Any linkies mate ?

 

This is a good starting point. If you go to the bottom of the page you will see links to another 4 or 5 reports all jan - Feb this year!!

http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=9321

 

The silver TF, at first look I thought it was the hybrid MIRA car but I seem to recall the slats in the bumper were sealed as the radiator air flow was directed up and out through the vent in the bonnet, but what about the extended wheel arches and bumper, was this something planned pre factory closure or a sport and racing project ?

 

The silver TF, at first look I thought it was the hybrid MIRA car but I seem to recall the slats in the bumper were sealed as the radiator air flow was directed up and out through the vent in the bonnet, but what about the extended wheel arches and bumper, was this something planned pre factory closure or a sport and racing project ?

Yea, what is that big hole in the bonnet all about? It looks like a production car, or a very well executed prototype. Could be a hybrid.


And all those bodys shells! Hundreds of them... Now are they going to be scrapped, or used again? NAC don't want them in China, or they would be gone by now. And they are held in a warm dry atmosphere, not dumped outside somewhere to rot...

 

I really wanna go!

 

wait for the first official tour and go on that.

 

The factory tour, didn't take you anywhere near the paint plant, or anything that those pictures displayed, sadly I guess it is because of the need to keep everything clean and dust free.

It used to start with the Body in White facility making the bodyshells, before going back across the road to the main site, showing the end part of production.

 

The place is a lot more compact now so they could show you a lot more in the available time. Charge say 10-15 quid a pop with 20pax and two tours each day and they could have a nice little side earner, especially if they use assembly staff on a rotating shift for the guides. My local brewery does tours like this (not that I've done one yet).

 

Nice set of pics - well worth a look!

 

Fantastic Shots again, very Spooky, some look like they are just waiting for the workers to clock in and get started !!!

 

Just what I thought, would have loved a tour of LB.

 

This is getting ridiculous- when are NAC going to learn to lock the bloody doors??:twak:

I do hope they are getting money back from their security firms!

 

Exactly podders..you'd think that after all the recent publicity, Top Gear magazine etc, they would have upped the security there!!

 

Thats alot of body shells, i do think NAC needs to lock the doors though.

PS, that red TF looks very nice, with the keys in it!!! Id be off! :lol: (And then return it of course!)

 

You are all assuming that Nanjing are unhappy about people exploring Longbridge. Maybe they see it as a good PR exercise to show that not everything got lifted and shifted to China

 

I went on the tour not long before it closed. I'm sure they know what's going on :dddc: Brings a tear to my eye it does

 

Me too Baz, very sad indeed

 

Security is a joke but it's good to see what's lying around.

 

As Ian said, maybe Nanjing don't mind too much, as long as nothing gets broken...

 

So much for the 45/ZS shell's being destoyed eh?
I'm split over the security issue yes they should lock the doors but the pic's are somrthing else!!!!! Anybody for a 07my zs/45??

 

Notice the long MG TF in dark red Take note of that vehicle and remember it

 

Intrigued ......................!!!

Don't suppose you want to let on do you?:ziplip:

 

What is going on under the bonnet of the silver TF ?

 

My guess is its a hybrid prototype but I could be wrong! Or it could be linked to the red car

 

I reckon the ZS shells will be cubed before long.

What use are they?

 

I reckon the ZS shells will be cubed before long.

What use are they?

X-part? I'll bet MG Rover have enough stock left to actually finish the cars.

 

very sad but at the same time very interesting to look at.

 

Will NAC/SAIC make body parts for the 45 and 25? Could certainly come in handy one day.

 

Absolutely James.

 

How many R25 shells??!

 

Okay, but what about the dark red car!!!!!!!
Also i agree with ZR steve it does look longer than other TF'S.
As for the remainning ZS shell's let's hope for fresh 180's!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Anyone hinting at a TF V6 ?

It's been done 'unofficially'!

 

That's possible. Or maybe a 1.8T, allowing a bit more room for the extra bits and better cooling.

 

The TF does look a little longer to me unles its an optical illusion :dunno:

 

Ref ''longer MGTF''
Just been browsing x-power forums, the answer we are looking for has been posted.
Have a read it's quite an eye opener!!!!!!!!!:happy: