ATTENTION ALL ROVER 600 OWNERS!!!!!!!!!!

rnash2002 · Post by **rnash2002** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 10:45 am

Im back in the 600 club :wink:

cruiser · Post by **cruiser** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 11:05 am

Warrior wrote:You dont think it might be the unit its self then?????

Well, as disconnecting the battery is a zero cost repair it's got to be worth trying before spending hundreds on a new alarm ECU.

nigel200 · Post by **nigel200** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 1:51 pm

bri.prior wrote:just a good all round car looks good and lots of room when u have a family,,,,,

618 is in zircon silver,not mega fast but its quick enough for me.we have just had our first child so its perfect for carrying everything around.
wouls like some vitty wheels for it though and is it possible to fit a twin tail pipe on a 618 mine is single.

tf_boy · Post by **tf_boy** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 3:26 pm

rnash2002 wrote:Im back in the 600 club

get your own dam car

stop using other peoples, You can register your car there as shes already on the list

;)

joking lol

rnash2002 · Post by **rnash2002** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 5:07 pm

tf_boy wrote:
rnash2002 wrote:Im back in the 600 club

get your own dam car stop using other peoples, You can register your car there as shes already on the list ;)

joking lol

petroleum · Post by **petroleum** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 5:23 pm

regarding the alarm going off my 620 Si did the same, locked the car then for no reason the alarm went off,
I checked all door switches and one off them was disconnected, fixed it but still the same, found something in the bonnetlock and it was the bonnet switch that had fallen of the lock, has jammed the switch so it's now closed and surprise surprise never have had a false alarms during these 2 years..

The switch is a microswitch and is inside the bonnet lockassembley, keyfod locks only 3 doors on mine. so i'm using key only..

Trevor@rover · Post by **Trevor@rover** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 5:30 pm

T16 Ti??

Trevor@rover · Post by **Trevor@rover** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 5:36 pm

1.6 turbo not listed on my books have I missed one??????

MGJohn · Post by **MGJohn** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 6:47 pm

Warrior wrote:May be 1 of you coulod help me??????

About 2 days ago I tried to lock the car using the fob but the car wouldnâ€™t lock or unlock, even thought the lights on the fob were lighting up. I locked the car using the key, walked about 10 yards and the alarm sounded, I went back to the car tried the fob and eventually it worked and Locked the car ever since then every time I lock the car either with the key or the fob the alarm sounds after about 10-30 seconds does anybody know what could be causing this? And where the best place to take it ?

Thanks

Ensure all doors, boot and bonnet are closed correctly. Then try again. If it still plays up, only a systematic check of all likely causes will flush out the problem. Tackle the no or low expense items first... like switches and connections in good condition, battery disconnect and ensuring all doors, boot lid and bonnet properly closed.

Warrior · Post by **Warrior** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:04 am

Disconnected the battery and it seams fine........however only locked it/ unlocked it a few times will have to see how it goes over the next few days.

Thanks for the help

rnash2002 · Post by **rnash2002** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 12:22 pm

Trevor@rover wrote:1.6 turbo not listed on my books have I missed one??????

T16 is the name of the engine 2.0i or 2.0i turbo,same engine as they 800 vitty and the 220 coupe turbo and 220 gsi/gti turbo

Warrior · Post by **Warrior** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 7:20 pm

Right well Alarm is now playing up again!!!!!!!

It goes off 3-4 times for the 1st hour then it seams to be ok, but now the fobs arent working, will try the disconnect the battery thing again see if that works if it doesnt anyone have any other ideas?????

Am thinging about getting a new alarm but someone I spoke to said that the alarms on the 600 are a bit of a swine as there connected to everything. Has anybody had a DIFFERENT alarm fitted and if so would you recommend anyone/alarm?

Jimmy-ti · Post by **Jimmy-ti** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 8:48 pm

I got a 620 ti, has been tuned. a right monster. They are such great cars

jimmy

Podman · Post by **Podman** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 10:29 pm

Jimmy-ti wrote:I got a 620 ti, has been tuned. a right monster. They are such great cars

jimmy

When you say tuned.....what haev you had done ? or what has been done by previous owner....?

fig_jam_uk · Post by **fig_jam_uk** » Sun Dec 25, 2005 11:12 am

retro620ti wrote:
rich620ti

'99 620Ti. The Ti is getting common on this forum now. Might have to get a 220 Gsi turbo instead.

Damn that....give me my nice interior and decent off the shelf handling anyday....
620 Ti because I love the look of passengers faces when they get into a grandad car and then i open it up..

