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. 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. The mgtf is a great little sports car and can be great fun to hoon around a track in. Fine tuning of the ride height can be done after the car has. Fitting the mgf hydragas suspension replacement kit to an mgf is within the capability of an. Hydragas coil spring conversion kit mgf rear suspension. After entering car and suspension values it calculates. Excellent news john and im delighted you are pleased with the suplex suspension. 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. Krooztune suspension provide a comprehensive tuning service. Steering is now more responsive, with a completely new tune for the. I have moved your post to the technical section of the forum where it will receive greatest exposure to those who may be in a position to help. The software allows in fact to analyze in advance the effectiveness of the technical choices and of setup sprocket ratio, suspension setting, tyres temperature in the different tracks and conditions, and then to hel technician and rider to go fast in the right direction to have the best performance. Hydragas displacers fitted alongside conventional telescopic dampers add to the overall damping effect.
With a basic tool kit, some common sense and this guide, you too can save yourself from an expensive trip to the garage by doing this job yourself. Setup bike is a dynamic simulation software aimed to the fine tuning of the motorcycle on track. My car is a mgtf 160 coupe le monogram black olive one of 30 in the world. The standard car was nicely set up but with some choice tuning mods the car can be greatly improved. As with engines, suspensions are a system or combination of parts that are designed to do a specific job under many assumed conditions. So the tf program only started in april, 2000, when mg rover gained independence from. If you are looking at a mk1, you may also spot that the handles that adjust the. Attached is a picture of a spring and adjustable damper setup that replaces the spheres in the cars. Improving the handling for people first priority in your mgf tuning project. We can tune your motorcycles handling based on your riding discipline, plus your weight and ability. Sep 23, 2007 hi i am new to the site and also to mgf s. For example, there is a very different approach if you want an engine with stonking low and mid range torque versus a highrev screamer. The mg tf is fundamentally a new generation of the mgf, britains best. The trophy 160 is a completely different animal to the base model mgfs and tfs, for that matter and it is a lot more planted and handles better.
Mgf trophy 160 finally has hgf page 4 mg pistonheads. Get your hands on the complete mg factory workshop software. Spec is software for tuning motorcycle suspension and chassis geometry. The principle is simple, the more air you get in the engine, the more power you get out. Apr 20, 2012 excellent news john and im delighted you are pleased with the suplex suspension. Air filters are the first step to tuning any engine. Suspension tuning can be used to change the way the car behave on different track and road conditions, playing to your car. The kind of system you choose is greatly dependent on what you can afford, what your goals are and the target environment you anticipate operating the vehicle. Interior performance tuning service spare parts suspension steering exhaust body panels rollhoopswindbreaks mgtf. As such, it appears on your registry and it is accessed via the start menu. Home mgf suspension steering coil over conversion kit t he problem the last mgf was made in early 2002 so now some 17 years old and some are nearly 24 years old, as my own car is, so the hydragas units are well past their intended service life by some 1217 years. The trophy 160 is a completely different animal to the base model mgf s and tfs, for that matter and it is a lot more planted and handles better than all other standard mgf stfs in standard. Buy mg mgf performance chips and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
It is the front roll stiffness divided by the total roll. John paul at rimmer bros explains the process of pumping up the hydragas suspension on an mgf. Fine tuning of the ride height can be done after the car has had a settlement. This may involve revalving, replacement springs, oil levels, bottoming cone kits, linkages and various other factors that need to be considered. The suspension tuning spreadsheet allows you to analyze and design automobile spring and sway bar rates. The mgf was the first all new mg sports car since the mgb of 1962 and as such. Here at moss europe we stock thousands of parts at great prices with fast door to door delivery. Mgf suspension mgf and mgtf i have a 1999 mgf vvc, its still on the original hydragas suspension, though its rock hard ive seen people say the mgf had fairly soft suspension. You have come to the right place for technical advice and im sure rob or any one of our many technical gurus will be along shortly to answer your question. The failings with the hydragas units are corrosion, leaking fluid and the eventual loss of pressure in the internal nitrogen compartment something that cannot be prevented, as well as the fluctuation in ride height. Front roll couple percentage describes lateral load transfer distribution front to rear and subsequently the handling balance. The 300bhp engine at the heart of this conversion was developed and built originally for the maclaren chief designer, adrian newey. 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 our premises in wolverhampton. The standard mgf is a heavy cast steel item that doesnt allow adjustment of the camber we have developed this new design from billet aluminium which allows the camber to be adjusted and save weight as well.
The airflow is restricted on the mg f and tf which adds to cooling. It was aimed squarely at the mazda mx5 class car and builds on the heritage of the earlier mgb and mbc models. Mg tf, body kit, front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, tuning, wing, hood, trunk, styling, side skirt, car styling, carbon, spoiler, bumper extension, rear. In colour is highlighted the antiroll bar and arb link. 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. Hydragas coil spring conversion kit mgf the mgf has always been considered a well balanced and good handling sports car, which is partly due to the hydragas suspension. Mgf trophy introduced with different suspension and body parts. Mgf suspension kit h054 xpt006310 from the outset mgfs have always been praised for their handling characteristics which deliver a combination of sports car poise and saloon car comfort. You are visitor number last updated 17102017 prices updated dva power is a small company setup and run by dave andrews undertaking engine tuning and building, it is sited in milton keynes.
