GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
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Club RR Member Number: 209
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Dec 21, 2017 11:15:36 GMT
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Had to buy this, the previous owner Ritch had a wicked sense of styling in his choice of rims (IMHO) and after a viewing he (Percy) is all mine...   It's not very often I buy a car where I am instantly happy with the styling - but in this case I think I am? Plan's for the new year, # Full service and cam belt - specialists only charge £175 to supply and fit a cam belt!! far cheaper than I expected and really not worth tackling myself for that price? £125 for a major service... # Increase the ride height slightly, only needs about 10mm to stop the rear tyres scrubbing - again only £30 for a pump up... # Powdercoat the TR6 steels - currently silver but not sure if I should consider anything else? Your thought's? |
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shin2chin
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Making curse word cars slightly better
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Dec 21, 2017 11:33:01 GMT
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They look ace. I would say anthracite or maybe bronze for the colour.
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1977 PORSCHE 2.0na 924
1974 VW Beetle 1600
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Dec 21, 2017 11:38:41 GMT
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I'd go for a gunmetal. Something a little lighter than Anthracite.
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 Specialist Bodyshop & Fabrication Classic, Retro, Prestige & Custom Small Repairs to Concours Restorations Mechanical Work Vintage to Modern |
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Dec 21, 2017 12:58:55 GMT
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I had to look in out of intrigue.
That look suits it so well, nicest modified mgf i think of seen. Just subtle and classy.
Personally I'd leave it as it is - just get wheels re-done in silver if they do need doing and is a different rear tyre size an option instead of raising suspension?
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Dec 21, 2017 13:28:34 GMT
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Read the title... opens thread, pleasantly surprised. That looks infinitely better than I could have imagined, personally I think they work best in a bright silver.
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Dec 21, 2017 13:41:40 GMT
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I like that.
I went for anthracite against dark green on mine (not MG) and like it.
But hey, I like living in a shambles as well, so please feel free to ignore me!
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Last Edit: Dec 21, 2017 13:42:25 GMT by georgeb
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steveg
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Dec 21, 2017 13:43:56 GMT
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I like the wheels, was going to get a set for my Triumph 2000 but went for minilights in the end, I realise my mistake now it was a long time ago !
Would a set of TR6 centre caps finish them of nicely, probably some suitable MG badges around to fit.
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Last Edit: Dec 21, 2017 14:14:28 GMT by steveg
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Dec 21, 2017 14:22:58 GMT
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Great little cars
I love the pub “experts” views on these
Usually all rubbish about how bad they are
I’ve owned two and loved them both
I may well own another in the future great little fun motors
That one looks great
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Fraud owners club member
1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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Dec 21, 2017 14:38:11 GMT
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I had to look in out of intrigue. That look suits it so well, nicest modified mgf i think of seen. Just subtle and classy. Personally I'd leave it as it is - just get wheels re-done in silver if they do need doing and is a different rear tyre size an option instead of raising suspension? Its currently running 165/60/15's on the rear - will have to see what options are available tyre size, believe the rims are 5 1/2" but they are not stamped up so cant be sure until I take one off (ebay shows some at 6") |
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Phil H
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Club RR Member Number: 133
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1997 MGF 1.8 VVC - TR6 Steels...Phil H
@philhoward
Club Retro Rides Member 133
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Dec 21, 2017 15:08:17 GMT
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Pretty sure TR6 wheels are 5.5J - are they on PCD adaptors? I'm guessing so as they're 4x114.3 PCD and I thought the MGF was 95.25?
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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Dec 21, 2017 15:11:02 GMT
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Pretty sure TR6 wheels are 5.5J - are they on PCD adaptors? I'm guessing so as they're 4x114.3 PCD and I thought the MGF was 95.25? Spot on - it's running a set of these, Mike Satur Wheel Adapters. |
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steveg
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Dec 21, 2017 17:34:07 GMT
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There were some wider ones available made by one of the TR specialists that were 6" wide so the could be but even the narrower ones stick out a lot. Could almost do with having them widened on the inside !
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Dec 21, 2017 20:08:06 GMT
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definitely needs caps of some sort....I'd be a full on tart with trim rings too I expect!
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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ChasR
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motivation
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Club RR Member Number: 170
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Dec 22, 2017 10:09:36 GMT
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Great little cars I love the pub “experts” views on these Usually all rubbish about how bad they are I’ve owned two and loved them both I may well own another in the future great little fun motors That one looks great It's funny you say that. Modern Classics put one of these against the MX-5 NA. NAs are now slowly becoming expensive for good cars while the MGF is still within the peanuts price range ; they walked away saying it actually drove quite nicely. I know hoopsontoast enjoyed his brother's example. |
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Dec 22, 2017 21:07:06 GMT
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I'm going to try a set of MG Montego cross spokes on the Golden Shot after christmas. The clay buck had them on and looked quite good...
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Rover Metro - The TARDIS - brake problems.....Stored
Rover 75 - Barge
MGZTT Cdti 160+ - Winter Hack and Audi botherer...
MGF - The Golden Shot...Stored
Project Minion........
Can you see the theme?
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Dec 22, 2017 21:30:26 GMT
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Or roll the rear arches and lower the front end....?
I'm loving the style of this too. Lots.
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I once owned a fridge in Crewe
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Saw this on Ebay and was impressed with the look. What are the Mike Satur adaptors like, any vibration or balance problems? I've been considering a set to put 16" steels on my MGF
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That's a nice little MGF that.
Very underrated cars and I agree, the wheels are an inspired choice as is the hard top.
Any plans for performance?
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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Dec 26, 2017 21:58:50 GMT
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Or roll the rear arches and lower the front end....? I'm loving the style of this too. Lots. Unfortunately if I go any lower it would not be useable, to many speedbumps by me 😭 |
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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Dec 26, 2017 22:00:19 GMT
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Saw this on Ebay and was impressed with the look. What are the Mike Satur adaptors like, any vibration or balance problems? I've been considering a set to put 16" steels on my MGF They seem pretty good to be fair, it's got some very slight feedback at 70mph, but a simple tracking/wheel balance could be the cure. |
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