We Bought A £600 BARN FIND Sportscar From AutoAlex!

[@MoreDRIVETRIBE]

If you'd like to help the fundraising efforts for the RNLI too, here is a link to the JustGiving page: justgiving.com/page/claire-wales-1700764967178?fbclid=PAAaYSZjqpAVZ35JKNjzMB3ftbI51zSjvvbT8f4AUNLXNFbwBcfKRd_UsvThw

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

What is DRIVETRIBE exactly? Is it owned by THE GRAND TOUR? Is Clarkson involved?

[@mikebailey2619]

Sorry but I can’t support a charity that brings illegal immigrants in to our country

[@andrewmacdonald1103]

Alex and Mike are great presenters. Well done on both sides, especially the charity work.

[@r4mbo67]

Mike the MGF is hydrogas ! I own one , a 1.8mpi mems 2 , V reg 1999 October mk2. The hydrogas units on that will be fubar'd , don't be tempted to pump it up beyond its maximum psi even if its not level. Get those hydrogas units replaced with reconditioned ones ASAP. They originally had a life expectancy of 15 years only. Once replaced, they will transform the ride , I've just had mine replaced 😊. Put a decent exhaust on it , iridium spark plugs , a 52mm throttle body on , stainless under body coolant pipes (ensure you bleed the system at all 3 bleed points, very important) and you're good to go . If you've got the budget, buy an upgraded brake kit from William Naylor in Southport (he'll also have every single used spare part you need too)..... Good luck with the F and if ya need any info or pointers just ask 😉

[@KitamiK11]

MGF fans are another breed. Great info!

[@sebastianohalloran9093]

Well said. Hydragas is underrated and sublime on these.

[@sianwarwick633]

Wooh. Amazing. Don't spoil the reveal on the repairs though eh ?

[@iceninja46]

OOhh, was that an SL500? Yes, yes it was... The most car guy thing ever. Awesome... Stick an actual R1 engine in it, or 2...

[@savagegtalks5912]

7:23 is the exact moment both boys get that fuzzy feelin James May talks about. You even notice the 1.5 seconds delay in their brains before their mouth starts working again. 🤣

[@TeaVR]

Drivetribe and AutoAlex. Great combination!

[@dasnutnock6408]

I had a 98 1.8vvc, was a brilliant little car. Took it to Cornwall early summer one year with my then girlfriend, and returned with her as my fiance. Great memories

[@elliotwalker4429]

That RNLI bit nearly brought a tear to my eye, when i was 9 my dad passed away from a heart attack at the minack theatre down in Cornwall and the RNLI were the only people who had a chance to try and save him... unfortunately they werent successful, but they tried and ive loved them ever since so thank you for raising money for them!!!

[@bigduphusaj162]

they are a disgrace now. Taxi for you know whoos

[@sianwarwick633]

Feel for you, friend. ❤. I was that age too, when My Dad passed from heart failure.

[@dj_efk]

Well done both on the charity donations - big thumbs up from me.

[@reganmahoney8264]

As a Yank who is really not a gear head I have become a huge fan of both Mike and Alex.

[@ErikB750]

Great little project cars …. And once up to temperature (and well maintained), the K-series is well durable. 100’s of possible mods improving performance, handling, styling and comfort.

[@andrewa4892]

Love my TF. The coolant pipes is a common issue. There are stainless ones available. They’re also VERY sensitive to tyre brands

[@JackSwanns]

I had a few bits from the Mike satur site, including the front aero kit, I had the bonnet modified to look like the 200hpd. I had the side vents made up to look like the 200 hpd also. So the air flowed through the front lower grille and up through the bonnet vent, low air pressure area bringing the front end down at high speeds. Sadly sold the car, should have just kept it. Plate was x40wer.

[@NeilM1]

It's Hydragas on an MGF Mike, hydrolastic was last used in the mid 70s

[@philipbradey7273]

Yes it's not an Alegro

[@lotusgroup123]

And he was calling it Hydroelastic...😊

[@fabokavrs]

Great to see an MG on the channel. Real underrated cars I think. I have great fun in my TF 135 doing Autosolo’s in stock form.

