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by matthews2k
Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: My Vitesse for sale :(
Replies: 7
Views: 913

My Vitesse for sale :(

Sadly i have to sell my Vitty :bye: Really hope she goes to a good home

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330674764706? ... 1555.l2649
by matthews2k
Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: mg maestro turbos
Replies: 12
Views: 629

Re: mg maestro turbos

Hi mine is still going :D
Although it dusen't get out much and is dry stored for 6 months out of the year.

Number 435.
by matthews2k
Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: Rowan Atkinson McLaren F1 crash
Replies: 31
Views: 2524

Re: Rowan Atkinson McLaren F1 crash

cronically pikey Sun
I have a look online from time to time.. I would never buy :D
Glad he is ok though. And it is Johnny English im sure it will be repaired in no time :)
by matthews2k
Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: Rowan Atkinson McLaren F1 crash
Replies: 31
Views: 2524

Re: Rowan Atkinson McLaren F1 crash

I read this in the Sun Today.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/ne ... crash.html
Every car he gets in he stuffs. Stick to acting Rowan !!! :D
by matthews2k
Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:10 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: Post your bicycle thread
Replies: 79
Views: 12835

Re: Post your bicycle thread

Image
This is my bike go riding in blackpool alot :D
by matthews2k
Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:14 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: To Sell or Not to Sell !
Replies: 27
Views: 1359

Re: To Sell or Not to Sell !

Lancaster Insurance.
i think i thought that was good.
Even though i am middle aged...... 32 :)
by matthews2k
Fri Jul 15, 2011 12:12 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: To Sell or Not to Sell !
Replies: 27
Views: 1359

Re: To Sell or Not to Sell !

Thanks stevo
She is No 435.... I Just though i would throw it out there . Cant believe the response :w00t:
My girlfiend hates her..... she is the Mistress. :roll:
by matthews2k
Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: To Sell or Not to Sell !
Replies: 27
Views: 1359

Re: To Sell or Not to Sell !

Hi The Maestro costs nothing to insure. Think i'm paying about £40 a month thats on classic car insurance. Limited to 4000 mls a year. Can't believe your gsi is that cheap i still have your car as my wallpaper on my computer :o I'm 32 with a clean license. My MG ZR 105+ is double that payment. :anno...
by matthews2k
Thu Jul 14, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: To Sell or Not to Sell !
Replies: 27
Views: 1359

Re: To Sell or Not to Sell !

Hi Everybody thanks for the comments. Remember guys, this thread isn't in the right part of the forum for people to make offers. This is just where Mike is asking for opinions on whether he should sell it or not. This is your choice to persuade him to keep it Sorry Andy if ive cause trouble be posti...
by matthews2k
Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:21 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: To Sell or Not to Sell !
Replies: 27
Views: 1359

Re: To Sell or Not to Sell !

Hi Rob. Have posted lots of pics on a earlier post but will stick some more on asap she hasent changed much only go's out about once a week. As for the spec i can on only tell you rougly markcoupe built her so might know more. Standard O series engine. Bigger turbo but running standard boost. Cold a...
by matthews2k
Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:41 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: To Sell or Not to Sell !
Replies: 27
Views: 1359

To Sell or Not to Sell !

Hi Everybody. I'm toying with the idea of selling the Maestro :cry: Just though i would throw it out there. See if there is any interest and how much you all think she[youtube][/youtube] is worth :D Running two cars is getting increasingly expensive Maestro and MG zr and me and the girlfiend are try...
by matthews2k
Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:50 am
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: Interesting site - How many left?
Replies: 54
Views: 2159

Re: Interesting site - How many left?

Not many MG Maestro turbos left :( looks like 32 on the road. Wonder how may of them are black :)
by matthews2k
Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:09 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: How many Genuine 420Gsi Turbo's are owned by us......?
Replies: 42
Views: 8309

Re: How many Genuine 420Gsi Turbo's are owned by us......?

I've been lucky enough to owned M42 YDM :D .
I was emotional. :twisted:
Fantasitc car. Only sold her because money was so tight.
Saw her on ebay in bits after that :cry:
by matthews2k
Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:00 pm
Forum: UK - National
Topic: The First "MG-Rover Big Northern Weekend!"....
Replies: 28
Views: 3319

Re: The First "MG-Rover Big Northern Weekend!"....

pics of the maestro!
Im posted some in the Gallery :D
by matthews2k
Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:40 pm
Forum: UK - National
Topic: The First "MG-Rover Big Northern Weekend!"....
Replies: 28
Views: 3319

Re: The First "MG-Rover Big Northern Weekend!"....

Gettin close now.. Can't wait :D . Think i might book in a Hotel in Ripon told not to far ?. Hope the weather picks up for camping. Meastro been at the valeters for two day solid and is going back next week for more layers of wax. The paint work is like glass. Amazing Cant wait for a top weekend :)
by matthews2k
Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:05 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: My coupe or an MG Maestro turbo?
Replies: 43
Views: 1796

Re: My coupe or an MG Maestro turbo?

Maestro Turbo all the way for me :D .
Having owned both.. I love my Maestro more than any other car I've owned..and Ive owned a few. :roll:

But like markcoupe said you need to keep ontop of things.
by matthews2k
Thu Jan 14, 2010 10:52 pm
Forum: UK - National
Topic: The First "MG-Rover Big Northern Weekend!"....
Replies: 28
Views: 3319

Re: The First "MG-Rover Big Northern Weekend!"....

Sounds Fantastic :D

I'm in Manchester so not to far. Not sure how long it will take me ?.

Maestro 435 needs a good run. :twisted: She dosen't get out much.
by matthews2k
Tue Sep 29, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Anyone seen my old MG Maestro about?
Replies: 46
Views: 1958

Re: Anyone seen my old MG Maestro about?

