Mark 1 Xpower hoops, sit over the engine cover so the hood cover will not fit unless it's modified and they will need removing when the car is serviced.

Some like them some don't

 

what ya think? good buy or better getting MS hoops or ?!?

 

you will also loose your rear speakers if you have them fitted.

 

These arnt the type that loose the rear speakers, I have them fitted to my car and I must say that is a very good price! I would have em!

chris

 

hmmm don't like the idea of that! Quite like the speakers behind the seats! Think i might just leave them alone... lol.

 

take a look at the MGFcenter hoops.

Very well fitted, look superb, you don't loose your rear speakers (in fact I took the opportunity to upgrade mine LOL) and they will still allow the fitting of a standard Tonneau.

I love mine

 

Yep, the MGF center hoops are on my list, when I have some spare cash.

 

Are these a good buy then you think?

 

if they rock your boat of course they are

 

Just a couple of things to point out about the MK1 X-Power hoops.
Firstly because they fit over the engine inspection panel, they have to be removed to gain access to the engine. Some garages change for removal/re-fitting becasue it takes extra time, which increase service costs.
Secondly, because they fit behind the T-bar, the standard hood cover wont fit, unless you take a knife to it and cut out sections to fit round the bars.
Both things you need to consider IMO.

 

Gutted, auction has finished. I've been looking for a decent set of these at a price that doesn't break the bank. Was going to snatch them up

 

Believe me, @ £95 they were an absolute Bargain, you could have just re-listed them on Auction (not buy it now) and doubled your money at the least, if not more!.

If you see any more around this price (MK1's) snap them up!!..... just make sure they come with the mounting brackets though, as they are next to useless without!!.

 

Mark L, Just noticed in the pic you have some seatbelt clips. Can you tell me where you got these? Its a pain in the @ss having to reach behind the seat to grab the belt.

 

They look like mike satur ones.

 

They are form Mike Satur cost £28

 

Being noob, I checked g00gle to find Mike Satur, but theres nowhere to buy on the website. I'm assuming you have to contact direct to buy things?

Probably a silly question, but website doen't look that polished, Is it a trustworthy vendor??

 

give them a ring, they are always extremely helpful.

Very trustworthy company in my experience.

ah yes, the "great company/rubbish website" pitfall. Frustrating because in this case they are a great company.

If only they would let me loose on it, I'd make it look the dogs danglies. Thing is with websites of this nature, you never know if they are being done "professionally" or by the owners themselves at which point you can't just wade in or they get awfully offended

still, if any one ever needs a website doing, or knows if MS or MGFc need a revamp, pease let me know

 

Mike has an eBay shop.

 

You know what the ebay shop is called? or have a link pse? can't find it searching on ebay.

 

Hmmmm....

Same company just re-listed... but not Buy It Now...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MGF-TF-Hoop-k...QitemZ270122931974QQihZ017QQcategoryZ10414QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

Hmmmm....

Same company just re-listed... but not Buy It Now...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MGF-TF-Hoop-k...QitemZ270122931974QQihZ017QQcategoryZ10414QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Shame...:sad3:

Still worth going to around the £150 mark though, as they would still be a good buy at that!.

 

dont you mean ''what they could do US some hoops for'' ??

 

I have to say at this point that having seen just what was put into the car when the MGFc fitted my hoops, it most definately isn't as simple as you think when you see just what support and bracing they put in.

Hoops are a bit like icebergs when done correctly: it's what you don't see that counts.

but yes, if you just want them to be purely for looks, then I'm sure it would be an easy job

 

.....Hoops are a bit like icebergs when done correctly: it's what you don't see that counts.......

nail on the head there zilla

 

Do the xpower/factory ones actually provide protection? I've read contrasting opinions on here about that...