[@mobilespeed]

7:23 - A genuine motorhead will easily get distracted by that... LOL!

[@DaDa-David]

Top NOTCH fella! love the charity bit!!! - well done Tom, Alex and Mike :-)

[@laurensnieuwland4657]

Love the MG Rover love Mike! If only Rover had survived...

[@rovercoupe7104]

My 75 is on 220,500 miles.

[@DownEastSaw]

It’s really cool to see you guys collaborating with CarThrottle.

[@connorh4104]

Love seeing MG Rover cars getting TLC

[@vintageautomobilia]

Had an R reg Tahiti blue MGF with oxblood interior many years ago, back when insurance wasn't toooo crazy to get for a young driver, mates all laughed but a great fun little car, loved it. Will be following progress

[@ryanwilliams6526]

What cars did your mates have? I can think of few cars more fun than a mid-engined, rear wheel drive sports car with a revvy K series engine.

[@vintageautomobilia]

@@ryanwilliams6526 Back then they were mid to late 90s escorts/fiestas and not 'hot' ones either. I'd had two cars at 17 when they all had one by driving modded classics

[@BenGillam]

My wife had one similar to that and had the gas pumped up, made huge difference to ride. The bigger problem was the leaking roof and window. I got so sick of it one winter I ended up breaking out the sealant gun and duct tape around the window and door on passenger side. When this went she got an mgzr which also had a leaky sunroof which I actually managed to repair, I was so chuffed biggest car maintenance repair job I had ever done.

[@MoreDRIVETRIBE]

Ahh what a bugger, we seem to be super lucky the roof is perfect and not a drop of water despite all this rain we’ve been having! Good job on the more successful fix!

[@peterhall8572]

First precautionary measure I always take when recomissioning an older motor which was known for cooling issues is to remove the thermostat and run it with the cooling system as free as possible,

[@RoxStar_eth]

Great job on this presentation! So authentic and fun, Top Gear is no longer a single BBC show it lives on KZbin with you guys 👏

[@milodemoray]

That's a nice find Mike. Congrats.

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Have an R1 V8 built, and stick that in it. CPV8.

[@bannerzone_UK]

... and then stick a Leyland Badge on. LOL!!

[@JLR_Steve]

My wife and I saw one of those in Oslo in June 2019. Obviously had never seen one on this side of the Atlantic. Love watching the back and forth between you two. 😂

[@linspuk]

I loved my TF, always wanted one. I wish I'd hung onto it. I got mine brand new, on delivery one of the rear light clusters fell out and the interior carpet was not properly stuck to the body shell, but nevertheless it was an MG and a roadster!

[@SAMM0608]

@7:23 That's how real car guys show respect!

[@althejazzman]

Mike and Alex each have such different presenting styles. Mike is informative and quite nerdy. Alex is just the dodgy salesman he's always aspired to be!

[@Forty_two_69]

The reaction to the SL500 was priceless 😅

[@gwengo4167]

Looking forward to this series. I have a secret love for old Rovers and MGs

[@ceesdewidt887]

Owned one. When it rained the side window on the drivers side came down. Dealer said: Live with it 😊 I did and loved it

[@MoreDRIVETRIBE]

😅

[@johan3561]

Please do more collaborations in the future ✌ Love both channels

[@Marie_West]

I totally love the format of this channel, too. The longer videos are refreshing in this age of short attention spans. I can't really stand the shorts. Having to sit and completely focus on swiping up constantly. I want to put something interesting on, set the phone on its kickstand, and do something productive while watching. Thank you for all the work and time to produce such good channels!

[@TypedAnimal]

Hey Mike! Just wondering if we'll be seeing you at pride of Longbridge with this little MG

[@SpitfireFortyFour]

I'm a former MX5 owner because of one of these. I had ago in one and was so impressed I went and bought one. It sent me on a dangerous path of owning various MG Rover cars. I've moved past that but still have an F. Fabulous cars!

[@LeeSlatt]

With those R1 badges on it, I think sticking the engine from the bike in it would make for a great project!

[@WinchesterBros666]

Should most definitely make the best of the Badges and Number Plate by sticking an R1 Engine in it 🤠

[@BartMGRX]

Great little car, much better and with more character than Alex's bmw's.

