Mg mgf are popular tuning projects and with carefully chosen uprated tuning mods like remapping, turbo improvements and camshafts you will really maximise your driving opportunities. Suspension tuning is a critical part of getting the ultimate performance package, it is even possible to have a more competitive car then a rival with superior upgrades by having a well balanced set up, which maximises the available grip levels. Welcome to the mgf centre at the mgf centre we aim to offer only the best quality on the market, whether it is a new or used part you are purchasing. The magic pump for the mgf and mgf trophy suspension works. Servicing your mgf, mg tf, mg, rover or kseries based vehicle at your. As many hydragas units are reaching the end of their service life and replacement units have been unavailable for some time, mgf owners have often been unable to rectify faulty units making some cars unusable. Suspension height setting hydrogas pump up service. Electrical systemsdon hayters mgb storycumulative book indexthe lincoln. Adjusting the suspension height of a customers mgf. Mgf classic car how to guides and articles classic. Mgf and tf restoration manualroger parker 20301 mgf and tf. Chassis engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. I recently had my mgf changed to coil springs and shock absorbers by a specialist who deal in mgfs and tfs mike satur. Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to combine the use of original and suplex supplied parts.
Is it worth to replace the hydragas system for a spring conversion kit. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat. Aug 30, 2016 well, unfortunately with independent suspension which has a great many advantages in other respects as a car leans in a corner, so do the wheels. This book offers quite a bit of history on the progression of auto racing suspension and it talks about the differences between various suspension types. The author and former roadracer andrew trevitt explains how to adjust a bikes suspension to suit each riders individual preferences and style. A site in new zealand is collecting info on tuning the elise engine, which is the same as the mgf 1.
Jun 11, 2018 the books in the everyday modifications series from crowood are designed to guide classic car owners through the workshop skills needed to make their cars easier to use and enjoy. Pair bottom poly bushs for mgf front or rear shocks. Based on paul thedes wildly popular race tech suspension seminars, this stepbystep guide shows anyone how to make their bike, or their kids, handle like a pros. The service your mgftfs will require depends upon the mileage covered from new. Keeping your mgfs hydragasbased suspension in fine fet. This was due to the fact that, for a number of reasons, the. To book your mg mgf service call us today on 020 8669 1454.
When depressurising either of the two valves will see the suspension will settle to the bump stops both front and rear on. Mgf regalia a large amount of well priced mgf regalia, including an excellent product for cleaning the rear windows is available from the. Sportbike suspension systems offer an unmatched variety of adj. The last of the 77,301 mgf cars built had vin 2d535576. Classic tube mg mgb fuel supply line 1972 1973 1974. Fitting the mgf hydragas suspension replacement kit to an mgf is within the capability of an owner who is competent and familiar with working on many aspects of their car beyond simple servicing, and who has a comprehensive. Coil spring conversion kits also availableall enquiries direct to the shop thankyou. Mgf trophy introduced with different suspension and body parts. Read everyday modifications for your mgf and tf by roger parker with a free trial. Tuning suspension brakes gearbox rear axle brown and. The mgf has always been considered a well balanced and good handling sports car, which is partly due to the hydragas suspension. With important and specific safety information and advice throughout, the book also covers. Derived from the rover metro rover 100, the mgf utilized this incredibly compact suspension system that offers incredible pitch and roll damping characteristics to provide a sports car package that was also capable of handling the longdistance gran tourismo role with ease. This is a good book to give you a factual primer on chassis and suspension design elements and concepts, from an author who has himself been successful in the field.
Mgf hydrolastic suspension height adjustment youtube. Sportbike suspension tuning, charlotte, north carolina. Provides advice on mgbmgb gt suspension, brakes and dyno tuning. The mgf suspension parts are quite robust and parts that tend to wear are relatively cheap ball joints and bushes for example,so keeping the same basic layout and improving the weaknesses makes sense in my opinion the attempt at a multi link rear suspension on the tf does not work as well as the. Try to find settings that make the vehicle comfortable for you. Mgf and mgtf piper cross performance foam filter pp1555.
This book provides sportbike riders with a clear and complete guide to fine tuning their suspension systems for maximum performance, comfort and efficiency. Mgf front upper top suspension ball joint brand new. Mg expert roger parker offers his advice on a range of modifications and changes can be applied to the mgf and mg tf, which will not impinge on the practical daily. Check steering suspension components for wear and corrosion. It was developed to be the best compromise between handling and ride quality of the pre my 2005 tfs. Our most popular manual is the mg mgf sales brochure 1995 2000. Sst was originated to help riders achieve the goals of having their bike set up specifically. The hydragas suspension on the mgf very successfully blends tight, sports car handling with a comfortable ride. Here at moss europe we stock thousands of parts at great prices with fast door to door delivery. Fast delivery worldwide payment options including paypal. Mgf coil spring conversion kit rp1205 genuine mg rover.
