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by Mr bennett
Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: jeeeez
Replies: 9
Views: 628

Re: jeeeez

close Andrew very close i cannot belive how much those control arms are!! why is this, are they in demand!?? Plus i have replaced the rock hard conti death tyre with some toyos 185s on the front and 205s on the rear , some folks recommend 195s on the front ive gone for 185s is this wise? I hope you...
by Mr bennett
Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:25 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: jeeeez
Replies: 9
Views: 628

Re: jeeeez

close Andrew very close

i cannot belive how much those control arms are!! why is this, are they in demand!??

Plus i have replaced the rock hard conti death tyre with some toyos 185s on the front and 205s on the rear , some folks recommend 195s on the front ive gone for 185s is this wise?
by Mr bennett
Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:46 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: jeeeez
Replies: 9
Views: 628

jeeeez

jeezus christ ive just has my rear control arms replaced and four new tyres
ouch!!! :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant:
guess how much folks :cry: :cry: :cry:
by Mr bennett
Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: leaky doors
Replies: 0
Views: 204

leaky doors

hello all

When fitting my new door speakers, i saw that the old ones were wet and water had been running down the door ruining the old speakers , also the door cards inside were damp.
Is their a fix for this problem? .

many thanx
alex.
by Mr bennett
Mon May 11, 2009 8:49 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: 98 vvc door speakers
Replies: 2
Views: 373

Re: 98 vvc door speakers

thanks bud ,, will get the better option..
by Mr bennett
Mon May 11, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: 98 vvc door speakers
Replies: 2
Views: 373

98 vvc door speakers

My door speakers have gone kapuut so i need some new ones However iam confused to which ones to have you see my speakers look like this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mgf-Tf-Door-Speaker-1109_W0QQitemZ370189325697QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item370189325697&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&...
by Mr bennett
Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Driving to Aberystwyth
Replies: 1
Views: 317

Re: Driving to Aberystwyth

Its a great drive mate hope the weather is ok for top down motoring
detour off the main road and visit devils bridge..
done this many times.
by Mr bennett
Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:01 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Help with new F
Replies: 9
Views: 661

Re: Help with new F

has it got to be a steptronic i have a VVC for sale,, tiz immaculate
very well looked after . read post in classifieds , iam open to offers. :thumbsu: :thumbsu:
by Mr bennett
Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: 98 MGF VVC FOR SALE
Replies: 28
Views: 2578

Re: 98 MGF VVC FOR SALE

Better put the price on !!!!!!

£££Offers
by Mr bennett
Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:54 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: 98 MGF VVC FOR SALE
Replies: 28
Views: 2578

98 MGF VVC FOR SALE

It is with much regret that i have to sell my baby Ive owned her for 5 years and every penny has been spent to keep her in tip top order and her condition is excellent. . :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: MGF VVC S53 EAB Tahti Blue 61000 Miles Full Service History , File Full Of Invoices and previous M....
by Mr bennett
Sun Sep 21, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: new TF reveiw....
Replies: 23
Views: 2266

Re: new TF reveiw....

I drove the new TF Saturday , ive never drove a TF and the only comparison i can draw is from my 98 VVC. :) I thought the new car was put together really well and didnt hear any rattles or squeeks coming from anywhere ,all the controls were chunky and i love the new dash the ,digital temp gauge is m...
by Mr bennett
Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: Midlands (Heart of England)
Topic: Luffields of Loughborough 27/8 TF LE500 Preview
Replies: 11
Views: 1030

Re: Luffields of Loughborough 27/8 TF LE500 Preview

ive had a phone call from summit garage in stourbridge today , iam off for a test drive at 1pm saturday, cant wait. whos going????
by Mr bennett
Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:08 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Engine Longevity
Replies: 6
Views: 723

Re: Engine Longevity

as long as you keep on top mate(like everything) it will kick your mates MX5 arse all over the mountains.
by Mr bennett
Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:15 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: srs wire broken
Replies: 10
Views: 678

Re: srs wire broken

WOW!
fantastic willy , thank you very much.
:thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu:
by Mr bennett
Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:03 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: srs wire broken
Replies: 10
Views: 678

Re: srs wire broken

Hi, Meant to have a look at the plugs this afternoon while tyding up my heater fan electonics pc board (the leads primarily) that I fitted the other month. Having had a bad back for some weeks I've been avoiding tinkering around in the car until now. I need to see how the pins or sockets are held w...
by Mr bennett
Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:40 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: srs wire broken
Replies: 10
Views: 678

Re: srs wire broken

sorry willy
its the 1 coming from the carpet its pulled 1 wire clean out of the connector.
just had a look and its deffo a seat out job . :rant:
by Mr bennett
Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:49 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: srs wire broken
Replies: 10
Views: 678

srs wire broken

thanks to my ham fisted wife :rant: the brown srs wire has been pulled from the red connecter, can this be reattached? :? :? only 1 out of the 2 has come lose.
by Mr bennett
Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:35 pm
Forum: Midlands (Heart of England)
Topic: Help
Replies: 13
Views: 1154

Re: Help

I would say THE most important thing to have fitted is a coolant level sensor.. then you can have peice of mind
so you can enjoy your car.
all the best.
by Mr bennett
Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:32 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: wonky mud flaps
Replies: 2
Views: 365

Re: wonky mud flaps

thanx nigel
top tip mate .. did you remove the rear wheels , if so how did you jack the car up to find level??
by Mr bennett
Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:04 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: wonky mud flaps
Replies: 2
Views: 365

wonky mud flaps

hello all i had my rear O.E mud flaps fitted on mk1 vvc and they look like they are on the p**s ive had a look under neath and it seems they are fitted correctly does any body have any tips on how to fit them because its really annoying me now, or does anybody have a diagram. any tips would be great...