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by ReloDood
Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: Looking for a few interior bits for '97 R3 SLi
Replies: 1
Views: 2124

Re: Looking for a few interior bits for '97 R3 SLi

So no solutions sprang to the collective mind, clearly. I've commissioned the 3D printing of a set of four plungers based on some tech drawings I knocked up. CAD file done and test samples being made as I type. With luck, the sunshade will be back in the car within the week. The plastic trim/handle ...
by ReloDood
Mon May 09, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: Looking for a few interior bits for '97 R3 SLi
Replies: 1
Views: 2124

Looking for a few interior bits for '97 R3 SLi

Suggestions welcomed as to where I might source the following - sadly I don't have part numbers. Plastic "plungers" (Rover workshop manual term) that centre the sunroof's sliding sunshade, (and restrain the shade smashing into the body on braking and acceleration) The plastic trim piece th...
by ReloDood
Mon May 09, 2022 7:03 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: R3 1.6 SLi 5 door here, equipped with Kiwi owner
Replies: 3
Views: 2722

Re: R3 1.6 SLi 5 door here, equipped with Kiwi owner

Thanks for the welcome GTiJohn. I'm based in Nelson. The local Rover car club does their best to squeeze parts out of their own resource and their network but the supply is simply drying up. So here I am. According to the National vehicle register, there are only 49 licensed 200 series still alive i...
by ReloDood
Fri May 06, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: R3 1.6 SLi 5 door here, equipped with Kiwi owner
Replies: 3
Views: 2722

R3 1.6 SLi 5 door here, equipped with Kiwi owner

G'day peeps. New to Rover and taking a shot at restoring this aging conveyance. To-do list initially consisted of a dozen items, quickly blew out to 36 but I've hopefully nailed 28 of those. Getting to the gnarly ones now though, like noisy reverse gear, peeling clear coat ( laquer to you chaps and ...