happened when MGR did a version of the Astra advert!

bigsteve · 15th January 2007, 17:35

I will upload some pics soon as I can work out how too.

cheers

Steve F

Scarlet Fever · 17th January 2007, 13:08

Steve,

First up, welcome.

Next, can i ask a small favour? Could you possibly post the last three digits of the VIN on here (build number) please?

With only 833 of these made (and only 217 Mark 1s (188 Saloons, 29 Tourers) there are people collecting data on them for posterity.

For the record, i am VIN #27

Good luck with the rebuild and if you are looking for a home for the rubber pencil mat from in front of the gear lever, let me know!

15th January 2007, 17:35	#18
bigsteve Regular poster ZT V8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tonbridge Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	pics of the car coming soon I will upload some pics soon as I can work out how too. cheers Steve F

17th January 2007, 13:08	#19
Scarlet Fever Avid contributor ZT 260 (#27 of 217) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Stansted Airport Posts: 118 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Steve, First up, welcome. Next, can i ask a small favour? Could you possibly post the last three digits of the VIN on here (build number) please? With only 833 of these made (and only 217 Mark 1s (188 Saloons, 29 Tourers) there are people collecting data on them for posterity. For the record, i am VIN #27 Good luck with the rebuild and if you are looking for a home for the rubber pencil mat from in front of the gear lever, let me know! __________________ Andrew Phillips MGF - Scarlet Fever ZT 260 - #27 Last edited by Scarlet Fever; 17th January 2007 at 13:10..

13th January 2007, 00:01	#12
bigsteve Regular poster ZT V8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tonbridge Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello Were the video link gone, I'd like to see how my car got a roof chop done on it. I will be selling parts off the car when the new shell arrives, drop me a line will be selling the Xenons, Mk1 bumpers brought a good front one last week, 2 doors O/S, Alcantra interior, front seat air bag deployed for some reason !. wheels, rear lights, boot lid, etc, ns door glass and electrics. All the runing gear is being reused, anybody know were to get the ECU checked as its a non runner and the ECU gone rusty from the leaking smashed screen. OUCH I think i have a busy winter ahead of me, I am trying the finish the racing Stag 1st before starting this project. see www.staggering.info just to prove I love a lost cause.

13th January 2007, 06:18	#13
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hello there BigSteve great to see you on the forums, Be good to know how and what your up to with the V8 so do keep us informed any pictures going ? I see your not that far from me in kent have you seen this thread about a mini meet http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=2067 be good to see you there.