Getting back to the original post, and without knowing who the insurance company is. Both owners clubs (MGOC & MGCC) have insurance schemes that might be more sympathetic to a modified car.
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Your description of the cone filter is how I would describe my TT Mk7 exhaust, it’s as loud as my right foot is heavy.
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Bruce135 low coolant alarm is inexpensive, easy to fit, and on these cars it’s a no brainer!
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Try your local motor factor, ECP, GSF etc.had a Lucas reman. unit fitted to mine, no problems.
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After reading your earlier post I am considering the Pipercross cone filter mod. Re: noise, when you say "I can live with it" how noisy is it ?
BTW, Bruce's low coolant alarm is a good bit of kit and easy to fit. Great peace of mind on a long motorway run.
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Try David at Church Square Autos in Shepperton 07836 281493. He normally has these in stock in refurb. condition
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If it’s any help, the standard blue flash front springs I removed have a free length of 247 mm. Roger Parker’s book states 2002 spec roll bar at 18mm and 2005 spec at 20mm, however this does not tally with my 2002 car which is 20mm.
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I havent done many miles yet on the soft ride kit yet, but first impressions are that it still retains a sports car firm ride but without the banging and crashing. Generally the car feels more planted on the road, I would put this down to the more efficient dampers that better match the spring rates.
Purely speculative on my part, but I wonder if the front spring rate increase is designed to obviate the need for an increased diameter ARB ?
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