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08 Jun 2021 09:33
The original dampers on an F are a pretty unique configuration on that they only damp in one direction, i.e. in extension.  The hydragas provides the compression damping. 
This means that the top mounts are pretty flimsy and you need to be very careful about putting in adjustable dampers.  As Julian has said his are on the softest setting. 

Having made the unfortunate decision to go with Suplex replacement for my failed hydragas,  I have had to have two failed rear top mounts welded up and strengthened, after both cracked.
Category: MGF/TF Pitstop
13 Mar 2021 08:56
You want to convert from Hydragas to a conventional set up?
There are a couple of options, There is the Suplex system from the UK (has a pretty crap reputation, serarch Suplex here on the forum and I doubt you'll find a kind word!)
And there is the Aussie system made by the MG Centre of Sydney ( I haven't heard any complaints, only good stuff)

As to legality here in Australia, that would depend on which state you're in, as they vary in their officishness, but if you were to ask Vic Roads you will get the standard answer for something they don't know the answer for and can't be arsed finding out from the cluless idiot on the phone / behind the counter, and that will be that you'll require an engineers certificate (at great hideous cost to you)
Now as there would be only a handfull of people at Vic Roads would know what a MGF is, and even less would know how they work, (The authorities in NSW would be similar and the other states would be even more ignorant) what you don't tell them won't worry them.....your call!
The same goes for the theiving scum insurance companies.......yet again your call.
You should check with the MG Centre of Sydney, they may suffuicent compliance paper work to keep your state registration authority happy (from what I hear the WA dept of transport are, particulary ignorant, never happy and nearly impossible to please, much the same goes for SA)

Mike Satur has developed a coilover set up, it looks choice! but I haven't heard any pros or cons, and the same issues as above would apply.
I believe he also came up with some shraeder valve inserts to regas the original spheres, he did weld in and non weld in versions..... with these you would face no legal issues and would keep the car original. You would still have to pump up the Hydragas fluid from time to time and now the nitrogen gas too.

 
Category: The T Bar
23 Feb 2021 08:45
Fortunately, 2 years ago I fitted a new set of Trophy spheres all round so still on hydragas.

Any longterm feedback on the Mike Satur solution (the suplex alternative)?
Category: MGF/TF Pitstop
22 Feb 2021 14:25
https://www.the-t-bar.com/forum/9-mgf-tf-pitstop/57934-suplex-suspension-my-experience-it-s-not-good
Have a read of the above thread...


Apologies for missing photos...
Category: MGF/TF Pitstop
22 Feb 2021 14:07
Yeah, I thought it sounded like the usual suplex problems. I have written reams about these particular items, none of it complimentary.

Search suplex on the forum. 

Suffice it to say that the dampers are not fit for purpose, due to being copies of the original mgf damper which was designed to work with hydragas, not coil springs. Then bodged to make them sort of work...
The clonking is most likely the spring seat contacting the canister.

You can look forward to your rear damper top mounts cracking away from the panel...
Category: MGF/TF Pitstop
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