[@AnonymousCaveman]

I agree. Heavily underrated cars. I'm getting tired of BMWs seems it's all what people show on KZbin these days.

[@paulloudbbk]

Should be on the main channel! I love an old mgf

[@atishghosh]

This really deserves to be on the main channel.

[@MoreDRIVETRIBE]

Both are our main channels in our eyes, just the types of video vary and it gives us more capacity to release more content for those wanting it 😊

[@stevesscrap9091]

I agree with Mike, I do love a k-series. Rovers cheapness on headgasket material and cooling system let them down and gave them such a bad rep. I'd love to see the underside dry ice blasted to take away all the dirt and then have it properly protected. I also think to sell it and get the. Most for the rnli is do an numbered ticket give away so people buy a ticket for like 29p but there is 20000 tickets so youll get plenty of money for rnli 😊

[@michaelsummerell8618]

We could do with seeing a video of Tom driving Linda the Jag on the Autoalex channel. I know he's talked about it on the podcast, but a proper video is called for.

[@stefanmaddock5516]

What an absolute win all around.

[@skyll4141]

lovely cars those. I had a vvt 1.8, handled well. it was everything that should have saved rover group, mid engined mx5 beater.

[@chronicmachines6717]

When he says K-Series he is not talking about Honda. 😂😂😂

[@scruff520]

I think that's a smashing little car, very pretty to look at.

[@Virusman26]

Great crossover guys, loving this!!

[@FFVoyager]

The last production car made with Alex Moulton designed suspension.

[@alfietyson1510]

I remember my mg zr facelift with a rover tomcat 220 turbo lump pissed oil all the time but what a car it was lol

[@brandonpochin8570]

Mate fair play , pucka job. Skills and craftsmanship like this is rare these days. Sent by Taylor 😂

[@mclarenjohnf1]

Nice purchase Mike

[@simonthomas5367]

The SL500 moment that we all understand!! Brilliant.

[@sandman6774]

Great moment at 7:23. Everyone has done this.

[@PhilHoganPhotography]

That reminds me "Light Tap" My dad used to have a small hammer in the car just to hit the starter motor to get it running, It may of only been for a few weeks but felt like he was doing it for years back in the 80s.

[@rollingtroll]

Had a good feeling about that one right away. The surface rust is a little too rusty for my liking, that needs a quick fix and sealing, but other than that, should be good!

[@smithp573]

Are these not Hydragas rather than the much much older Hydrolastic?

[@harkinsclark1417]

I have a British racing green MGF that's technically a barn find because it's where I stuck it four years ago after just giving up on it😅

[@ronin_gthayc3020]

Fun fact. A very long time ago for 1 of my very early jobs I used to work for a company that used to make the petrol tanks for the mk1 mgf.

[@harrylong2796]

Love both these guys, just need a 3rd for a new holy Trinity

[@PhileusActual]

That might be pretty good done up! Please upgrade that suspension though?

[@robp8218]

Seriously hoping this will get the R1 engine this MGF truly deserves now 😉

[@roberttaylor465]

Mgf is mid engined not rear.

[@BloodshedMorrison]

7:23 is all of us when we hear something that sounds fruity

[@connormatthews522]

nice to see a collab where mike doesn't seem like he hates alex 😆

[@phuketexplorer]

Can you just imagine if MG were still in business and produced an electric version. They could give it a fancy name, such as Cyberster, and sell them like hot cakes.

[@ryanwilliams6526]

MG aren't still in business. It's just a new Chinese company with the name. The Cyberster would be far better if they gave it a sensible name and put a turbo 4 cylinder or a V6 in it.

[@MudSluggerBP]

Properly nippy little car 👍🏻

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

Nice little car. Prefer the FT but still like these.

[@hoodwinker7932]

I used to have an old metro that I started in a similar fashion 😂

[@connormatthews522]

proper soft spot for these, my brother melted a head gasket on his back in the day haha

[@AK.2425]

3:21 definitely the plates are worth more, especially if you illegally space them you can spell R1M GF 🤣

[@Daz_Stap]

Great video, when is this car being auctioned? I'd love to give it a home!

