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Hello, 'tis I

Not been able to post much anywhere for a while but I'm back! My poor MGF is in bits at the moment for a complete revamp/clean over the winter but I'm looking forward to warmer days and a return to top-down motoring!

Also, for those that don't know, I've been arranging MGF/TF fitted luggage ( www.roadsterbags.eu ) for a while now, and if anyone is interested in a set ready for christmas, let me know as there is a large order going through at the moment and I'm sure I could sneak another set in!

Hi hun! Will be great to see you around more!

Sorry to hear about the F being in bits but I'm sure you'll do a fine job of revamping her!

If you'd like I can create a section for your fitted luggage in the commerce sub-forum? It's free and you can display all the pics/details you want!

Kara x

Sounds good to me! Call it what you like!

I sent a PM re: the favicon, can get started whenever you like!

Welcome to the forum.

Hi mate!:bye:

What's the trouble with the F?

David Aiketgate;4066 wrote: wrote:

What's the trouble with the F?

Ooh, I don't ask that anymore. Potential minefield. Before you know it the persons in tears.

David Aiketgate;4066 wrote: wrote:

Hi mate!:bye:

What's the trouble with the F?

The dreaded rust bug. The poor wings were concealing 10 years of mud and other rubbish so bumpers and front wings are off - gonna need new ones and a respray.

Drivers side door had obviously started sagging a couple of years ago and was rubbing the sills meaning rust came in the bottom of the door. Still trying to figure out the MS door hinge bushes kit!

A little but more rust near the boot closure, and a lot more near the engine vent behind the door. All of this on the driver's side!!

So I'm trying to give it a good thorough cleaning before refitting new wings. Also trying to decat, but the darn nuts won't come off! I managed to almost cut my finger off trying though...

buffalox;4074 wrote: wrote:

The dreaded rust bug. The poor wings were concealing 10 years of mud and other rubbish so bumpers and front wings are off - gonna need new ones and a respray.

Drivers side door had obviously started sagging a couple of years ago and was rubbing the sills meaning rust came in the bottom of the door. Still trying to figure out the MS door hinge bushes kit!

A little but more rust near the boot closure, and a lot more near the engine vent behind the door. All of this on the driver's side!!

So I'm trying to give it a good thorough cleaning before refitting new wings. Also trying to decat, but the darn nuts won't come off! I managed to almost cut my finger off trying though...

Doesn't sound good!
You need an angle grinder for the cat nuts, and then get a cat saver kit from ebay - new ss bolts/nuts and gaskets.

buffalox;4059 wrote: wrote:

Sounds good to me! Call it what you like!

I sent a PM re: the favicon, can get started whenever you like!

Ok will do! Am tres busy at the mo but after tonight will have plenty of time on my hands so will probably create the section for you tomorrow.

EDIT: Just had a goosey at your website! Very nice! You should be proud of what you have created Richard!

Hiya Richard and welcome to the T Bar, sorry to read about the dreaded metal eating bug

welcome to the T Bar mate.

very nice site for the baggage too, well done.

shame about the f but I'm sure it will be worth all the aggro in the end.