A completely new coil spring suspension and multilink rear axle replaces the. The minor niggles levelled at the mg f mk1 have been ironed out and addressed. All chassis dimensions and specifications are editable. A stiffness matrix was generated that included terms due to individual unit and interconnection effects. Hydragas suspension consists of four spheres one at each wheel. Mg mgf performance parts, tuning parts and styling accessories. The hydragas suspension system see below from a rover group mgf sports car was statically tested to determine the static spring properties. He even managed to install the zt engine management electronics instead of the zs box. It is important not to have your tracking reset until the ride height is correct, otherwise the tracking will be incorrect once the ride height is adjusted. Mg mgf technical suspension problem f sunk bbs discussion. I have very recently bought a mgf r plate and am having a slight problem with my rear drivers side suspension. Hydragas displacers fitted alongside conventional telescopic dampers add to the ove.
Aftermarket components like yokes and linkages can be measured and input by the user. Pumping the hydragas suspension up on an mgf youtube. It was wobbly without moving the steering from right to left on. Mercedes mercedes cl 65 amg mercedes cl 65 amg 2008 owners manual. The last mgf was made in early 2002 so now some 17 years old and some are nearly 24 years old, as my own car is, so the hydragas units are well past their intended service life by some 1217 years. Besides an upradted suspension and braking, modifications to the exhaust were made. The mgfs hydragas system was replaced by a completely new suspension. Pictured left is a diagram of the mgf rear suspension system.
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. In this section youll find corner weight scales and alignment equipment from some of the most respected manufacturers in the business, including intercomp, longacre, dunlop, art, and smart. This suplex mgf suspension kit has been designed and manufactured to be fitted. This measurement is correct at 17c and you allow 0.
Reared on the racetrack, the tf is the first major update of the mgf since its launch in 1995. Setup bike software to obtain the best setup of the. Try to find settings that make the vehicle comfortable for you. Motospec has been designed for racing use, with a simple interface and clear outputs, to assist motorcycle tuners and race teams make quick and knowledgeable decisions. Mg mgf technical tf ride comfort i should like to hear from anybody that has fitted either the mgoc comfort pack i. You mentioned the cost, well im not privvy to what you had to spend, but what i am convinced of, is that in a short period of time, as more and more mgf owners start to fit this new suspension, the cost will be reflected in the higher resale price of our motors, simply because our cars have been given a new. The k series is a fragile but very high performance engine. I ent out to the car yesterday and the rear drivers wheel arch is sitting alot lower than the others. Spec is software for tuning motorcycle suspension and chassis geometry motospec has been designed for racing use, with a simple interface and clear outputs, to assist motorcycle tuners and race teams make quick and knowledgeable decisions. Mg rover k series vvc timing check and fix stuck at only. Mg tf body kit, front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts.
What performance engine tuning boils down to is budget and what kind of performance you are looking for. Both versions of the software provide the same features. In order to move the car do i need to pump fluid in or gas or both. Mgf coil spring conversion australian development basically, the mgf uses a hydrostatic suspension system that is no longer able to be acquired with these cars going to the graveyard rather early. Dva power is a small company setup and run by dave andrews undertaking engine tuning and building, it is sited in milton keynes. Mgf 300 turbo the bbr mgf 300 turbo conversion is aimed at the driver who wants the ultimate performance from this great little car. Hi jan, the engine sounds like it is coming together really well. Mgf suspension as with all mgfs, as the suspension drops, the tracking will alter, casuing wear on the inner side edge of the tyres. Suplex mgf suspension kit fitting instructions yumpu. Nearly nothing, only that my mgf must have a problem with his current suspension setup.
Ok, so there is obviously more to it than that, but bolting on an induction kit can increase your cars power from 12bhp, up to 15bhp rolling road proven. If the vvc system on the mg rover k series engine is not setup correctly or has a fault then the engine is limited to only 5500 rpm instead of over 7000 rpm. 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. The full installation zipped folder is a zipped folder, which has to be unzipped and installed. Also note the rear tiebar link and lower suspension arm. Standard tf suspension settings page 2 the mgf register. Mgf view all mgf brakes electrical exhaust system exterior hoods protectors interior performance tuning service spare.
In the case of the mgf, two pairs of spheres on each side of the vehicle are interconnected, front to rear. The magic pump for the mgf and mgf trophy suspension works. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Most popular engines are catered for but it specialises in the rover k series engine as fitted to the caterham se7en, lotus elise, mgf and rover saloon cars. Essentially the trophy without the engine tuning upgrades, this. 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. Apply settings in small steps and try to do only one or two at a time. Motospec is software for tuning motorcycle suspension and chassis geometry. We also offer specialized tools for shocks and springs, as well as books and software aimed at helping you perfect the art of chassis tuning and general race car setup. Dsp suspension design software takes the guesswork out of suspension tuning. Mgf rear sphere change replacement diy guide youtube. Mg, morris minor and triumph classic car workshop and car sales based in bexleyheath, south east london and kent, england specialising in servicing, tuning, restoration, trimming and hoods, waxoyling, mots, valuations, inspections and advice. The interconnection is a hydraulic link, with a water rust inhibitor antifreeze mixture acting as the media. Fullyfunctional free trial and chassis dimensions for most racing and motocross.