In this article Roger Taylor offers some quick tips on checking the condition of your brakes. Most classic MGs have a combination of both disc and drum brakes and are
Read FullUneven wear on tyres or excessive steering movement could be an indication that the track rod ends that connect to the front wheels have gone beyond their useful life (below
Read FullIf you have noticed a degree of rear end steering on your classic it could be that the leaf spring pads have come to the end of their useful life.
Read FullOne of the major differences between the modern MGF and MGTF is the suspension arrangement – the MGF having being designed with a hydragas liquid and nitrogen filled system. This
Read FullOne of the Achilles heels of nearly all classic MGs is the electrical system and a major centre of attention is the distributor and its various component parts. Fortunately, says
Read FullAccording to Roger, one of the most problems to crop up regularly on MGBs is a poor heating system – one of the prime causes being a blocked heater valve.
Read FullAfter the perennial favourite of the failed head gasket, one of the next most frequent problems on the MGF is a mis-functioning brake light switch which often exhibits itself with
Read FullOne of the most popular accessories for classics MGs is a battery cut-off switch – it not only acts as a safety device it is also a simple security system
Read FullOur first run of the year and for the first time it will be organised by Chris Adamson. It promises a picturesque run into the West Dorset countryside, along the
Read FullBrian Pettit is a well renowned wildlife photographer and will be entertaining us with a talk and photographs taken by himself. More details to follow.
Read FullThe autumn run started in dry conditions for the 39 cars meeting for a 10.30 am start at the Hamworthy Sports Club. Unfortunately the rain soon set in and never
Read FullThe 2013 AGM took place on Monday 7th October when we also celebrated the 29th anniversary of 1020 with another excellent birthday cake, made for us by Penny Leach. The
Read Full8 cars from the club travelled together to Angoulême for the annual classic car racing event, held this year from the 20th to 22nd of September. We drove mostly on excellent D
Read FullOur speaker this evening, Kevin Patience, entertained us with the true story of The African Queen.The story started during the first world war, the 1935 novel by C.S.Forrester followed and
Read FullTonight we will show a film entitled ‘Ultimate MG Performance’ The film shows a selection of MGs with various stages of tuning (up to 250 bhp) and assesses the power
Read FullThis year the venue for this popular event is changed. We are booked at the Canford Magna Golf Club on Saturday 11th January, 7.00 pm for dinner at 7.30 pm. There
Read FullContact Roger Leach for your booking form. Your route book and plaque will again be priced at £3.00 It is intended that we join up for a group lunch at The
Read FullJoin us for our very popular Christmas lunch at this New Forest Pub. In spite of our best efforts, we are unable to reserve the whole pub for our sole
Read FullThe club’s annual Garden Party and Picnic at Athelhampton House was very well supported this year. With increased attendance, the grounds of this lovely Grade 1 listed Elizabethan Manor House
Read FullThe room was packed to capacity, on a very busy club night, with more tables and chairs needing to be brought in by the Hamworthy Club staff. Our speaker for
Read FullThis year, the carnival organisers added, for the first time, a Vintage, Classic and Modern Car Show to the list of scheduled events. 11 cars from 1020 made the journey
Read FullThis venture was new to us. At the beginning of the year I was contacted by the Marketing Bid Team from Wimborne who invited us to put on a display
Read FullThe club has attended this event for the past three years. Set in the superb grounds of Forde Abbey, the Summer Fair continues to expand and this year was the
Read FullOn a very hot day, Sunday 21st July, 28 cars arrived at Breamore House to park on our club stand. The gazebo was erected to provide some welcome shade, tables
Read FullThe long awaited celebratory weekend of 13th & 14th July was a huge success. 10 MGs and a camper van from our club made their way to Swavesey in brilliant
Read FullThe summer run was held on Saturday 29th June in wonderful weather. 42 cars took part in the 45 mile route through the New Forest, taking in some fantastic scenery,
Read Full1020 Stand at the car show This was the first time that the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club had organised their annual show at Lulworth Castle. It was a most enjoyable venue
Read FullThe timing of the talk, by the Mary Rose Trust representatives, could not have been more appropriate, taking place 4 days after the opening of the new museum. The talk
Read Full1020 turned out in force to support DAMASC at Upton House Country Park, the new venue for their annual gathering and charity fund raising day. The well organised event took
Read Full14 cars from 1020 met at Rownhams services, on the M27, before proceeding in convoy to Stansted Park near Rowlands Castle. On arrival we were directed to the centre of
Read FullOur first race night proved to be an enjoyable evening and very popular with over 60 members attending our Bank Holiday meeting. We projected 6 races, each with 8 runners
Read Full30 cars met in sunshine at Pamphill Dairy ready for a 10.00 am start on the 90 mile spring run which also coincided with National Drive it Day. The route
Read FullThe Inter Club Quiz 2013 hosted this year by Dorset Historic Motor Club, as holders of the trophy, took place on April 17th at Hamworthy Sports Club. 13 teams, representing
Read FullTrisha Lewis will entertain us with a performance entitled ‘A Sprinkle of White Christmas’, a musical trip down Christmas memory lane.
Read FullOne of our active newer members, Stefan Morawiec aided by his son Peter, will speak to us about the enjoyment of owning and driving an MG F / TF and
Read FullQuiz masters Roger and Penny The 60’s Music Quiz, prepared and presented by Roger and Penny Leach, was a resounding success. Segments of music were played to us in rapid
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