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by bigmac
Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:23 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: bonnet release cable snapped
Replies: 2
Views: 624

bonnet release cable snapped

Today the bonnet release cable has snapped or come off..can anyone message me with advice how i can get the bonnet up from outside the front of the car. ( not trying to steal the car--owned it since 2015 and been a member here for years )

thanks.
by bigmac
Thu Dec 03, 2020 12:31 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Channge of wheels for my tf 135
Replies: 2
Views: 213

Channge of wheels for my tf 135

Hi..been a while since i was on here. I have a 2003 tf 135 with sport pack 2.... 4 pot front brakes...16 inch 11 spoke wheels. I would like to fit the 16" 6 spoke squares as fitted to the later mgf vvc. I understand i will need to use spacers..but i cant find a definite answer as to the thickness of...
by bigmac
Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:07 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: battery drained - how ?
Replies: 28
Views: 2311

Re: battery drained - how ?

i have an 096 battery taken out of my zr diesel. does anyone know if this will be a direct fit in my Tf ? any electrical issues ?
by bigmac
Fri Nov 10, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Hardtop time
Replies: 22
Views: 1496

Re: Hardtop time

lets see if my photo appears.......
by bigmac
Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:02 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Hardtop time
Replies: 22
Views: 1496

Re: Hardtop time

just how do i post photos on here ?
by bigmac
Thu Oct 12, 2017 5:29 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: bulkhead flex under braking
Replies: 19
Views: 1904

Re: bulkhead flex under braking

by coincidence--ive just ordered a servo brace this afternoon.
by bigmac
Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:32 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: WTB: MGZR TD
Replies: 10
Views: 689

Re: WTB: MGZR TD

i bought a zr td 115 last november--in the expectation of lower fuel costs compared to my zs 180. i get about 45 mpg--but longest run i do is about 10 miles. its got a real kick of acceleration from 3-4000 rpm.

surprisingly--the insurance was higher than the zs 180.
by bigmac
Sat Jul 29, 2017 4:00 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Got my eye on an F & a TF
Replies: 104
Views: 12895

Re: Got my eye on an F & a TF

classic car insurance companies usually require you have another car as your main user.
by bigmac
Thu Jul 27, 2017 8:11 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Hi from Portsmouth
Replies: 8
Views: 759

Re: Hi from Portsmouth

hi

(waves from Ryde--over the water.)
by bigmac
Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:12 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: MGF POSSIBLE CVT Steptronic stepspeed ISSUIE
Replies: 22
Views: 2307

Re: MGF POSSIBLE CVT Steptronic stepspeed ISSUIE

my 02 plate ZR steppy made all sorts of whines and rattles and tinckles..after a few weeks of worrying i had bought a lemon--i just ignored it and got on with life. it never failed or let me down. i figured --if it did pack up--then the car was scrap. not worth fixing. i sold it--4 years ago for abo...
by bigmac
Wed Jan 18, 2017 5:16 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Oldie Newbie from the Isle of Wight
Replies: 7
Views: 756

Re: Oldie Newbie from the Isle of Wight

hi Barrie--i live in Ryde. there are quite a few f / tf owners over here.
by bigmac
Sat Jan 14, 2017 12:59 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: It's gone!
Replies: 7
Views: 1137

Re: It's gone!

It's not the age but how you feel that counts! I'm 74 and have just bought my first F, a 2000 Wedgwood SE. Quite a nice car but, and I hate to say it, it doesn't drive as nicely as my 1987 Reliant SS1 1600, which I'm taking off the road for some major work. My Daughter-in-law calls me the "Geriatri...
by bigmac
Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:19 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Next performance mod..??
Replies: 20
Views: 1631

Re: Next performance mod..??

put the money in the bank to pay the bill when the head gasket lets go.
by bigmac
Wed Aug 17, 2016 7:43 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Stepspeed issues.
Replies: 5
Views: 513

Re: Stepspeed issues.

i had a zr steppy 4 years ago--loved it. just move the "gearstick" to the right--then change up and down sequentially. if i remember--sport shows up on the bottom of the speedo--and the gear your in. the system wont let you change up or down if it will cause a problem--over revving or labouring.
by bigmac
Sun Jul 10, 2016 5:22 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Squeak
Replies: 5
Views: 329

Re: Squeak

a squeak--? wow. i'd love to hear one of those--but all i get is rattles bangs crashes twangs thumps grinds----and thats before i move away.
by bigmac
Thu May 12, 2016 1:56 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: MGF trophy spoiler on a TF
Replies: 3
Views: 387

Re: MGF trophy spoiler on a TF

if anyone has fitted a trophy spoiler to a TF bootlid--would they be willing to take measurements for the holes to be drilled--and any photos would be appreciated--especially of the underside of the boot lid. i'm hoping to avoid hitting any metal reinforcements.
by bigmac
Sun May 01, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: MGF Scale Models - Are there any?
Replies: 26
Views: 3772

Re: MGF Scale Models - Are there any?

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by bigmac
Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: TF Tyres
Replies: 272
Views: 112670

Re: TF Tyres

has anyone used nexen fera SU 1 ' s ?

i had 2 fitted to the front of my TF a few weeks ago--waiting for rears to come into stock.