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I don't just do J 4x4's.
I have recently purchased an MGF and a Tomcat VVC.
The MG has been thrashed 400 odd miles a week since Xmas and so far so good. I'm having a slight issue with the clutch hydraulics right now, but the slave cyl. repair kit is on its way to me.
I will maintain and improve mechanically but leave it looking fairly ropey as its a daily and I can leave it anywhere without worrying too much. Thr front wings could do with some work or replacement though.
I really had forgotten how much fun can be had in a low powered car, its a standard 120mpi MG.
Then we move on to the Tomcat, I needed to get to work this morning and the MG parts are not going to be here for a few days, so a last minute bid and then rush to collect it while I could get a lift means this week I will be commuting in a coupe.
Again, this is going to need work, but I don't mind, as I wanted an R8 at some point anyway. So now I have it a bit sooner than planned.
I also have a bubble shaped Rover, but that is not really practical for daily use,
Lots of bits on order etc, so photos and updates to follow.
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I owned a KNF Coupe 220 turbo for a few years, Rover's in general are/were vastly underrated in my opinion.
The T16 engine is one of the best 2ltr engines of the 90's and they're still nice looking cars- I prefer the Roversport front end though, never liked the chrome grill.
Whilst Honda's foundation had substance, saw them evolve and build a huge continuous customer base, Rover who were capable of making equally good cars (in my opinion) fell behind and dissolved.
It's a real pity the way they was run as a company, ironically one of the engines they got such a bad press about due to premature HG failures is now regarded by enthusiasts as a really good engine to use and turbo in conversions- the K-Series.
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I owned a KNF Coupe 220 turbo for a few years, Rover's in general are/were vastly underrated in my opinion. The T16 engine is one of the best 2ltr engines of the 90's and they're still nice looking cars- I prefer the Roversport front end though, never liked the chrome grill. Whilst Honda's foundation had substance, saw them evolve and build a huge continuous customer base, Rover who were capable of making equally good cars (in my opinion) fell behind and dissolved. It's a real pity the way they was run as a company, ironically one of the engines they got such a bad press about due to premature HG failures is now regarded by enthusiasts as a really good engine to use and turbo in conversions- the K-Series. I do enjoy a K series, lovely little things to work on, nice and light and they perform well for the size, especially a sorted 1400. I did my apprenticeship at a Rover dealer so these old things always bring back plenty of memories. |
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Great looking car. Rover got the styling on these spot on.
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1994 BMW 525i touring
2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken
1977 Ford Escort
1982 Ford Capri getting restored
1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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So far, I have put the wheels above on it (16 inch Streetwise)
It was fitted with some 200VI hatch wheels, I also have the correct VVC coupe wheels but I like to run the 15's on one of my other Rovers. More on that one later.
SO its fairly tidy, quite solid, has had some welding done.
Just had the rear spoiler repainted.
Drives ok.
1st owner spent out on a Sony cassette and changer in the boot, which is cool.
Still has the padded cover for the glass targa panels.
Thick history file. It has been loved.
I still have plenty to do....
The drivers door switch is broken so the interior light stays on.
Drivers door car needs work, I can put up with it till I find a replacement.
The exhaust flexi is blowing, but a front pipe has been ordered
Interior needs a good clean.
Need to sort out a decent looking gearknob.
Full service with belts, water pump etc.
Re gas and sort aircon.
Engine, it has a non VVC head fitted at the moment, but its quiet, still pulls well and is behaving pleasantly so will be left well alone while that is the case. I will look to buy a complete spare VVC engine when I have more time and room in the workshop.
The most annoying problem, is the bloody things people put on the edge of doors to 'protect' them. its made a right mess and still need to make this look better.
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   The MG, great fun to drive, I had forgotten how good they where. Its been pounding 400 miles a week since Xmas, and its first problem has arisen, the clutch slave is leaking and the pedal went. I have a neww seal kit on order so hopefully very soon she will be back to good health. I don't want to make this one much tidier, as its nice to have something that you can leave in a car park and not worry too much. The front wings will need replacement sometime soon. When I get round to it a full service and belts. I plan on doing the water pump when I drain the coolant system, and take car of that as one. so fit stainless underfloor pipes, silicone hose kit, treat it to a new rad, pump, stat and a manifold gasket. The handling is ok, but the hydragas system is feeling a wee bit leggy so il use it till something lets go and then fit the Mike Satur Coilover conversion. It has brand new tyres on, but they are cheap nasties, so once I pull my finger out and decide what wheels/brakes I want to run I can progress with that. I want to replace the roof, with a new style glass window one, I'm thinking about red, and also changing to a red interior. |
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The rad and pipes is a very good idea; TF alloy OEM rads were about £75 on ebay and drop straight in - because of the design of the front, the top of the rad does little to no cooling so the bottom being in good condition is vital. I have a modified RPS bonnet on mine with upper cooling vents - the heat after a 'good run' it surprising, but it is tge stability at speed makes the difference.
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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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vanpeebles
Part of things
I am eastbound in pursuit of a white Lamborghini, this is not a recording.
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Both look lovely, especially the interior on the coupe.
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79cord
Posted a lot
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Glad to see both getting loved & look forward to seeing evidence of their continued use & maintenance.
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Those leather seats in the 200 coupe look proper nice!
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The rad and pipes is a very good idea; TF alloy OEM rads were about £75 on ebay and drop straight in - because of the design of the front, the top of the rad does little to no cooling so the bottom being in good condition is vital. I have a modified RPS bonnet on mine with upper cooling vents - the heat after a 'good run' it surprising, but it is tge stability at speed makes the difference. I did have a look at the RPS bonnet a while back, but its further away from the factory look than I want to go. Mike Satur does an alloy airdam kit to make the rad work more efficiently and its not a lot of money so I plan to combine that with the other work. |
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Tell me about the bubble 200. I had a 1998 218is bubble (super rare, like a vi but only 120 bhp). SUch a great car, mis it badly. Would love another one, or a brm.
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Tell me about the bubble 200. I had a 1998 218is bubble (super rare, like a vi but only 120 bhp). SUch a great car, mis it badly. Would love another one, or a brm. Its a little bit too new for this forum, but as its my Rover thread il put some photos up lol |
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Tell me about the bubble 200. I had a 1998 218is bubble (super rare, like a vi but only 120 bhp). SUch a great car, mis it badly. Would love another one, or a brm. Its a little bit too new for this forum, but as its my Rover thread il put some photos up lol Once the MG and Tomcat are exactly how I want them I am going to add a BRM to the collection. I am also planning to have a mk2 ZS180 saloon as I think they are fantastic cars. |
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Sorry to spam jamesfuller I’ve an orange BRM front snout here from my old one long gone. Where would I shift it on? Sam |
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Sorry to spam jamesfuller I’ve an orange BRM front snout here from my old one long gone. Where would I shift it on? Sam There are some Rover buy sell pages on Facebook, Pride of Longbridge page also has a sales page, probably where I would start. Where bouts are you and how much you looking for? |
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Sorry to spam jamesfuller I’ve an orange BRM front snout here from my old one long gone. Where would I shift it on? Sam There are some Rover buy sell pages on Facebook, Pride of Longbridge page also has a sales page, probably where I would start. Where bouts are you and how much you looking for? This is the thing, based in Ireland. Bought it from the UK years ago and its just sat there. I’d rather it went to someone who would use it. |
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