<![CDATA[The T Bar - MGF & MGTF Enthusiast's Forum! - MGF/TF Pitstop]]> http://www.the-t-bar.com/ This forum is for you to discuss technical and non-technical issues related to MGFs and MGTFs. en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:27:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.the-t-bar.com/images/tbargreen/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[The T Bar - MGF & MGTF Enthusiast's Forum! - MGF/TF Pitstop]]> http://www.the-t-bar.com/ 11 spoke wheel questions http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1535-11-spoke-wheel-questions&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:27:01 GMT I have just bought a set of 11 spoke 16x7.0J Wheels Part number RRC002630MNH Am I correct that the centers from my original MK 1 wheels will not... I have just bought a set of 11 spoke 16x7.0J Wheels Part number RRC002630MNH

Am I correct that the centers from my original MK 1 wheels will not fit these and that I need later centers that fit 85th ann wheels etc?

Also, can I use the nuts from my old wheels to fit the new ones on?

Thanks ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop laz1957 http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1535-11-spoke-wheel-questions what on earth is it? http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1534-what-on-earth-is-it&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:58:51 GMT Ok guys, just for a laugh, who would like to hazard a guess at what this is? I can confirm that I extracted it from our MGF at the weekend. ... Ok guys, just for a laugh, who would like to hazard a guess at what this is?

I can confirm that I extracted it from our MGF at the weekend.

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]]> MGF/TF Pitstop David Aiketgate http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1534-what-on-earth-is-it <![CDATA[Ops I've done it aqain.]]> http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1533-Ops-I-ve-done-it-aqain.&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:40:57 GMT After a sprint meet a couple of weeks ago (a year to the week where I over reved and snapped a valve) my car developed a slight miss now and again.... After a sprint meet a couple of weeks ago (a year to the week where I over reved and snapped a valve) my car developed a slight miss now and again. As I had been so carefull not to do the same as last year again, I felt that it was more fuel related. A quick compresion test was ok.
Last weekend I entered a hill climb but found I was down on power from 4000RPM up.
After running out of my limited knowledge, took it to my workshop where they think it's a snapped valve spring an easyfix BUT as they had only done an oil change just prior to the sprints they just decidede to check my oil level (the engine just a little bit noisey compared to normal ) they found it had used two litres in 250 KM, a ring job might be on the cards................. ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop AndrewR http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1533-Ops-I-ve-done-it-aqain. Underseal http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1529-Underseal&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:39:42 GMT Just thought I would ask before I start getting dirty. Has anyone undersealed their " f "? What did you use ? and any places to look out for, ie, hidden nooks and crannies. ? Equally anywhere to avoid for whatever reason.
I was thinking Waxoil but that floor pan looks as though it needs something heavier. ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop jfmarlow http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1529-Underseal MEMing up. http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1528-MEMing-up.&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:43:51 GMT We've got a mk1 VVC with a MEMS2J ecu, what is involved in upgrading to MEMS3? ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop talkingcars http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1528-MEMing-up. Seat removal http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1527-Seat-removal&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:53:12 GMT Not the usual question - know about disconnecting the battery and leaving for at least 10 minutes for the SRS system to disarm. Question i have is... Not the usual question - know about disconnecting the battery and leaving for at least 10 minutes for the SRS system to disarm.

Question i have is - as i'm going to pick up new seats i was intending to remove the passenger seat, reconnecting the pre-tensioner with the seat out so that the sytem will still work.

The plan is then to install the new passenger seat and strap the new driver seat to it to bring it back.

Seems too simple - what have i overloooked? ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop Tigger http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1527-Seat-removal Honister Pass, today http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1526-Honister-Pass-today&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:15:27 GMT Here's a few pictures from today, running through Honister Pass.

Car park on top of Honister pass.


Halfway down.




Heading down to Buttermere.
]]> MGF/TF Pitstop David Aiketgate http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1526-Honister-Pass-today Brake Upgrade http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1523-Brake-Upgrade&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:01:36 GMT I'm thinking about upgrading the wheels and brakes on our MK 1....

Are these a reasonable price?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-TF-160-RED-...es_CarParts_SM

What goes on with the rear brakes regarding upgrades?

Thanks ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop laz1957 http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1523-Brake-Upgrade I dont believe it http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1522-I-dont-believe-it&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:16:36 GMT Went to take Silver Lady for a blast,the wind and showers over the last few days had deposited what looked like a fine layer of muck on the... Went to take Silver Lady for a blast,the wind and showers over the last few days had deposited what looked like a fine layer of muck on the windscreen. So keys in start engine,press windscreen wash stalk, flick wipers on . Then a loud clunk and only one wiper working, rest of the mech in bits. Loud stream of expletives!!!!

