At Last!

Mike Trident · 29th April 2020, 23:34

Finally got around to fitting this badge to my airbag.

And i managed not to kill myself in the process. I have been looking for a badge in good condition like this (Rover 25) for quite a while. It's definitely a classier looking badge than the facelift badge that was there. Yes, I know its a black airbag, but my 75 now sports the dark ZT interior coupled with a real walnut dash.

Must admit taking the angle grinder to rivets on my airbag was a little scary, but I lived to tell the tale.

The Mighty Quinn · 29th April 2020, 23:52

I have the same done too - hoping to get it fitted when the interior is going back in..

Looks cool, the only problem is finding a black leather and wood wheel to go with it (very rare). I wanted a ZT-look interior but couldn't find an OEM black airbag (with mk1 Rover badge) to match the black dash, so this was the the next best (and perhaps better) thing.

Can live with the Smokestone, black and walnut wheel look, though - will try to get a photo or two up tomorrow.

Cheers,
Karl.

Mike Trident · 30th April 2020, 00:03

Believe it or not, the car came with a light oak wheel, which I swapped to a walnut. I didn't like either! I found I didn't like the hard feel of the wood steering wheels. I much prefer the leather ZT wheel, or the Contemporary 75 wheel.

One of the things I like about these cars is the ability to completely change the look / feel of the interior relatively easily.

By the way, the airbag in the picture is, sorry was a smokestone which I sprayed with satin black paint.

The Mighty Quinn · 30th April 2020, 00:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Trident

Believe it or not, the car came with a light oak wheel, which I swapped to a walnut. I didn't like either! I found I didn't like the hard feel of the wood steering wheels. I much prefer the leather ZT wheel, or the Contemporary 75 wheel.

One of the things I like about these cars is the ability to completely change the look / feel of the interior relatively easily.

By the way, the airbag in the picture is, sorry was a smokestone which I sprayed with satin black paint.

Yeah, thankfully most of the interior stuff in these cars is relatively easy to replace (especially after you've broken it once..

).

Not sure I could bring myself to sacrifice the walnut-rimmed steering wheel, though.. one of the most visually pleasing aspects of the interior to my mind!

Cheers,
Karl.

Mike Trident · 30th April 2020, 05:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Mighty Quinn

Not sure I could bring myself to sacrifice the walnut-rimmed steering wheel, though.. one of the most visually pleasing aspects of the interior to my mind!

Cheers,
Karl.

I agree 100%, for looks the walnut wheel is gorgeous, but it hurt the joints in my hands

29th April 2020, 23:34	#1
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	At Last! Finally got around to fitting this badge to my airbag. And i managed not to kill myself in the process. I have been looking for a badge in good condition like this (Rover 25) for quite a while. It's definitely a classier looking badge than the facelift badge that was there. Yes, I know its a black airbag, but my 75 now sports the dark ZT interior coupled with a real walnut dash. Must admit taking the angle grinder to rivets on my airbag was a little scary, but I lived to tell the tale. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

29th April 2020, 23:52	#2
The Mighty Quinn Posted a thing or two 2004 mk1 Rover 75 1.8T Club SE saloon (auto) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 670 Thanked 254 Times in 222 Posts	I have the same done too - hoping to get it fitted when the interior is going back in.. Looks cool, the only problem is finding a black leather and wood wheel to go with it (very rare). I wanted a ZT-look interior but couldn't find an OEM black airbag (with mk1 Rover badge) to match the black dash, so this was the the next best (and perhaps better) thing. Can live with the Smokestone, black and walnut wheel look, though - will try to get a photo or two up tomorrow. Cheers, Karl. Last edited by The Mighty Quinn; 29th April 2020 at 23:55..

30th April 2020, 00:03	#3
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	Believe it or not, the car came with a light oak wheel, which I swapped to a walnut. I didn't like either! I found I didn't like the hard feel of the wood steering wheels. I much prefer the leather ZT wheel, or the Contemporary 75 wheel. One of the things I like about these cars is the ability to completely change the look / feel of the interior relatively easily. By the way, the airbag in the picture is, sorry was a smokestone which I sprayed with satin black paint. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s Last edited by Mike Trident; 30th April 2020 at 00:06..