MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

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MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by big angus » Thu Jan 12, 2017 6:54 pm

Bought this in August 2015 as a Hillclimb/Sprint project. The Previous owner was going to scrap it
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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by big angus » Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:10 pm

First task was to fabricate the roll cage to MSA blue book spec.Decided to fabricate the cage myself as I wanted to retain the std roof. By November things were taking shape
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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by big angus » Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:40 pm

Cage welded and roof fitted
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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by big angus » Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:43 pm

Next job remove the Hydragas suspension and convert to AVO coil overs

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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by big angus » Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:02 pm

Modified front subframe and front suspension
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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by flyingbanana » Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:24 pm

You will have to put an additional straight tube in from the top of the A pillar to the bottom of the A pillar, especially with the additional bend you've put in on the windscreen section.

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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by Andrew Regens » Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:30 pm

Very nice work, we are lucky that we dont need a roll cage for hill climbs or club sprints.
I do have a half cage though were not allowed side bars on a road car!
Piper 4-2-1 Manifold, Daytona Back Box, Stage two Remap, Bilstein Shocks, thicker anti roll bars, PG 1 gearbox Caged bearing with type B Ltd Slip Diff. Large rear brake Kit, Toyo R888R Track/road tyres. Half Roll Cage, 4Point Harness.

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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by big angus » Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:37 am

Additional tube is not required as the tube is straight when viewd from the side

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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by big angus » Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:40 pm

Modified rear suspension
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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by jensonsdad » Sun Jan 15, 2017 3:55 pm

Hi
Building a similar car myself although I have gone with a SD cage and a lightweight racing hardtop
Can you share details of your modified suspension set up??

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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by big angus » Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:39 am

Hi
A brief description of the suspension set up is 11" AVO coilovers with 1.9"id X 350lbs Front springs and 1.9"id 600lbs Rears
Ride height is lowerd by approx 38mm
Fabricated subframe mounts
Rear upper suspension arm is modified MGF
Front upper arm is from a TF

Will post more info an pics when I find them

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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by jensonsdad » Sun Jan 22, 2017 3:31 pm

Thanx for additional info and any extra photos/details are always useful
Will watch this build thread closely!
Are the AVO coilovers "universal" or from a particular make/model
Oh and where are you based?

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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by big angus » Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:55 pm

Coilovers are universal from Merlin motorsport.
Am based in Dumfries

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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by big angus » Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:26 pm

A few pics of the front suspension
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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by big angus » Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:33 pm

After about eleven months it's taking shape
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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by jensonsdad » Wed Jan 25, 2017 10:27 am

Wow! How good does that look!
Just abit jealous if I'm honest but a good incentive to crack on with mine!
Your suspension design is def the way to go and if I can sell on my newly painted hydro thingys then that will make conversion cheaper too!
Love the bonnet too! Where did you find that bad boy??
Will follow your progress closely and may even take a trip up from sunny Yorkshire when the weather improves to have a good look at her (if of course that's ok with you!)
Keep up the good work!

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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by Mikeadman » Wed Jan 25, 2017 3:08 pm

big angus wrote:After about eleven months it's taking shape
WOW Just love the bonnet :thumbsu: :thumbsu:

Cheers

Mike. 8-)

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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by flyingbanana » Wed Jan 25, 2017 4:23 pm

I have the same pedalbox in the metro.

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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by big angus » Thu Jan 26, 2017 11:43 am

Now to make it go. Brief description of the engine
Started life as a 120bhp 1.8
VVC Gas Flowed Head, QED Cams 425 inlet /395 exhaust with solid lifters.
40mm Jenvey direct to head throttle bodies
12:1 Forged Pistons
DTA S40 Managment
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Re: MGF Hillclimb/Sprint Build

Post by big angus » Thu Jan 26, 2017 11:49 am

Gearbox Quaife straight cut syncro gear kit
Ratios are 1st-2.615 2nd-1.937 3rd-1.556 4th-1.273 5th-1.043 with a 4.462 final drive ratio .Should give some intersting accelaration figures
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