[@MoreDRIVETRIBE]

Keep an eye on the channel, we’ll let everyone know when it goes live 🙂

[@eric-wb7gj]

TY🙏🙏

[@UrbanFoxCustoms]

Awesome, would be good to recreate the SP MGF Cheetah

[@Barbarian75]

Was expecting a starter to fall out at the first knock 🤣

[@MoreDRIVETRIBE]

🤣

[@sarahrobinson410]

I loved MGF se 2000 plate car.. One years mot it needed a Suspension pipe there is one on each side One was fitted for 1st mot but 2nd mot I scrapped the car so I have the part in packaging.. Its free if you require the part..

[@cedriccottage2070]

8:15 yup, you just became MG owner. From now on this is how your motoring will be.

[@Tell78]

I didn’t know the mg had yellow indicators Mike. 😂

[@forresttm]

The coolant pipes are shot. Generally on them of the outside is bad the inside is too.

[@karldavies3149]

Is it worth suggesting hooking up with a local company who do underbody treatments with something like Lanoguard to show how transformative a process this can be?

[@MoreDRIVETRIBE]

We recently used Lanoguard for the first time on our Brera project, be sure to check it out on the main channel if you haven’t already 👍🏻

[@LaPetitWookiee]

Isn’t that Mid-Engined and not Rear-Engined. Looks like the Engine is ahead of the axle.

[@rubenlay610]

As an owner of one it's definitely mid engined.

[@will24655]

I drove one of those once... The brakes didn't do anything. Apparently that is normal for them.

[@MoreDRIVETRIBE]

😂

[@simmadpaul2880]

So what does the R1 badge signify?

[@vipat_jr]

Linglong tyre's... Drive tribe does have tight budgets.

[@phuketexplorer]

That would so easily go for £25K here in Thailand, as is!

[@tankfantry8613]

I like Mike. He's really grown on me over the years.

[@jamesonslow]

THAT now looks like a great car for £5k. 👍

[@grantta7450]

Have we worked out what the R1 means?

[@urbanexoticuk]

Put it on bc racing coilovers,led head light,and custom or straight throw exhaust and a stage four clutch and upgraded ecu and remap for proformance and k swap it and turbo and induction kit

[@MoreDRIVETRIBE]

Sounds like a lot 😂

[@urbanexoticuk]

@@MoreDRIVETRIBE yep but be amazing tho with lightness of the car my friend just engine swapped his toyota mr2 spyder with a 2zz with forged pistons and garret turbo remapped its a beast oh and he done a stage 3 clutch

[@Eliteerin]

My grandad still has his mgf I think

[@vikasgnan4022]

Hey Mike!! Love your videos 🫶🏻 I say Why not turn the thing that both of you were excited about into a reality. Why not actually swap an R1 engine in it! It’s already got the cosmetic part of the idea sorted out. Just begging for the mechanical aspect to be done. What say!

[@MoreDRIVETRIBE]

While we would love to, not sure it’s a can of worms we are ready for right now!

[@vikasgnan4022]

@@MoreDRIVETRIBE I believe you are. I know for a fact that if there’s anyone who can make it happen it’s you 🫡

[@isitafox]

Civic Type R K20 transplant?? K20/24 frankenblock??

[@ExXxC4L1BUR]

Love it!

[@GranTurismoStig]

I owned a barn find MGF about 10 years ago, was only £350

[@edwardmace3072]

is it worth dry ice on the underside to get it all cleaned off. I have no idea how well it works for surface rust though?

[@MoreDRIVETRIBE]

Dry ice isn’t really effective on surface rust unfortunately

[@edwardmace3072]

@@MoreDRIVETRIBE you’ll have to use some old fashion elbow grease then 😂😂

[@VXGaming]

This should've been on the main channel.

[@Tom_murray89]

What a great car

[@Fazedspeed]

Project r1 needs a r1 engine eventually lol

[@Mtlmshr]

Never ever have even seen one🤔😳‼️

[@benhadden7038]

Tom’s background laugh @ 11:00

[@MoreDRIVETRIBE]

😂