New pics of emma no.258 (pic heavy)

[Simply Si]

well, gave her a quick scrub and took some pics. i also pro-cleaned and treated the leather yesterday and it came out superb!

here she is..............................

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0014.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0013.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0012.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0011.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0010.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0009.jpg

I also installed my new richbrook tax disc holder....................

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0008.jpg

my head unit..................

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0007.jpg

the leathers after there treat and clean....................

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0006.jpg

the steeringwheel has suffered with age and so im on the look out now for a new one as the top of it has worn and dulled............

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0005.jpg

emma with her shiny new fogs installed yesterday................

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0003.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0002.jpg

lots to do yet, mgzr spoiler, leon splitter and possibly some angel eyes. im also installing an armrest that im re-upholstering myself in the red leather to match.

hope you like...........

[Fast Alan]

Are you standing in a hole to take some of those pics or did you actually get down on all fours ???.

Very nice example and the suns come out so no excuses for me today,be off to do some washing myself

[Simply Si]

yep all fours for the money shots alan!

[Stevedx]

looks very nice mate!

[kinggareth]

What was wrong with the old fogs??

[Simply Si]

drivers side was smashed and the passenger one was intact but all the lugs had broke

[kinggareth]

I see you like your air hot fast and in your face...


You need to have another go at the cleaning though - look at the dirt under the doors!!

[Simply Si]

I see you like your air hot fast and in your face...


You need to have another go at the cleaning though - look at the dirt under the doors!!

lol, i do as it goes!

[Bornunder Dutchess]

[QUOTE=kinggareth;18237]I see you like your air hot fast and in your face...


[QUOTE]

LMAO!
:)

Im still giggling about this half an hour after reading it. Brilliant.

[Bornunder Dutchess]

Emma does look lovely though Si, you should be very proud. Replace the .org sticker with a BRM.co.uk one though.

PMSl Hot fast and in your face. Gareth your a genius.

[spankyban]

Good work Mate looking good..

[Simply Si]

well, i decided a little more work was needed today so i installed the mgf mirror into the brm and i also cleaned all the door frames and kick plates.

after sitting for abit with a cuppa, i decided to take emma out for a quick drive and take some pics. not all of them came out ok (crappy phone camera), and i have selected my faves below................

first off is the cleaned and polished kick plates and door sills................

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0020.jpg

the circle is actually the reflection of the speaker cover..............

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0022.jpg

now onto the cleaned carpets..........

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0021.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0024.jpg

and the MGF mirror.........

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0023.jpg

and emma just sitting around posing!

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0026.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0029.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0032.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0031.jpg

my fave..............

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0034.jpg

fun in the woods.......

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0037.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0039.jpg

cheers, si

[nats214]

Beautiful pal.

Any ideas on getting the alloys on mine looking tip top.

Also steering wheel on mine needs sorting nay tips??

Ta

[Fast Alan]

Your down on all fours again :unsure: Hope you dont take the new T Shirt shots

[Bornunder Dutchess]

Your down on all fours again :unsure: Hope you dont take the new T Shirt shots

This is why girls dont photograph cars well. Crawling around in the Mud in a forest...officially not a great female activity. :)

[Simply Si]

This is why girls dont photograph cars well. Crawling around in the Mud in a forest...officially not a great female activity. :)

nah, just you chavs not wanting to dirty the burberry!

[Seabart]

Damn Si, these pics make me wanna go to Holland (am now in Liverpool) and give my own car a good scrub to make it as good looking as yours.

Btw: no mats to cover the red carpet?? I had loads of problems keeping the carpet clean so decided to go for mats even though it looks a bit more dull.

[Simply Si]

right, had a day off today (finally) and decided to fit my badges, r25 dash pocket and strut brace, this is the result.............................

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0021-1.jpg

badges............

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0017-1.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0018-1.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0019-1.jpg

the strut brace...............

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0022-1.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0024-1.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0023-1.jpg

cheers, si

[Stevedx]

looking good mate

[Fast Alan]

Nice and tidy mate,glad the rain held off for you,I gave up today.
was the dashboard pocket an easy fit ? I thought about putting one in mine

[Fast Alan]

Oh Yeah and you forgot to get down and do the low ground shot ...disappointed in you Si :hmmm:

[Simply Si]

yeah, the dash pocket is easy peasy. two screws hold in the blanking plate behind the glove box, undo these and hey presto, the plate can be removed and the pocket just slots in its place with no fuss whatsoever.

