Puglet1 Posted June 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 On 12/06/2023 at 07:21, Pete Lewis said: with the aid of a [lywood ring glued to the top of the tunnel i used a MGB !!! chrome ring and convoluted gaitor when i had my Vit6 Hi Pete. Is this a moulded carpet? Regards Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 yes Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puglet1 Posted June 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Pete Lewis said: yes Pete 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 Quote lots of RED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puglet1 Posted June 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: lots of RED That’s very smart! Unfortunately mine is black. I’m still waiting for Newtons to run a trial for me which involves a moulded carpet with either a tufted or loop pile material. Spoke to them recently, it should take place within the next week or two. I will give an update on the result. MG gaiter and ring has arrived- just looking at various thicknesses of ply wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 On 24/06/2023 at 12:44, Puglet1 said: That’s very smart! Unfortunately mine is black. Why unfortunately? Mine is black with matador red seats, it's a nice contrast. I had red carpets but found them hard to keep clean, hence the change over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puglet1 Posted June 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 4 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: Why unfortunately? Mine is black with matador red seats, it's a nice contrast. I had red carpets but found them hard to keep clean, hence the change over. Hi Colin. Yes, must agree Matador red seats do look good- I guess they’re from a MX5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Puglet1 said: Hi Colin. Yes, must agree Matador red seats do look good- I guess they’re from a MX5? Mine are Herald albeit 13/60 in a 1200, more comfortable. Can't remember what Pete's seats in the photo are from. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puglet1 Posted June 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 I think his are from an MGF. I sat in a Vitesse at Silverstone which was fitted with MX5 ones and it totally transformed the clearance and comfort level for me. I will keep my recently recovered original seats (for originality ) and continue my search for some MX5 ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 those were MGF with a lewis modified tilt backrest Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Spotted your old car on a Facebook Post Pete, still looking good?🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 ive never seen or heard from her since sold in 2015 pleased she is still going there are not many in launch colours still running and by gum she was quick and exhaust note to die for you dont get the same thrill with 2000 mk2 saloon Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puglet1 Posted August 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 As previously mentioned, I have gone with the Pete Lewis suggestion of using an MGB setup. Although a little bit fiddly I think the end result is good….. Thank you Pete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 please it worked Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piran Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 On 11/06/2023 at 22:15, Puglet1 said: Hi. I recently bought a new rubber gear lever boot for my Mk2 Vitesse. It keeps detaching itself from the original cardboard tunnel. Has anyone experienced this problem? Any ideas on how to overcome it? Is there some kind of retaining ring from another model that can be adapted ? Many thanks. Pete Funnily I've just come across the same problem with my Herald. It feel like the rubber is too big to fit the hole in the cardboard - I wonder if the new plastic/grp tunnels have a slightly bigger hole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puglet1 Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 2 hours ago, piran said: Funnily I've just come across the same problem with my Herald. It feel like the rubber is too big to fit the hole in the cardboard - I wonder if the new plastic/grp tunnels have a slightly bigger hole? piran, I had the same problem with an original cardboard type tunnel. I bought a new rubber boot but the problem continued. To overcome the problem I used a modification that Pete Lewis suggested. Not only did it cure my problem but I think it has enhanced the look of my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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