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by Nicktg
Wed Oct 09, 2013 5:55 am
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: air con re fill
Replies: 2
Views: 136

Re: air con re fill

Hi, the ac refill points are under the bonnet behind the plastic cowl near the hydrogas valves.
by Nicktg
Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:39 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Any Test drive volunteers?
Replies: 2
Views: 400

Re: Any Test drive volunteers?

Hi, My mk1 F has all the freestyle goodies (+ a few extra bits) and has a mildly tuned 143 VVC engine (its running 161 BHP) with induction kit, exhaust, 52mm throttle body etc. and adjustable shock absorbers and 4 pot brakes etc. I'm in Northampton, so if you want to see what a slightly tweaked F ca...
by Nicktg
Fri Oct 28, 2011 6:57 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Door stripes/decals
Replies: 14
Views: 2466

Re: Door stripes/decals

I have a set of door decals on my F, they're not too bad to fit. if you want to PM me I can send you details of where I got them from or I believe Sterling automotive do them, but they cost a lot more than I paid for mine... http://forums.mg-rover.org/picture.php?albumid=108&pictureid=8658 http://fo...
by Nicktg
Thu Jun 11, 2009 11:52 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Emissions Check Fail - Possible Causes I think are:
Replies: 8
Views: 1127

Re: Emissions Check Fail - Possible Causes I think are:

Well worth chucking in some cleaner, I used a Millars additive and took it for a good blast prior to the test, that made the difference between my previous fail (thursday ) and a pass (the following Monday).
by Nicktg
Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:45 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Look what I've bought . . .
Replies: 16
Views: 1162

Re: Look what I've bought . . .

Ooh reminds me of my dads old 2 door 1300 MG (he always said it was pretty rare), which he bunged a straight through centre exhaust on a blueprinted head and some other trickery - It was a beast in a sort of Burgandy colour, he used to like trouncing capri drivers in it back in the 70's / early eigh...
by Nicktg
Wed May 28, 2008 12:11 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: Tech demos at MGFest08 - Suggestions wanted
Replies: 16
Views: 1562

Re: Tech demos at MGFest08 - Suggestions wanted

I need to get the passenger central locking door motor replaced I've had the motor / solenoid for about 6 months and not got round to swapping it. The current one is making a whirring sound :?
by Nicktg
Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:08 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: wanted 11 spoke TF wheel
Replies: 4
Views: 450

Re: wanted 11 spoke TF wheel

Magik wheels on ebay sell new shadow chrome wheels, I think he takes offers, so might be worth getting in touch
by Nicktg
Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:07 pm
Forum: Members Classifieds
Topic: SOLD MGF MGTF Old Advert for Front Disc Upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 696

Re: MG TF Front discs 280 mm and calipers

I assume it includes the spacer and centering bit, if so 'll take em at £50 inc delivery cheers, is paypal OK. Send me a PM and I'll ping the payment across...Cheers :)
by Nicktg
Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:32 pm
Forum: South Midlands
Topic: Pub Meet in Northants - 20th April 2008
Replies: 39
Views: 5964

Re: Pub Meet in Northants - 20th April 2008

Scenic route sounds great, Have we got a definative time to meet up, I'll be traveling to the Toby in a convoy of 2 with Mike :lol:
by Nicktg
Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: South Midlands
Topic: Pub Meet in Northants - 20th April 2008
Replies: 39
Views: 5964

Re: Pub Meet in Northants - 20th April 2008

I'd be up for a convoy from the Toby...whattime are you planning on meeting up?
by Nicktg
Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:05 am
Forum: South Midlands
Topic: Disaster....
Replies: 26
Views: 4412

Re: Disaster....

Gutted for you mate :( , hope it's nothing too serious, I think you did well hearing a rattle above the sound of a TT Extreme exhaust though... ;)
by Nicktg
Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:08 pm
Forum: South Midlands
Topic: seat lowering kit
Replies: 0
Views: 720

seat lowering kit

Okay then, I've just fitted the seat loweriing kit to my drivers side seat, and must admit it's made a difference (or is it just I've got heavier :lol: ) Anyway I cant see the point in fitting it to the passengers side as the rest of my family are short @rses.. So I've got a spare seats worth of low...
by Nicktg
Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:12 pm
Forum: South Midlands
Topic: Evening get together
Replies: 6
Views: 843

Re: Evening get together

I'd be up for that, it'd be great as the evenings get lighter
by Nicktg
Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:21 pm
Forum: South Midlands
Topic: Pub Meet in Northants - 20th April 2008
Replies: 39
Views: 5964

Re: Pub Meet in Northants - 20th April 2008

Just for ideas!!!! quote from the press over there The Flame Blaster consists of a small, 3-liter container of petroleum gas, which is typically mounted in the trunk of the vehicle, and nozzles fitted under the front doors of the vehicle. The electronic ignition system of the Flame Buster is activat...
by Nicktg
Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:19 pm
Forum: South Midlands
Topic: Pub Meet in Northants - 20th April 2008
Replies: 39
Views: 5964

Re: Pub Meet in Northants - 20th April 2008

Stu it's either a case of great minds, or fools seldom differing? :? Seriously I'm running out of things to do that are within my budget, just got to get an enclosed induction kit left and that's about it...need a new set of Toyos before that though. Maybe I'll need to think of a secret mod too...I ...
by Nicktg
Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:06 pm
Forum: South Midlands
Topic: Pub Meet in Northants - 20th April 2008
Replies: 39
Views: 5964

Re: Pub Meet in Northants - 20th April 2008

I'll be there, nothing to do with 'room availability', just feeling guilty having stupidly missed the Oxford meet last Saturday. I want to show off my Trophy rear spoiler and 52mm throttle body courtesy of the Stoneliegh show :P .... and see what Stu has done to his F 8-)
by Nicktg
Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:10 pm
Forum: South Midlands
Topic: Pub Meet in Oxon - 9th March
Replies: 57
Views: 3866

Re: Pub Meet in Oxon - 9th March

Aaargh, cant believe I missed this! I thought it was next weekend :o ...gutted, what am I to do next weekend now, I worked really hard to get a pass out as well. :roll:
by Nicktg
Mon Mar 03, 2008 3:31 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: TF Rear Bumper
Replies: 3
Views: 538

Re: TF Rear Bumper

Oh right I get you sorry I thought you were having probs with the bumper... :oops: . To remove the wheel arch liners on my F I did it by starting at the bottom corner nearest the rear bumper, pushing it in a little and then getting a finger under the liner pulling a small portion out past the lip an...
by Nicktg
Mon Mar 03, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: South Midlands
Topic: Shaggy is almost back on the road!
Replies: 12
Views: 981

Re: Shaggy is almost back on the road!

Yup I reckon fitting a super charger, 4 wheel drive system, lambo doors and the nitrous will take you a bit longer - they are my guesses at your secret mods, anything less and we'll be disapointed! :lol:
by Nicktg
Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: Technical - Sponsored by Brown & Gammons
Topic: TF Rear Bumper
Replies: 3
Views: 538

Re: TF Rear Bumper

Have you removed the two bolts from the crush cans they are at the top of the numberplate recess about 17mm IIRC