Discussion
So I now own a pretty tidy "free" MGF
So good so far. Cosmetically very nice, just cleaned inside too which was bit grubby and looking like new.
Downsides, its a 15 yr old car so needs some attention:
Electric windows both sides ( drives moves, but stuck top, passenger not at all, fuse not blown)
Hydragas is very low, maybe removal for nitrogen refill modification.
Roof is ripped, need to either find new plastic or replacement zip in window.
Bit of emulsification on top of dip, nothng on the oily bit though? But no HG change so maybe needs upgrated
Uprated cooling a good idea
Bloody good service ?
I suppose how much work I can do myself may dictate how "free" this will be
I think this thread needs an update.
I was probably being a bit unkind the first time around not really knowing what I was getting myself into
But I have put some effort into resto and used very lightly but she does to well
Was on 17k
Currently 18k - still low miles!
Its a mk2 VVC so probably helps a bit and possibly one of the last of the mk2 VVC to be built before they started doing trophies? Does share similar components like mems3, bigger airbox, alloy TBs etc
Had new tyres all round
Timing / belts changed
Servicing - the lot air, sparkies, oil etc
Kmaps tuned
All the minor electrical issues were sorted, windows work fine now
Fitted a low coolant alarm
Fully refurbished the regassed the hydragas suspension units
I fixed a split in the roof plastic and good is good but have my sights on a solid glass window in time, I also have a solid roof however don't really use it.
Does not seem to have HGF so its okay, it seems it was JUST condensation ( he had stopped using the car but was just starting it up periodically and this must have been part). He told me of one overheating incident which led me to concern of imminent HGF - but it hasn't happened and he since told me I was stupid for assuming it would be HGF. Fair enough.
So my dad was right actually this is pretty mint albeit he covered. Its pretty much rust free all around the body and cills etc just got to keep an eye on rest of the underneath.
Its still on the original cooling pipes which arent that bad ( where most have gone by now) which is a good sign of the cars cleanliness, but I will change for the stainless pipes in time.
In many respects its more fun than my now 300hp+ Octavia, drives nicely actually ( well I suppose it should do its closer to a newer car than most).
From what I understand the prices should be going up so the detractors know what they can do
What next? Some K series porting perhaps? Turbo or supercharging , 5 shot or porting etc? Nice to push the power. Already surprised one older BMW driver probably a 520 or something lol
I was probably being a bit unkind the first time around not really knowing what I was getting myself into
But I have put some effort into resto and used very lightly but she does to well
Was on 17k
Currently 18k - still low miles!
Its a mk2 VVC so probably helps a bit and possibly one of the last of the mk2 VVC to be built before they started doing trophies? Does share similar components like mems3, bigger airbox, alloy TBs etc
Had new tyres all round
Timing / belts changed
Servicing - the lot air, sparkies, oil etc
Kmaps tuned
All the minor electrical issues were sorted, windows work fine now
Fitted a low coolant alarm
Fully refurbished the regassed the hydragas suspension units
I fixed a split in the roof plastic and good is good but have my sights on a solid glass window in time, I also have a solid roof however don't really use it.
Does not seem to have HGF so its okay, it seems it was JUST condensation ( he had stopped using the car but was just starting it up periodically and this must have been part). He told me of one overheating incident which led me to concern of imminent HGF - but it hasn't happened and he since told me I was stupid for assuming it would be HGF. Fair enough.
So my dad was right actually this is pretty mint albeit he covered. Its pretty much rust free all around the body and cills etc just got to keep an eye on rest of the underneath.
Its still on the original cooling pipes which arent that bad ( where most have gone by now) which is a good sign of the cars cleanliness, but I will change for the stainless pipes in time.
In many respects its more fun than my now 300hp+ Octavia, drives nicely actually ( well I suppose it should do its closer to a newer car than most).
From what I understand the prices should be going up so the detractors know what they can do
What next? Some K series porting perhaps? Turbo or supercharging , 5 shot or porting etc? Nice to push the power. Already surprised one older BMW driver probably a 520 or something lol
Edited by daytonavrs on Saturday 9th February 10:55
I have NO intentions of parting with this car - this is a hand me down keeper.
However for reference I imagine one of the premium MG specialists would probably be pushing for something like £6k for this yes? ( privately a lot less more like half that lol, they seem to take the piss a bit but mint ones with lower miles are becoming harder to find )
Currently KMaps so should be pushing 160hp, I drive it carefully to temperature but can be interesting when you rag it and the handling is very interesting but not in a bad way.
Would like to do even more, perhaps further engine work but cheap and easy hp isn't great to come by with the K is it ? May explore this but I probably won't go the VVC mech direction.
Actually missed a TT supercharger that went for silly money recently :/
Really does sound great with the Daytona exhaust its paired with......I'm not the Barry kind so will just drive it as is too but just making a few tweaks here or there.....no massive rear spoilers or lairy artwork to be seen here.
Its been treated to more suited red and black leather seats, came with matching steering wheel, gaitors .....and get this......Anna Friel was on the v5 that the breaker showed me on this black MG.......lol. The one and only ? I actually bought her seats ?? sniff sniff. Or maybe just some similar namesake lols
For the sum of £180......you can actually probably still buy some kind of MG for that :/ Although not this one with 18K still and a mk2 with mems3 and a VVC engine
But I'm chuffed it really should have come like this. The part leather black and cloth just didn't really work
Would like to do even more, perhaps further engine work but cheap and easy hp isn't great to come by with the K is it ? May explore this but I probably won't go the VVC mech direction.
Actually missed a TT supercharger that went for silly money recently :/
Really does sound great with the Daytona exhaust its paired with......I'm not the Barry kind so will just drive it as is too but just making a few tweaks here or there.....no massive rear spoilers or lairy artwork to be seen here.
Its been treated to more suited red and black leather seats, came with matching steering wheel, gaitors .....and get this......Anna Friel was on the v5 that the breaker showed me on this black MG.......lol. The one and only ? I actually bought her seats ?? sniff sniff. Or maybe just some similar namesake lols
For the sum of £180......you can actually probably still buy some kind of MG for that :/ Although not this one with 18K still and a mk2 with mems3 and a VVC engine
But I'm chuffed it really should have come like this. The part leather black and cloth just didn't really work
Just get one, there are plenty about and cheap as chips for now plenty where they need a bit of work selling £500ish ( more the munters) although cleaner or more unusual examples or mint far more.
There is one for everybodys price range depending on if you are up for a bit of work.
I spent upwards of 1k on mine that was "free" as mentioned but I don't regret it but this one was worth it I think as a late model vvc mems2 (closer to the TF benefits) and next to no miles, currently still 19k.
People who usually cry about spending a bit of money on cars are the ones running them into the ground and scrapping cars that could be avoided
There is one for everybodys price range depending on if you are up for a bit of work.
I spent upwards of 1k on mine that was "free" as mentioned but I don't regret it but this one was worth it I think as a late model vvc mems2 (closer to the TF benefits) and next to no miles, currently still 19k.
People who usually cry about spending a bit of money on cars are the ones running them into the ground and scrapping cars that could be avoided
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