Rovertech 2.0

JH Gillson · Post by **JH Gillson** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:45 pm

Had mine for 4 years.

Some problems: hood wears out where it meets the roof mechanism at the back. Like many other roadsters, the rear window plastic can go brittle and crack (mine did: replaced it for Â£25 with some bloke who ran up sails for a living.) Body colour wing mirrors have faded.

Other than that, it's been 100% reliable (I might regret writing that), if expensive to service. Better to use a specialist like the MGF Centre in Wolverhamtob.

Electric power steering is very light, but can be disabled by simply removing a fuse. I've done that and it's surprising the difference it makes: you can really chuck the car around, corners like a mad thing.

Also, no sychromesh on reverse, so can graunch if you're not careful.

I've had mine lowered. Metro-based, yes, but it does mean that the car has double-wishbone suspension all-round. Conceptually, it's a bit like those mad twin engined Minis BMC made in the early 60s', only without a front engine. Conceptually, it's a bit like a Miura but with 8 fewer cylinders, or an X/19/Monte Carlo with more poke, and the option of wind in the hair.

Consider the competiton:

BMW Z3: repackaged 1970s 3-series. Odd-looking, gutless in 4-cyl form. The Triumph TR7's closest competitor, and only 20 years late.
Alfa Spider: FWD, a 2-litre Tipo-based roadster with the structural integrity of blancmange.
FIAT Barchetta: two door Punto convertible.
MX-5: the default choice, perhaps, reliable, fun, and a charming alternative to a 1964 Lotus Elan, albeit slower.

Perhaps the best idea is to get an F and budget for an aftermarket warranty, should the HG go.

MGTurbo · Post by **MGTurbo** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:56 pm

We havent had our F long but its qualities shine through. It's a great drive!

Mule · Post by **Mule** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:57 pm

I'll hazrd a guess that you're new to this forum malarky right... :wink:

25GTi · Post by **25GTi** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:58 pm

Judging by the first post i'd have to agree.

Chris220SDi · Post by **Chris220SDi** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 12:17 am

Erm 'F' to you too!!!

rnash2002 · Post by **rnash2002** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:39 am

Lol whats F??

JH Gillson · Post by **JH Gillson** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:01 am

This should have been posted to the MGF/TF thread.

Sorry.

:sorry:

rnash2002 · Post by **rnash2002** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:47 am

JH Gillson wrote:This should have been posted to the MGF/TF thread.

Sorry.

But what is F

MGTurbo · Post by **MGTurbo** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:59 am

rnash2002 wrote:
JH Gillson wrote:This should have been posted to the MGF/TF thread.

Sorry.

But what is F

An MGF.

rnash2002 · Post by **rnash2002** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:10 am

So why dont you just say Mgf lol

Sheaf · Post by **Sheaf** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 3:58 pm

lol, when I say 'F' I usually mean FFS but cant be bothered to say it. I thought this was going to be a complaint thread.

MGTurbo · Post by **MGTurbo** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 4:20 pm

rnash2002 wrote:So why dont you just say Mgf lol

It's the same as you calling your car a Ti :wink:

rnash2002 · Post by **rnash2002** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 5:49 pm

MGTurbo wrote:
rnash2002 wrote:So why dont you just say Mgf lol

It's the same as you calling your car a Ti

Yer but its a bit different lol me not saying 620ti just saying ti where mgf is a lot shorter but you make it even shorter

plasticmunky · Post by **plasticmunky** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:11 pm

rnash2002 wrote:Lol whats F??

Tune in!

216si · Post by **216si** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 5:34 pm

there great as long as you don't bump them

got this sitting on me drive half fixed:

retro620ti · Post by **retro620ti** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 8:31 pm

that looks awfull.....the mgf is quite nice tho...Damn Ka's

Rovertech 2.0

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