Advice: TF itch - Page 4

colintf · 28th May 2015, 10:15

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Originally Posted by Yella Fella

Worth a read . . .

http://www.mgfregister.org/models

I've had two F's and now have a TF 160 2004. Harsh ride on the TF on day to day roads/driving but i blame the councils poor road maintenance, not the car! Put the car on a smooth surface and you'll agree, the problem is not the cars suspension however best to buy an 05 for the softer suspension set up but . . . beware of the 05. MGR failed to paint some sub-frames and they have rotted trough so CHECK if you are looking at an 05. I've just seen a friends 05 TF that failed its MOT because of this. Its now scrapped.

Other than that, a TF will give you plenty of smiles per mile.

just fit the VHS handling kit - it'll transform your TF

roverbarmy · 28th May 2015, 10:19

The best thing about buying one as a summer car, is that you will have all winter to fix it!

Mike

thomas 75 connie · 28th May 2015, 10:24

Ive had the tf 160 and been out many times in mx5s.

The MX5 is like a blunt instrument whereas the MGTF was like a precision instrument.

Id go MG TF every time-I had so much more fun in the MG TF than I did in the mx5.

Just beware what type tyres you have on as they are very finicky.

coab · 28th May 2015, 12:32

Old Weso has a lovely one doesn't he!

Not sure on the floor mats tho a bit bright for my liking.

Yella Fella · 28th May 2015, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by colintf

just fit the VHS handling kit - it'll transform your TF

Just transfer me £600 and I'll fit them

Godfer · 28th May 2015, 12:46

All this talk of rotten sub-frames etc is a worry guys!

Yella Fella · 28th May 2015, 12:48

Plenty of F and TF porn here;

http://mg-freedom.proboards.com/thre...-2013-pictures

http://mg-freedom.proboards.com/thre...orial-run-pics

http://mg-freedom.proboards.com/thread/2488/run-hills

http://mg-freedom.proboards.com/thread/2245/run-meigle

KRISTLEE · 28th May 2015, 13:56

There was a post last week asking what car is a suitable replacement for the 75s and ZTs, at first I was considering changing my ZT-T at the end of the year when I sell my Santa Fe but to be honest I don't really want to yet at the same time I'm getting itchy feet for another motor so I think I am going to end up buying another car to go with my ZT-T.... I quite like the MG Fs and TFs, what are they like power wise as I want something at least 200bhp (yes I am trying at keeping up with the Joneses but I am 40 in a couple of years so it's now or never lol).

Yella Fella · 28th May 2015, 14:35

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Originally Posted by KRISTLEE

There was a post last week asking what car is a suitable replacement for the 75s and ZTs, at first I was considering changing my ZT-T at the end of the year when I sell my Santa Fe but to be honest I don't really want to yet at the same time I'm getting itchy feet for another motor so I think I am going to end up buying another car to go with my ZT-T.... I quite like the MG Fs and TFs, what are they like power wise as I want something at least 200bhp (yes I am trying at keeping up with the Joneses but I am 40 in a couple of years so it's now or never lol).

160bhp is the highest standard output. A ZandF remap adds about 7'ish bhp.

KRISTLEE · 28th May 2015, 14:49

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Originally Posted by Yella Fella

160bhp is the highest standard output. A ZandF remap adds about 7'ish bhp.

As much as I like the look of them I will have to rule them out if they can only be remapped an extra 7ish BHP....shame cos great looking things too lol

28th May 2015, 10:19	#32
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	The best thing about buying one as a summer car, is that you will have all winter to fix it! Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

28th May 2015, 12:46	#36
Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	All this talk of rotten sub-frames etc is a worry guys! __________________ Godfer (Sid) A lovely Seafrost 1.8T

28th May 2015, 13:56	#38
KRISTLEE I really should get out more....... None at the moment. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 939 Thanked 384 Times in 294 Posts	There was a post last week asking what car is a suitable replacement for the 75s and ZTs, at first I was considering changing my ZT-T at the end of the year when I sell my Santa Fe but to be honest I don't really want to yet at the same time I'm getting itchy feet for another motor so I think I am going to end up buying another car to go with my ZT-T.... I quite like the MG Fs and TFs, what are they like power wise as I want something at least 200bhp (yes I am trying at keeping up with the Joneses but I am 40 in a couple of years so it's now or never lol). __________________ Best Regards, Lee. DONE: HAD A CRAZY IDEA THAT I HAD TO GET RID OF MY MG ZTT DUE TO NOT HAVING A DRIVE AND HAVING TO PARK ON A BUSY STREET WITH A VIEW TO GETTING ANOTHER ONE AT A LATER DATE WHEN I HAVE A DRIVE. ENDED UP REALISING IT REALLY ISN'T PRACTICAL NOT HAVING A CAR TO GET AROUND AND I NOW OWN A VW EOS 3.2 V6 INDIVIDUAL (1 OF 20 REMAINING IN THE UK WITH THAT ENGINE AND TRIM COMBO) EVEN THOUGH I STILL LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD WITHOUT A DRIVE

28th May 2015, 10:24	#33
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	Ive had the tf 160 and been out many times in mx5s. The MX5 is like a blunt instrument whereas the MGTF was like a precision instrument. Id go MG TF every time-I had so much more fun in the MG TF than I did in the mx5. Just beware what type tyres you have on as they are very finicky.

28th May 2015, 12:32	#34
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,138 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Old Weso has a lovely one doesn't he! Not sure on the floor mats tho a bit bright for my liking.

28th May 2015, 12:48	#37
Yella Fella Nemo Me Impune Lacessit None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie, 'A' Hall, 2nd Flat Posts: 5,192 Thanks: 493 Thanked 1,094 Times in 666 Posts	Plenty of F and TF porn here; http://mg-freedom.proboards.com/thre...-2013-pictures http://mg-freedom.proboards.com/thre...orial-run-pics http://mg-freedom.proboards.com/thread/2488/run-hills http://mg-freedom.proboards.com/thread/2245/run-meigle