http://forums.mg-rover.org/ en Sat, 19 May 2012 21:24:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.mg-rover.org/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.mg-rover.org/ http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471010&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 21:22:12 GMT I had a web page somewhere, thought i had it saved in my other bookmark bit on goog chrome. Anyhoo, i cant find it now, but the basic jist of it was you got some fairly basic leads like you would use for a OBD reader set up for a pc/laptop. You then got this freeware software and off you go. ... I had a web page somewhere, thought i had it saved in my other bookmark bit on goog chrome.

Anyhoo, i cant find it now, but the basic jist of it was you got some fairly basic leads like you would use for a OBD reader set up for a pc/laptop.
You then got this freeware software and off you go.

Sounds like fun.

So i was thinking, that if before you start meddling, you saved a copy of your original settings you could then meddle and twidle to your hearts content.
As you would always be able to revert to factory settings.

What de fink?

Has anyone had a go, and has anyone else got any info on this we can all share.

I am off for a rummage around the hard drive to see if i can fin the info. ]]> MGF and MGTF (Sponsored by MGF Mania) Masterbateson http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471010 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471009&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 21:13:24 GMT Had a few bits today and both cars look fairly complete Had a few bits today and both cars look fairly complete ]]> Clive Speaks http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471009 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471008&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 21:10:37 GMT As above, Trophy of lexus smoked lights wanted Ideally local to birmingham but beggars cant be choosers Anyone? As above,

Trophy of lexus smoked lights wanted

Ideally local to birmingham but beggars cant be choosers

Anyone? ]]> Wanted IJY1984 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471008 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471007&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 21:04:38 GMT no sure I like it to be honest..... presume thats indicator lights on the wing mirrors and its not a convertible....how very dare they..... :dddc: no sure I like it to be honest.....

presume thats indicator lights on the wing mirrors and its not a convertible....how very dare they..... :dddc: ]]> MGF and MGTF (Sponsored by MGF Mania) jcbabe2113 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471007 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471006&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 21:02:47 GMT I recently had my nsr caliper replaced at my local friendly garage as it was knackered. I had the discs and pads done too while it was in, so all sliders etc should of been greased as they told me they had, but now the osr caliper has seized. When they did the other caliper they did say the other... I recently had my nsr caliper replaced at my local friendly garage as it was knackered. I had the discs and pads done too while it was in, so all sliders etc should of been greased as they told me they had, but now the osr caliper has seized. When they did the other caliper they did say the other one would probably follow suit at some point in the near future.
I am just wondering how easy it is to change it myself as I am not paying out 75 quid for the part plus the labour and all just before the MOT as well.
Before anyone says, the local scrappie hasn't got any and I can't get any second hand ones off ebay as I have to use the car again for work on Tuesday night and it wouldn't arrive in time.
I am really worried as I don't want to bake the pads and/or warp the discs as that's what happened on the other side last time.
Any suggestions, or any how 2's knocking about??
Thanks people!! ]]> KirkJames http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471006 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471005&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 20:58:00 GMT hi was looking to get some speakers and these seem very cheap anyone used them before?? http://www.welovetech.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=13387591 thanks Steve hi was looking to get some speakers and these seem very cheap anyone used them before??

http://www.welovetech.co.uk/ProductD...tCode=13387591

thanks

Steve ]]> Tech Chat icemanste http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471005 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471003&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 20:52:41 GMT Basicaly that, there is a TF for sale with that might be a failed head, I will have to look closer, but the guy says he has been told by a reputable company it is that, (I suspect an HGF myself, will check it out soon) and they want over £3000 for the work and a reconditioned head, my idea was to... Basicaly that, there is a TF for sale with that might be a failed head, I will have to look closer, but the guy says he has been told by a reputable company it is that, (I suspect an HGF myself, will check it out soon) and they want over £3000 for the work and a reconditioned head, my idea was to take a flight to the UK and by one from MGFnTFbits or the likes and take it home in my suitcase.... so, will I get it in a case under 23 Kilos?

If it is only HGF I can have the parts sent over normaly as they wheigh in at very little. I will do a compression test to be sure it isn't the valves that are no longer on talking terms with their seats etc..... ]]> MGF and MGTF (Sponsored by MGF Mania) HarryB http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471003 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471001&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 20:42:59 GMT looks like im getting a few bits soon, so wonderd if someone could try photoshoping some bits for me please :)
looking to have a BRM snout on the front with ZR 17" straights, the standerd mudgaurds.
and on the rear, a ZR spoiler in the cars colour, and Trophy style rear lights, also the mudgaurds on the rear and front.
if you can the ZR splitter on the fron and lowerd slightly
i know its a hell of a list to try and photo shop but its all the stuff i may be getting very soon lol.
Thanks.
heres the pikys


thanks guys ;) ]]> Car related Photoshop and artwork Colsta http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471001 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471000&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 20:37:43 GMT Hi few questions to do with a hard top Do i need to remove my soft top? Will a 1 hard top fit all? Do i need to do anything when i get 1 like need bolts clips etc or can i just put it on and happy days? Thanks in advance Hi few questions to do with a hard top

Do i need to remove my soft top?

Will a 1 hard top fit all?