Hell yeah i sh@ me mate up just the other day, He was taking the mickey saying its is a grandad car, so i let him see how all grandads should be driving "floored"

I just got the 620i but she still goes like sh1t off a shovel :twisted:

hilly370 · Post by **hilly370** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 11:00 pm

Traded in my 97' 216 coupe SE in yesterday for a 98 600ti in burnt orange! Fantastic car, shame the clutch release bearing sounds like a washing machine full of spanners! Oh yeah, and the alternator packed in on the way home about 7 last night, oh well, a couple of weeks and an empty pocket, it'll be good as new! :wink:

Raistlin · Post by **Raistlin** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 11:12 pm

hilly370 wrote:shame the clutch release bearing sounds like a washing machine full of spanners!

That just might NOT be the release bearing.

Had that same noise with mine and ended up having the gearbox overhauled

w007ds@aol.com · Post by **w007ds@aol.com** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:53 pm

Bought this car for my wife. It's now my daily runner. only got 63k miles! Black, lowered (by myself), Powerflow full SS exhaust (no cat) Just MOT's last week after a we bit of work. 17" Vitty wheels, new brakes all round, All kind of other bit's replaced/renewed. Cylinder head + gasket and all belts changes last year (biggest job ever). I've had all kinds of cars including a "scooby"..... and this one has been the best! Great for the wife/baby and all the stuff that comes wif them too. Fingers crossed it'll last for another while. This forum has been invaluable. Now looking to replace the gear linkage bush thingy! any help much appreciated:) :wink:

fluke · Post by **fluke** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:56 pm

w007ds@aol.com wrote:Bought this car for my wife. It's now my daily runner. only got 63k miles! Black, lowered (by myself), Powerflow full SS exhaust (no cat) Just MOT's last week after a we bit of work. 17" Vitty wheels, new brakes all round, All kind of other bit's replaced/renewed. Cylinder head + gasket and all belts changes last year (biggest job ever). I've had all kinds of cars including a "scooby"..... and this one has been the best! Great for the wife/baby and all the stuff that comes wif them too. Fingers crossed it'll last for another while. This forum has been invaluable. Now looking to replace the gear linkage bush thingy! any help much appreciated:)

This thread may help.
http://www.rt2468abcd.r8technology.co.uk/viewtopi ... =poly+bush

scooby-slayer · Post by **scooby-slayer** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:41 pm

Podman wrote:
Jimmy-ti wrote:I got a 620 ti, has been tuned. a right monster. They are such great cars

jimmy
When you say tuned.....what haev you had done ? or what has been done by previous owner....?

Previous owner did it..

Chipped, uprated turbo (hybrid i think) Pipercross induction kit, s/s exhaust.. cant think what else he's had done to the engine..

Also got bilstiens and some kind of uprated discs..

Its in the body shop atm, should look cool..

Its got Mynheer skirts, front splitter and rear bumper quarters, having the boot all smoothed and flushed inc reg inlay, having front wide-mouthed, and sum cool adjustable evo spoiler..

Should go nicely with the sound and speed!

Sweet car Jim!

Null_Byte · Post by **Null_Byte** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:09 am

Chipped...

Ahh must be one of thse http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 8032712476

Sonic_Vi · Post by **Sonic_Vi** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:31 am

99T 618

I do lots of milage and didn't want an oil burner

scooby-slayer · Post by **scooby-slayer** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 9:00 pm

Null_Byte wrote:
Chipped...
Ahh must be one of thse http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 8032712476

Ahh must be one of these http://www.freewebs.com/dark_destiny_cl ... handy andy.jpg

Fraz 600ti · Post by **Fraz 600ti** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 9:11 pm

Av got a 97 ti in carribean (blue colour) (NOT a girlie green/blue colour)

Reasons for geting it was, good motorway car and can use it for all occasions wether it be a wedding/funeral/buisness meeting etc etc. Plus scares many people when the dump valve goes off.

s1njon · Post by **s1njon** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:34 am

I have a 97 ti sat in my garage waiting for a new gearbox, my wife has a 94 ti waiting for me to get round to taking it for it's mot

Null_Byte · Post by **Null_Byte** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:07 pm

scooby-slayer wrote:
Null_Byte wrote:
Chipped...
Ahh must be one of thse http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 8032712476
Ahh must be one of these http://www.freewebs.com/dark_destiny_cl ... handy andy.jpg

Fiesty arn't we

scooby-slayer · Post by **scooby-slayer** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:55 pm

Sorry, ut I hate it when you "veterans" get all arsey about when people mention the word "Tuned" or "chipped"...

