Is it the recession kicking in or just that fuel prices are rising too quickly for me? Either way, Meg the ZS is now going to have to get used to the taste of supermarket unleaded instead of Shell V-Power. Maybe things will change again, but my dreams of having her chipped to the point… Continue Reading
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In Print
Just received the latest MG Enthusiast magazine. Meg gets a mention plus picture for my work on her droopy boot problems. If you have found this blog via the magazine, please say ‘hello’ in the comments! JAG Continue Reading
STOP!
Confession number 1:I normally get my brakes done at Kwik-Fit. Yes, there are plenty of horror stories, but my local is very good, plus they will replace your pads free of charge every time they wear out for the lifetime of the car. This is a good thing, because… Confession number 2:I murder brakes. Not… Continue Reading
Rarity
According to http://www.xpower-mg.com/mg_prod.htm, there are only 41 ZT-T 180 2.5 Plus Sport V6 Auto Tourers registered and taxed in the UK. Meg is a little more common, 248 of her original specification. The world just gets smaller every day. JAG Continue Reading
Creature Comforts
Not so much a luxury nowadays, a proper ‘plumbed-in’ hands-free car kit is almost a necessity. I hate bluetooth headsets with a passion! So, instead, a pair of Nokia CK-7W bluetooth hands-free kits for the zeds. I have been through many hands-frees, and have to say that Nokia make the best kits, worth a little… Continue Reading
…breathe out
After a good run out, a purely subjective opinion was that, yes, with the K&N CIS the car does feel a little more responsive. But that was just the start. Today was service and MOT time. The exhaust has been making awful noises so I prepared for this by getting hold of a nice new… Continue Reading
Breathe in…
Now that Meg is my ‘daily’ driver, I cannot help but be tempted to tweak. So, first on the list is a K&N Apollo CIS induction kit. Cough, wheeze Nice and easy to fit. I will have to wait until tomorrow for a proper test run to see if performance has changed. As for the… Continue Reading
New Identities
It’s not vanity, it’s advertising. Meg and Gertie now have new registrations – HDG for our company name (and Mrs JAG’s initials), J for my name and 14 for my birthday, 20 for Mrs JAG’s. Complete with company url on each plate. New Gertie So as we drive around Whitstable we can spread the word… Continue Reading
Unseized
Brake caliper replaced, no more burning wheel. That’s just cruel though – it’s bad enough having Midgie in the garage for weeks, but having to pay out £150 on Meg at the same time is kicking a man when he’s down. JAG Continue Reading
Hot under the collar
Just been down the road to pick up my steering wheel from the friend who took delivery while we were on holiday. Decided to take the ZS as she’s been static for a couple of weeks and wanted to check she was ready to go. Short trip, returned home and something smelled a little hot.… Continue Reading
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