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10th January 2019, 17:46
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250 Build
Just starting my 250 build. Base car is a tatty 2.8 Z3
Going to dye the carpets and fit Rover 75 seats
It will be a long build as don’t have much spare time
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11th January 2019, 10:52
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Good luck with the build.
And welcome
Dave
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11th January 2019, 11:15
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Thanks Dave
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11th January 2019, 16:10
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Welcome, all build threads are avidly read on here.
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14th January 2019, 13:58
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Carpets
Usual Z3 problem. The sponge Under the carpets was wringing wet and carpets were stained and a nasty beige colour. I decided to take them out, power wash them and then try and dye them black. Really pleased with the results.
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14th January 2019, 14:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hughandjen
Usual Z3 problem. The sponge Under the carpets was wringing wet and carpets were stained and a nasty beige colour. I decided to take them out, power wash them and then try and dye them black. Really pleased with the results.
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Excellent results. Keep at it!
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16th January 2019, 22:11
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Rover 75 seats
Hi guys
I’m putting Rover 75 seats in the car and have just losely placed them in, but they are very snug!! The switches for the electrics touch the side of the car!!!
Has anyone hear had a similar problem and if so how did you get round it.
Thanks
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16th January 2019, 22:53
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I think people fix the controls to the bottom front of the seat with cable ties
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17th January 2019, 08:20
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I decided against the Rover seats as they are just too large. I am going with MGB seats fitted to the original bases. Others have fitted later MGF seats and they look very good, both are that much smaller than the Rover seats but the Rover seats have that advantage of cost.
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17th January 2019, 08:55
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Originally Posted by Barber
I think people fix the controls to the bottom front of the seat with cable ties
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That sounds like a plan
Thanks
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17th January 2019, 08:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaguartvr
I decided against the Rover seats as they are just too large. I am going with MGB seats fitted to the original bases. Others have fitted later MGF seats and they look very good, both are that much smaller than the Rover seats but the Rover seats have that advantage of cost.
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Yes I agree the rover seats look big but I did a £500 car challenge last year 8 countries in 4 days in a rover 75 and it was soooo comfortable. I want to tour the kit car so comfort is a priority
Thanks for the reply though
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18th January 2019, 16:23
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I fitted MX5 seats but had to make up square section bracket that bolted straight to the car floor using the existing fitting for the BMW seats, very comfy with plenty adjustment if your tall. Good luck with the build.
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18th January 2019, 19:38
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I have found these on evilbay. May work a treat with some flat bar to adapt to the Z3 mounts.
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28th January 2019, 15:49
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Guage pod
Started to cut the dashboard up to fit the pod in today, very happy with the results. Bit of filling then painting the whole lot black.
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28th January 2019, 16:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by molleur
I have found these on evilbay. May work a treat with some flat bar to adapt to the Z3 mounts.
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Those seat look very nice indeed
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28th January 2019, 16:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trev dunn
I fitted MX5 seats but had to make up square section bracket that bolted straight to the car floor using the existing fitting for the BMW seats, very comfy with plenty adjustment if your tall. Good luck with the build.
Trev
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Thanks Trev
I am going to weld some extra bracket for my rover seats. I am only 5 feet 5 inches and wife is smaller so seat height is ok
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28th January 2019, 16:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Barber
I think people fix the controls to the bottom front of the seat with cable ties
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Had a good look at the job the other day and have taken all the plastic off the side of the seats where the switches go and am going to reposition the switches on the console behind the handbrake.
Thanks for the reply
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29th January 2019, 09:29
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Gauges Here
These are a work of art😁
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29th January 2019, 09:37
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Have you bought a set of instruments?
If so a detailed step by step guide with a wiring diagram would be a great addition to the site.
I am very tempted to buy a set when funds allow but the wiring frightens me.
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29th January 2019, 10:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaguartvr
Have you bought a set of instruments?
If so a detailed step by step guide with a wiring diagram would be a great addition to the site.
I am very tempted to buy a set when funds allow but the wiring frightens me.
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Yes, just bought the gauges and I will post installation procedure in a few weeks when I get to fit them
Thanks
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