Hello....

[obiwan]

Hi all,

I'm new to this caper - I picked up my Mk 2 260 SE yesterday (yes, it's silver). In the space of just over 36 hours I can honestly say I've never loved a car so much. I'm even surprised that I like it more than the E39 BMW 540 I used to own.

It might have something to do with MGs being in the blood. I've grown up with my family's 1949 TC and I forget how many Bs and BGTs over the years.

I was very eager to get my hands on a 260 and probably paid over the odds (£7250 for Mk 2 SE full spec, X-power exhausts and 32k on the clock), but hey ho, the plan is this will be a lifer. Everything works and she runs beautifully.

However I fear she might need some new tyres at next MoT. Can someone please let me know what the standard issue tyres were? I'm thinking Continental Sports 3s?

Also, I don't want to open a can of worms here but...where do you lads normally source parts?


Thanks alot and might see you soon,

Ben

[AndyG]

Hi all,........................Ben

Hi and welcome.

If you trool the site you will find the answers to most questions.

Tyres are a talking point, but Toyos or Contis M3 are top of the list for road holding in most conditions.

Look in the Shop for some of the needed/mods parts.

When parts need from suppliers? Just ask!

[Tim]

Hi and welcome.

If you trool the site you will find the answers to most questions.

Tyres are a talking point, but Toyos or Contis M3 are top of the list for road holding in most conditions.

Look in the Shop for some of the needed/mods parts.

When parts need from suppliers? Just ask!

Need your completed questionnaire Ben then everything Andy mentioned will open before your very eyes.

Welcome to ownership.

[pessling]

welcome to the asylum Ben, its like the hotel California "you can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave! "

i know prices have come down alot, but sounds like you got a good car for a good price, which will hopefully help in the future with all our cars.

[GeoffW]

Welcome along and heres to many years of happy ownership In fact Ive had mine over 3 years and cant wait to get into it at weekends.

[AndyG]

................ its like the hotel California "you can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave! "

Can I change it slightly?

Hotel MG "You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave! "

[black olive]

welcome to the fold Ben.

[Contemporary]

Congratulations and welcome to the fold........or the 'hotel'

[Malcolmr]

I still like the collective analogy best! Assimilation is what happens... Anyway, welcome from Downunder, Ben. You'll see a few of us posting from here while you sleep.

Malcolm

[juzza0]

Hi Ben and welcome. I've not been on here long myself, but they are a fantastic crowd here! I know what you mean about the MG thing being in your blood... i have it too

I would say you got a good deal on your 260 by the sounds of it. The standard tyres are Conti sport contact ('2' - i believe).

As they say above - all the upgrade parts are available from the club. General parts are available from Rimmer Bros, SMC and X-Part etc.

Many specialist parts are listed throughout the site - the most exciting being the Dreadnaught supercharger kit!

Anyway.. enjoy your 260