pandamonium Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 My girlfriend and I cope OK with it, but it definitely shows up how crap the roads are. On a positive side, I drive everywhere slower and more carefully than ever! I may end up conceding and raising it a little bit soon. Uncle Jimmy and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I tell every new R8 owner I meet this, but this is a good club: http://www.rover200.org.uk They can help with stock or modified, upgrades and reversions. They can also help advise on what things *not* to do so you get the benefit of their experience. Had mine just over 2 years now and even with the usual K series problem it's been a fantastic old thing to tool around in. I think the lowering and wheels are a nice combo, nice to see you kept things in the family with a rim that I wouldn't have expected to work on the R8. As you'll know, they've got a lot less ground clearance than you expect looking at them, the design of the sill makes it look like the sill is a good inch or two higher than it really is. Treat it well and it should return the favour. purplebargeken and flat4alfa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 Thanks, I'll join. It's probably the best car I've owned, in a lot of ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillOrange Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 It looks like this lovely motor is for sale! I can only offer 405 for a swap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 It is, yep. I've found out my ex is moving and taking my son miles away, so need a cheaper car to run, insure etc. Also the roads to where she is moving to are terrible so no good for a lowered car. I'm sure that was deliberate. Anyway, I didn't offer it on here as I know there isn't a lot of love for 'slammed' cars. And it will definitely need putting back to standard by the next owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillOrange Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Sorry to hear about the circumstances... I thought shiters loved the look of your Rover in general, I certainly did.Is the ride really that bad? It looks like your FB advert generated huge response, you shouldn’t really have any problems selling it for that price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 It looks like this lovely motor is for sale! I can only offer 405 for a swap... You could swap your 405 for my Rover... Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 I have decided to keep it, and have purchased new suspension components, as well as a CV joint. I'm definately not as young as I used to be, and I was never cool, so high suspension FTW. Watch this space for pics once I've De-crayoned it. Lacquer Peel, oldcars and stillOrange 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Ride quality > looking cool MorrisItalSLX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 In reality, I'm never going to get this sorted, so I'm offering it to the Autoshite fold. Mot December. CV joint clicking. Replacement supplied. Cut springs. Yes, it wasn't the brightest thing to do, and circumstances now dictate a non-lowered car. Silly me. Here are the price options. Car as it is.... £300Supplied with a set of springs (-35mm) - £400Supplied with a brand new set of tyres in the boot. - £400Supplied with both the tyres and springs. - £500 Car is located in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Bloody hell, that's cheap! MOT history suggests a really genuine car as well. Doubt you'd go that route, but I'd buy a few tickets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 It is a bloody good car. It's just that I need to start doing stuff to it, and I can't at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 By 'as-is' do you mean it's with the alloys, although the tyres are getting thin, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 Yes, with alloys. 3 tyres are great, one is borderline. I have a set of 4 Uniroyal rain sport tyres I was going to fit, but if not needed, will keep for another car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 FYI, I will accept 250 as is from shiters. I should be picking up my WBOD today, so need to rectify the cash flow situation. Tyres and springs may be negotiable too, talk to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Tyres are 175/65r14, aren't they? Should be the same size on a C3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 The tyres I have are 195/50/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillOrange Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 If someone wants to buy it and swap it for my 405 GTX, I’ll be up for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 How's the 133 getting on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillOrange Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 It’s not getting anywhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Oh dear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Just to sign this thread off, I've now done a swap with PBK's Golf, so I'm happy.Hopefully Ken is happy too... Lacquer Peel, mk2_craig, stillOrange and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I was just going to say pop it on here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1071922119521435 but will now keep eye on PBK's postings instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Ken is indeed happy. flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Ken, you finally did it, you finally got rid of the purple Golf! What's more, you got potentially a really nice car into the bargain. Top work. The Moog, beko1987, flat4alfa and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Cheers Vulg. I'm glad I had the Golf and who knows, maybe another one will turn up one day. I do like them. Having the Golf was no real hardship. The Rover is a lovely car. Just a couple of bits of bodywork to attend to and the CV joint. I have already joined the 200/400 forum She will be taxed as of tomorrow and I shall enjoy driving her. Shame we have quite a few speed bumps round this neck of the woods. Think the clock needs a new bulb though,it's quite dull compared to the 214 I had. The sunroof is non-functional. I may look into that further at some point. Not just yet though. flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Don't bother with the clock Ken, it probably won't work. They aren't held together by all that much so the panels separate over time and poor contact means the elements fail, and there's not a lot you can do to them aside find a working replacement unit. The bulb itself is an easy job though, you just have to take the hockey stick off the dash and the clock is attached. They're easy to take apart and put together, but there's no guarantee doing that will make it work - mine didn't go back together that well, and the lens was all wobbly afterwards. Also, the bubble dash has the same clock but the front moulding is different (slightly rounder) and doesn't fit, so careful not to replace it with one of those. purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Where mine was fine. Seems to be a bit pot luck as to whether or not replacing the bulb will solve the issue. Disappointed to read Panda had chopped the springs, I'd recommend not driving it on them for very far, it won't be fun. Replacements are easy enough to get hold of usually in stock or shortened variety and in a range of prices to suit most budgets. Check the One and a Half Rovers thread in the spares section of the R8 forum to see the full list of bits we salvaged at Krujoe's recently, there might be something you're after in that lot and I'm happy to post whatever you need if there's anything in there. Do shout if you have questions too. Lots of folks have owned these on here so you shouldn't be short on an answer if you need it. I love my 400, you can probably tell, and I'm always happy to assist if I can. purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I'll at least try a new bulb, it is displaying but it's a bit dull. Worth the effort with a bulb before getting another clock. Thanks for the heads up re:bubble car one. I have a set of new springs, just can't recall if Panda said they were stock or slightly lowered. Annoyingly we have a fair amount of speed bumps round these parts. The car looks bloody good lowered, almost reminds me of a second generation Prelude from a certain angle. Thanks re: bits and bobs, I shall have a peek later today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I may still have the rubber Rover floor mats in the Fil's garage,from the 214 I bought,you bought....Any use if they're there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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