Project Drive - Illustrated - Page 5

chunkybray · 9th March 2009, 17:11

I read with interest
"The tailgate remote switch situated on the lower A post on all tourers was deleted, and replaced with a blanking plug."
Does this mean that if a switch can be found I could open the tailgate from the drivers seat?

JohnDotCom · 9th March 2009, 17:16

Afraid not as far as I am aware as no plug or wiring there for it and as the Key now works this by Pressing and Holding I would expect a code or a Control box required to match.

Reebs · 12th March 2009, 08:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bartonrover

A small "also". About the time of the move to Longbridge the leather bound service book holder, complete with embossed "Rover 75" and a Rover badge on the cover was replaced with a cheap see-thru' plastic one.

I guess the black plastic emergency ignition key was deleted about the same time.

Robert, excellent spot about the service book holder, forgot that one.

Interestingly, the leather folder that came with my Pre-mainsteam production T reg Conn SE also didn't have the '75' emblum either, and they didn't get much earlier than that car.

Can you email me/P.M a larger photo of it, for inclusion in my post.

Also, has anyone got a photo of the later clear plastic document wallet, so I can add that too.

Thanks guys in advance.

Reebs · 12th March 2009, 08:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunkybray

I read with interest
"The tailgate remote switch situated on the lower A post on all tourers was deleted, and replaced with a blanking plug."
Does this mean that if a switch can be found I could open the tailgate from the drivers seat?

I suppose it might depend on the age of your particular car, in item 47 in the list it states that cars built from 15th Jan 03 onwards had any redundant connectors removed including A post tailgate release.

If your car's VIN is lower than 279844 then I guess you might be in with a chance.

The easy way to see is just to remove the A post trim piece and take a look behind.

It is held by two clips to it's right which you just pull at to release, and a removable plastic screw at the back, which must be taken out - (circled in the picture below). Please ignore the arrows - they are from another post.

Part number for switch is: YXL100100PUY 'Switch-trunk release push'

majedm75 · 12th March 2009, 11:25

How can one obtain the car assembly date?

JohnDotCom · 12th March 2009, 11:26

Photo of Plastic Case and Manual on its way.

JohnDotCom · 12th March 2009, 14:08

Here is a Few Shots of the ZT and R75 in Plastic cases,
There were Six editions in the Plastic Range for the 75 and ZT. (Hardly any differences)

Select what you want, let me know when done and I'll delete the rest.

Reebs · 12th March 2009, 14:36

Thanks very much John, just what I was looking for.

I think this one tells the story best

I've got it on my system now, just waiting for Barton Rover's bigger early version.

As always, many thanks.

Yojimbo · 12th March 2009, 18:17

Brilliant post. Really pleased I got a pre-deprive model. Some of the newer stuff looks tacky. Wood effect plastic? Oh my.

Rabett_Rover · 12th March 2009, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reebs

Robert, excellent spot about the service book holder, forgot that one.

Interestingly, the leather folder that came with my Pre-mainsteam production T reg Conn SE also didn't have the '75' emblum either, and they didn't get much earlier than that car.

Can you email me/P.M a larger photo of it, for inclusion in my post.

Also, has anyone got a photo of the later clear plastic document wallet, so I can add that too.

Thanks guys in advance.

My T Reg car Identification No. 001482... doesn't have the 75 logo on the folder

12th March 2009, 11:25	#45
majedm75 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon 2.5V6+Auto - Pack Luxe & Sterling Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Paris-France & Cairo-Egypt Posts: 2,122 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	How can one obtain the car assembly date? __________________ Majed [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Member no. 36 - Samarkand, I miss you so much "Miss April 2010"!

12th March 2009, 14:08	#47
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Here is a Few Shots of the ZT and R75 in Plastic cases, There were Six editions in the Plastic Range for the 75 and ZT. (Hardly any differences) Select what you want, let me know when done and I'll delete the rest. Last edited by JohnDotCom; 12th March 2009 at 21:28..

12th March 2009, 14:36	#48
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,941 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Thanks very much John, just what I was looking for. I think this one tells the story best I've got it on my system now, just waiting for Barton Rover's bigger early version. As always, many thanks. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

9th March 2009, 17:11	#41
chunkybray Avid contributor mg zt-t Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Staines Posts: 192 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I read with interest "The tailgate remote switch situated on the lower A post on all tourers was deleted, and replaced with a blanking plug." Does this mean that if a switch can be found I could open the tailgate from the drivers seat?

9th March 2009, 17:16	#42
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Afraid not as far as I am aware as no plug or wiring there for it and as the Key now works this by Pressing and Holding I would expect a code or a Control box required to match.

12th March 2009, 11:26	#46
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Photo of Plastic Case and Manual on its way.

12th March 2009, 18:17	#49
Yojimbo Avid contributor Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Farnham, Surrey Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Brilliant post. Really pleased I got a pre-deprive model. Some of the newer stuff looks tacky. Wood effect plastic? Oh my.