[pchappers]

beautiful mate I love it. :)

[Simply Si]

many thanks

[BRMark]

Nice and tidy mate,glad the rain held off for you,I gave up today.
was the dashboard pocket an easy fit ? I thought about putting one in mine

Dead easy Alan - two 8mm bolts to take the glovebox off and then the blanking plate is just fixed with two more (can't remember if it's bolts or screws) the dash pocket is a straight swap for the blanking plate using the same fixings.

[Fast Alan]

Dead easy Alan - two 8mm bolts to take the glovebox off and then the blanking plate is just fixed with two more (can't remember if it's bolts or screws) the dash pocket is a straight swap for the blanking plate using the same fixings.

Seeing it in the pics made up my mind,Ithink they look really smart,were do you get them from ?

[BRMark]

I got mine from ebay - paid about a tenner but I was seeing them go for about £25

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=rover+dash+pocket&_sacat=0&_trksid=m270&_odkw=rover+ash+packet&_osacat=0

[Simply Si]

hi guys, just to let you know that the boss man was good enough to deliver my splitter by hand so before me and jay went to meet matt to collect his BRM, we fitted it. went on quite easily and ill post pics tomorrow.

[brmatty]

If any one fancies a cut and blow...dry ..im the man in my shandy wagon!!!:mbounce:

[Simply Si]

hahahaha, that shandy wagon is a nice car. here is what matt has now got..............

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0014-1.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0011-1.jpg

all i can say matt, is that it was a pleasure to meet you both today and jay is really happy with the brm. gave it a good run back and was smiling all the way home.

tried to put the alloys from yours onto on my car but it appears they dont fit as my hubs are different to yours????

oh well, im pleased both parties like thier cars and i hope they serve you both well.

[brmatty]

they will fit as there a universal fit wheel , its abit tricky linning them up but they will go on , make sure you fit the plastic spigot ring too as otherwise you'll get wheel judder above 50mph...

nice to meet you all aswell today , we drove the pug back with the roof down!! we both look like beetroots now and it wasnt even that sunny..lol..take care mate :clap:

[Simply Si]

okies, here are the pics of emma with her new splitter on..............

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0027-1.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0028-1.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0026-1.jpg

i think youll agree it looks the nuts!! :happy:

[Fast Alan]

Nuts you keep making me want to spend me money

[BRMark]

Nuts you keep making me want to spend me money

Alan if you want to be rich here's my advice: Don't buy a BRM and don't visit this forum :laugh:

[Fast Alan]

Alan if you want to be rich here's my advice: Don't buy a BRM and don't visit this forum :laugh:

:slap:TO LATE:slap:

[Adam]

Looking good there Si :yes:

[Simply Si]

well, strobefox from .org delivered my zr spoiler last night in silver and i was up at 7 fitting it.

to be honest i really like it but only from certain angles. its alot of silver to contend with but i think, like the interior, it will grow on me.

it makes the rear alloys look smaller than they are (dont ask me why) so hopefully when the straights have been attached it should finish it off nicely.

overall im happy with the look and i know its create a split with you guys.

here she is with her new spoiler......................

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0044.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0046.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0042.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0040.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0043.jpg

again, you either love it or hate it................

[welshone]

Looking Great Si,

I miss my orange spoiler :(

Just one question, is it on standard BRM suspension setup ???

[Seabart]

It deffo has to grow on me to........I would have preferred it green, I think.

[BRMark]

It deffo has to grow on me to........I would have preferred it green, I think.

I'm with Seabart on this - I think it makes the car look unfinished, I do like the ZR spoilers in green though.

[Simply Si]

cool guys, its guaging the reaction i thought it would. to be honest, when the straights are fitted tomorrow ill bet my bottom dollar it looks alot better.

[Seabart]

OK...I'll hold my horses and give you my honest opinion after the pics of the finished article!

[kinggareth]

Its a thumbs up from me on the silver spoiler.

