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by philr
Sun Aug 31, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: Mk 3 Coupe
Topic: front coilover conversion mk3
Replies: 6
Views: 8649

Re: front coilover conversion mk3

Don't like the look of the Watson solution
Here's what I saw http://midasownersclub.co.uk/midas-cars ... /#more-700
by philr
Sun Aug 31, 2014 4:26 pm
Forum: Mk 3 Coupe
Topic: front coilover conversion mk3
Replies: 6
Views: 8649

front coilover conversion mk3

Hi, looking to restore my mk3 coupe after many years languishing in the drive. I think the hydrogas units are fully gone by now.
I'm hoping to use her for some hillclimbs / sprints here in Scotland, as my comp. car(Sylva Leader) is in bits.

Looking at the owners club website pictures, there is red ...
by philr
Sun Aug 31, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: Mk 3 Coupe
Topic: Towing Points
Replies: 12
Views: 16906

Re: Towing Points

Hi, have a look at somebody like Merlin motorsport, as they have a variety of towing eyes/ straps.
I've seen the strap type used here in Scotland at hillclimbs for road cars. May be a quicker and easier way to sort your issue.

Regards

Phil R
by philr
Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:50 pm
Forum: For sale
Topic: Gold Mk3 for Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 5189

Gold Mk3 for Sale

I' want to offer this car for sale, or will consider an exchange for a braked twin axle car trailer
The car is a black Mk3 - Reg. Q870FLE originally built for Nick Haycock. My brother bought the car, and after a few years sold it to me.
I converted the engine back to a MG 1300 from a 1430, which was ...
by philr
Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:16 pm
Forum: The Doorbell - Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello from Scotland
Replies: 7
Views: 11379

Re: Hello from Scotland

Graeme,

I'm in Lochgilphead - Argyll & Bute, Still a good distance from yourself.

Not sure when I'm going to get some real time to do the refurb, got to build a new shed for tools etc, and possibly shelter for poor old midas

I'll give you a shout , if I'm down your way

Regards

Phil R
by philr
Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: The Doorbell - Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello from Scotland
Replies: 7
Views: 11379

Hello from Scotland

Hi,

I'm a long term Midas owner - 1993, when I bought a Mk3 Gold Coupe from my brother.
My brother bought it from Nick Haycock, the original owner. I still have a large quantity of the original documentation, receipts, letters from Harold etc
Originally, it had a 1380 A series engine, which made ...

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