New MGF owner in Bristol
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New MGF owner in Bristol
Hi all,
Just purchased my first MGF. 1998 1.8 VVC with 43000 on the clock. I knew she had a water leak when I bought her so she is in MJN Bristol being sorted.
She came with a hard top, stainless exhaust, stainless coolant pipes, low coolant warning, day running lights, glass heated rear screen and so many spares I could hardly get in the car to drive her home. Pads and discs, a spare cat, two wishbones, spare headlights and tailights. Tonneu cover, top cover, full car cover! Hard top stand and cover. So for the £800 I paid for her even with the cost of repairs I am a happy man. I have just bought a set of X power roll hoops ,second hand, to allay the Memsahibs fear for her bonce. As you can see she came with a private number plate. I have changed the plates to read as they should. I already own a 75 tourer which I have had for a couple of years and replaced the front and rear bumpers to MG ZTT spec.
Just purchased my first MGF. 1998 1.8 VVC with 43000 on the clock. I knew she had a water leak when I bought her so she is in MJN Bristol being sorted.
She came with a hard top, stainless exhaust, stainless coolant pipes, low coolant warning, day running lights, glass heated rear screen and so many spares I could hardly get in the car to drive her home. Pads and discs, a spare cat, two wishbones, spare headlights and tailights. Tonneu cover, top cover, full car cover! Hard top stand and cover. So for the £800 I paid for her even with the cost of repairs I am a happy man. I have just bought a set of X power roll hoops ,second hand, to allay the Memsahibs fear for her bonce. As you can see she came with a private number plate. I have changed the plates to read as they should. I already own a 75 tourer which I have had for a couple of years and replaced the front and rear bumpers to MG ZTT spec.
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol
Hi and welcome
Great looking F you have there
Great looking F you have there
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Hi Stevie and congratulations on a spot on car.
Hope to see you at our monthly natter soon
Hope to see you at our monthly natter soon
Steffi
MG TF 135 MY 2005, BRG and black leather with seat heating, glas rear window Eibach-springs, 4-pot brake
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MG TF 135 MY 2005, BRG and black leather with seat heating, glas rear window Eibach-springs, 4-pot brake
http://mgf-mgtf-stammtisch-koeln.jimdo.com
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol
Congratulations - a real bargain.
Look like maybe a suspension pump up could be on your to do list?
Look like maybe a suspension pump up could be on your to do list?
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Hello and welcome.
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol
Welcome to the MGF Register forum
1998 MGF VVC, 2001 Trophy 160 & 2013 MG6 GT TSE
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol
Hi Steffi, I have spent a fair bit of time around Koln. Worked at the Koln Arena lots and also at the E Werk in Deutz and at the old Messe. Whereabouts near Koln are you?Steffi wrote:Hi Stevie and congratulations on a spot on car.
Hope to see you at our monthly natter soon
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol
Thanks for all the replies. I will have to get the suspension checked. She hasn't hit any speed bumps yet! First car I have had for a long time which has made me smile every time I get in it.
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol
I have the faint suspicion that Steffi’s profile settings are calling for an update …
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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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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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol
Oops the Continent lost an active member to EnglandMykel wrote:I have the faint suspicion that Steffi’s profile settings are calling for an update …
Hi Stevie, welcome to the MGF world.
MGFvvc - 90FVBG - charcoal - you might think it is original - (1996 nr:8204)
MGTF 120 - 57RNJ7 - BRG - every day is an MG day - (2005)
MGC CGT - SJ08DY - tartan red - 1985 restauration fairly original - (1968 nr: 4137)
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MGTF 120 - 57RNJ7 - BRG - every day is an MG day - (2005)
MGC CGT - SJ08DY - tartan red - 1985 restauration fairly original - (1968 nr: 4137)
http://www.MGF.be
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Oh yesMykel wrote:I have the faint suspicion that Steffi’s profile settings are calling for an update …
its 1 year ago today that Steffi moved over from the Koln area to the Bristol area
Colin Murrell
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- colintf
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Next gathering here viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21417Steffi wrote:Hi Stevie and congratulations on a spot on car.
Hope to see you at our monthly natter soon
your very welcome to join us
Colin Murrell
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Ups I totally forgot about this.....
I lived in Hennef about 30 miles from Cologne
Today is my first anniversary
I lived in Hennef about 30 miles from Cologne
Today is my first anniversary
Steffi
MG TF 135 MY 2005, BRG and black leather with seat heating, glas rear window Eibach-springs, 4-pot brake
http://mgf-mgtf-stammtisch-koeln.jimdo.com
MG TF 135 MY 2005, BRG and black leather with seat heating, glas rear window Eibach-springs, 4-pot brake
http://mgf-mgtf-stammtisch-koeln.jimdo.com
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doesnt really mater though if it says Cologne or Bristol, you could even have both ??Steffi wrote:Ups I totally forgot about this.....
I lived in Hennef about 30 miles from Cologne
Today is my first anniversary
Colin Murrell
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol
Got my car back from MGF today and just drove her home. She sounded lovely but taking Marks advice and not taking her over 3000rpm for a while. I have to take her back after 500miles so the run to POL will do that nicely. Looking very nice with her roll hoops fitted but I can't make my mind up about the windbreak. It fits OK but because the hoops lean forward (X power ones) the windbreak leans forward a little too. No doubt the Memsahib will point out the error of my ways when her barnet gets blown about! Will I be able to join the register stand at POL or do I have to pre book?
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Re: New MGF owner in Bristol
Quick update. I will be on a facebook MGF enthusiasts stand. The stand is number 12 and there will be 12 of us. Would be good to meet anyone there.