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First drive of 2012 #1
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion 1994 MG RV8	Posted: March 17, 2012 06:10PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 8,224

Since the day was sunny for once on the coast, I decided to load up my wingman in the RV8 and go for a drive. I had to tell him there'd be a walk involved so he eagerly joined up. What a soldier!

Couple of photos attached. I don't think he was quite as enthused as I'd hoped for in pic #1....and that was after the walk. Maybe he was just priming himself for his afternoon nap.

"Speed costs........how fast you want to spend?"

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Re: First drive of 2012 #2
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: March 17, 2012 06:13PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,392

When you said "afternoon nap" I thought you were talking about Steve! grinning smiley

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Re: First drive of 2012 #3
Morgan Kim McIlquham south porcupine, On, Canada 1979 MG MGB MkIV	Posted: March 17, 2012 06:25PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 641

Took my first drive, a couple of days ago, the streets are dry most places, so only went a few blocks. Car started right up, smiling smiley

, today I went out for about 45 min. There is still a ton of snow in my back yard, and that is down by half compared to what was there a week or so ago!!! I love that the weather has finally turned for the better smiling smiley

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Re: First drive of 2012 #4
terreneuve John Stevenson Paradise, Paradise, near Octagon Pond!!!(Yes, really!!!), Canada 1952 MG TD 1967 MG MGB GT 1968 MG MGC 1986 Land Rover Defender 110 1995 MG F → more	Posted: March 17, 2012 08:28PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 568

I will probably have my first MGF drive of the year in Toronto next weekend, but will have to wait a while at home!!

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Re: First drive of 2012 #5
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion 1994 MG RV8	Posted: March 17, 2012 08:42PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 8,224

Funny you should mention Steve, Rich. I was on my way home from a visit with him. He wasn't napping while I was there but can't vouch for him after I left. smiling smiley

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Re: First drive of 2012 #6
mgbgttf Roger Pratten Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom 1973 MG MGB GT 2003 MG TF 135 "None"	Posted: March 18, 2012 03:27PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 1,731

My first drive in the TF will be tomorrow (monday) as I am going over to Silverstone to a media day for the 2012 BTCC to show off this years car and will be the launch of the new MG6 GT Team.

photos to follow monday night.

http://www.mygraffiti.co.uk
This is my web site with photos and videos of events around the UK and my USA trip with my 2003 MG TF.

Roger R-S.
Enjoying MG's since 1980 with a 1973 B GT and a 2003 TF135 since 2007. I have been a member of the national club since 1980 and a regional secretary for the UK National MGOC east midland's area since 1994, and my local club is the Northants MGOC that I joined in 1980 as soon as I got the GT.
I am also a member of the MGCC of Toronto, NAMGBR, MG Drivers Club and the
CMMGRCC (Canadian Modern MG Rover Car Club)

http://www.cmmgrcc.org
http://www.mgnorthants.org/
http://www.mgtoronto.com/

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Re: First drive of 2012 #7
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: March 18, 2012 05:06PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,392

Make sure you post some pics of the new car Roger!

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Re: First drive of 2012 #8
Mark Jones SW, Ontario, Canada 1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII 1995 MG F "Barney"	Posted: March 19, 2012 05:56AM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 3,135

Nice pictures Simon.

Saturday we took the F to get the Spitfire out of storage. MY wife's face was hurting by the time she got home from smiling, she had so much fun.

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Re: First drive of 2012 #9
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion 1994 MG RV8	Posted: March 19, 2012 11:37AM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 8,224

Good to hear the cars are coming out. I've been watching the weather in Southern ON. Quite the early taste of summer in March.

Get out and drive them, lads! That's what they were built for.

"Speed costs........how fast you want to spend?"

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Re: First drive of 2012 #10
mgbgttf Roger Pratten Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom 1973 MG MGB GT 2003 MG TF 135 "None"	Posted: March 19, 2012 01:30PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 1,731

4 pics up Rick.

Plus more on my web site in the photo gallery

http://www.mygraffiti.co.uk
This is my web site with photos and videos of events around the UK and my USA trip with my 2003 MG TF.

Roger R-S.
Enjoying MG's since 1980 with a 1973 B GT and a 2003 TF135 since 2007. I have been a member of the national club since 1980 and a regional secretary for the UK National MGOC east midland's area since 1994, and my local club is the Northants MGOC that I joined in 1980 as soon as I got the GT.
I am also a member of the MGCC of Toronto, NAMGBR, MG Drivers Club and the
CMMGRCC (Canadian Modern MG Rover Car Club)

http://www.cmmgrcc.org
http://www.mgnorthants.org/
http://www.mgtoronto.com/

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