G-reg Rover 416 GSi
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Re: G-reg Rover 416 GSi
That looks really good. Those wheels look just right on that model and anything else would be an undesirable modification on such an original-looking car.
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Re: G-reg Rover 416 GSi
I agree Matthew. I think it would have been sacrilege to fit any other type of wheel really. At least these are authentic to the model year.
Current:
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
1995-N Nightfire Red 214 SEi
1995-M Silver 216 SLi
1993-K Caribbean Blue 216 Cabriolet
1990-G White 416 GSi
+ a 25, 45 & 75
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
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Re: G-reg Rover 416 GSi
After a year of trying to keep them clean you may not feel the samePaul_1978_yorks wrote:I agree Matthew. I think it would have been sacrilege to fit any other type of wheel really. At least these are authentic to the model year.

Looks lovely though to be honest

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214i Sprint 'Flame Red' (M726 JOH)
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Re: G-reg Rover 416 GSi
Dares you to get them done in white ! 

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Re: G-reg Rover 416 GSi
Naaaaaah. But funnily enough I saw a few alloys at BL Day in grey rather than the usual silver which looked very good!
Current:
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
1995-N Nightfire Red 214 SEi
1995-M Silver 216 SLi
1993-K Caribbean Blue 216 Cabriolet
1990-G White 416 GSi
+ a 25, 45 & 75
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
1995-N Nightfire Red 214 SEi
1995-M Silver 216 SLi
1993-K Caribbean Blue 216 Cabriolet
1990-G White 416 GSi
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Re: G-reg Rover 416 GSi
So the 416 is now on a SORN for the winter.
Looking forward to next year already. Got a few things lined up - there's a noisy exhaust heat shield, and I want to get the cam belt done.
There's some minor paint issues (size of little fingernail) to sort out.
I want to also get under the bonnet and clean the engine bay properly using Gunk or similar.
Hope it fares well whilst it's laid up.
Looking forward to next year already. Got a few things lined up - there's a noisy exhaust heat shield, and I want to get the cam belt done.
There's some minor paint issues (size of little fingernail) to sort out.
I want to also get under the bonnet and clean the engine bay properly using Gunk or similar.
Hope it fares well whilst it's laid up.
Current:
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
1995-N Nightfire Red 214 SEi
1995-M Silver 216 SLi
1993-K Caribbean Blue 216 Cabriolet
1990-G White 416 GSi
+ a 25, 45 & 75
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
1995-N Nightfire Red 214 SEi
1995-M Silver 216 SLi
1993-K Caribbean Blue 216 Cabriolet
1990-G White 416 GSi
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Re: G-reg Rover 416 GSi
I would try to start her up every month and run until hot. Park with the h.brake off and chock the wheels.
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Re: G-reg Rover 416 GSi
Good tips - thanks Tim.
Current:
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
1995-N Nightfire Red 214 SEi
1995-M Silver 216 SLi
1993-K Caribbean Blue 216 Cabriolet
1990-G White 416 GSi
+ a 25, 45 & 75
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
1995-N Nightfire Red 214 SEi
1995-M Silver 216 SLi
1993-K Caribbean Blue 216 Cabriolet
1990-G White 416 GSi
+ a 25, 45 & 75
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Re: G-reg Rover 416 GSi
Looking forward to getting the 416 back on the road - roll on Spring!
Current:
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
1995-N Nightfire Red 214 SEi
1995-M Silver 216 SLi
1993-K Caribbean Blue 216 Cabriolet
1990-G White 416 GSi
+ a 25, 45 & 75
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
1995-N Nightfire Red 214 SEi
1995-M Silver 216 SLi
1993-K Caribbean Blue 216 Cabriolet
1990-G White 416 GSi
+ a 25, 45 & 75
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Re: G-reg Rover 416 GSi
Spring is nearly here, great looking early 416 soon back off SORN?Paul_1978_yorks wrote:Looking forward to getting the 416 back on the road - roll on Spring!
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Re: G-reg Rover 416 GSi
Yep - taxed with effect from 1st March 8-)
Current:
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
1995-N Nightfire Red 214 SEi
1995-M Silver 216 SLi
1993-K Caribbean Blue 216 Cabriolet
1990-G White 416 GSi
+ a 25, 45 & 75
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
1995-N Nightfire Red 214 SEi
1995-M Silver 216 SLi
1993-K Caribbean Blue 216 Cabriolet
1990-G White 416 GSi
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Re: G-reg Rover 416 GSi
Nice one Paul, we'll soon be lining the White 416's up at a show!Paul_1978_yorks wrote:Yep - taxed with effect from 1st March 8-)

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Re: G-reg Rover 416 GSi
Spent some time today cleaning the engine bay and also the driver's side hinges to get rid of all the dirt and grease.
Hinges were awkward and are not cleaned perfectly but they are much better.



Hinges were awkward and are not cleaned perfectly but they are much better.



Current:
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
1995-N Nightfire Red 214 SEi
1995-M Silver 216 SLi
1993-K Caribbean Blue 216 Cabriolet
1990-G White 416 GSi
+ a 25, 45 & 75
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
1995-N Nightfire Red 214 SEi
1995-M Silver 216 SLi
1993-K Caribbean Blue 216 Cabriolet
1990-G White 416 GSi
+ a 25, 45 & 75
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Re: G-reg Rover 416 GSi
Looking at the first photo, you are clearly in need of a club mug to replace that boring white one!
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Re: G-reg Rover 416 GSi
I checked the spark plugs too this afternoon - they don't look like they've ever been swapped, so I've ordered some new ones.
I've gone for NGK Iridiums like I had on my 216 - pre-gapped and longer lasting. Paid £25 for a set of 4, so a bit more than standard NGKs, but worth it I think.
Edit - yes good point about the mug Jeremy!
I've gone for NGK Iridiums like I had on my 216 - pre-gapped and longer lasting. Paid £25 for a set of 4, so a bit more than standard NGKs, but worth it I think.
Edit - yes good point about the mug Jeremy!
Current:
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
1995-N Nightfire Red 214 SEi
1995-M Silver 216 SLi
1993-K Caribbean Blue 216 Cabriolet
1990-G White 416 GSi
+ a 25, 45 & 75
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport
Former:
1994-M BRG 214 SEi
1995-N Silver 214 SEi
1995-N Nightfire Red 214 SEi
1995-M Silver 216 SLi
1993-K Caribbean Blue 216 Cabriolet
1990-G White 416 GSi
+ a 25, 45 & 75