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andywatson
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by andywatson » Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:20 pm
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mgfneal
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- Model of Car: 1996 mgf 1.8 mpi
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by mgfneal » Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:53 pm
i like that boot looks like an vx220 or elise one realy nice
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Rich in Vancouver
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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.
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Mark G Fewtrell
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- Model of Car: MG TF 85th
- Location: Burton on Trent - Staffordshire
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by Mark G Fewtrell » Tue Jan 22, 2013 7:49 pm
That boot lid looks well smart ...
Look forward to seeing the finished article ..
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andywatson
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by andywatson » Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:19 pm
A few more pics.
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3 DUCKS
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by 3 DUCKS » Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:27 pm
very imprssive
TF 160
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andywatson
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by andywatson » Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:11 pm
The engine is due to go in this week, will soon be a working car.
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Mykel
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- Model of Car: MG TF Monogram
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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 ...
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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andywatson
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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.
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Mykel
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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 ...
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
MGF Register regional rep for Germany -- germany@mgfregister.org
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andywatson
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by andywatson » Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:18 pm
It's beginning to look like a car again.
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Foxy
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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?
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andywatson
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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.
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Foxy
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by Foxy » Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:13 pm
I bet the paint cost more than my car! What colour hood will be fitted?
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andywatson
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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.
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3 DUCKS
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by 3 DUCKS » Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:53 pm
beautiful paint work, first class job.
TF 160
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Rob Bell
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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?
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andywatson
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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.
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Rob Bell
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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