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by Mark L
Sun Nov 25, 2007 2:42 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Need help - loss of power whilst driving
Replies: 5
Views: 838

Re: Need help - loss of power whilst driving

Just to throw another option into the pot (although a much less likely one) I lost all power whilst driving but that was due to the alternator belt falling off. Did the battery warning light come on at all? You were VERY lucky then James....... have read a couple of threads recently were a snapping...
by Mark L
Sun Nov 25, 2007 2:08 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Passed my MOT today :)
Replies: 8
Views: 582

Re: Passed my MOT today :)

Passed my MOT here today. I was 100% sure it was going to pass all tests but was anxious about emission tests after cat bypass (current exhaust setup is phoenix mk2 zorst, 421 manifold and a recent decat pipe). Both carbon monoxide and carbon monoxide were nill and only o2 was very close the limit ...
by Mark L
Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:33 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Styling Touches
Replies: 8
Views: 1641

Re: Styling Touches

They ar both MG Trophy ones. A chap on Ebay sells reproduction ones. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150135519557 and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150177060998 also http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/rover-mgf-front-trophy-style-spoiler_W0QQitemZ140182230540QQihZ004Q...
by Mark L
Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:26 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Highlights of a visit to Paris.
Replies: 5
Views: 682

Re: Highlights of a visit to Paris.

adrianclifford wrote:
James, I have heard he is unavailable :( However there is a very good copy of his work in the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas 8-)
I'm quite handy with a can of Solar Red and tin of smooth hamerite Adrian if any help?....
by Mark L
Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:35 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: Bittersweet TF160 for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 843

Re: Bittersweet TF160 for sale

I am selling my Bittersweet TF160. Only around 200 of these 05 model year cars were built. There were also only 4 TFs built in this stunning chromeactive colour. £12,000 or sensible offers. I will also consider part exchanging the car for a Trophy F or TF160. I realy wish you would stop advertising...
by Mark L
Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:55 pm
Forum: North Wales and Cheshire
Topic: Cheap Tyres?
Replies: 13
Views: 1371

Re: Cheap Tyres?

I need 4X 205/55/16's for 'her' car, don't want Cheap nasty ones, but don't realy need top spec performance rubber either.. Anywhere local we know of?.. TIA. Got 4 new Firestones fitted in the end for £250, seem pretty good TBH and has transformed the cars ride and handling, also the road noise is ...
by Mark L
Sun Nov 18, 2007 10:26 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Those of a nervous disposition, look away now !
Replies: 15
Views: 1320

Re: Those of a nervous disposition, look away now !

David Clelland wrote:Not unique I'm afraid. This one was spotted in Glasgow -


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It was during 'Salmon' season though Dave........... :roll:
by Mark L
Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:45 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: mgf remote boot release?
Replies: 13
Views: 4950

Re: mgf remote boot release?

has anybody fitted one of these remote boot release kits to an F? if so, can you help me with some photos of how the solenoid has been fixed to the boot lid, and advise if the key for the manual lock can still be connected..... many thanks :) There are several 'How To's' Simon....... heres one. htt...
by Mark L
Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:35 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Upgrade to Trophy or TF160?
Replies: 10
Views: 1058

Re: Upgrade to Trophy or TF160?

Always liked Alfa's..... very pretty cars.. :)

It's interesting that everyone slags off Alfa's for being poorly built and unreliable......... the same thing thay say about MG's... :roll:
by Mark L
Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:41 pm
Forum: North Wales and Cheshire
Topic: Stretton Fox Meet.
Replies: 47
Views: 3453

Re: Stretton Fox Meet.

m600von wrote:Sorry I wont be there.

Me Niether sadly!........on Call this week.. :(
by Mark L
Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:41 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Broken Seat Belt Clasp - How to Fix?
Replies: 5
Views: 2329

Re: Broken Seat Belt Clasp - How to Fix?

