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MG MGF Technical - In praise of Tech-Speed

Just picked up my TF after being serviced at Tech-speed for the first time. I always drove away from my local MGR dealer feeling slightly ripped-off but the guys at Tech-speed have been terrific.

Excellent customer service, first class workmanship and I feel that I've got value for money - about half the price of my last equivalent service at a MGR dealer (and it was worth the money just to drool over the boy's toys in the workshop).

Interesting piece of advice when I collected the car - to run with tyre pressure of 28psi on all four corners. I have to say that the car drives much better at these pressures, grip and ride comfort.

Does anyone have any views?


Bob
R Thompson

Get your cheque in for one of the very last remaining places on the Silverstone track day, and see how it feels around some of the most famous bends in motorsport history ;o)
Mike Hankin

Bob

I've seen that '28 all round on the TF' comment before - from somebody who frequents TechSpeed.

I'll give it a try once the roads are free of salt remains and get a bit warmer.
John Ponting

Bob I travel 200+ mile round trips to get my car serviced there. Nuff said :o)
Rob Bell

Is 28 all round their recommendation for 16" wheels?
David Karle

I have been running 28 all round for years on 16" this is on a MGF not TF

Techspeed are definately worth a visit and I am similar to rob a 200+ round trip.

Which reminds me I need the car serviced and want to get the suspensioned raised and get my lowering knuckles replaced with original items and then lowered to a speed bump friendly height.

Tom
Tom Randell

ok daft question for all those that make long trips for servicing etc, Just what do you do all day whilst they are dismantling bits off your car?

This isnt a wind up, i'm genuinely interested.
Colin Ashworth

David (Is 28 all round their recommendation for 16" wheels?)

- yes, I have 16" wheels and Sports Pack 2 - so the improved (slightly softer) ride is a real bonus

Tom (I have been running 28 all round for years on 16" this is on a MGF not TF)

- Can you recall if this had any significant impact on tyre life and/or mpg?


Bob
R Thompson

I've been running 28lbs on my 15" and the tyrelife has been good with a nice steady wear pattern across the tread. MPG I dont think it matters flat chat all the time !!!.
Andrew Regens

Colin
I was there about a fortnight ago, service and 4 wheel alignment.
Took about 4 hours total, a couple of coffees, nose round some of the race cars being prepared, marvel at the hi-tech alignment equipment!!!!:0) Nag Gavin about what this does, and how fast would it if...?
Time gone in no time, but do get decent directions to the place as it is literally in the middle of nowhere. And make sure you get a spin in their F (Santa, I need a CR box)
A tip, if you're going early morning take the M6 toll, It took me an hour and half to get from Hilton Park
to the M5 junc!!
G
g hampson

Love it at Techspeed Gavin is a great mechnanic! Had my full service there, with pipes fitted top job, even cleaned my car at the end! Thoroughly reccomended am going again in a couple of weeks to lower my suspension and have coils fitted, wouldn't take my F anywhere else! :)
fran

Fran
"coils Fitted"? Are they Gynaecologists aswell? - sorry easy joke!

Is your's a TF or is there a kit for the F? Or have I got the wrong end of the stick and you're talking ignition?
Gareth
g hampson

Ha ha sorry Gareth when I saw coils I mean ignition coil packs, not the suspension type. Although funnily enough I am having some fluid taken out as I had it pumped up a bit for winter. (Im on knuckles so I dont have to run to low a pressure.) I have a MGF VVC not a TF mate.

If you want your TF lowered I thoroughly recommend you give them a call, you may find you come out with more than you bargained for! I had their bilstein dampers fitted, oh boy what a difference! :)
fran

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