What is (or NOT) an MG
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What is (or NOT) an MG
This thread is intended as a light-hearted look at what in your opinion defines a MG, not an opportunity to run down other models.
In Cath’s view the definition of a MG is a sports car with or without a removable hood. As she has previously owned a MGB-GT V8, MG Roadster and now an F, I was in complete agreement with her (I didn’t have a choice), until I took my ZT-T for its MOT.
The ZT-T passed the MOT but with an advisory for a slight leak on the nearside rear shock.
No problem I thought £20 - £30 each side, I will get them both done.
Phone Euro Parts, Bennets Car Spares and my local independent local Motor Factor’s, none of which could find a listing for them!!!!! So I Googled MGZT Rear Shocks and found this list. The only way to find out which type should be fitted is to lift the rear seat and find a piece of paper glued to the Bodywork and hope it is still there and not fade so badly it’s unreadable. Now it this isn’t in the spirit of a MG what is
In Cath’s view the definition of a MG is a sports car with or without a removable hood. As she has previously owned a MGB-GT V8, MG Roadster and now an F, I was in complete agreement with her (I didn’t have a choice), until I took my ZT-T for its MOT.
The ZT-T passed the MOT but with an advisory for a slight leak on the nearside rear shock.
No problem I thought £20 - £30 each side, I will get them both done.
Phone Euro Parts, Bennets Car Spares and my local independent local Motor Factor’s, none of which could find a listing for them!!!!! So I Googled MGZT Rear Shocks and found this list. The only way to find out which type should be fitted is to lift the rear seat and find a piece of paper glued to the Bodywork and hope it is still there and not fade so badly it’s unreadable. Now it this isn’t in the spirit of a MG what is
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Re: What is (or NOT) an MG
They have been discontinued, Gary, but replacements are available for all types_
MGTF:
2004 TF 135 in Monogram Spectre, black leather, RHD
MGZR:
2001 ZR 160 in Solar Red, LHD, LPG conv
Classic:
1972 MG Midget MkIII RWA in Blaze Red
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2004 TF 135 in Monogram Spectre, black leather, RHD
MGZR:
2001 ZR 160 in Solar Red, LHD, LPG conv
Classic:
1972 MG Midget MkIII RWA in Blaze Red
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Re: What is (or NOT) an MG
Thanks Mykel, I ended up getting them from "Discount MGRoverSpares"Mykel wrote:They have been discontinued, Gary, but replacements are available for all types_
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Re: What is (or NOT) an MG
Matt at DMGRS is very very helpfulcath's mg wrote:Thanks Mykel, I ended up getting them from "Discount MGRoverSpares"Mykel wrote:They have been discontinued, Gary, but replacements are available for all types_
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Re: What is (or NOT) an MG
I totally agree Colin, a pleasure to do business with them. I will defiantly be singing their praises on the 75/ZT forum if the shocks are as good as their advertising blurb sayscolintf wrote: Matt at DMGRS is very very helpful
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Re: What is (or NOT) an MG
Now this is Master Yoda's definition
Now who can argue with that
Rob Bell wrote:MG Rover only existed after 2001 Gary. Before that, it was Rover Group (it was Rover Group when the MGF was launched in 1995). Before that, it was Austin Rover Group. Before that British Leyland. Before that there were separate companies, but the core bit was the British Motor Corporation (that included the MG Motor company at Abingdon) - which of course was formed from the merger of the Nuffield group (Morris - Woleseley - Riley - MG) and Austin.
Apologies for any companies missed out on the way....
Now who can argue with that
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Re: What is (or NOT) an MG
An MG is anything with an MG badge
MGB owners will say that the F isnt a proper MG
Some MGF owners dont rate the Z-Cars as proper MGs
Some dont count the NAC cars (Later TFs, MG6, MG3)
TO me, they all keep the brand alive, and therefore are worthy of the name.
MGB owners will say that the F isnt a proper MG
Some MGF owners dont rate the Z-Cars as proper MGs
Some dont count the NAC cars (Later TFs, MG6, MG3)
TO me, they all keep the brand alive, and therefore are worthy of the name.
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Re: What is (or NOT) an MG
sniperpenguin wrote:An MG is anything with an MG badge
MGB owners will say that the F isnt a proper MG
Some MGF owners dont rate the Z-Cars as proper MGs
Some dont count the NAC cars (Later TFs, MG6, MG3)
TO me, they all keep the brand alive, and therefore are worthy of the name.
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Totale agree, for me history has repeated several times:sniperpenguin wrote:An MG is anything with an MG badge
MGB owners will say that the F isnt a proper MG
Some MGF owners dont rate the Z-Cars as proper MGs
Some dont count the NAC cars (Later TFs, MG6, MG3)
TO me, they all keep the brand alive, and therefore are worthy of the name.
T-type owners didn't go with MGA drivers as the car was much too modern. (At the time no car had the classical wings as th TF anymore)
MGA owners didn't go with MGB drivers: the car was much too modern. (It didn't have a separate chassis)
And all those who call themselves MG fans who do't like the "modern" MG's" like the F, TF and the Zed's. Well they haven't looked back it time. So the knowledge and involvement is not what I expect of a true MG addict.
(Owning an MG TF, MGF, MGC CGT and looking for a pre war MG.)
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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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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Re: What is (or NOT) an MG
Well said KasperKasper wrote:Totale agree, for me history has repeated several times:sniperpenguin wrote:An MG is anything with an MG badge
MGB owners will say that the F isnt a proper MG
Some MGF owners dont rate the Z-Cars as proper MGs
Some dont count the NAC cars (Later TFs, MG6, MG3)
TO me, they all keep the brand alive, and therefore are worthy of the name.
T-type owners didn't go with MGA drivers as the car was much too modern. (At the time no car had the classical wings as th TF anymore)
MGA owners didn't go with MGB drivers: the car was much too modern. (It didn't have a separate chassis)
And all those who call themselves MG fans who do't like the "modern" MG's" like the F, TF and the Zed's. Well they haven't looked back it time. So the knowledge and involvement is not what I expect of a true MG addict.
(Owning an MG TF, MGF, MGC CGT and looking for a pre war MG.)
Colin Murrell
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Re: What is (or NOT) an MG
Spot on Kasper!Kasper wrote:Totale agree, for me history has repeated several times:sniperpenguin wrote:An MG is anything with an MG badge
MGB owners will say that the F isnt a proper MG
Some MGF owners dont rate the Z-Cars as proper MGs
Some dont count the NAC cars (Later TFs, MG6, MG3)
TO me, they all keep the brand alive, and therefore are worthy of the name.
T-type owners didn't go with MGA drivers as the car was much too modern. (At the time no car had the classical wings as th TF anymore)
MGA owners didn't go with MGB drivers: the car was much too modern. (It didn't have a separate chassis)
And all those who call themselves MG fans who do't like the "modern" MG's" like the F, TF and the Zed's. Well they haven't looked back it time. So the knowledge and involvement is not what I expect of a true MG addict.
(Owning an MG TF, MGF, MGC CGT and looking for a pre war MG.)
Always get the same comment about the FWD & Z range as they are "Badge engineered" so I just remind them how MG started
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