Hi all, Driving along on saturday and for no apparent reason, my seatbelt pinged out of the buckle. Now I can't put it back in! The pre tensioners haven't fired if thats any use. Need to get this sorted as driving without a belt is a bit of a worry! Any ideas anyone? Thanks in advance! Have a set o...
by Mark L
Sun Nov 11, 2007 11:01 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: You’re Opinion Counts
Replies: 16
Views: 2882

Re: You’re Opinion Counts

You’re Opinion Counts Hi everyone I am an automotive design student at Coventry University and I am doing research for my final year project. My neighbor who lovingly polishes her gorgeous MG Midget on the weekends and whose husband was a manufacturing manager at Rover tells me this forum might be ...
by Mark L
Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:18 pm
Forum: North Wales and Cheshire
Topic: Cheap Tyres?
Replies: 13
Views: 1371

Re: Cheap Tyres?

why are people so hung up on part worn tyres after all YOUR car is now on part worn tyres :thumbsu: TBH John I don't have a problem with 'Part-Worns' as such, but the Tyres are for my Wife's car and part of her Job is to run other people's children around so I would sooner not take the chance and f...
by Mark L
Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:39 pm
Forum: North Wales and Cheshire
Topic: Cheap Tyres?
Replies: 13
Views: 1371

Re: Cheap Tyres?

Thanks Guys.... When I say "cheap" I meant 'New' cheap... can't and won't fit 'Part-Worns' .. Managed to source some new Firestones for around £48 each which is not to bad, so unless I find anything better it's looking like 'another' few hundred ££'s I have to spend on her Quality piece of Bavarian ...
by Mark L
Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:30 pm
Forum: North Wales and Cheshire
Topic: Cheap Tyres?
Replies: 13
Views: 1371

Cheap Tyres?

I need 4X 205/55/16's for 'her' car, don't want Cheap nasty ones, but don't realy need top spec performance rubber either..

Anywhere local we know of?..

TIA.
by Mark L
Sat Nov 03, 2007 11:32 am
Forum: North Wales and Cheshire
Topic: OH My God - I've found more chrome!!
Replies: 7
Views: 902

Re: OH My God - I've found more chrome!!

Not too sure about this one but thought I'd throw it to the lions!! 'Viper Stripes' Have thought about it on and off for the last year or so but always thought silver was going to be the option I'd take if i got around to doing it - until I managed to source twin 6" chrome stripes - CHROME :D ! - w...
by Mark L
Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:13 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: HOw tos.
Replies: 19
Views: 5197

Re: HOw tos.

Geoff.F wrote: If you are interested in learning how to work on an 'F', then a good Workshop manual either hard copy or CD is the only way to go.
Given the problems and repairs Broon has had/done on his 'F' I think he could write a workshop manual himself!.. :lol:
by Mark L
Sun Oct 28, 2007 8:46 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: On verge of buying MGF, but unsure, why???
Replies: 23
Views: 2496

Re: On verge of buying MGF, but unsure, why???

There's no airbag on the passenger side, so it's fine. I think the front seat thing is more a recommendation, it's the presence of an airbag that's a problem. This problem was discussed at length over on 'org' some time ago and it seems the F/TF was never 'type approved' for the fitting of child se...
by Mark L
Sun Oct 28, 2007 8:34 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: On verge of buying MGF, but unsure, why???
Replies: 23
Views: 2496

Re: On verge of buying MGF, but unsure, why???

There's no airbag on the passenger side, so it's fine. I think the front seat thing is more a recommendation, it's the presence of an airbag that's a problem. I noted your comment only today, it's puzzling! There are two airbags in the one I am buying, didn't they always have two?? Passenger airbag...
by Mark L
Sun Oct 28, 2007 12:33 pm
Forum: North Wales and Cheshire
Topic: Next years holiday
Replies: 3
Views: 750

Re: Next years holiday

:D Hello everyone, I've just booked my next years holiday up your way for me and my son Jack. It's in tipton which is just outside Brampton which is close to Carlisle. I know the roads are great up there, but are there any you would especially recommend.Cheers Simon :thumbsu: Can't comment on the r...