[Fast Alan]

Iam not sure at the mo lets see if the straights set it off

[BRMark]

Hey Si I travelled into the future and found this pic of your BRM :whistle:

http://www.buyyourcar.co.uk/carimages/prv/large/28f6d9c5-d3e2-4076-bdc1-8366b56089d4_2.jpg

:laugh:

[Simply Si]

hey man, i am no chav!

[Simply Si]

anyway, quick photoshop with straights on..................(imagine the center caps removed aswell)

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Photo-0041-1.jpg

[Fast Alan]

Like everything you have done so far but its not right in silver looks like a halfords accessory

[Simply Si]

well, if you turn up to the hop farm meet on the 11th then you can see it in the flesh.

[Fast Alan]

well, if you turn up to the hop farm meet on the 11th then you can see it in the flesh.

Yes ive no doubt the pic isnt doing it justice first I though perhaps its just a bit to OTT but then why do I like the totally OTT ones some of the lads have sprayed orange,but I admire that youve gone and tryed a different route which is helpfull to others when making a decision

[Simply Si]

thats what i was thinking you see. pretty much everyone goes for the orange, and ive decided that the whole reason the snout is orange is to pay homage to the cars that had the orange snout back in the le mans days.

silver is to compliment the rest of the trim. even the missus was like "dont like it", after being out and about in it today, she has now changed her mind and actually thinks it looks good.

[Fast Alan]

thats what i was thinking you see. pretty much everyone goes for the orange, and ive decided that the whole reason the snout is orange is to pay homage to the cars that had the orange snout back in the le mans days.

silver is to compliment the rest of the trim. even the missus was like "dont like it", after being out and about in it today, she has now changed her mind and actually thinks it looks good.

Now thats the one person you have got to impress ....the rest are just a matter of opinions

[Adam]

the whole reason the snout is orange is to pay homage to the cars that had the orange snout back in the le mans days.


Take note of the wonderful spoiler colour of the BRM P138 ;)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/theBRMcouk/BRMP138.jpg

[Fast Alan]

Take note of the wonderful spoiler colour of the BRM P138 ;)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/theBRMcouk/BRMP138.jpg

And hence your fog surrounds too

[Simply Si]

anyway, ive spent the last 15 mins looking at it and ive decided its staying as it is. it looks awesome in the flesh and the more i look at it, the more i like it.

thanks for all the comments though guys as it made me step back and look at it abit longer.

[Shaggy]

Silver spoiler = fail IMO

Get it done orange!! You know it makes sense

[kinggareth]

Don't listen to them Si, keep it as it is. Don't be a sheep.

[Simply Si]

cheers gaz, yeah it is staying as is. pretty much the reason it is staying as is, is because of the 'sheep' thing. my mate wants his orange and green and i dont want to be rolling around with him in an identical car.

nope, the silver stays.

[Shaggy]

IMO buying a BRM is basically rolling around in the same car. They are not exactly inconspicous, and drastic changes mean it takes it away from being a BRM.

If you dont want to roll around the same as others why not buy a Vi?? And mod to suit??

Not a dig etc so dont read it like it is.

IMO the silver spoiler just doesnt suit, its just too much. What would look good, is the ZR spoiler green with the "Xpower, Motobuild" add on spoiler in silver. Now that might look schweet as its just less silver

The current amount of silver just doesnt compliment the rest when looked at from a whole car perspective. It'd be fine if the snout was silver though (which is just wrong).

All IMO though so you can tell me to shutup if ya like

[BRMark]

IMO buying a BRM is basically rolling around in the same car. They are not exactly inconspicous, and drastic changes mean it takes it away from being a BRM.

If you dont want to roll around the same as others why not buy a Vi?? And mod to suit??

Not a dig etc so dont read it like it is.

IMO the silver spoiler just doesnt suit, its just too much. What would look good, is the ZR spoiler green with the "Xpower, Motobuild" add on spoiler in silver. Now that might look schweet as its just less silver

The current amount of silver just doesnt compliment the rest when looked at from a whole car perspective. It'd be fine if the snout was silver though (which is just wrong).

