THE ROVER SD1 FORUM

ksclark3522 · Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 6:50 pm Post subject:

i think really the idea is to find somewhere with hardstanding, and somewhere that doesn't charge you a tenner to get in!!!
apart from those two major problems i like billing. it's nearer for me than the midlands area, and you can have a nice walk round. not like rimmers yard!!

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red vitesse · SD1 User Joined: 04 Jul 2007 Posts: 24 Location: telford

THIS WILL SADLY BE MY LAST POST AS MY VITESSE WAS STOLEN 22 DECEMBER 2007 CAR WAS FOUND BUT TOTALY BURNT OUT...ONE LESS VITESSE,,

Chris P · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:59 am Post subject:

Crikey, that's bad news Shocked

I thought the days of SD1 thefts were gone Evil or Very Mad

Lucky I've just replaced the alarm/immobiliser fitted to my Vitesse.

LEE TVR · SD1 User Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 109 Location: SUFFOK

red vitesse wrote:

here is a pic of the outside Very Happy

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i carnt wait for some shows to come as it will be my first time showing the car. Very Happy

Loooks great mate Cool

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GrimV8 · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:59 pm Post subject:

red vitesse wrote:

THIS WILL SADLY BE MY LAST POST AS MY VITESSE WAS STOLEN 22 DECEMBER 2007 CAR WAS FOUND BUT TOTALY BURNT OUT...ONE LESS VITESSE,,

Really sorry to hear that fella Sad

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paulcnb · SD1 User Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 32

Hi,
Yeah - having your car stolen would be hard to take - but then the bastards go and burn it out .............they should be shot!

I noticed that you had clear ifront ndicators on your Vitesse - do you know whehter they available in the UK or elsewhere? I'd be interested in buying a pair if they are.

Regards,
Paul.

chris_derby · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 11:51 am Post subject:

As it turned out, Rimmers WERE at the National/Spares Day two....
I do hope that Rimmers will be attending the National this year too, am looking forward to it being at Crich Tramway Museum, also it's just up the road from me!!
Am sorry to hear that your Vitesse was pinched Red, think an alarm or some anti theft device is in order for my beast then.....

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Chris P · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 12:02 pm Post subject:

paulcnb wrote:

I noticed that you had clear ifront ndicators on your Vitesse - do you know whehter they available in the UK or elsewhere? I'd be interested in buying a pair if they are.

They are series 1 indicator lenses, with the yellow bit removed. I think
you need to warm the plastic in hot water to get it to fit.

LEE TVR · SD1 User Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 109 Location: SUFFOK

Chris P wrote:

paulcnb wrote:

I noticed that you had clear ifront ndicators on your Vitesse - do you know whehter they available in the UK or elsewhere? I'd be interested in buying a pair if they are.

They are series 1 indicator lenses, with the yellow bit removed. I think
you need to warm the plastic in hot water to get it to fit.

I picked up a pair of s1 clear indicator lenses at the spares day, i have removed the plastic yellow bit. they do offer up ok (on the donner sd1) no mods need i dont think.

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paulcnb · SD1 User Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 32

Many thanks for that information on the clear indicators Lee & Chris. I will try to chase up a pair of Series 1 indicator lenses down here in Oz.

Regards,
Paulcnb

LEE TVR · SD1 User Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 109 Location: SUFFOK

How hard is it geting bits in oz for sd1 in oz

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paulcnb · SD1 User Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 32

Hi Lee,
the supply of SD1 parts is not too bad at the moment, but as time goes by it will become more difficult. Generally there is one or two SD1s for sale on ebay and now and again someone will part one out.

I have purchased spares from Rimmers who I found to be good - but the postage on parts from the UK is very expensive. I recently bought a set of door veneer trims and a few other bits and pieces and the postage was damn near 50 quid UK!

One of my friends is a Rover tragic (lucky for me) and has six or seven SD1s, and several P5s, P5Bs and P3s on his hobby farm just outside of Canberra. He built a huge shed to house his collection, but it can't cope with the all Rovers plus a Jensen Interceptor two '59/'60 Alvis and some Vanguards. So several cars are forced to sit out in the elements. He has been a great source of spares for my '85 VDP - I will see if he has any Series 1 indicator lights when I next visit with him.

I currently have the '85 SD1 VDP, a '71 P5B Coupe, a '57 MG Magnette and a '78 Ford Falcon. All are registered and used for club outings - except for the Falcon, which I have owned for 26 years and is currently awaiting some TLC before taking to the roads again.
Regards,
Paul.

LEE TVR · SD1 User Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 109 Location: SUFFOK

Hi Paul

You have some gret cars there, and you mate has a great colection on cars as well. Would love to see some pictures of all the cars and your mates shed must be masive must be a sight.

I have my Rover sd1 1983 Vitesse and a doner sd1. My everyday road car Mondeo st200 v6. I have just sold my BMW 330si e46 convertable

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kiwi_sd1 · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:38 am Post subject:

Hi Paul - can relate to that car collection Smile

I have my Rover, but also 2 Holden Sunbirds, both paked up. One with the good ol' 202 and a supra gearbox, the other with a 350 chev waiting to be fitted properly when I get the time and inclination again. Should sell them, but I've had them for years and can't bear to think of getting rid of them lol.

Hold on to that Falcon, they're getting rarer and rarer eh!