GavinJ
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MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
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1978 MGB GT GavinJ
@gavinj
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Jul 23, 2005 18:16:13 GMT
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Thought i'd post some latest pics of the MG showing some of the recent improvements,    Its been hit with a lowering stick and is now chrome bumper height, well it will be once the rear springs have settled!! i've been told it can take a couple of thousands for them to settle properly. I've also added the front LE special edition spoiler and i really happy with how its improved the look of the front end. Just that bloody horrible numberplate  i've been running without a number plate for the last few months but had to stick it there for the mot. Lose it or keep it? do you think it looks okay there? |
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shellysowner
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Busy shovelling bums and rustling turds!
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Jul 23, 2005 18:20:48 GMT
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No it looks terrible (the 'plate that is, nice MGB). Give Autoreg a ring and ask for a pair of 'plates in 'Old BS style writing'. They'll be the same font as they would've been back in '78, £21.99 delivered and will come with a 'for show use only' sticker on them. Peel it off, slap 'em on and you'll be in business.
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Retro luggage for sale - PM me.
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Jul 23, 2005 19:53:19 GMT
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How about a stick on number plate , on the main horizontal part of the bumper (ie level with the indicators)?
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
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Club RR Member Number: 209
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1978 MGB GT GavinJ
@gavinj
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Jul 23, 2005 20:03:19 GMT
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Paul, i've thought about that but i can't seem to find anywhere that sells them? any ideas?
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shellysowner
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Busy shovelling bums and rustling turds!
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Jul 23, 2005 20:12:04 GMT
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Forgot to comment on the position - I also think it should be moved between the indicators, but perhaps not a stick-on plate. If you're gonna get one of those you might as well put it on the bonnet.
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Retro luggage for sale - PM 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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1978 MGB GT GavinJ
@gavinj
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Jul 23, 2005 20:19:01 GMT
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I've held the plate on the bumper and it slightly bigger height wise than the bumper so looks a bit funny imho unless i could get one made thats a slightly smaller size height wise so it finishes flush with the bumper, you can see where it used to be in my sig but now that spoiler is on i can't use the old brackets without cutting the spoiler which i don't want to do.
I'll have a play tomorrow as i have plenty of double sided tape lol, will take a pic of it on the bumper....
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Last Edit: Jul 23, 2005 20:22:07 GMT by GavinJ
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Jul 24, 2005 12:24:17 GMT
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Plate looks OK to me, is it in the middle though?
Location-wise, i reckon its a good spot down under the bumper there, should make it very hard for those fugging clever-tw*t specs cameras to see it.
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
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Club RR Member Number: 209
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1978 MGB GT GavinJ
@gavinj
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Jul 24, 2005 14:47:18 GMT
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Yeah it is slightly off centre, like i say just had to bodge it there to keep the mot man happy. I've not had a go at moving it today because the weather's curse word. But will post a pic once its dry....
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Nathan
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1978 MGB GT Nathan
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Jul 25, 2005 10:37:55 GMT
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Looks sweet mate, Was going to get the LE Spolier for mine but it suits yours cus you have the bumpers
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GavinJ
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MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
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Club RR Member Number: 209
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1978 MGB GT GavinJ
@gavinj
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Aug 10, 2005 10:36:38 GMT
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What suspension is on that car?
Looks like you were having fun btw ;D
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Nathan
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1978 MGB GT Nathan
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Aug 10, 2005 10:50:13 GMT
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That look mad matey, suspension bedded in?
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Last Edit: Aug 10, 2005 10:51:13 GMT by Nathan
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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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1978 MGB GT GavinJ
@gavinj
Club Retro Rides Member 209
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Aug 10, 2005 18:00:15 GMT
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I've just fitted chrome bumper suspension for the lowered ride height as above. The difference in handling is amazing its made such a difference just lowering it to chrome bumper height. I've got a few things to sort out now after that trackday, found out my petrol tank is leaking onto my back box :oand i've knackered up my passenger side rear shock absorber as its now leaking  but i did put it under alot of stress as you can see in that rear pic! BGTMIDGET7476 - are you not tempted to do a track day? |
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Nathan
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1978 MGB GT Nathan
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Aug 12, 2005 14:15:07 GMT
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your car looks sweet going round the track, yes very very tempted now, what track is that and approx how much does it cost.
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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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1978 MGB GT GavinJ
@gavinj
Club Retro Rides Member 209
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Aug 12, 2005 17:37:01 GMT
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I do my trackdays through www.mgs-on-track.comThe track above is Donington and it cost £60 for three 20 minute sessions (£1 a minute) and its worth every penny! Only trouble is it gets a bit addictive! |
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Last Edit: Aug 12, 2005 17:38:43 GMT by GavinJ
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i've been running without a number plate for the last few months but had to stick it there for the mot. 
but i did put it under alot of stress as you can see in that rear pic!