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Rear suspension turrets improved
The standard rear suspension had a spring operating on the lower arm and separate shock absorber operating at the hub. In 2016 the...
R Sport
Jan 8, 20241 min read


Custom uprated gearbox mount
A new left side gearbox/engine mount has been fabricated to replace the factory rubber bobbin mount. The new mount fits to the original...
R Sport
Jan 8, 20241 min read


PG1 Gearbox (2020)
Winter 2019 a new PG1 gearbox was built with closer ratio gears and a taller final drive. The casing was painted then reassembled with...
R Sport
Nov 29, 20231 min read


Engine mount (2018)
The original Rover right side engine mount has been stiffened by replacing the rubber section with an aluminium sleeve and solid black...
R Sport
Nov 29, 20231 min read


Little winter project
Spare wiper motor stripped, cleaned and painted. Satin black for the gearbox, gloss black for the motor body and mount panel. Steel bolts...
R Sport
Dec 14, 20221 min read


More Titanium
M12 and M10 nuts and bolts for a little weight reduction to the front and rear suspension
R Sport
May 3, 20221 min read


Under bonnet heat shield
Air duct and bonnet heat shield to provide cool air to the ignition coils, upper fuel rail and inlet plenum.
R Sport
Mar 13, 20221 min read


Exhaust manifold heat shield
New aluminium exhaust manifold heat shield to protect exhaust camshaft carrier and upper engine components from direct manifold heat...
R Sport
Mar 13, 20221 min read


Improved exhaust heat shield
New aluminium underfloor heat shield to replace the missing factory pressed fibre catalyst cover.
R Sport
Mar 13, 20221 min read


New brake pipes fitted
New brakes hoses fitted to all four corners.
R Sport
Nov 20, 20211 min read


New brake pipes
New brake hoses to the rear brakes
R Sport
Nov 20, 20211 min read


New Brake Master Cylinder
The original brake master cylinder fitted to the car in 1994 was still working well but after 27 years it is due for replacement. I was...
R Sport
Nov 17, 20211 min read


New brake hoses
New brake hoses to replace the original factory steel pipes
R Sport
Nov 17, 20211 min read


Restored bonnet latches fitted
Cleaned and plated bonnet latches fitted along with new custom aluminium bonnet switch mount
R Sport
Oct 5, 20211 min read


R Sport
Oct 5, 20210 min read


Bonnet catches restored
New bonnet catches are no longer available so the original parts were stripped, blasted and zinc plated. Then reassembled with new springs
R Sport
Oct 5, 20211 min read


R Sport
Oct 5, 20210 min read


New aluminium parts
Original factory steel slam panel and custom steel intercooler brackets replaced with aluminium parts and titanium fasteners
R Sport
Jul 3, 20211 min read


Vibrant Streetpower muffler
Vibrant STREETPOWER Oval Muffler with dual 3.5" Round Tips (3" inlet) added as one of three rear exhaust section options Although this...
R Sport
May 16, 20201 min read


Side exit exhaust
Option two, lightweight, high noise. Currently there are no silencers fitted to the main exhaust system, this short pipe can be fitted in...
R Sport
Apr 25, 20201 min read
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