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  1. 17-02-2011, 10:00 PM #1
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    Hi Everyone

    I'm Paul anf have just joined your forum. But I am in trouble big time and really need your help

    I have had my 54 plated Mark 1 260 since buying it at the factory clearance from the receivers with 21 miles on the clock- it now has over 50k!

    My problem? try two broken rear springs. Now the big issue- I cannot find any replacements- not even from the on line breakers.

    Can anyone help?

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    Might be worth giving the MG Owners Club workshop a call - it's Ian Wallman on 01954 234001.

    They fitted some for me a few weeks ago for the MOT.

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    Need a pair to ...Black_Betty had them made last year and what I understand knows someone who can produce them. PM'd him but haven't got an answer back yet....
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    Welcome along

    I was in the same position as you and got a pair from Steve (Black Betty)

    I've got one original one that you can have if you can track down another. Hopefully get you on the road short term.

    You could try Scooter (Brian) as he may be able to halp you out as well.
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    http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID004215

    Rimmers are showing stock, but at £235 EACH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by greeners View Post
    http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID004215

    Rimmers are showing stock, but at £235 EACH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Beat me to it - yep they are indeed showing stock - price is 'a tad steep'
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eric View Post
    Need a pair to ...Black_Betty had them made last year and what I understand knows someone who can produce them. PM'd him but haven't got an answer back yet....

    As you're in The Netherlands, try Merwede Springs in De Meern

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    Hi and welcome Paul

    good luck finding some

    you could try here : -

    comebellack are breaking one down in Cornwall (Roche, Nr St Austell) its had a really heavy front impact.
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  9. 18-02-2011, 02:06 PM #9
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    Hi Colin- many thanks

    The phone call has been made and they are now checking- fingers crossed.

    If yours has been round Le Mans try these:-

    Goodwood
    Donington
    Cadwell
    Mallory
    Curborough sprint Nr Lichfield

    It helps being a Marshal!

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  10. 18-02-2011, 02:50 PM #10
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    Hi Dave

    Rang Rimmer Brothers- hurts to do that

    Bad news- they have a stock of the replacement springs- coils at the bottom , not the top, but no mounting blocks.

    X Power have no mounting blocks either and frighteningly- no idea who is going to make any! so based on the the "gold plated" Rimmer items might find it difficult finding homes

    Fingers crossed for the scrap yard

    Thanks to all for your suggestions- I'm working through them

    Paul
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