All IMO though so you can tell me to shutup if ya like

Shaggy I have to admit I fall firmly in your camp - the BRM is what it is, not a 'sheeps' car by any stretch of the imagination.

[Seabart]

SI: it's your car and nobody can tell you what to do with it, if you like this then that's how it's going to be!

But: hope you don't mind butchering up your pics with some bad photoshopping to see what it would like partially silver, just out of curiosity:

http://www.thebrm.co.uk/vb/picture.php?albumid=34&pictureid=203
http://www.thebrm.co.uk/vb/picture.php?albumid=34&pictureid=204

I would seriously consider this.......

[Simply Si]

when i say sheep i dont want my brm to look like everyone elses in respect to the colours i have various bits. the spoiler makes a statement about me in that A: i love silver and the more the better B: I dont want the 'traditional green/orange' combo on the spoiler as my mate is having his like it and i dont want to look the same.

i welcome all opinions and im not the kind of guy to go all minstrel just because someone dont like it. i bought the BRM because i love its heritage, its uniqueness and its rareity, mine is now a little more unique than the others! lol

[Fast Alan]

Si car looks great but buy yourself a decent camera :rofl:

[Shaggy]

It is all down to personal preference.

I personally bought my car because of its looks, interior etc etc. I've added the orange spoiler because it looks great, who cares if others have the same, it doesnt make me a sheep because i like it.

Fair play for doing something different but i think the only way to pull the silver look off is the do the snout silver too.

I'll shutup now

[Bornunder Dutchess]

Im happily in the camp of not wanting a spoiler. ;)

[Simply Si]

well, up at 6 am cleaning the straights i bought yesterday and what a transformation. as i suspected, the spoiler isnt as garish now and really looks the part. also, yesterday, my missus bought me a new 12.2 mp digital camera and it is fantastic. picture quality is awesome.

this is pre-straights and filthy from yesterdays downpour.................

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/DSCF0048.jpg

one of the alloys (all were dirty) abit of elbow grease...............

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/DSCF0057.jpg

odd feet.................

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/DSCF0056.jpg

the alloys as they were................

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/DSCF0052.jpg

and then all cleaned and looking awesome................

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/DSCF0063.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/DSCF0062.jpg

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/DSCF0061.jpg

very very pleased with the results and im glad i took the plunge with straights and 'that' spoiler!

[Fast Alan]

There nice,always liked them and they seem to have set off the spoiler a bit better as well.
Oh and nice photos as well

[Seabart]

Car looks good, pictures are perfect!
Well done!

[Stevedx]

looking good mate

[Simply Si]

after putting the alloys on and cleaning it yesterday i kind of fell in love with it all over again lol. looks really smart as it is.

[Shaggy]

like the alloys but you know my opinion on the spoiler. You got the centres for the wheels?

[Simply Si]

yes im going to sell them shortly. 2 of them have seen better days but still saleable.

[Shaggy]

Why sell them. Staights look better with the centres. Need some centres at least

[Simply Si]

nope, staying as they are and plus the fact they have mg badges so no good for the BRM.

[BRMark]

Why not just give them a coat of silver?

[Simply Si]

i like them without the center caps. but cheers for the advice guys!

[Shaggy]

They just look like something is missing from them.

I made some centres for my straights a while ago. Will see if i have them if ya want

[Simply Si]

thanks for the offer shaggy it is very appreciated, but i really like the look the brm has now.

ive made this car all my own and ive loved every minute doing it up!

[kinggareth]

As much as i hate to admit it - I'm with awesome Si again!!

The straights look a million times better WITHOUT centres.

[Shaggy]

They do look good without centres i'll agree, the ones i made only covered up the hole in the middle, didnt cover the nuts etc.

Just literally tidied them up and stopped dirt/water getting into the hole

[kinggareth]

Ah.

Yeah that's a better idea, having just the wheel bearing hole covered up.

Si, you should have a look at those centres if Shaggy still has them.

[Shaggy]

I'll see if there in the shed. If so, Si is welcome to them.

[Seabart]

I'm really starting to like the look of the car with those straights....might have to look for a set myself :laugh:

Where did you get yours??

[Simply Si]

mg zr/zs. they usually cost around £100 with fair tyres.