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by Alan D.
Wed Jun 23, 2021 10:28 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Monogram colours
Replies: 7
Views: 1132

Re: Monogram colours

I have the Twilight and the 1st of the 3 Aurora 160’s which has now had a full restoration on a new shell.
by Alan D.
Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:36 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Parts needed - cooling system
Replies: 0
Views: 681

Parts needed - cooling system

I am restoring/rebuilding my Aurora TF160 on a new shell from Rimmers. I have sourced a great many new parts including the subframes and ancilliary bits, LE500 shocks, brakes, clutch and most of the cooling system pipework. However, I am stuck for some hoses and have tried all the usual places. I wa...
by Alan D.
Thu Sep 27, 2018 11:29 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Do people HATE MGFs?
Replies: 26
Views: 1799

Re: Do people HATE MGFs?

Who cares? I have loved the F since the first time I saw it. I’ve driven MG’s for going on 20 years now and have no plans to change that. I’ll restore and maintain the current fleet and keep them going for as long as I can. I can’t imagine any other car providing what MG has. The cars and community ...
by Alan D.
Sat Jul 07, 2018 12:41 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: Breaking MGF VVC Tahti Blue with Tan trim
Replies: 8
Views: 561

Re: Breaking MGF VVC Tahti Blue with Tan trim

Is the binnacle available?
by Alan D.
Sat Jul 07, 2018 12:27 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Highlander 2019
Replies: 0
Views: 4219

Highlander 2019

Highlander is back for 2019. For details and booking info

http://mg-freedom.proboards.com/thread/ ... ander-2019
by Alan D.
Wed May 24, 2017 5:06 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Immobiliser - help required!
Replies: 6
Views: 453

Re: Immobiliser - help required!

Well, I think I can safely claim the title of Dumb Ass of the month!

I've fixed both cars after 6 weeks of head scratching. How? I put the key fob batteries in the right way up! Pmsl

Slinks off in shame...
by Alan D.
Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:09 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Immobiliser - help required!
Replies: 6
Views: 453

Re: Immobiliser - help required!

Thanks for the replies, I'm guessing if I can supply the vin number I can get the code to use the key in the ignition method? Hopefully that will get my existing car going again and I may even have the code somewhere. I'll need to wait for the V5 for the recent purchase but I guess it should arrive ...
by Alan D.
Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:43 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Immobiliser - help required!
Replies: 6
Views: 453

Immobiliser - help required!

As anyone who knows me will attest, technical I'm not! I recently bought my 10th F/TF. It was a bit of a punt for £300 with expired MOT so I wasn't expecting much and I'm prepared to take the hoops, hardtop and other parts off and scrap it. However the car is in good condition with little that a goo...
by Alan D.
Tue Jul 19, 2016 7:16 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: mgtf mudflaps do not fit !
Replies: 8
Views: 4686

Re: mgtf mudflaps do not fit !

I wouldn't bother with them. At least on the front as they move in use and trap grit etc causing the paint behind to rub off and the cill rusts. I've had 9 F/TF and I've only had them on one and I couldn't believe the state it got in behind them. My recently purchased car has them and it's also rubb...
by Alan D.
Wed May 11, 2016 12:16 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Aurora TF160 - My new toy!
Replies: 79
Views: 12903

Re: Aurora TF160 - My new toy!

My Aurora 160 has now had its new wings and paintwork done so now I'm itching to see it. I cant collect until Thursday morning so hoping the fabulous weather holds out. I've been really anxious about the paint match but the paintshop tell me it came out great (I guess they would!). It's only two sle...
by Alan D.
Thu Apr 28, 2016 1:09 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Dampers on 160
Replies: 10
Views: 479

Re: Dampers on 160

My main thing is that I want it to feel like every other car ie smooth and not bouncy ride. The VHS kit sorted it so hopefully the LE500 dampers/springs I just bought will do the same job. I just don't understand how anyone could live with the standard dampers. I see TFs driving along the motorway i...
by Alan D.
Wed Apr 27, 2016 1:41 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Dampers on 160
Replies: 10
Views: 479

Re: Dampers on 160

Thanks again
by Alan D.
Wed Apr 27, 2016 1:04 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Dampers on 160
Replies: 10
Views: 479

Re: Dampers on 160

The Aurora came on GSD2's (always my preferred tyre choice) and with a brand new set as spare.
Is it safe to assume the 2010 cars are using the same kit as the LE500's?

Alan
by Alan D.
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Dampers on 160
Replies: 10
Views: 479

Re: Dampers on 160

Thanks Rob

I don't know what an anti roll bar is. (I would have thought hoops type of thing behind seats)
Is this something that might be done after? Is it an easy task even if needs done at the same time?

Alan
by Alan D.
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:11 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Dampers on 160
Replies: 10
Views: 479

Dampers on 160

I have VHS kit with OE springs on my current 160 I want the same quality ride for my new one. Do I go for the more expensive VHS Bilstein again (not only costlier to buy but need to be fitted professionally so more cost plus I need it done before Highlander on 13th May and the car is in getting pain...
by Alan D.
Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:25 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Aurora TF160 - My new toy!
Replies: 79
Views: 12903

Re: Aurora TF160 - My new toy!

That would be my worst nightmare, I even hate car parks in case someone dings my door or scuffs my bumper but with this car's fancy paint I'll need to avoid them altogether!
by Alan D.
Tue Apr 26, 2016 12:32 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Aurora TF160 - My new toy!
Replies: 79
Views: 12903

Re: Aurora TF160 - My new toy!

Well BN54 OET has gone off for the start of its restoration. It hadn't been resprayed before but I won't be able to say that soon. It's getting new front wings and the bonnet & both bumpers repainted. I'm bricking it that it won't match as the paint alone was £1000. But it needs doing so fingers cro...
by Alan D.
Fri Apr 22, 2016 12:50 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Aurora TF160 - My new toy!
Replies: 79
Views: 12903

Re: Aurora TF160 - My new toy!

I just spotted it on Autotrader too. And it's not the 07 160 I nearly bought new either as that had the cream interior so there must be at least 1 more making 4. Mine is going in for resto next week so I'll rub down one of the original wings that will be discarded to see if I can find any trace of S...
by Alan D.
Sat Apr 02, 2016 1:56 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Aurora TF160 - My new toy!
Replies: 79
Views: 12903

Re: Aurora TF160 - My new toy!

Got it. Collected it yesterday (from previous owner 1/2 mile away). Now appraising what needs doing to it. New central locking motor passenger side, new window motor drivers side, two new front wings, VHS suspension kit, glass rear screen, new front n/s lower wishbone, LE500 bumper and some chrome b...
by Alan D.
Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:32 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Aurora TF160 - My new toy!
Replies: 79
Views: 12903

Re: Aurora TF160 - My new toy!

There are pics of the car being collected from Q gate showroom at longbridge in June 05 by the 1st owner (other than MGR). It is in its current exterior/interior colourway (Aurora - tan alpaca). I wonder where it was between being built in December 03 and 1st registration on 01/09/04 Assuming the st...