What boosts it running? Used to 17PSi when i had it, that was fastish. Please offer me first refusal when you sell it, been trying to get it back for years. Be sure to listen out for pinking, and keep the carb in tune or youll crack a piston or two. Thanks for the advise Mark. Dont really know what...
by matthews2k
Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Anyone seen my old MG Maestro about?
Replies: 46
Views: 1958

Re: Anyone seen my old MG Maestro about?

Well deal done :) . Picked it up at 8am. All insured and booked in at friends garage for MOT at 9am. Bloody hell it's fast :o Sounds Awesome :twisted: Staying there till Thursday for everything it needs. And it's not worth Taxing it at this time of the month. Needs abit of TLC. But i can't wait to g...
by matthews2k
Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:40 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Anyone seen my old MG Maestro about?
Replies: 46
Views: 1958

Re: Anyone seen my old MG Maestro about?

. I have mainly fond memories of this car, in fact its still got 2 of my old pistons in it.... Has the engine been bored out ? I have paperwork to say new mahle pistons 0.5mm oversize (84.91mm) making engine capacity 2015cc or 2.02ltrs. Im sorry for all the questions :roll: I have a A4 ring binder ...
by matthews2k
Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Anyone seen my old MG Maestro about?
Replies: 46
Views: 1958

Re: Anyone seen my old MG Maestro about?

Thanks for all the comments Everybody. :D Pete who sold it to me (top Fella) said that he has had such a responce. Even a guy from the Isle of man or white was willing 2 pay for the car and pay £600 to trailer it back without seeing it. Is it true that black MG Maestro are that rare :roll: Mark you ...
by matthews2k
Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Anyone seen my old MG Maestro about?
Replies: 46
Views: 1958

Re: Anyone seen my old MG Maestro about?

Ye still in salford matey :( . Been saving up for a 420T again. Tryed to get the 18K one. but its abit out of my price range. Ive always wanted a Maestro Turbo. You should see the file. Pop round for a brew anytime would love to see your 420. It needs some tlc because it has been sat for a while. bu...
by matthews2k
Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:20 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Anyone seen my old MG Maestro about?
Replies: 46
Views: 1958

Re: Anyone seen my old MG Maestro about?

Left deposit. Pick up saturday. Im so happy :D . It is a fantastic car :twisted: . Im a 420 / 220 man but i have always wanted one since i was 17. Lots of history in fact a full file. HPI checks out.... Everything mint. Photos of bodywork restoration in 2004. Pete the guy who sold it to me is a star...
by matthews2k
Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:20 am
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: What internet connection do you have? (Speed)
Replies: 35
Views: 623

Re: What internet connection do you have? (Speed)

There is a website we use at work to check speed its www.speedtest.net.
Ive just got one of those dongles from orange as i dont have a landline.
Its not fast... but ideal for me and handy because i will work on any computer. anywhere. just plug it in and away you go. on your bill. :D
by matthews2k
Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: P*****d off
Replies: 22
Views: 737

Re: P*****d off

:o I've have never heard of that before. And i live in Salford :wink: . Whats the world coming too :x
And to be honest there a pain to get to as there under the car.
Shorely if you see someone under a car a 3 in the morning in raises a few questions.
by matthews2k
Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:29 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: Mum brought me this from work
Replies: 5
Views: 1734

Mum brought me this from work

My mum got in from work the other night, and gave me his http://a350.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/127/l_9677306ec58b5526b8b976439a9566d5.jpg She found it in the garden at the dentist where she works. Some one has thrown it over the fence. I'm think a thief has stole it out of an RAC van and has...
by matthews2k
Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:43 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: Grey Squirrels and the law.
Replies: 21
Views: 595

Re: Grey Squirrels and the law.

My mum has had the same problem. She went on the RSPB website and they say Strong chilli powder or pepper sauce (eg. Tabasco) can be dusted onto birdfood. Birds are not bothered by the chilli, but squirrels cannot put up with the burning sensation, and will leave the food alone She tryed this and it...
by matthews2k
Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:53 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: So I finally joined the Turbo gang...
Replies: 78
Views: 11314

Mike (matthews2k), thanks mate. I think we'll have to meet up soon and get a few pictures of them together. Sounds good matey. I have to say it looks very clean :D Ive got loads to do on mine but im waiting for summer. Fit the spats, Two front wings and loads of little bits and bobs. As you know fr...
by matthews2k
Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:43 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: So I finally joined the Turbo gang...
Replies: 78
Views: 11314

Very Nice Matey. Glad to see you got one :D
by matthews2k
Thu Jan 11, 2007 4:21 pm
Forum: OLD FEEDBACK THREADS
Topic: walshy.walsh vouch thread
Replies: 41
Views: 4263

Bought some fog light surrounds off me. Very Nice Chap :D
And also gave me some spare coolant hose :)
by matthews2k
Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:23 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Fogs on a 420GSi Tourer
Replies: 5
Views: 239

I have a L-reg Gsi and the loom is not there too :)
I've fitted fogs too, i've just got to wire them up.
by matthews2k
Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:30 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Just got given a car...
Replies: 33
Views: 5170

Try one of these http://www.dump-valves.co.uk :D

Will Be Cheaper :)
by matthews2k
Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:25 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Just got given a car...
Replies: 33
Views: 5170

I think you can :D but not 100% sure :?
by matthews2k
Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:16 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Just got given a car...
Replies: 33
Views: 5170

Should be a turbo. :D

But if i remember there are two types Low Compression
and high compression turbo's on the 220 Mk3 Diesels

Not sure how you tell the difference

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