MG ZS 120+ - MG Tom

[MG Tom]

Well after 32 cars in 11 years I've decided to stick with the ZS for a while . I bought this in February. It wasn't a model I'd considered, but saw it advertised locally and couldn't resist it (especially considering the price - although I've since learned all these ZSs are worth buttons)! It was owned by an MG enthusiast as a daily driver, and had been well cared for. A few little niggles to sort, but overall a very good car. It has excellent service history, a documented headgasket and cambelt from a local ex-MG dealer, and mint alloys with nearly-new Dunlop Sports

Here it is the day I got it:









On driving it home I noticed the exhaust getting fruitier and fruitier, and found this:



So straight away I had a replacement centre pipe and back box fitted at my local exhaust place (now fitted to sambomonkey's 180), but soon realised I preferred the noise when it was blowing so on went a second hand Janspeed back box - what a great bit of kit, looks fantastic and sounds perfect, just a little sportier without any drone whatsoever .

The matrix seats were in poor condition, but I found someone local breaking a ZS with a Monaco interior, rare in as much as they are not ripped at all! Included was a set of the early pre-Project Drive with the silver inserts which was a nice touch. I've also fitted a leather steering wheel from a low mileage car, which has really made a difference!

I've also fitted a nice Pioneer head unit and all the cabling for a modest ICE install.

A few pictures of how it currently stands:













Plans for the future are 135 or similar spec cams and a remap, upgraded brakes, replace the number plates and generally improve the condition bit by bit

Thanks for reading.

[Rich]

A very nice example and the blue Monaco interior does suit it too. The only thing I'd do visually, as I also said to Lee regarding your old 180, is to fit Rover 45 headlights to loose the orange indicators. I just think they look out of place... but that's just my personal opinion!

Ever thought of going the VVC route? Have a look at the 'Smudge' story and you'll see what I did to a once pretty normal Rover 45. Although I no longer have it (its still in the club though) I do miss the power. It was remapped and although still not put on a rolling road, is thought to be putting out approx 175bhp! Not far off the V6 power but a totally different drive and far better on fuel!

[MG Tom]

Cheers Rich!

I will certainly look into going VVC for sure!

I doubt I'll change the headlights though, I nearly bought a pair of brand new 45 lights on eBay for £35 delivered, but I genuinely like the orange. Maybe my opinion will change with time

Changed the resistor pack and pollen filter - boy was it minging. No wonder resistor packs blow so regularly, with airflow that restricted the fan has to work so much harder. Change your pollen filters regularly folks!

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