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My short Connie ownership has been great so far and I can see us being together for the long haul :0) , but reading forums is baaaaad. Have rapidly compiled a list of things to do and things wanted.

Oh dear......

Updated Apr 2012

To Do

- Fix parking sensors/wiring
- New windscreen following Pheasant attack
- Source and fit powerfolds
- Walnut trim kit
- Ipod/Creative Zen connectivity keeping cd multichanger
- Source and fit Digital Freeview receiver
- Source and fit DVD player
- Get 'Crown' alloy to replace spacesaver
- Touch up scuff on bumper
- Fit heated windscreen washers
- Fit headlamp washers
- Fit windscreen rain sensor
- Give scruffbag a damn good clean, hoover and polish
- Fit refurbished VIS (Variable Intake System) motors



Done
- Driver cupholder
- OBD (On Board Diagnostics) bluetooth plugin and Torque Pro on Android phone
- OBD Reset tool
- Sourced OEM Cubby hole Torch/cubby hole aux power socket/Bulb set
- Sourced 2 boot carpet plugs/rear storage bin/chrome coasters/RAVE disc
- MG Rover brolly/mug and triangle kit
- Sourced Mk3 Sat Nav unit to replace Mk2
- New winter carpets
- Sourced new front grill following pheasant attack
- Plenum/Spyhole mod
- Bonnet cable connector box mod
- Handbrake compensator mod
- New front pads and sensor
- New rear wheelbearing etc (previous owners MOT advisory)
- Service inspection
- Autobox oil change
- Walnut handbrake
- Walnut auto gear knob
- Sourced 2 chrome locking wheelnut covers (OCD bit )
- Sourced 2 Ash Grey plastic caps for fixing screw at back of internal door handle backing plate (OCD bit )
- Plenum grill mod
- Headlamp/foglight protectors




Think about
- Oil catch tank
- Projector headlights
- DD unit
- Upgrading speakers to a HK installation
- Traffic master retrofit
- Full chrome grill
- Nice phone mount unit
- MP3 mounting bracket



Oh dear I can see this emptying out the wallet for a while lol,

In the meantime I'm going to enjoy the cossetting environment that is the 01' R75 and the lovely burble of the V6

Hmm anyone wanna suggest essential stuff I've missed?? haha

- Source 2 chrome locking wheelnut covers (OCD bit )
- Source 2 Ash Grey plastic caps for fixing screw at back of internal door handle backing plate (OCD bit )

Might be able to help with one of the first ones, and both the second ones.

pob06 wrote:Hmm anyone wanna suggest essential stuff I've missed?? haha

Ultimate remote?

Remote boot opening?

DOH !

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Hello Nate got a few of the things you need now give me a call If interested got headlight wash system complete, windscreen with auto wiper box , original Nokia hands free kit complete etc etc etc decent prices 07733355611

Will give you a bell shortly sir

If you've got highline stay with highline. My experience with the DD's wasn't great and if you're contemplating one of the 'radioguy' ones I would strongly recommend against it.

Use the DD budget to upgrade to a BMW (not MGR) Mk3 or 4 Sat Nav drive, widescreen boardmonitor and radio module, much better sound quality IMO and the Sat Nav actually works without you having to spend 20yrs farting about with the software.

HK Retrofit - definitely worth it.

Trafficmaster - there's some debate whether or not it's actually getting turned off this year.

Have you already got an auto dim interior mirror, or do you just not want one?

If you haven't, and do want one, I have one I am thinking of selling on!

Cheers Dave but came on my Connie. Yeah I'd seen that rumour Jake, think I will hold on that for a bit.

JakeWilson wrote:If you've got highline stay with highline. My experience with the DD's wasn't great and if you're contemplating one of the 'radioguy' ones I would strongly recommend against it.

Use the DD budget to upgrade to a BMW (not MGR) Mk3 or 4 Sat Nav drive, widescreen boardmonitor and radio module, much better sound quality IMO and the Sat Nav actually works without you having to spend 20yrs farting about with the software.

Got to say, I have not seen anything that would make me part with the money being asked for those DD units given the amount of problems people have, and yet people still rave about them - the mind boggles Of course, to each their own but the issues seem to outweight the benefits by a long chalk.

If I came across a very cheap highline system, I could be tempted to retrofit it but I bet it's a big ole job. Especially if - like me - there is nothing in the way of additonal wiring. I'd need the lot.

I think Nigel has one for sale at a reasonable price, he may negotiate then see Jake to give you a hand fitting it at a nano weekend

takestock wrote:I think Nigel has one for sale at a reasonable price, he may negotiate then see Jake to give you a hand fitting it at a nano weekend

I'm sure Jake wouldn't mind of course

Nope not at all.

[quote="JakeWilson"]if you're contemplating one of the 'radioguy' ones I would strongly recommend against it.

Why's that Jake? Just out of curiousity.

Cheers

Mike