I would rather be driving the MGF than my old TR7. The F really shows how much better cars got in the 20 years between 1975 and 1995.
I shouldn't have any trouble getting a wheel. It's just a standard six spoke MPi wheel. The catch is finding someone willing to box one up and ship it over here.
I would rather be driving the MGF than my old TR7. The F really shows how much better cars got in the 20 years between 1975 and 1995.
I shouldn't have any trouble getting a wheel. It's just a standard six spoke MPi wheel. The catch is finding someone willing to box one up and ship it over here.
What with the car sitting on the dealer's lot then spending 2 months in transit I expected rust on the discs but there is also fairly deep grooving. Deep enough that they would fail the inspection. Looking on the positive side, if I am going to pay shipping on discs and pads I am going to use that to justify going for EBC parts. After all they all weigh the same.
As I also have to replace the tires the temptation is there to go with 16" and Trophy front brakes but the money just isn't there.
Those bits will have to wait till next time!
I can just imagine the frustration of the previous owner frying to deal with a flat at the side of the road, probably in the dark in the pouring rain, and the wheel not wanting to come off, then hitting the wheel out of sheer desparation. Poor sod!
I understand there is a spray product that will prevent the wheel welding to the hub. I'd rather not use copper-slip as that stuff gets everywhere!
Cheers,
Rich
I was fantasizing about David's big brake kit but realistically it's not in the budget (Neither is the EBC but I have to put something on the car!)
Here's a pic of the abused wheel. Just imagine the desperation!
You can see the grooving on the disc too.
By the way, if anyone has an extra wheel in their shed that they would be willing to pack up and UPS to me please let me know. I would rather send the money (Paypal) to a forum member than a business.
Cheers,
Rich
I was fantasizing about David's big brake kit but realistically it's not in the budget (Neither is the EBC but I have to put something on the car!)
Here's a pic of the abused wheel. Just imagine the desperation!
You can see the grooving on the disc too.
By the way, if anyone has an extra wheel in their shed that they would be willing to pack up and UPS to me please let me know. I would rather send the money (Paypal) to a forum member than a business.
Cheers,
Rich