Null_Byte · Post by **Null_Byte** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:19 pm

No, Now Im interested.

Is this chip the one that makes you overfuel or the one that removes the boost cut so you can melt your pistons?

Or are you talking about a proper MEMS replacement like emerald management?

scooby-slayer · Post by **scooby-slayer** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 2:33 pm

Hey..

Erm, *shrugs* I dont really know.. I dont think he does yet tbh, its a new purchase and neither of us are exactly wizards under the bonnet, but its goin on the rolling road ect in a couple of weeks and to be checked out by Jim's mate, so I'll let you know...

Doesnt feel like a Normal Ti tho I can tell ya!

rnash2002 · Post by **rnash2002** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:05 pm

scooby-slayer wrote:Hey..

Erm, *shrugs* I dont really know.. I dont think he does yet tbh, its a new purchase and neither of us are exactly wizards under the bonnet, but its goin on the rolling road ect in a couple of weeks and to be checked out by Jim's mate, so I'll let you know...

Doesnt feel like a Normal Ti tho I can tell ya!

Will be intresting to see the results

zozzie_9t9 · Post by **zozzie_9t9** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:54 pm

Looks like i'm not the only fan of the 600 then?

Mine's a 1998 ti in Zircon Silver - such a lovely blue-ish silver which is a bit different from most other silver cars out there. Used to have a 1994 620i - really good car, got it when i was 17. And for a 17 year it was quite fast!

Bought my ti about a year ago - insurance was quite a bit for a 21 year, but I LOVE IT! The styling is wonderfully subtle. My dad used to have an N reg BRG 600 and had it for for about eight years - normally he kept cars for three or years so. He loved the shape - he has a 1.8 75 now, which is a lovely car and very comofrtable too, but it's not a performance car....

I still love the shape. The ti's combination of speed, styling, comfort and power is hard to beat. And now the ti offers amazing value for money! It has something which the BMW's and other lack, not sure what it is, but it's what really makes it feel like something special. Plus it's the ultimate Q car!

I always think the ti is something of a 'private pleasure' (

in a non-kinky way though...) right up until the point where the 316i fleet driver is trying to workout why the rover is disappearing into the distance...

busdriver2000 · Post by **busdriver2000** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 9:45 pm

Just got a 98 600 Ti at the weekend very nice and fast

zozzie_9t9 · Post by **zozzie_9t9** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:25 am

Another yorkshire ti owner!

RED-ROVER-Ti · Post by **RED-ROVER-Ti** » Wed May 31, 2006 8:05 pm

cough..

calibrax · Post by **calibrax** » Wed May 31, 2006 8:38 pm

Guess it's time to add myself to this thread...

Bought my '98 620ti in March 2006. My budget was Â£1,600 (the value of my bonus this year, after tax). I'd already decided I wanted to get my first powerful car... most of the cars I've owned haven't exactly been 'performance' models...

X reg Datsun Cherry 1.2
E reg Vauxhall Belmont 1.3
F reg Nissan Bluebird 1.6LS
G reg Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6L
J reg Ford Granada 2.0i Ghia
K reg Vauxhall Calibra 2.0i 8v
M reg Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8LS

The Calibra was the best car of the lot. So I'd decided to go for a newer Calibra, and was looking for a 2.5L V6 (170bhp), on a P plate or later. Found a really nice one at a dealer in Maidstone, but it was over budget at Â£2k. But I figured I could beat the price down, so I called up my insurance, and that killed it - they insisted on a Thatcham Cat 2 at least, and even with that, my insurance would double!

So the search was on. I looked at various Hondas (my dad has an Accord, and I thought that was nice) but there was not much around with grunt within my budget. Then I was browsing through cars on eBay within my budget, and saw a 620ti. I read the spec, and thought 'no way', thinking the guy must be an idiot. A Rover with 200bhp for under Â£1,500? 0-60 in 7 secs? 143mph? Half leather, air con... no, can't possibly be true...

Then I saw another ad which gave roughly the same details. Hmmmm. Worth investigating. So I checked out the Parker's website to see if the details were true. I was shocked, they were true! But not as shocked as when I called my insurance company, and they said my premium wouldn't change from what I was already paying for my 1.8 Cavalier!

That was the clincher. I HAD to get a 620ti. So I did. Now I'm planning to keep it long term and modify it extensively (over a long period, as funds allow). I'm hooked!

Rovertech 2.0

ATTENTION ALL ROVER 600 OWNERS!!!!!!!!!!

Re: 618 si

'94 ti cost me Â£1,300 2 years ago!

Re: '94 ti cost me Â£1,300 2 years ago!