FBH Best Option on a car ever????

touring50 · 1st December 2016, 17:38

One of the reasons I returned after a long absence to a Rover 75 was the Fuel burning heater. The last few mornings a simple press of the remote 15 mins before leaving and got into a nice warm defrosted car and drove away.

My neighbor who leaves the same time as me stopped me this morning standing next to his top of the range VW and questioned how this magic happened.

It's a Rover, I said, full of surprises.

On a cold and frosty morning best option on a car ever.....

t5tart · 1st December 2016, 17:40

I am starting to think I need to retro fit one of these

peelaaa · 1st December 2016, 17:50

Don't you hate the FBH gloaters

bl52krz · 1st December 2016, 18:02

aaahhhhh FBH. Not using the Rover at the moment, driving around in a Mercedes slk at the moment. Can not wait to get back in the Rover for real luxury. No, not kidding.

Tourist · 1st December 2016, 18:14

I bought one of these at a scrapper last week and was not all that bothered about fitting it and the inevitable trouble-shooting in the cold weather, but all the gloating here has made me realise I'd better think again!

I've moved it up my to-do list.

How rare are the remote controls? I checked the car I took the FBH from and it didn't have one. I know about the GSM upgrade so may well go along that route if I can't get one.

Stickman · 1st December 2016, 19:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by peelaaa

Don't you hate the FBH gloaters

Wish I could gloat buddy- mine doesn't work lol
Regards
Chris

another_clean_sheet · 1st December 2016, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stickman

Wish I could gloat buddy- mine doesn't work lol
Regards
Chris

This is likely to be the printed circuit board. Send it to FrenchMike for testing and repair. On a cold frosty morning you cannot beat a FBH.

Rick-sta · 1st December 2016, 19:49

One of the best things I've fitted to my ZT, mine has the GSM relay too so I sent it a text to turn it on just as I get out of bed in the morning. Was handy when I was working in London and used to take the train home, a few stops before mine I'd text the FBH to switch it on. nice warm toasty car

Stickman · 1st December 2016, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by another_clean_sheet

This is likely to be the printed circuit board. Send it to FrenchMike for testing and repair. On a cold frosty morning you cannot beat a FBH.

Thanks buddy-it's on the to do list but getting nearer to the top lol
Regards
Chris

Gino · 1st December 2016, 20:26

I have a FBH & very greatful I am for it too!

I start the car before I have my breakfast, lock it with my spare key and get into a defrosted car!

I would love to install a GSM but I lack the know how. Does anyone in Suffolk/Cambridge area want to supply & fit one for me? Obviously I'd travel & pay for the privilege!

Rob

1st December 2016, 17:38	#1
touring50 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Conn SE Auto Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Water Orton Posts: 28 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	FBH Best Option on a car ever???? One of the reasons I returned after a long absence to a Rover 75 was the Fuel burning heater. The last few mornings a simple press of the remote 15 mins before leaving and got into a nice warm defrosted car and drove away. My neighbor who leaves the same time as me stopped me this morning standing next to his top of the range VW and questioned how this magic happened. It's a Rover, I said, full of surprises. On a cold and frosty morning best option on a car ever.....

1st December 2016, 17:40	#2
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bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,396 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	aaahhhhh FBH. Not using the Rover at the moment, driving around in a Mercedes slk at the moment. Can not wait to get back in the Rover for real luxury. No, not kidding. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

1st December 2016, 19:49	#8
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	One of the best things I've fitted to my ZT, mine has the GSM relay too so I sent it a text to turn it on just as I get out of bed in the morning. Was handy when I was working in London and used to take the train home, a few stops before mine I'd text the FBH to switch it on. nice warm toasty car __________________ 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

1st December 2016, 20:26	#10
Gino Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Newmarket Posts: 601 Thanks: 384 Thanked 130 Times in 99 Posts	I have a FBH & very greatful I am for it too! I start the car before I have my breakfast, lock it with my spare key and get into a defrosted car! I would love to install a GSM but I lack the know how. Does anyone in Suffolk/Cambridge area want to supply & fit one for me? Obviously I'd travel & pay for the privilege! Rob __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS DONE; plenum spyhole, bonnet cable divider block (previous owner), chrome wing mirror covers, gold fan resistor (previous owner), s/s bumper bolts, uprated under tray fittings silicone intercooler hose, Viton O rings, Crofts door finishers, boot badge, wood dash, Phil-t4's magic wand, wood wheel, mk2 repeaters, HK tweeters & Angel eye projectors.

1st December 2016, 17:50	#3
peelaaa Posted a thing or two 75 cdti 2004 contemporary Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: meath Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 272 Thanked 80 Times in 58 Posts	Don't you hate the FBH gloaters

1st December 2016, 18:14	#5
Tourist Loves to post 2004 Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Fulbourn, Cambridge Posts: 455 Thanks: 105 Thanked 123 Times in 101 Posts	I bought one of these at a scrapper last week and was not all that bothered about fitting it and the inevitable trouble-shooting in the cold weather, but all the gloating here has made me realise I'd better think again! I've moved it up my to-do list. How rare are the remote controls? I checked the car I took the FBH from and it didn't have one. I know about the GSM upgrade so may well go along that route if I can't get one.