MGF and TF160 take on Le Mans 2013... sort of :)
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- MaddAussie
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MGF and TF160 take on Le Mans 2013... sort of :)
So back in June Sparky135, MrsSparky135, tanamana and myself spent 2 weeks in Le Mans which happened to coincide with the 24 hours of Le Mans!
On the Monday before the race we drove as much as the track as we could and I got a bit of video on my phone (apologies for the crap angel I didn't move the mount)
On the Monday before the race we drove as much as the track as we could and I got a bit of video on my phone (apologies for the crap angel I didn't move the mount)
TF160 - Bilstiens, Mike Satur 4-2-1, Sports Cat, Quad Daytona, Z and F Tuning Phase 2 Remap showing 177Bhp @ Janspeed RR day and a Big Grin (oh and a glass rear screen and bits of shiny stuff) 85th suspension bits to fit!
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Drove most of it yesterday going shopping to Family Village
- Rob Bell
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Re: MGF and TF160 take on Le Mans 2013... sort of :)
Quite a lot of roundabouts for a race track!
Re: MGF and TF160 take on Le Mans 2013... sort of :)
But there's two chicanes that you can't use so it makes up for it!
- colintf
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Re: MGF and TF160 take on Le Mans 2013... sort of :)
if you get the opportunity to drive it as a track, including the part of the Bugatti circuit used, do so, it's amazing, and very different to the roads in standard form, for example roundabouts bypassed in some cases
I did this a few years ago and highly recommend it.
An opportunity will probably present iteslef at next years Classic LeMans, through MG Club de France as one of the options alongside entrance tickets is also "parade" laps ( but much faster than parade laps usually are)
I did this a few years ago and highly recommend it.
An opportunity will probably present iteslef at next years Classic LeMans, through MG Club de France as one of the options alongside entrance tickets is also "parade" laps ( but much faster than parade laps usually are)
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- stuart
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Re: MGF and TF160 take on Le Mans 2013... sort of :)
We did a lap a few years ago but on motorised pit scooters- stopping at that restaurant on the mulsane straight for a pint and some chips
Stuart
'02 TF 160 - an Original MG Rover Group Press Car...and still lookin' sharp!
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'02 TF 160 - an Original MG Rover Group Press Car...and still lookin' sharp!
Bilstein Shocks, Z&F Remap, B&G Coolant Alarm, Glass Rear Screen, Braided Hoses, Bling-free at the moment...but that'll probably change
- MaddAussie
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Re: MGF and TF160 take on Le Mans 2013... sort of :)
We have dinner in the restaurant every year on race night.
John and I did the drive-able bits on Sunday afternoon and there was no traffic at all.
John and I did the drive-able bits on Sunday afternoon and there was no traffic at all.
TF160 - Bilstiens, Mike Satur 4-2-1, Sports Cat, Quad Daytona, Z and F Tuning Phase 2 Remap showing 177Bhp @ Janspeed RR day and a Big Grin (oh and a glass rear screen and bits of shiny stuff) 85th suspension bits to fit!
Re: MGF and TF160 take on Le Mans 2013... sort of :)
Anybody need tickets?
Next years are now on sale to ACO members and at discounted rates.
Next years are now on sale to ACO members and at discounted rates.
- MaddAussie
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Re: MGF and TF160 take on Le Mans 2013... sort of :)
iirc you can only buy 6 at the discounted price
TF160 - Bilstiens, Mike Satur 4-2-1, Sports Cat, Quad Daytona, Z and F Tuning Phase 2 Remap showing 177Bhp @ Janspeed RR day and a Big Grin (oh and a glass rear screen and bits of shiny stuff) 85th suspension bits to fit!
Re: MGF and TF160 take on Le Mans 2013... sort of :)
True but for the last few years I have used my ticket upto Thursday night and not gone to the race over the weekend.
Blame Audi, which car will win? May be better next year with Porsche. I have helped driving a shuttle bus for a tour operator so got some pocket money.
Good week but the race has lost its edge for my taste.
Blame Audi, which car will win? May be better next year with Porsche. I have helped driving a shuttle bus for a tour operator so got some pocket money.
Good week but the race has lost its edge for my taste.
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Re: MGF and TF160 take on Le Mans 2013... sort of :)
Cool - I drove the Monaco F1 circuit a few days after the race a couple of years ago in the F, most of the barriers were still up, I managed 3 laps before Mrs TC noticed.
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Re: MGF and TF160 take on Le Mans 2013... sort of :)
We've a static caravan in Normandy - an ideal staging post for this trip. Alas with short people (albeit getting taller) it will be a few more years before we can enjoy the MGF with just the two of us.
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- colintf
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Re: MGF and TF160 take on Le Mans 2013... sort of :)
its good fun isn't ittalkingcars wrote:Cool - I drove the Monaco F1 circuit a few days after the race a couple of years ago in the F, most of the barriers were still up, I managed 3 laps before Mrs TC noticed.
Colin Murrell
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