MGF Trophy rebuild

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by Rob Bell » Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:19 am

I did wonder about that - will be interested to hear how that problem is resolved. :thumbsu:

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:44 am

Have you had the same problem in the past Rob? I fitted the same kit to my TF with no problems at all.
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:09 pm

Windscreen in place :thumbsu:
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Sun Feb 25, 2018 10:13 am

Carpets and centre console...
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by Rob Bell » Mon Feb 26, 2018 1:36 pm

:thumbsu:

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by Phil Jay » Tue Feb 27, 2018 7:57 pm

Hi Kevin,
I was up at Prestige MG at the weekend and I've got to say your Trophy is just simply stunning! Love the quad pipe exhaust. And the underside looks almost as good as the bodywork. Never seen one that clean before! The colour is just brilliant. I'd never been a fan of anthracite before, a bit too understated for me, but seeing it under the workshop lights it looks totally superb!
That is one really special MG and one that's going to look and sound awesome.
Good on you mate.
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:33 pm

Thanks Phil. Andy has an amazing eye for detail which I appreciate so much. At first I wished I had hung out for a Trophy Yellow car, but the paintwork is so good I am really pleased we saved this lovely car.
It is back in the spray shop at the moment to correct some minor detailing and then all should be sorted in a matter of weeks. Matt at MG Obsession has been tremendous too in sourcing some hard to find parts.

You never know, it might even be ready for POL :o

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Mon Apr 02, 2018 4:39 pm

Back from the paintshop :sf:
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Wed Apr 04, 2018 6:57 pm

I have slightly changed the front badge :thumbsu:
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by Rob Bell » Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:01 pm

Is that a pre-war enamel badge on there? :)

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Fri Apr 06, 2018 8:37 pm

It is Rob, looks much better in my opinion :thumbsu:

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Sat Apr 07, 2018 5:58 pm

Rear badge sorted and starting to come together :D
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by Reckless Rat » Sat Apr 07, 2018 6:35 pm

Handbrake needs attention. Lever is too high... (just thought I'd chuck that in) Nice job. It'll be a shame to take it out and get it dirty.

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:36 am

Reckless Rat wrote:Handbrake needs attention. Lever is too high... (just thought I'd chuck that in) Nice job. It'll be a shame to take it out and get it dirty.
Not hooked up yet so will look fine when sorted :D

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Sun Apr 08, 2018 4:21 pm

Love the front end, just a shame it has to have a registration plate on the front.
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by Rob Bell » Wed Apr 11, 2018 2:01 pm

Looking lovely. Could be showroom fresh! I'd be tempted to return to dual exit pipes rather than the quads: this is a Mike Satur box? :)

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:07 pm

Exhaust is Daytona with 4-2-1 manifold and sports cat. Sorry Rob, I like the quads for now :)

Slight change of interior for now too with full leather blue/black seats and matching blue console, steering wheel and door cappings.
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by Rob Bell » Fri Apr 20, 2018 7:15 pm

Smart! And don't apologize for the quad Daytona: it's what you like - and that's what really counts! :thumbsu:

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by mowog73 » Thu Apr 26, 2018 5:45 pm

Quad Daytona looks great, and sounds even better, it's what came on my wife's F.
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Fri May 11, 2018 9:31 pm

New BAS Sportster hood fitted and wheel alignment sorted.
Also, Mark from Kmaps has completed a full diagnostic on the rebuilt engine and loaded the race VVC remap :D
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