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I would like to know what offset I should look for, the setup is Marina front and marina diff/axle.

PCD is 4 x 3.75"

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Post by Matt »

I wasnt saying you should look for a specific offset, just that maestro/montego ones might be too much and they would rub
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I know, but surely there must be some sort of figure to look out for?

I do know the MGF will probably have a FWD setup, as it is mid engined.
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I do know the MGF will probably have a FWD setup, as it is mid engined.
Err... I would have thought that having the engine behind the seats the MGF would be RWD :wink: :lol:
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Post by Onne »

It is. But it use a setup very similar to a front wheel drive car.

Like a front subframe mounted behind the rear seat, and the steering locked up... I know some kit cars work like this, and I would assume that MG-Rover used as much parts out of the parts bin as possible to cut down on costs.
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Post by Matt »

MGF wheels are used on mgfs and mgtfs afaik nothing in the rover range at the time used the same PCD
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Ok, GAS has just told me that they are almost a straight swap, just need a 5mm spacer to clear at the front
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Post by Onne »

And I don't know when the MGF was developed, that might have been in Meastro Montego era, which have K-series fitted (?)
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Post by Matt »

err MGF seems to be 96 on

I think the M & M have all sorts fitted, I know that had A, O and E series fitted but dont know about K
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Post by Packedup »

Maestro and Montego never had K series.

The MGF is more Rover Metro based, and has the Rover Metro PCD (and engine, sort of!).
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Post by Onne »

Ok :D not my strong point, I don't normally go past september '56

That is ONLY concerning cars of course :P
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Post by GAS »

MGFs and Rovers don't have the same pitch.
I thought i could use the space save spare form a rover in the back of my traveller ,but no.. :x
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