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by itcaptainslow
Thu Feb 28, 2019 6:28 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Clock repairs
Replies: 8
Views: 5758

Clock repairs

My BRM has got the typical missing pixels on the radio/clock display; I bought a new old stock one from AE Wilcox but it’s just as bad :laughing2

Is there anywhere that can repair these? It’s really irritating as it’s one of the few imperfections on the car.
by itcaptainslow
Mon Feb 04, 2019 5:24 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Check Engine Diagnostic
Replies: 5
Views: 4112

Re: Check Engine Diagnostic

Realised there is a typo, it should read Wickwar! Thanks again 👍 I'd second that - still a Rover garage for all intents and purposes even though they've branched out into Citroen - still take the cars seriously and happy to take on Rover and MG owners who are looking for dealer-level service. Yup-t...
by itcaptainslow
Wed Nov 21, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 200 BRM
Replies: 22
Views: 21793

Re: 200 BRM

sorry, just don't understand the not driving a car, cars are for driving, drive them!!!!! sorry if that offends but i say it how i see it. edited. No offence taken. It’s being driven, but preserved. What’s the point in ruining it by using it for all the mundane mileage and leaving it in a station c...
by itcaptainslow
Sun Nov 18, 2018 9:35 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 200 BRM
Replies: 22
Views: 21793

Re: 200 BRM

Looks a cracking buy and it's got the right owner now :clapping Hove you considered getting it rustproofed ? These guys have a good reputation - http://krown.co.uk/uk/krown_application/Rust_treatment_process It’s a consideration-the car isn’t going to be used in anything other than dry, salt free w...
by itcaptainslow
Sun Nov 18, 2018 9:34 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Treated myself to a new ZR
Replies: 12
Views: 11616

Re: Treated myself to a new ZR

Nice to see a tidy, cherished one! Most are knackered now :sad
by itcaptainslow
Sun Nov 18, 2018 9:33 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello!!
Replies: 4
Views: 3816

Re: Hello!!

Thanks for the welcome guys :)
by itcaptainslow
Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:33 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 200 BRM
Replies: 22
Views: 21793

Re: 200 BRM

That's one lovely car, must have set you back a fortune. Personally to retain originality I would put original number plate back on it but that's just me :laughing2 But look forward to seeing it in the flesh someday It’s had that plate for most of its life, I’ve got the original reg number and half...
by itcaptainslow
Thu Nov 15, 2018 1:41 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 200 BRM
Replies: 22
Views: 21793

200 BRM

It's a copy & paste from my thread on Pistonheads, so apologies in advance for the laziness and facts you may already know! Those PH'ers who know me will be familiar with my illness with the unfortunate incurable symptoms of buying 1990's and 2000's era MG Rover products ( See here for Rover 75 ...
by itcaptainslow
Thu Nov 15, 2018 1:40 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello!!
Replies: 4
Views: 3816

Hello!!

Afternoon all, Joining up after getting chatting to a couple of your chaps on the stand at the NEC classic show-thanks for the welcome and the enthusiastic conversation about all things MGR! Loved the 180k R8 on the stand and the story behind it. R8's conjure great memories of being ferried to schoo...