Finally taking shape..
All of the under car stuff done.. Including air con pipes and new 400 amp live and earth to engine bay
Triple F project
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Not many rules really, this board being aimed at technical issues, it shouldn't fall foul (hopefully) of some of the more personal issues that can affect forums.
Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
Rule 2 - We (MGF Register) do not support copyright infringement and therefore references to CD ROM, PDF versions or paper copies of the workshop manual (for instance) should not be posted on the forum. We don't want to get into trouble and we'd rather sell you a genuine hard copy through our Regalia shop anyway!
Because advice is honestly and freely given in this technical section, much of it will be amateur experienced based, so any information is given in good faith and is not guaranteed as correct.
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Re: Triple F project
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Re: Triple F project
The custom made rear anti roll bar is on.. But not happy with the drop links.. So currently toying with rose joints to match the front..
Still waiting in my Mike Satur adjustable rear arms.. Then the car can go back on the floor..
The second fuel pump (Bosch 044) is plumbed.. But needs mounting..
Once the engine is running the rest is plain sailing.. 50 hours on tick over.. Then swap oil (its a brand new engine so need running in) then its 1000 miles at no more than 3,000 rpm.. Then off to get it mapped at Emerald
Stretching those rear arches out 10mm per side took about 8 hours a side to get looking right.. Drivers side in finished paint.. Passenger side will be finished this weekend coming
Once the back box is built and on.. The rear diffuser can be finished too
Still waiting in my Mike Satur adjustable rear arms.. Then the car can go back on the floor..
The second fuel pump (Bosch 044) is plumbed.. But needs mounting..
Once the engine is running the rest is plain sailing.. 50 hours on tick over.. Then swap oil (its a brand new engine so need running in) then its 1000 miles at no more than 3,000 rpm.. Then off to get it mapped at Emerald
Stretching those rear arches out 10mm per side took about 8 hours a side to get looking right.. Drivers side in finished paint.. Passenger side will be finished this weekend coming
Once the back box is built and on.. The rear diffuser can be finished too
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Re: Triple F project
It's getting there Allan! 
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Re: Triple F project
Plan on mounting the second fuel pump this weekend.. It's plumbed.. But not mounted..
Wiring loom still taking forever.. Wow a loom is heavy!!
Swap the correct shafts in this weekend too and gear box oil can go in.. Yay!
Engine oil can go in.. Maybe this weekend..
It's getting there slowly
A big day for me will be 11th of July when the first 'adjustable volume' three centre exit MGF exhaust gets made.. Talk about xmas
Wiring loom still taking forever.. Wow a loom is heavy!!
Swap the correct shafts in this weekend too and gear box oil can go in.. Yay!
Engine oil can go in.. Maybe this weekend..
It's getting there slowly
A big day for me will be 11th of July when the first 'adjustable volume' three centre exit MGF exhaust gets made.. Talk about xmas
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Re: Triple F project
Just read this from start to finish.
I've came across. this car on the social media. It's good that there is a build thread on here.
Respect for all the work (and dosh) invested in this.
I am not convinced the track, show and journeys combo is possible, but I am here to get convinced.
Cheers
I've came across. this car on the social media. It's good that there is a build thread on here.
Respect for all the work (and dosh) invested in this.
I am not convinced the track, show and journeys combo is possible, but I am here to get convinced.
Cheers
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Re: Triple F project
It does show dedication and deserves a lot of respect.
Allan has posted more info in other threads here and on the T bar.
Allan has posted more info in other threads here and on the T bar.
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Re: Triple F project
I've been reading bits and pieces but have now just read the entire thing.
Wow! I love what you have done to the car and cannot wait to see the finished product (like everyone else I suspect). Excellent level of workmanship and attention to detail. Keep going, nearly there!
Regards
Ken
Wow! I love what you have done to the car and cannot wait to see the finished product (like everyone else I suspect). Excellent level of workmanship and attention to detail. Keep going, nearly there!
Regards
Ken
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Re: Triple F project
Cheers Ken..
Main build thread is a blog on Facebook now.. If anyone wants to be added to it.. Find me (Allan Chambers) my profile pic is the red interior shot of my car..
It's evolved a lot since I first removed the dead steppy box.. And any planned budget gone out of the window..
Kinda dragged this F into the 21st century.. Auto wipers, auto lights, auto DRLS, no keys, no locks, no handles, tracker, variable volume exhaust, 220-230 bhp (fingers crossed) bigger better brakes all round, custom anti roll bars and suspension set up...