Dont yah just love it, got to laugh
Chris ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop Quicksilver http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1522-I-dont-believe-it SS exhaust from Rimmer Bros. http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1520-SS-exhaust-from-Rimmer-Bros.&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:01:24 GMT Thruflow Exhaust... Thruflow Exhaust ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop David Aiketgate http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1520-SS-exhaust-from-Rimmer-Bros. <![CDATA[Trophy 80th Anniversary 16" wheel centres]]> http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1519-Trophy-80th-Anniversary-16-quot-wheel-centres&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:03:57 GMT Hi everyone, Finally got my wheels but now need centre caps.Been on ebay and found some for MGF but it states that they will not fit Trophy... Hi everyone,
Finally got my wheels but now need centre caps.Been on ebay and found some for MGF but it states that they will not fit Trophy wheels.The hole in the wheel is approximately 44mm and the recess for the cap lip is approximately 55mm.As this is a fairly common upgrade can someone please verify if the centres from a 2000 1.8 will fit.
Regards Neil ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop neilowen1 http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1519-Trophy-80th-Anniversary-16-quot-wheel-centres Head Gasket - just when things were going ok http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1518-Head-Gasket-just-when-things-were-going-ok&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:29:18 GMT Hi, You know when all is ok something is bound to happen, well, noticed a drop ever so slight (1cm) in the expansion bottle, topped it to the... Hi,

You know when all is ok something is bound to happen, well, noticed a drop ever so slight (1cm) in the expansion bottle, topped it to the seam. This happened twice. Took the engine bay cover off and found a trickle of water on the top join between the gear box and cylinder head.

Since this I wiped this area clean and re-examined today and found a trickle of water at the front of the clyinder head and main block. No mayo in the engine or dip stick or the coolant cap all clean. No raise in water or oil temp, checked hoses no leaks and air locks either, so once a pressure test is completed then I will know further.....

I read through all the old receipts (2 years old) as it mentioned a head gasket and skimmed head using the upgraded gasket kit, but when taking out all the sound proofing to access the engine bay cover I found a small plastic bag.
This bag contained 2 stainless steel dowels, I can only assume these were for the new kit and never used!

Waiting on the mobile mechanic Russell to arrange a date for a fix...........and while he is at it, he offers option packages, i've gone for C as it includes cam belt change, water pump, thermostate etc so the road will be a fair quieter for the next few weeks.

any other ideas or mechanics please post a reply

regards ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop wilddog http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1518-Head-Gasket-just-when-things-were-going-ok Future proofing the suspension/wheel arch areas http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1515-Future-proofing-the-suspension-wheel-arch-areas&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:57:36 GMT Hi folks,

I think I need checked into an asylum, because I've decided it's my goal to rust and corrosion proof as much of the car as humanly possible. Forgetting the subframes for a moment (those can be done later, they're not exactly going anywhere) my current task is the suspension and wheel arch area. Also forget the brake pipes and where they connect to the brake flexi as this area is "ok" until heavy corrosion requires their replacement (and will be upgraded when replaced).

My thoughts are thus; purchase new track rods, wishbones, dampners and anti-roll bars. Then get them galvanised and completely sealed. Throw away the crappy rubber bushes and replace with polybush throughout, front and back. Obviously these will be purchased over time and not as a lump sum, since I do not want a second mortgage, haha.

What am I missing or are there any pitfalls with this I should be aware of? I'm very wary about doing anything to the drive flanges or drive shafts to make them more corrosion proof, though I would certainly like to as my rear shafts and flanges look like I've put them in the dishwater with half a ton of salt.

I've been wanting to do this ever since I changed my brake discs and went "ugh!" since the entire wheel arch area looked like a lump of rust. :shake: ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop MikeKnight http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1515-Future-proofing-the-suspension-wheel-arch-areas Meg is all lumpy! http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1514-Meg-is-all-lumpy!&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:53:25 GMT Strange thing been happening last few days. Meg is kind of lumpy and jerky occasionally when pulling off and if I slow down then try to speed up. ... Strange thing been happening last few days. Meg is kind of lumpy and jerky occasionally when pulling off and if I slow down then try to speed up. Once at normal road speed she is fine.... any ideas?

I'm hoping to get engine cover off this weekend if it doesn't rain and use Michael till then just in case! ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop AdamElphick http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1514-Meg-is-all-lumpy! ECUs... whos running what? http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1512-ECUs...-whos-running-what&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:50:43 GMT So the MGF is still running a bit rich (understatement!)... my lotus garage have a spare GEMs ECU from a 190bhp k-series motorsport elise which... So the MGF is still running a bit rich (understatement!)...

my lotus garage have a spare GEMs ECU from a 190bhp k-series motorsport elise which they used to have...
they said they would do me a good deal on it...

question is does anyone run a GEMs ECU, does the wiring loom on a Late MGF fit it?

anyone got a pic of a late MGF wiring loom ECU connector (dont have the MGF with me today)

Hopefully gonna get the GEMs unit and take the car to Torque of the Devil for a full custom remap to make the most out of it and ensure that the cars running good without killing the gearbox and a nice flat gentle torque curve.

Cheers!
Oz. ]]> MGF/TF Pitstop Ozzy_Uk http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?1512-ECUs...-whos-running-what