MG EVs Podcast Monday 12th April 2021 @ 7:30pm BST

[Stuart Wright]

Join us on our weekly podcast episode where we'll be talking about upgrades and accessories for improving your driving experience and protecting your MG.

Please reply below with any questions or suggestions for discussion topics.

 

[Cocijo]

Stuart - I think that you mean on Easter Monday?
A couple of suggestions based on my own experiences and posts on the forum;

1/does your MG EV have rattles/creaks?
most common areas on the ZS seem to be sunroof, A pillar trims, steering column, front screen surround. What’s the MG5 like?
should EV’s be silent? Is a rattle here and there acceptable? Are we too critical? What do dealers say is acceptable? Should your car be rattle free - and for how long?

2/the dreaded BMS trundles on!
Still confusion on wether the lower voltage update should be applied to all cars when in for service - many have had their service since but still have the higher voltage BMS - is this ok? There is no consistency?
is there yet a definitive way of being sure that you do not have the faulty BMS? - owners concerned and would like to understand in case they might get future issues. Some have said that it took ages for their faulty BMS to show - maybe due to the charging regime and usage?

thanks

 

[Stuart Wright]

Stuart - I think that you mean on Easter Monday?

You’re right. Fixed, thanks.

 

[Happy Zappy]

Adding to the creaks / rattles comment above, I would include transmission noises. I’ve noticed that at speeds between 30 - 40 mph, on a smooth level road, neither accelerating or decelerating, my ZS has a distinct “whine”. It’s like a chattering of gears. Is this common and anything to be worried about, or just that the car is generally quiet that it can be heard.
Thanks

David

 

[Cocijo]

Adding to the creaks / rattles comment above, I would include transmission noises. I’ve noticed that at speeds between 30 - 40 mph, on a smooth level road, neither accelerating or decelerating, my ZS has a distinct “whine”. It’s like a chattering of gears. Is this common and anything to be worried about, or just that the car is generally quiet that it can be heard.
Thanks

David

This might be useful;

Noise from Motor or Transmission.

Hi all I have owned a ZS for month now with abot 5000 miles on the clock , of which 500 miles are down to me. Getting to like the car the more I drive it after tentative start But there's a noise from the drive train that is niggling me and not sure if it's normal for a electric car. The noise...

www.mgevs.com

 

[Stuart Wright]

I've rescheduled the podcast from Monday the 5th to the 12th. We're having a week off.

 

[Davemac278]

I have purchased roof bars for my ZS EV Exclusive. Worth the £24.99 I paid. Believe the seller has put them up this week to £28.99 but not bad for universal lockable bars.

Universal Lockable Aluminium Car Roof Rack Bars Rail Anti Theft Luggage Carrier | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Universal Lockable Aluminium Car Roof Rack Bars Rail Anti Theft Luggage Carrier at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

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[Davemac278]

Other good buy was short aerial under £5. Still get good DAB signal and GPS

3" Universal Black Carbon Fiber Car Mast Screws Short Radio Aerial Antenna New | eBay

Easy installtion, no any modification, simply unscrew the whip mast and screw this on. This antenna is functional and intended for AM/FM radio signal. 1 x Car Radio Antenna. Material: Aluminum and Real carbon fiber.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Cocijo]

I have purchased roof bars for my ZS EV Exclusive. Worth the £24.99 I paid. Believe the seller has put them up this week to £28.99 but not bad for universal lockable bars.

Universal Lockable Aluminium Car Roof Rack Bars Rail Anti Theft Luggage Carrier | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Universal Lockable Aluminium Car Roof Rack Bars Rail Anti Theft Luggage Carrier at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

They look good. Do they need any testing approval rating? I’m no expert but all the posts around regulation of roof rails has made me think about how the items that attach to them are regulated and tested for capacity, fixings used etc. In the event of a failure (which I accept is unlikely) it’s nice to know that you’re covered.

 

[Davemac278]

They look good. Do they need any testing approval rating? I’m no expert but all the posts around regulation of roof rails has made me think about how the items that attach to them are regulated and tested for capacity, fixings used etc. In the event of a failure (which I accept is unlikely) it’s nice to know that you’re covered.

The handbook for the ZS confirms that load capacity is 75kg. The bars have been tested to 100kg.

 

[Cocijo]

Thanks

 

[Stuart Wright]

I've created upgrades and accessories subforums for the ZS and MG5. Please post your accessory information there.
Thanks