one off mgf rebuild

dazlightyear · Post by **dazlightyear** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:27 pm

we are building a one off car and here are some of the photos

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andywatson · Post by **andywatson** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:20 pm

Here's a few more Pics

: New front bumper with X-Power splitter

: New modded boot

: Rear bumper

: Side on.

mgfneal · Post by **mgfneal** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:53 pm

i like that boot looks like an vx220 or elise one realy nice

Rich in Vancouver · Post by **Rich in Vancouver** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:08 am

Impressive work Andy and Daz!
I can't wait to see the finished product.

Mark G Fewtrell · Post by **Mark G Fewtrell** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 7:49 pm

That boot lid looks well smart ...

Look forward to seeing the finished article ..

andywatson · Post by **andywatson** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:19 pm

A few more pics.

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3 DUCKS · Post by **3 DUCKS** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:27 pm

very imprssive

andywatson · Post by **andywatson** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:11 pm

The engine is due to go in this week, will soon be a working car.

Post by **Mykel** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:22 pm

Usually I don't like bodykits on the F or TF, many of them look like some soft top chavvy Nova. But this one is different. Sporty looks yet subtle enough to keep the original style. And that engine, just a triple wow!

I really like this a lot! Will she be ready and on the road for Stoneleigh, so you could present her there? I'm really curious to see her in the flesh ...

andywatson · Post by **andywatson** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:33 pm

I'm afraid I can't make Stonleigh, but i'm doing the Friends Round London event the night before.

Post by **Mykel** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:32 am

D***it, I was thinking about doing that one this year, but then it'd be up to Stoneleigh from Dover (to check in at the Lodge, as it had already been booked), then back to the M25, do the run and afterwards drive to Warwickshire again. A bit too much, I have to admit.

Guess I'm not 30 anymore ...

andywatson · Post by **andywatson** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:18 pm

It's beginning to look like a car again.

Foxy · Post by **Foxy** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:37 pm

It's a great colour silver, what's the actually name for it and from what car? Are those 18" wheels too?

andywatson · Post by **andywatson** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:39 pm

The colour is Aston Martin Tungsten Silver and the wheels are 17". I've fitted hub adapters so can tack any PCD.

Foxy · Post by **Foxy** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:13 pm

I bet the paint cost more than my car! What colour hood will be fitted?

andywatson · Post by **andywatson** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:18 pm

Foxy wrote:I bet the paint cost more than my car! What colour hood will be fitted?

The paint cost more than the original purchase price but then so have most things I've done to it. The hood is staying black for the moment, but I'm considering changing it to grey or maybe burgundy, but I'll think it will stay black for a while.

3 DUCKS · Post by **3 DUCKS** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:53 pm

beautiful paint work, first class job.

Post by **Rob Bell** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:59 pm

Great work! The boot lid in particular is very novel - I like it

Work looks as though it is top notch too!

All work by your own fair hand, or a talented body shop? My car needs restoring - and the temptation to use that as an excuse to modify it ready for the supercharged engine is very, very high!

BTW - the sill extensions? Mike Satur F-One?

andywatson · Post by **andywatson** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:55 pm

All the works been done by a body shop I'm afraid, the inspiration for the boot came from the extreme 500

The idea is to create an area of low pressure which in theory should suck the heat from the engine bay.
The side sills are an MS F-One knock off from Moto-Build.

The car is going to be used on track, so i've done a lot of mods to improve the handling as well, the sub frame is seam welded, along with the wishbones which have double shear points. It has uprated ARBs and the VHS brace kit. It should handle well.

Post by **Rob Bell** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:19 pm

I see where you're coming from regarding the boot vents. Very neat

I am sure it'll handle well - look forward to seeing you on track!

Can you let me know the details of the body shop? Might pm you about it

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