It has never, however, been a cheap system to service or repair and owners without access to the special pump required to charge and discharge the suspension with hydrolastic fluid, are effectively excluded from doing much of the work themselves. Discover our selection of tuning products and tune up your car. Suplex mgf suspension kit fitting instructions general safety advice this suplex mgf suspension kit has been designed and manufactured to be fitted as a complete system, replacing the original hydragas displacers and original dampers. The early tfs suffered from poor ride quality, often described as bone jarring. In the table below you can see 0 mgf workshop manuals,0 mgf owners manuals and 1 miscellaneous mg mgf downloads. The book includes chapters on chassis design, suspension design, frame construction, aerodynamics and tuning. Following on from roger parkers very successful book, mgf and tf.
It kept the car on the road but always felt aftermarket. This novel suspension system is largely reliable in service, but by its nature pneumatic and hydraulic components, it requires a few more checks than conventional steel suspension. I was disapointed because i wanted a book that went into the details of tuning a suspension. When it comes to brakes, quality makes all the difference. We offer a suspension splitting service to gain the optimum settings on your car. The following tuning mods are usually installed by our members, decide how far you wish to go in your tuning project before you get going. Includes photographs, history, technical information, a guide to driving in europe, and links. This book, by americas premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike. Race techs motorcycle suspension bible by paul thede, lee. I purchased the very first supplex kit for the trophy. Peter also gives advice on mgb and gt suspension, brakes and rolling road tuning. The book is structured in an easy and logical way that identifies the best steering and suspension designs. Essentially the trophy without the engine tuning upgrades, this model was therefore available in 1. Everyday modifications for your mgf and tf sur apple books.
What is hydragas hydragas suspension was one of the technical highlights of the mgf from launch in 1995. The mgf and tf has considerable tuning potential for road and track work. Looking for mgf performance parts for your classic car. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track. Note there is only the factory workshop manual, no haynes or other aftermarket manual has been published. The books in the everyday modifications series from crowood are designed to guide.
Read everyday modifications for your mgf and tf online by roger. I have in the past purchased average price components, sad to say you only get average quality and you will not experience the best performance or more importantly safety. This may be of interest to any of our members who have hydralastic suspension a very common suspension fitted to many bl cars from the early minis right up to 1995 with start of the production of the mgf. Mgbweber carburetor manualmg sports carshow to power tune mgb 4cylinder. Many of our readers have no doubt read the factory special tuning booklet, akd 4034, which contains much valuable information for stage tuning and competition preparation of the mgb.
Mg mgf servicing in sutton from pd vehicle services 020 8669. Mgf and tf restoration manual provides the mgf or tf owner with a. The one beauty of the mgf tf is that the suspension and drivetrain can be assembled off the car before installation into the vehicle. I discussed this with my mg garage who had just fitted one.
Fitting coolant pipe fitting hydragas suspension liftsetting emerald ecu fitting. Ebc pads, discs, braided lines and fluids with mg rover callipers and carriers. Powerflex bushes both purple and black with gaz adjustable shock absorbers with mg rover roll bars, drop links, hubs and trailing arms and uprights. Overall it provides the reader with the foundation of how the key components of a race car work and interact together. On the other hand, wheels on live axles dont lean this is a very important consideration for an independent frontlive rear combination like most post war mgs as well see later. Improving the handling for people first priority in. Mgf and mgtf specialist repair and servicing rough luck racing.
We can reduce understeer and oversteer characteristics with the adjustments of antiroll bar sway bars, bump and rebound, ride height, spring rates, corner and static weights. The last special edition of the mgf was the freestyle introduced in autumn 2001. I own the only one in the west of the country and, i believe, only thirteen fs were imported. This kit was developed by the sydney mg centre as a direct swap replacement for the hydragas system in conjunction with murray coote ex australian rally champion of mca suspension who has an excellent reputation. Mgf suspension characteristics page 1 mg pistonheads uk.
Avoid doing several changes andor large adjustments at one time as this may well produce an undesired result and will make it more difficult for you to fine tune your car. Andy was the lead chassis development engineer at mgr for the suspension of the mgf trophy and the mgtf. Whether you want to go racing or have maximum street performance, the expert advice in this book will help you to build a powerful and reliable engine first time without wasting money on incompatible components or modifications that dont work. The body started cracking at the rear and then i saw mike saturs kit. Apply settings in small steps and try to do only one or two at a time.
The mgf, unlike the later tf, uses hydragas suspension. The mgf hydragas suspension is split into two separate sub systems, interconnected front to rear on each side, with a single high pressure valve connection per side. When i purchased my second hand 1996 built mgf in october 1998 i nearly knew nothing about the combined spring and damping system developed by sir alex moulton. With extensive mgf and mgtf experience since 1995 we offer all facilities including damage repairs, accessories, full diagnostic system and programming, mechanical servicing, and mots all at. The key to mgf tuning is doing it right a lot of money can be wasted if you do it wrong. We prepared a honda k20a2 engine and gearbox for the install. A supercharger and itr manifold were fitted to the engine along with a baffled sump to stop oil surge when cornering hard on track. Despite the huge 15 year gap between the mgb and the mgf, this famous british sports car company had kept abreast of changing times and designs and introduced a banguptodate midengined roadster 20 years ago. The mgtf was launched in 2002 starting with vin 2d600101. It is the focus of this book to look at some of the wide range of tuning and. The book competition car suspension is an excellent, well written manual that describes the design evolution of vehicle suspension and steering systems. The mgf is one of the most significant mgbadged models of the last 30 years.
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