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Hi everyone,
Hope everyone is well. I have owned my ZR since approx 2006
, Trophy Yellow MK1 MG ZR 160
I wander who is still about and own their Zr a warm hello to those who i have not met and and a hi again to those that have been in touch before.
( I will dig out some old picture soon must be on an old floppy disk or cd disc somewhere)
Anyways its been on and off the road more for life and circumstances. Anyways its now got to the stage where it is need for big TLC. Soon it will be going in for a full respray as unfortunately when it wasnt being used the sun got to the lacquer etc. Im sticking with trophy yellow and then im finally going to do some modifications. I have got the ABC lights in the loft and a set of ZS wheels to go on, which im still debating on whether to go down the route of silver sparkle as o/e or white.
When i was younger i always had ideas of modifying her but never had the money, ability or time to do some, but now i am in the more fortunate position to do a few bits. I am just not sure whats the right thing to do to be honest.
Car is currently completely O/E including straights. Few usual problems, boot wiring loom, an exhaust leak near the manifold i think, a leak in the cam cover and lower gasket, power steering rack slight weepage and brakes need pads etc.
Do i do a full OE + restoration
or do i go ahead with my younger day ideas and fufill what i wanted to do, which was not dramatic to be honest, but was to lower 40mm, front splitter, interior ICE upgrade with a double din android auto unit (I remember some had modified the centre console), TF wheel, ZS alloys - white.... if i go down this route, i would ensure i kept the original parts as i am aware these are getting rare now and would give the option to go back to OE
Im in two minds, the right thing by the car would be OE, right thing for me i think the heart is saying go do what you wanted to do earlier.
Difficult decisions, it will be a slow project for me to tackle over the weekends etc, but cant settle on a direction.
Im aware the forum is not as active as it once was but not sure there is any Mg forums/groups etc that are particular active these days, if so please point me in that direction also
Many thanks , chat soon
GT160
Hope everyone is well. I have owned my ZR since approx 2006
I wander who is still about and own their Zr a warm hello to those who i have not met and and a hi again to those that have been in touch before.
( I will dig out some old picture soon must be on an old floppy disk or cd disc somewhere)
Anyways its been on and off the road more for life and circumstances. Anyways its now got to the stage where it is need for big TLC. Soon it will be going in for a full respray as unfortunately when it wasnt being used the sun got to the lacquer etc. Im sticking with trophy yellow and then im finally going to do some modifications. I have got the ABC lights in the loft and a set of ZS wheels to go on, which im still debating on whether to go down the route of silver sparkle as o/e or white.
When i was younger i always had ideas of modifying her but never had the money, ability or time to do some, but now i am in the more fortunate position to do a few bits. I am just not sure whats the right thing to do to be honest.
Car is currently completely O/E including straights. Few usual problems, boot wiring loom, an exhaust leak near the manifold i think, a leak in the cam cover and lower gasket, power steering rack slight weepage and brakes need pads etc.
Do i do a full OE + restoration
or do i go ahead with my younger day ideas and fufill what i wanted to do, which was not dramatic to be honest, but was to lower 40mm, front splitter, interior ICE upgrade with a double din android auto unit (I remember some had modified the centre console), TF wheel, ZS alloys - white.... if i go down this route, i would ensure i kept the original parts as i am aware these are getting rare now and would give the option to go back to OE
Im in two minds, the right thing by the car would be OE, right thing for me i think the heart is saying go do what you wanted to do earlier.
Difficult decisions, it will be a slow project for me to tackle over the weekends etc, but cant settle on a direction.
Im aware the forum is not as active as it once was but not sure there is any Mg forums/groups etc that are particular active these days, if so please point me in that direction also
Many thanks , chat soon
GT160