AndrewG

Very sorry to see your pride and joy end up like that. The main thing is that no one was hurt.

When I first got the Zed, I had Toyo T1-S tyres fitted to the stock UK 8.5"/9.5" wheels. Although they were 225/50 and 245/45 16", the actual tread widths were almost the same. You can see in the photo how the rears looked stretched. I wasn't very impressed to say the least.

Not at all, each to their own. You mean "just blowing off air" don't you?

Well done REO's! I'd love to come along to this please.

At least the "iconic" shape is still recognizable. Just check out the door handles too! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LTI-LONDON-TAXI-TX1-TX2-TX4-DRIVERS-SIDE-INTERIOR-DOOR-RELEASE-HANDLE-/251412188646

That was back in 1998!

Not keen on the OEM UK plinth as a) I don't like full size (legal) number plates when displaying short registrations b) the overhang of a legal plate along the bottom of the plinth looks odd and c) the protrusion of the plinth on the bumper spoils the profile of the bumper. Each to their own of course, but I installed my plinth in the dustbin.

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Me want nothing for it! If you don't end up using it, then let me have it back sometime.

I think the main problem you will have with locating a separate power amp up front is adequate cooling. The obvious space to tuck a small amp is behind the existing ICE unit on top of the transmission tunnel. However, it gets pretty warm in there (particularly on hot days) and there is no airflow. So the footwell areas might be a better starting point in my view to look for a mounting location. Another possible location is under the seats. That would also keep your wiring a reasonable distance from the existing wiring.

I do like this automatic update feature, as Gio has just saved me a lot of typing!

I tend to regard the "rated" output as more representative than the "max" figures. The amp was fitted in a 3 series and never seemed (to me at least) to be underpowered for normal->louder listening levels. It was certainly better sounding than the built in amps.

Simon, assuming you don't want to blow the doors off, then I have a Sony XM-2040 4 channel amp (true 20w x 4) you can have. It is old school Sony - well built. It is also very compact (173x120x32mm). Got all the connectors. Specs in the attached file. sony_xm-2040_sm.pdf

You would in effect be making an older car appear newer (the major component still being used being the shell and the registered VIN). The relevant bit from the authorities is this: https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/kit-cars-and-rebuilds (the rebuilds bit for keeping the original registration)

Which shell are you using (with the VIN plate attached)?

Can you take a clearer picture of the label on the unit?

Freesat. I am sure there are "thousands" of channels available with the right equipment (and complexity) Sky is subscription based (is that what the salesman is referring to?) whilst Freesat is subscription free (no monthly fee, just upfront cost of dish and/or tuner box). In my experience apart from the main Freesat channels, the rest of the subscription free channels are almost entirely low grade tat!

Freesat: http://www.freesat.co.uk Recieved with either a built in Freesat tuner in the TV (Panasonic for example) or any number of external Freesat boxes (which connect to the TV via HDMI).

I know it is listed as used, but the seller has good feedback: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RESISTANCE-A5MC-10-OHM-139-C-/281120149573?pt=FR_Image_son_Autres&hash=item4174111045

Then they would probably look like this...

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Ignore my previous post. I've double checked the width. Dimensions for 2+2. 2+0 is 1790 wide. Mirrors when folded in add approx 25mm per side to that width. You could always remove the mirror assembly from the doors themselves - 3 bolts each. [ATTACH=CONFIG]75930[/ATTACH]

Corrected information - see my next post below.

Rear seats.

Thank you Terry and best wishes in your new role.