I thought it might be an idea to draw up a summary of the main mods to my Mog, so here it is.

If you'd like help in doing anything - or would like something making up, please pm me to see what's possible. I'll have more time if I ever retire of course!!!!

Here we go then.........................

Degree of difficulty is quoted using the Haynes spanner rating…………….

Front spoiler: Five Spanner
Components: Spoiler; neoprene edging; primer; top coat; stainless fixings
Cut to fit; fabricate brackets

Underbonnet insulation: Two/three spanner
Components: Reflective woven material; reflective self adhesive material; cable ties; sheet aluminium (1mm thick or slightly less); stainless fixings; contact adhesive; brown paper for templates.
Cut to fit; fabricate brackets (alternator and clutch master cylinder).

Coilpack protector: Four spanner
Components: Reflective woven material; reflective self adhesive material sheet aluminium (1mm thick or slightly less); h/d neoprene sheet; contact adhesive; brown paper for templates.
Make template; cut aluminium; shape aluminium;

Front wing protectors (mudflaps); Four spanner
Components: Large circuit boards; reflective woven material; h/d neoprene sheet; contact adhesive; stainless fixings.
Fabricate brackets; cut and fix neoprene; cut and fix reflective woven material.

Under dash carpet; Two spanner
Components: Carpet; brown paper for templates; cable ties.
Make templates; Cut and fit carpet.

Microswitch brake lamp modification: Four spanners
Components: Microswitch; stainless sheet; wiring; connectors; relay.
Make brackets for relay and microswitch; make up wiring; fit to car and test.

Floorboard protection: One spanner
Components: Danish oil.
Remove seats; apply oil.

Windstop: Five spanner
Components: Clear PVC sheet cut to order; neoprene edging; stainless fixings; stainless sheet (0.7mm to 1mm thick).
Make templates; fabricate stainless brackets; trial fit and adjust; assemble parts and road test.

Half-half tonneau cover: Three spanner
Components: Twillfast/Mohair; h/d neoprene sheet; fasteners.
Make template; cut and trim mohair; test fit; fit fasteners; final adjustments.

Winter buddy tonneau: Four spanner
Components: Twillfast/Mohair; mohair edging strip; h/d neoprene sheet; fasteners.
Make template; cut and trim mohair; test fit; fit fasteners; final adjustments; have edging fitted by trimmer.

Toolbox: Five spanner
Components: plywood; plastic L channel; various wood lengths; wood screws; neoprene sheet (3mm).
Make template; assemble wooden box to fit available space; road test and adjust.

Note that I have in mind an uprated version in aluminium, time permitting, so watch this space…………….

Rear wing protectors: One spanner
Components: Large circuit boards; h/d neoprene sheet; contact adhesive; stainless fixings.
Cut and fix neoprene sheet to PCB; attach to car with penny washers.

Spare wheel insert: One spanner
Components: pre-cut PVC circle; neoprene.
Measure inside of spare wheel and order plastic; fit with two small neoprene holders.

Spare wheel security device: Five spanner.
Components: Stainless sheet (0.7mm thick); exhaust clamps; stainless fixings; neoprene sheet – various thickness and density; neoprene edging.
Make template; cut and shape stainless sheet; make fixing brackets; trial fit; finish with neoprene padding and edging.

Centre rear light for use with luggage: Four spanner.
Components: Stainless sheet (0.7mm thick); neoprene sheet (3mm); LED light unit; stainless fasteners; wiring & connectors.
Make template; cut and shape stainless bracket; assemble light unit with wiring; solder plug; fix umbilical wiring to car with matching plug and secure in spare wheel well; test fit and adjust; road test.


Useful links:
Not exhaustive, and no connection with any, but they serve my every need……
http://www.stagonset.co.uk/?gclid=CP_h6d2O_ZYCFRmA1QodqXugXQ
http://www.agriemach.com/index.php?osCsid=g2skl4o6cmgq7a8c2b004s85h5
http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/
http://www.metaloffcuts.co.uk/about_us.html
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/
http://www.theplasticman.co.uk/index.php?area=calculator
http://www.rhnuttall.co.uk/Materials/Foam_or_Sponge.html
http://www.coh-baines.co.uk/
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/home/homepage.php

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DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4