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stevied
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MGF Register Region: Somerset & Dorset
Model of Car: 1.8 VVC
Location: Bristol

New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by stevied » Tue Apr 05, 2016 1:02 pm

Hi all,
Just purchased my first MGF. 1998 1.8 VVC with 43000 on the clock. I knew she had a water leak when I bought her so she is in MJN Bristol being sorted.
She came with a hard top, stainless exhaust, stainless coolant pipes, low coolant warning, day running lights, glass heated rear screen and so many spares I could hardly get in the car to drive her home. Pads and discs, a spare cat, two wishbones, spare headlights and tailights. Tonneu cover, top cover, full car cover! Hard top stand and cover. So for the £800 I paid for her even with the cost of repairs I am a happy man. I have just bought a set of X power roll hoops ,second hand, to allay the Memsahibs fear for her bonce. As you can see she came with a private number plate. I have changed the plates to read as they should. I already own a 75 tourer which I have had for a couple of years and replaced the front and rear bumpers to MG ZTT spec.

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colintf
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MGF Register Region: Devon & Cornwall
Model of Car: MG PA TF160 ZTV8
Location: Bristol / Cornwall (back home!)
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by colintf » Tue Apr 05, 2016 4:15 pm

Hi and welcome

Great looking F you have there :thumbsu:

Colin Murrell
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MGF Register Regional Rep for Devon & Cornwall and Cotswold Regions
MGCC Z and V8 Registers Reps for V8 ZT'/ZTTs



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Steffi
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Model of Car: TF 135 2005 BRG
Location: Bristol / Germany near Cologne
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by Steffi » Tue Apr 05, 2016 4:21 pm

Hi Stevie and congratulations on a spot on car.
Hope to see you at our monthly natter soon :-)
Steffi

MG TF 135 MY 2005, BRG and black leather with seat heating, glas rear window Eibach-springs, 4-pot brake

http://mgf-mgtf-stammtisch-koeln.jimdo.com
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John SS
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MGF Register Region: Midlands
Model of Car: 2000 MGF VVC
Location: Calver Derbyshire

Re: New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by John SS » Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:20 pm

Congratulations - a real bargain.
Look like maybe a suspension pump up could be on your to do list?
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nigelandjo
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MGF Register Region: Somerset & Dorset
Model of Car: TF85th,TF135,Trophy
Location: Berrow
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by nigelandjo » Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:21 pm

Hello and welcome.
Nigel May
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Email: somerset.dorset@mgfregister.org members@mgfregister.org

MGCC Members register here: https://mgfregister.org/?page_id=319
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Keith Williams
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MGF Register Region: Midlands
Model of Car: MGF VVC, Trophy 160
Location: Coventry

Re: New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by Keith Williams » Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:27 pm

Welcome to the MGF Register forum :thumbsu:
1998 MGF VVC, 2001 Trophy 160 & 2013 MG6 GT TSE
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stevied
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MGF Register Region: Somerset & Dorset
Model of Car: 1.8 VVC
Location: Bristol

Re: New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by stevied » Tue Apr 05, 2016 10:14 pm

Steffi wrote:Hi Stevie and congratulations on a spot on car.
Hope to see you at our monthly natter soon :-)
Hi Steffi, I have spent a fair bit of time around Koln. Worked at the Koln Arena lots and also at the E Werk in Deutz and at the old Messe. Whereabouts near Koln are you?
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stevied
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MGF Register Region: Somerset & Dorset
Model of Car: 1.8 VVC
Location: Bristol

Re: New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by stevied » Tue Apr 05, 2016 10:16 pm

Thanks for all the replies. I will have to get the suspension checked. She hasn't hit any speed bumps yet! First car I have had for a long time which has made me smile every time I get in it.
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Mykel
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by Mykel » Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:05 pm

I have the faint suspicion that Steffi’s profile settings are calling for an update … 8-) :mrgreen:
MGTF:
2004 TF 135 in Monogram Spectre, black leather, RHD
MGZR:
2001 ZR 160 in Solar Red, LHD, LPG conv
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1972 MG Midget MkIII RWA in Blaze Red
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Kasper
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Model of Car: MGF vvc
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by Kasper » Wed Apr 06, 2016 6:40 am

