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T-Cut · 13th February 2011, 22:46

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Originally Posted by Devilish

When I get time in the next day or two I will measure for regularity on both the opposite and adjacent vertices at both their points and rounded vertices.

Your photo of the MG7 plinth looks convincingly like a regular octagon to me. That's why I fear the alternate short-straight/long-curved sided design won't fit nicely in the socket. It may actually not fit at all.

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TC

Devilish · 14th February 2011, 12:47

It does appear to be a regular octagon TC, the recess base is slightly convex however, but this should not affect badge mounting, will get a plate made up soon (ish)

First retro fit complete, pics are on the guide on the community site

ionajohn · 14th February 2011, 14:04

Retrofit! Although a longish time member wheres that..can't wait!!!

Devilish · 14th February 2011, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by ionajohn

Retrofit! Although a longish time member wheres that..can't wait!!!

Here

http://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/

T-Cut · 14th February 2011, 14:48

Looks good and not too difficult I think. I remain cautious of the proposed rover badge. I hope the manufacturer has the socket dimensions of the MG7 plinth. Your photo of it would do. It would be a great pity to have them made to the wrong shape. I'm now saving up to order the bits.

TC

trebor · 14th February 2011, 16:50

Steve, if you can make a template of the badge size as suggested and then let me have it that would be good as i have had this back from the manufacturer today and paying the tooling costs up front would cost us £120

" We would have to have the tooling made in order to do this for you. Everything Is made from scratch you see so we do not already have a tool that can clip out a badge the same size and shape as our design. If you could send me an existing badge or something then we can match the size pretty much exactly for you "

Devilish · 16th February 2011, 16:43

Full guide no posted in the tech help forum

ceetdm · 16th February 2011, 16:49

And a fantastic post it is too :-)

Thank you for an informative post Devilish - removing the Cyclonic grey part from under the badge plinth is a master stroke! Makes the grille look so much better.

Tommy

trebor · 16th February 2011, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devilish

Full guide no posted in the tech help forum

Arise Sir Devilish that is a fantastic guide with some great pics and I agree looks much better without the extra bit under the badge

So the long long standing problem of not finding a chrome grille is now solved at last !

The Rover Badge is now a goer so as soon as you have cut a template to size let me know and i will send to the manufacturer, in the meantime if anyone else wants a badge please post on this thread

Radioguy · 16th February 2011, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebor

Arise Sir Devilish that is a fantastic guide with some great pics and I agree looks much better without the extra bit under the badge

So the long long standing problem of not finding a chrome grille is now solved at last !

The Rover Badge is now a goer so as soon as you have cut a template to size let me know and i will send to the manufacturer, in the meantime if anyone else wants a badge please post on this thread

Trebor , I want 4 , How do I get them ?

Sean

14th February 2011, 12:47	#242
Devilish Been round the block 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cannock Posts: 4,125 Thanks: 3 Thanked 189 Times in 121 Posts	It does appear to be a regular octagon TC, the recess base is slightly convex however, but this should not affect badge mounting, will get a plate made up soon (ish) First retro fit complete, pics are on the guide on the community site __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide the evidence

14th February 2011, 16:50	#246
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	Steve, if you can make a template of the badge size as suggested and then let me have it that would be good as i have had this back from the manufacturer today and paying the tooling costs up front would cost us £120 " We would have to have the tooling made in order to do this for you. Everything Is made from scratch you see so we do not already have a tool that can clip out a badge the same size and shape as our design. If you could send me an existing badge or something then we can match the size pretty much exactly for you " __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

16th February 2011, 16:43	#247
Devilish Been round the block 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cannock Posts: 4,125 Thanks: 3 Thanked 189 Times in 121 Posts	Full guide no posted in the tech help forum __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide the evidence

16th February 2011, 16:49	#248
ceetdm Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Manual Saloon + Rover 75 CDTi Auto Saloon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 417 Thanks: 170 Thanked 42 Times in 33 Posts	And a fantastic post it is too :-) Thank you for an informative post Devilish - removing the Cyclonic grey part from under the badge plinth is a master stroke! Makes the grille look so much better. Tommy __________________ Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Contemporary SE +pack

14th February 2011, 14:04	#243
ionajohn Avid contributor rover 75 2.5 saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: bristol Posts: 210 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Retrofit! Although a longish time member wheres that..can't wait!!!

14th February 2011, 14:48	#245
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Looks good and not too difficult I think. I remain cautious of the proposed rover badge. I hope the manufacturer has the socket dimensions of the MG7 plinth. Your photo of it would do. It would be a great pity to have them made to the wrong shape. I'm now saving up to order the bits. TC