MG Rover Addiction - is there a cure? - Page 10

mininuts · 9th June 2018, 19:40

I went the other way Wes. Took out the modern radio/cd and replaced with an original radio/cassette

Ideal for playing my 80s metal tapes

To be honest, I never use it.........just listen to the nice sound of my exhaust, which can just be heard over the whine

Dallas · 9th June 2018, 20:10

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Originally Posted by mininuts

I went the other way Wes. Took out the modern radio/cd and replaced with an original radio/cassette

Ideal for playing my 80s metal tapes

To be honest, I never use it.........just listen to the nice sound of my exhaust, which can just be heard over the whine

Lol, thats great Paul.

I like originality, but I also need some mod cons

am I allowed to make allowances for the stereo? Please...

I also fitted a middle brake light, not having one just annoyed me so much.
Why did MG Rover just fit the blanking plate and not the whole middle brake light itself on the early F's?

I have also fitted some Square Spokes, I prefer the square spokes over the 6 spokes... personal preference I guest.

Lordy · 10th June 2018, 01:46

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Originally Posted by Dallas

Lol, thats great Paul.

I like originality, but I also need some mod cons

am I allowed to make allowances for the stereo? Please...

I also fitted a middle brake light, not having one just annoyed me so much.
Why did MG Rover just fit the blanking plate and not the whole middle brake light itself on the early F's?

I have also fitted some Square Spokes, I prefer the square spokes over the 6 spokes... personal preference I guest.

Awesome simply awesome.

Why do I feel need too jump into it and give it a good blast around North Wales mainly around the Snowdon race Trak.

mininuts · 10th June 2018, 10:57

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Awesome simply awesome.

Why do I feel need too jump into it and give it a good blast around North Wales mainly around the Snowdon race Trak.

Llanberis Pass in an F would be brilliant Dave

Used to visit a lot with our Mini club when I lived in Derbyshire.......great roads and fabulous scenery

Fusilier · 10th June 2018, 17:17

Wes/Paul

Took mine out today, first time since last year, and had a great day out with it at a local show

and another one of MGF

Also a few others members of the forum were at the show

Stu

Dallas · 10th June 2018, 17:55

Yours is absolutely stunning Stu

what show were you at?

These F's / TF's certainly do put a smile upon ones face don't they? similar to that of the 75's and ZT's, but its a different kind of feeling that manages to reach all those other senses we forgot we had, if you get what I mean.

I suppose its that proper sports car kind of feeling with having just the two seats, plus having the top down makes all the difference, especially when you hear that engine is behind you.

It just touches those parts that other cars cant reach... lol

mininuts · 10th June 2018, 19:08

Very, very nice Stu

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Originally Posted by Dallas

These F's / TF's certainly do put a smile upon ones face don't they? similar to that of the 75's and ZT's, but its a different kind of feeling that manages to reach all those other senses we forgot we had, if you get what I mean.

I suppose its that proper sports car kind of feeling with having just the two seats, plus having the top down makes all the difference, especially when you hear that engine is behind you.

It just touches those parts that other cars cant reach... lol

Spot on Wes

Bogbrush82 · 10th June 2018, 20:46

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Originally Posted by Dallas

Is there a cure?

Probably, but the big question is would you want it? 😉

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Dallas · 24th June 2018, 19:50

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Probably, but the big question is would you want it? ��

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I gave this question some thought over the past few days, and my answer is YES, I reckon I would...

The problem I keep facing when I get a big job that needs doing is... no one locally wants to work on either MG, I just get told 'good luck'.

I've obviously picked the wrong two MG's to keep, it seems both models with their engine variants are the worst kind to work on.

The V6 ZT is untouchable to all local mechanics, and now I have the same problem with the MGF 1.8i, no one locally wants to touch it. I actually give up.

Why did MG Rover build these cars so difficult? The average skilled mechanic will not work on them, they rather turn the work away. I've had 5 more knock backs over two days regrading the MGF timing belt job, it was the same when I wanted the V6 done.

I've been told the bearing type drone noise may not even be the tensioner or water pump at fault, so I could be throwing money away paying hundred of pounds getting the work done.

I'm going back to old school Toyota, far less trouble and a lot less stress. I may actually give up old cars completely, a new car every 3 years sounds bliss to me.

Dallas · 29th June 2018, 19:33

I'm in a bit of a dilemma

I'm faced with a £700 bill for this little F.

Can you ever imagine a cambelt change and the sill sorting would cost this much?

What would you guys do?

9th June 2018, 19:40	#91
mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	I went the other way Wes. Took out the modern radio/cd and replaced with an original radio/cassette Ideal for playing my 80s metal tapes To be honest, I never use it.........just listen to the nice sound of my exhaust, which can just be heard over the whine __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

10th June 2018, 17:17	#95
Fusilier Moderator / RS North East MG ZT T 180,MGF Freestyle, Jaguar XKR Convertible and XF Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Aycliffe Posts: 6,397 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 2,231 Times in 1,309 Posts	Mgf Wes/Paul Took mine out today, first time since last year, and had a great day out with it at a local show and another one of MGF Also a few others members of the forum were at the show Stu __________________ # Project Gruple http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=213155

10th June 2018, 17:55	#96
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Yours is absolutely stunning Stu what show were you at? These F's / TF's certainly do put a smile upon ones face don't they? similar to that of the 75's and ZT's, but its a different kind of feeling that manages to reach all those other senses we forgot we had, if you get what I mean. I suppose its that proper sports car kind of feeling with having just the two seats, plus having the top down makes all the difference, especially when you hear that engine is behind you. It just touches those parts that other cars cant reach... lol

29th June 2018, 19:33	#100
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	I'm in a bit of a dilemma I'm faced with a £700 bill for this little F. Can you ever imagine a cambelt change and the sill sorting would cost this much? What would you guys do?