Mykel wrote:I have the faint suspicion that Steffi’s profile settings are calling for an update … 8-) :mrgreen:
Oops the Continent lost an active member to England :o

Hi Stevie, welcome to the MGF world.
MGFvvc - 90FVBG - charcoal - you might think it is original - (1996 nr:8204)
MGTF 120 - 57RNJ7 - BRG - every day is an MG day - (2005)
MGC CGT - SJ08DY - tartan red - 1985 restauration fairly original - (1968 nr: 4137)

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colintf
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MGF Register Region: Devon & Cornwall
Model of Car: MG PA TF160 ZTV8
Location: Bristol / Cornwall (back home!)
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by colintf » Wed Apr 06, 2016 11:12 am

Mykel wrote:I have the faint suspicion that Steffi’s profile settings are calling for an update … 8-) :mrgreen:
Oh yes :D

its 1 year ago today that Steffi moved over from the Koln area to the Bristol area :P

Colin Murrell
MGF Register International Liaison Rep
MGF Register Regional Rep for Devon & Cornwall and Cotswold Regions
MGCC Z and V8 Registers Reps for V8 ZT'/ZTTs



http://www.two-sixties.com/main.htm http://www.triple-mracing.com/
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colintf
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MGF Register Region: Devon & Cornwall
Model of Car: MG PA TF160 ZTV8
Location: Bristol / Cornwall (back home!)
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by colintf » Wed Apr 06, 2016 11:42 am

Steffi wrote:Hi Stevie and congratulations on a spot on car.
Hope to see you at our monthly natter soon :-)
Next gathering here viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21417 :thumbsu:

your very welcome to join us 8-)

Colin Murrell
MGF Register International Liaison Rep
MGF Register Regional Rep for Devon & Cornwall and Cotswold Regions
MGCC Z and V8 Registers Reps for V8 ZT'/ZTTs



http://www.two-sixties.com/main.htm http://www.triple-mracing.com/
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Steffi
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Model of Car: TF 135 2005 BRG
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by Steffi » Wed Apr 06, 2016 1:09 pm

Ups ;-) I totally forgot about this.....
I lived in Hennef about 30 miles from Cologne
Today is my first anniversary :-)
Steffi

MG TF 135 MY 2005, BRG and black leather with seat heating, glas rear window Eibach-springs, 4-pot brake

http://mgf-mgtf-stammtisch-koeln.jimdo.com
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colintf
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Joined: Thu Oct 04, 2007 5:49 pm
MGF Register Region: Devon & Cornwall
Model of Car: MG PA TF160 ZTV8
Location: Bristol / Cornwall (back home!)
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by colintf » Wed Apr 06, 2016 1:12 pm

Steffi wrote:Ups ;-) I totally forgot about this.....
I lived in Hennef about 30 miles from Cologne
Today is my first anniversary :-)
doesnt really mater though if it says Cologne or Bristol, you could even have both ?? 8-)

Colin Murrell
MGF Register International Liaison Rep
MGF Register Regional Rep for Devon & Cornwall and Cotswold Regions
MGCC Z and V8 Registers Reps for V8 ZT'/ZTTs



http://www.two-sixties.com/main.htm http://www.triple-mracing.com/
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stevied
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MGF Register Region: Somerset & Dorset
Model of Car: 1.8 VVC
Location: Bristol

Re: New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by stevied » Fri Apr 08, 2016 5:08 pm

Got my car back from MGF today and just drove her home. She sounded lovely but taking Marks advice and not taking her over 3000rpm for a while. I have to take her back after 500miles so the run to POL will do that nicely. Looking very nice with her roll hoops fitted but I can't make my mind up about the windbreak. It fits OK but because the hoops lean forward (X power ones) the windbreak leans forward a little too. No doubt the Memsahib will point out the error of my ways when her barnet gets blown about! Will I be able to join the register stand at POL or do I have to pre book?
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stevied
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Joined: Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:42 pm
MGF Register Region: Somerset & Dorset
Model of Car: 1.8 VVC
Location: Bristol

Re: New MGF owner in Bristol

Post by stevied » Mon Apr 11, 2016 7:32 pm

Quick update. I will be on a facebook MGF enthusiasts stand. The stand is number 12 and there will be 12 of us. Would be good to meet anyone there.
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