New Member - Long time MG Fan

[Southern Storm]

Hi All

Well after many years of wanting a ZT V8 I have finally taken the plunge and put down a deposit. Scary Dairy (as Eddie from bottom would say).
I have owned a few MG's over time, my wife started me off after buying a ZR brand new in 2002 then I bought a ZS180 in 2007, sold that for a ZT190 in 2009
and then went back to a ZS180 just over 2 years ago. After seeing a few acquaintances pass away I have decided it is now or never. Can I strictly afford it, no, can I justify it, no, but I just want the chance to say I have owned one, bored of saying 'one day', and 'wouldn't it be nice' I need a V8 in my life. I have wanted a V8 since I was a teenager and this mustang powered MG just ticks EVERY box, even if I do now have to work every day instead of driving (could lose some weight).
I have read through a very informative buyers guide from this site so thanks to all members input on that. And the car is, I believe a very good example. LOTS of documented history of all the fault points and corrective maintenance to remedy them and I believe the vehicle is known to the members on here. (Chassis number 051).

So just a quick hello really and looking forward to contributing back to the club in some way. Roll on this weekend (hopefully) when I can pick it up.

Cheers

SS

[Tim]

Welcome along Jonathan, don't forget to get the questionnaire back and the world of V8 will expand. :)

[colintf]

HI and welcome and well done :thumb

please add a location to your profile, it helps us help answer your questions when you start asking them :cool:

[AndyG]

Hi All


WELCOME :D

When you're green there is loads to read.

(Lists of your brothers and sisters)

List of 001 to 883 (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=5539)

Pictures of cars in VIN order (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?12340-Photographs-of-Cars-Ordered-by-VIN)
To add your car (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?12302-Car-Photo-Vin-order-thread)

Car Names (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=7128)

Estates (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=5493)

Supercharged Cars (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=5460)

Locations (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=7079)
Location Map (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?9459-NO-COST-CAR-MAPPING-Clickable-map-to-set-your-location)

Rolling Road Results (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?t=7475)

Past & Future Events (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?58-Two-Sixties-Events)
List of events (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?12486-Future-meeting-dates)

Articles about our cars (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?153-Articles-about-our-cars)

Technical Index (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?164-Index)

Consumables - What goes where (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?7028-Consumables-what-goes-where)

The SHOP (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?f=121)

List of possible 260s Meetings (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?12486-2013-MG-etc-Diary-Dates&p=132262#post132262)
MG ZT260 FAQ (http://www.spunagain.co.uk/ZT260page.html) (in the Public Section)

Two-sixties Blog (http://two-sixties-blog.com/) (in the Public Section)

MG ZT/ZT-T and Rover 75 V8 Buyers Guide (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?14616-MG-ZT-ZT-T-and-Rover-75-V8-Buyers-Guide) (in the Public Section)

Items for sale 260 members only (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?151-Items-for-sale-to-Two-Sixties-members-only)
Items For Sale in Public Section (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/forumdisplay.php?90-Items-for-sale) (in the Public Section)
List of MG ZT/ZTT/75 V8s For Sale (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?13272-List-of-MG-ZT-ZTT-75-V8s-FOR-SALE)(in the Public Section)

BTCC Media Day (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?10763-BTCC-Media-Day-(Public-Thread)) (in the Public Section)
BTCC 2012 (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?10843-BTCC-Brands-Hatch-1st-April-2012-Photos) (in the Public Section)
BTCC 2013 (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?12139-Thursday-21st-MArch-13-2013-BTCC-Media-Day-at-Donington-Park&p=128406#post128406)
BTCC 2014 (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?13265-2014-BTCC-dates)
BTCC 2015 (https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc260/html/f0rum/showthread.php?14284-BTCC-2015-dates).

[Southern Storm]

Thanks for the welcomes. Andy, we have met a couple of times before bud. MG Live, Petroc Motorsport day, as well as a run across the moors once (I was in my ZT 190 and we dubbed ourselves the TF support vehicles).
Downloaded the questionnaire and will send back once I definitely have the vehicle in my possession.
Hopefully wont ask TOO many questions and I am being a bit secretive about it all as I want to surprise friends and family once I get it and I know some of them wander on here now and again. Just hoping the planets align correctly and that I can collect her this Sunday.

[colintf]

Thanks for the welcomes. Andy, we have met a couple of times before bud. MG Live, Petroc Motorsport day, as well as a run across the moors once (I was in my ZT 190 and we dubbed ourselves the TF support vehicles).
Downloaded the questionnaire and will send back once I definitely have the vehicle in my possession.
Hopefully wont ask TOO many questions and I am being a bit secretive about it all as I want to surprise friends and family once I get it and I know some of them wander on here now and again. Just hoping the planets align correctly and that I can collect her this Sunday.

hope all goes well on Sunday :thumb

[Nich]

Welcome along Jonathan, fingers crossed....:)

Nich.

[AndyG]

....
Saturday 6th of June, a few MGs (MGSWOC) are going to Haynes if your free

[Southern Storm]

Would love to mate but at the theatre with the family on Saturday. Seem a good lot the SW bods.

[E-B]

Thanks for the welcomes. Andy, we have met a couple of times before bud. MG Live, Petroc Motorsport day, as well as a run across the moors once (I was in my ZT 190 and we dubbed ourselves the TF support vehicles).
Downloaded the questionnaire and will send back once I definitely have the vehicle in my possession.
Hopefully wont ask TOO many questions and I am being a bit secretive about it all as I want to surprise friends and family once I get it and I know some of them wander on here now and again. Just hoping the planets align correctly and that I can collect her this Sunday.


Yes, yes we do......... And my network also tells me it's on my doorstep (almost). Come by for for a brew.......

[AndyG]

Would love to mate but at the theatre with the family on Saturday. Seem a good lot the SW bods.

My sons side of MGs. They are regular on Facebook. I'm Not, I look to check up on him. but what a general waste of time :)

[Southern Storm]

Well managed to get her home last night despite a small issue of a non properly attached wheel. But nevermind, here she is:
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http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b13/Southern-Storm/11013630_10152775631720216_947928368113358026_n.jp g (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/Southern-Storm/media/11013630_10152775631720216_947928368113358026_n.jp g.html)

Number 051 and was previously owned by Mr Tony Bubble. Needs some work currently as I have a leaking sunroof drain mmmm soggy. Read the drain mod on 75&ZT pages seems simple so doing that tomorrow night

Got a couple of questions, 1 I feel my throttle cable is quite slack can you replace them or make it tighter, im reasonably sure I cant get full throttle. A mod I can do?
2 my plenum is missing the mustang badge on the top, can I get another one of them?

Thanks all

[Southern Storm]

Oh and I have returned the questionnaire so hope to go green soon.

[colintf]

Looks good

well done :thumb

[John Newey]

Hi Southern Storm and welcome to the Two-Sixties! As you get into V8 ownership, you'll find a lot of the ownership have similar views to you mentioned and loved the sound of a V8 as a kid and have now finally bought one! Hope you enjoy your 260 and once the niggles are sorted, I'm sure you'll love it!

[Southern Storm]

Hi Southern Storm and welcome to the Two-Sixties! As you get into V8 ownership, you'll find a lot of the ownership have similar views to you mentioned and loved the sound of a V8 as a kid and have now finally bought one! Hope you enjoy your 260 and once the niggles are sorted, I'm sure you'll love it!

Thanks for the welcomes guys. I really don't care about the niggles, everything is fixable. Hard to not forgive and smile when the V8 rumbles away.