Stanced Rover 45

[Pumajay]

i like that... i wouldnt ever dream of buying a rover but that i would happily drive around in

[fathead431]

Went to pride of longbridge. Didn't get any pictures at POL but I did spot a red 45 on the way back. unmissable photo opportunity

shown me I really need to go down at the front more. time for new wheels and much lower profile tyres!

[fathead431]

[Dave^]

Where did you get the tartan paint from?

[wr86]

Dave^ said:

Where did you get the tartan paint from?

plastidip possibly if thats what its called or maybe vynal wrap

[iaincb1]

wr86 said:

Dave^ said:

Where did you get the tartan paint from?

plastidip possibly if thats what its called or maybe vynal wrap

Not sure if serious reply...

[fathead431]

also not sure if serious...

its cloth...


also, scraping.

its silly and ridiculous but my god is it funny and are sparks ever cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k44TBZhtKkc

[fathead431]

well the other day the gearbox decided enough was enough. that's the fifth gearbox it's killed now.

In went gearbox number six, an uprated version. leaks gearbox oil like a sieve, hoping the issue is seals.


I've also lowered it more since the last bunch of photos and had two front tyres. rears to come soon.

Apart from the gearbox disaster, I went for a few photos and also went to Halfords to browse what paints I could google.








curb height








Tuck'n

[fathead431]

Went to the Dirty Stancing meet, someone got a really great photo of it.



Soon to have an engine lift and shorter front springs and/or coilovers if the springs aren't enough on their own

[JamesHayward]

Love what you've done with this man. You have a sense of humour and dare to be different. Fair play. Look forward to seeing this soon - Players Classic perhaps?

[fathead431]

Indeed, I'll be in the showcase area.
should be at the PH south east meet in june too, whoring it out everywhere these days

[problemchild1976]

Love it - watch out for the fly eye "we hate stickers" brigade

JJ

[RikZS]

Small world! Nice too see you over on PH too!

[fathead431]

RikZS said:

Small world! Nice too see you over on PH too!

Hmmm... ZS in the name but I don't recognise the username. REVEAL YOURSELF.

[RikZS]

fathead431 said:

Hmmm... ZS in the name but I don't recognise the username. REVEAL YOURSELF.

Yepp, over on .org forums as RikkiA335

Got a Trophy Blue ZS 120! The thread needs updating a bit though as I've done a fair few bits since the last post!

http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=501320

45s looking good though mate! Amazed the majority of PH are liking it too lol!

[fathead431]

Ah yeah I saw that thread, pretty clean ZS that

I was surprised at the lack of hate. I was expecting "STANCE IS GAY" immediately

[Lee540]

Do you need more driving lessons? How can you destroy 5 gearboxes?

[fathead431]

They're made to handle about 80hp and push about an old Citroen AX. not > a ton of bouncing rover with 110odd bhp and a lead footed driver.
the last one did last me a good 20'000 miles though and if that's how long the next one lasts I'm still happy to replace it again, usually only 100 quid a pop and a day off the road

[itcaptainslow]

Ripe for a PG1/IB5 upgrade?

[fathead431]

very, but the total cost of everything I need is massive. driveshafts, engine mounts, speedometer, speedo sensor, cv joints, gear linkages, clutch. its a lot of work