Do i need to do anything when i get 1 like need bolts clips etc or can i just put it on and happy days?

Thanks in advance

Steve ]]> MGF and MGTF (Sponsored by MGF Mania) icemanste http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=471000 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=470999&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 20:20:15 GMT Just got my copy of this monthly magazine. Lots of interesting stuff as usual with quite a lot of good content on Rovers and MGs. One downside from certain viewpoints, they make the point that these cars are excellent value now. So just maybe, those superb cheap bargains may soon be a thing of... Just got my copy of this monthly magazine. Lots of interesting stuff as usual with quite a lot of good content on Rovers and MGs.

One downside from certain viewpoints, they make the point that these cars are excellent value now. So just maybe, those superb cheap bargains may soon be a thing of the past. When the word gets around that these cars are not so bad value after all. Unlikely considering all the long standing anti-Rover residual negativity, but in the former anything is now possible and not all is good.

As I drive around locally and a tad further afield, I am surprised to see so many Rovers and MGs still in good condition and going strong. Considering it is now over seven years since the last ones left the production line up at now flattened Longbridge, that there are still so many I find astonishing.

Yes, I've found this June issue a better read than usual and that's saying a lot because it's always a good read.
.. ]]> MG / Rover Related Chat - up to 2005 MGJohn http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=470999 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=470998&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 20:04:23 GMT The MG3 won't be launched here until the second half of 2013 according to William Wang, MG Motor UK's Managing Director in an interview with the Birmingham Mail.

http://www.birminghammail.net/news/t...7319-31005344/

The diesel MG6 is promised before the end of this year, but we seriously must question how long the remaining dealers can hold on for. Mr Wang is quoted in the article as saying:

“Our philosophy is that we go step-by-step. It will be small volumes in Europe at first. We need time to test the markets. We do not have ambitious, aggressive plans to produce 10,000 cars next year.”

If that quote's correct, talk about depressing. I've consistently given SAIC the benefit of the doubt in terms of the time it takes to homologate designs for the EU market, but the prolonged wait for what should be a popular seller in the supermini class suggests that MG Motor UK is pretty much an afterthought.

Deeply disappointing - especially as I want to support the MG renaissance but can't stretch to the MG6 and I don't want to wait another 12+ months to replace my Colt... ]]> MG / SAIC / Roewe Related Chat preetoo http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=470998 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=470997&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 20:02:23 GMT Well I'd been wanting to lower my car for ages but could never afford some decent springs, I was saving up for some SPAX when on here I was looking through the for sale thread and I stumbled accross some AVO 30mm for £70, alot cheaper than the SPAX and I know all you guys rate them quite well! So I got them.

The paint on them wasn't in the best state so I sanded them down got as much crap off them as I could and sprayed them up myself! First time I ever sprayed anything and me and my friend who fitted them today were quite impressed!













Alot of people think it's chavvy I painted them gold... But I don't care I like them... Not that you can ever really see them anyways!

The paint work isn't as good as it was before we fitted them because the compressors kinda pulled off a bit of paint lol...
But over all I'm chuffed :D ]]> lukenobrains http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=470997 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=470994&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 19:36:22 GMT Pipe assembly-engine coolant heater to engine rail - *PEP103230* (http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-PEP103230) Has anyone replaced the Pipe assembly-engine coolant heater to engine rail, if so how difficult was it? My concern is that it fits to the rear of the engine block well down below... Pipe assembly-engine coolant heater to engine rail - PEP103230
Has anyone replaced the Pipe assembly-engine coolant heater to engine rail, if so how difficult was it?

My concern is that it fits to the rear of the engine block well down below the bulkhead between the engine bay and boot – access seems very restricted indeed. How dose the pipes fit to the enginge?

The existing pipes are corrodedwith rust although there is no sign of leakage of coolant.

Any comments or advise would be very much appreciated.

Grey Old Boy ]]> MGF and MGTF (Sponsored by MGF Mania) Grey Old Boy http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=470994 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=470993&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 19:27:46 GMT Only owned it for 3 weeks ago as a non runner (Head gasket gone) but in that time we have done the head gasket (3 layer + shim one), full service inc cambelt and water pump, 2 new rear tires and just given it a good clean (Still want to machine polish it at some point). Just need to get the... Only owned it for 3 weeks ago as a non runner (Head gasket gone) but in that time we have done the head gasket (3 layer + shim one), full service inc cambelt and water pump, 2 new rear tires and just given it a good clean (Still want to machine polish it at some point).

Just need to get the tracking checked and sort the rattly instrument binnacle.

Anyway down to the pictures (Will get some top down ones soon) :D











]]> MGF and MGTF (Sponsored by MGF Mania) Lee gsi http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=470993 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=470992&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 19:24:58 GMT Hi, just a quick reminder. My ZT-T is for sale. Link: http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=470000 Gumtree: http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/mg-zt-t-18-turbo-160/102764680 thanks for looking :) Hi, just a quick reminder. My ZT-T is for sale.

Link: http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=470000

Gumtree: http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-m...-160/102764680

thanks for looking :) ]]> MG ZT / Rover 75 (Sponsored by Rimmer Bros) Lambykins http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=470992