A bit of a 'labour of love'
New seats should be here mid week from Germany..
Allan
Few random pics from past week or so...
Main build thread is a blog on Facebook now.. If anyone wants to be added to it.. Find me (Allan Chambers) my profile pic is the red interior shot of my car..
It's evolved a lot since I first removed the dead steppy box.. And any planned budget gone out of the window..
Kinda dragged this F into the 21st century.. Auto wipers, auto lights, auto DRLS, no keys, no locks, no handles, tracker, variable volume exhaust, 220-230 bhp (fingers crossed) bigger better brakes all round, custom anti roll bars and suspension set up...
A bit of a 'labour of love'
New seats should be here mid week from Germany..
Allan
Few random pics from past week or so...
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Re: Triple F project
When are you planning to make a go of starting the engine for the first time Allan?
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Re: Triple F project
Soon... very soon Rob..
Just got to finish the wiring.. add the fluids.. and see if it goes bang.
I am after an MGF fuel pump plug though if anyone has a scrap loom kicking around
Just got to finish the wiring.. add the fluids.. and see if it goes bang.
I am after an MGF fuel pump plug though if anyone has a scrap loom kicking around
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Re: Triple F project
It's always been my plan to run 2 sets of wheels.. Summer with cut slicks.. And winter wheels with suitable tyres
I've fallen in love with the rims on this Liberty Walk 458...
So have found something very close.. By Oz.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALLOY-WHEEL-L ... 4d1c18b365
Down side is the price.. But good news is they are light weight.
Currently in talks with a company about getting them 'red chromed' so they look like the 458 wheels.
Again rears will be 18x8 fronts 17x7.5
I've fallen in love with the rims on this Liberty Walk 458...
So have found something very close.. By Oz.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALLOY-WHEEL-L ... 4d1c18b365
Down side is the price.. But good news is they are light weight.
Currently in talks with a company about getting them 'red chromed' so they look like the 458 wheels.
Again rears will be 18x8 fronts 17x7.5
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Re: Triple F project
Is it this plug? :-diesel destroyer wrote:Soon... very soon Rob..
Just got to finish the wiring.. add the fluids.. and see if it goes bang.
I am after an MGF fuel pump plug though if anyone has a scrap loom kicking around
This is on the 1999 build VVC that has become the donor car and is being broken for parts.
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Re: Triple F project
Yes that's the one!!
I need one of them
I need one of them
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Re: Triple F project
For any that missed the exhaust..
This was custom built by Roar Power in Birmingham to allow me to make the exhaust loud/quiet from inside the cabin.. Via a 12v operated flap.. 3 seconds from full open to fully shut..
In quiet mode only the two outer pipes work.. In loud mode the centre pipe opens (pre silencer) for some deep noise
This was custom built by Roar Power in Birmingham to allow me to make the exhaust loud/quiet from inside the cabin.. Via a 12v operated flap.. 3 seconds from full open to fully shut..
In quiet mode only the two outer pipes work.. In loud mode the centre pipe opens (pre silencer) for some deep noise
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Re: Triple F project
DD PM sent re the pump plug.
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Re: Triple F project
You sir are a legend!!
Can put fuel in her soon and prime the pumps..
Can put fuel in her soon and prime the pumps..
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Re: Triple F project
All bagged up ready to post.
Legend
maybe on one forum which i am now banned from 
they don't like the truth there.
Legend
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Re: Triple F project
Posted at 11.05AM 1st class so if the Post Office does it job you should have it Wednesday, tomorrow, in the post.
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Re: Triple F project
Diamond geezer!
E mail the amount I owe ya for postage
E mail the amount I owe ya for postage
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Re: Triple F project
Got both fuel pumps wired yesterday.. Cheers to Kevin for the MGF fuel pump plug
Also got the auto window closure window module wired to close both windows when key card goes out of range
Sprayed the front bumper again but needs another 2 coats then flatting and polishing
Flatted the bonnet with 1000, 1200 then 3000 pads.. Then G6 and then G12 compounds on the relevant heads..
It's getting there
Also got the auto window closure window module wired to close both windows when key card goes out of range
Sprayed the front bumper again but needs another 2 coats then flatting and polishing
Flatted the bonnet with 1000, 1200 then 3000 pads.. Then G6 and then G12 compounds on the relevant heads..
It's getting there
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