kws Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 I give up. I fixed the cooling issue, its finally working correctly now. Fitted some LEDs, sealed the tail lights and gave the dash a spruce up. http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/01/rover-sd1-cooling-fixed-some-leds-and-de-grot/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Woo page two. Took the Rover to work and had a nosy under it on the hoist. http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/01/rover-sd1-on-the-hoist/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Picked up the pile of bits I won to Trademe recently. The photos were a bit vague as there was a bit of stuff there, but what i did see what an alternator bracket, a full EFI loom and a standard ECU. As soon as i saw them i had to hit the buy now button..... Its a complete score for $125! The injection loom will be awesome for helping me design and build my new loom, and although i will not molest this standard ECU (genuine SD1 ecus are so rare it would be criminal), its good to have for troubleshooting and helping design the layout of the actual Speeduino housing. I have a Jaguar ECU on the way that has the same housing, that i will cut up for Speeduino. The Alternator bracket will allow me to mock up the placement of the new coils, off the car, and transfer it over. What i didnt know and what wasnt in the photos, was just how much more stuff there was. I did some digging in the three big boxes when i got home. There are various things, like a good condition front skirt, 'better condition than mine' tail light lenses, interior door handles, window switches and spare wood, a starter motor, alternator, a couple of mirrors, head lights and heaps of other stuff. Oh, and yes, a Momo wheel from 1996 and a boss kit! This will be going on the car ASAP, cant wait! Not sure how i feel about the wood wheel, but worst case I can get a nice leather one. The standard wheel is so massive, and nice i faded and sticky to the touch. And this is what an injection loom looks like. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 I fit a Momo steering wheel to the SD1 today. Gosh its nice to use. http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/01/rover-sd1-its-momo-time/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 I did some prep for the upcoming warrant, today. http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/01/rover-sd1-some-warrant-prep/ Fixed my washer jets, replaced more waist mouldings, and made a mess with some brown goo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 A quick update. http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/01/rover-sd1-an-update-and-100th-post/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 New brake pads, brake fluid, oil/filter and spark plugs are in. I think its ready for the Warrant now. http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/01/rover-sd1-more-warrant-prep-a-service/ Also, Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Fitted some new halogen tail lamp bulbs to increase visibility. http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/01/rover-sd1-tail-lamp-upgrade/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kws Posted January 24, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2017 I really like this photo too 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 I did some more work on my car this evening. Stripped and fixed the rear fog switch, and sunroof switch.... and found out why my sunroof doesnt actually work. http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/01/rover-sd1-dash-switch-overhaul/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Oh yeah, success! http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/01/rover-sd1-its-a-pass/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 I found out why my sunroof wasnt working.... http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/01/rover-sd1-sunroof-motor-dissection/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 I detailed the exterior of my car yesterday. Clay bar, full machine polish, wax, and then coated in a Hydrophobic coating. Zircon shines up well. http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/01/rover-sd1-exterior-detail/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Due to popular request, the chrome eyebrow has been refitted. http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/01/rover-sd1-the-small-details/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Success, sweet sweet moving metal. http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/02/rover-sd1-fixing-the-sunroof/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Stripped the spare EFI loom the other day to inspect it's condition. http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/02/speeduino-stripping-the-loom/ Discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 I mocked up the coil bracket for the Rover today. Should fit nicely. http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/02/speeduino-coil-mount-cad/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 I attended the British Car Day with my SD1 http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/02/rover-sd1-british-car-day-2017/ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 And i cant leave anything well enough alone. As soon as i got home i pulled the car apart, to begin fitting my custom Speeduino ECU. http://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2017/02/speeduino-rover-sd1-it-begins/ Discuss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.