Longbridge Pictures - XPowerForums

Theeggman · 19-02-2007, 00:07

Ever since the (in)famous Longrbidge pictures last year the Urbex website they appeared on has been one of my regular visits. The site, LB that is has continued to attract the Urbex types and some pictures of an "explore" over the weekend can be found at:

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

There are others too:

http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...ead.php?t=9095
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...ead.php?t=9254
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...ead.php?t=9257

**Gas-Axe** · 19-02-2007, 06:41

http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...ead.php?t=9321 is a very recent set of new images - see the store of painted bodyshells? Awesome.

sojourner · 19-02-2007, 09:35

Like those, but surprised you can still get in. Must say I quite fancy a trip down with the camera

mattie007 · 19-02-2007, 19:12

Them bodyshells have been there for almost 2 years then?
Quite amazing photos, would love to have a look myself.
Is the TF with the flared arches the new TF?

Matto 180 · 19-02-2007, 19:35

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Originally Posted by Gas-Axe

is a very recent set of new images - see the store of painted bodyshells? Awesome.

Very interesting indeed! Those shells could save some cars from being written off no doubt. And the the TF with the wheel arch extensions??

legend · 19-02-2007, 19:52

Those guy's at 28 day's are top drawer.. i cannot beleive how much stuff shell's parts e.t.c is still there. And the 45/zs shell's. I thought they smashed up the one's that were left? New zs anybody???????
Interesting to see the pic of the TF proto-type, does anybody know anything about it????

mg-zs · 19-02-2007, 20:08

The new Tf don't have the black parts in the front bumper anymore.

**Gas-Axe** · 19-02-2007, 20:32

All those ZS shells will be scrapped, no doubt. Shame

legend · 19-02-2007, 20:52

Really ........???

Would'nt they have scrapped rhem already??

DUB_ZT190+ · 19-02-2007, 21:25

Brilliant. I've done a bit of 'wandering' myself on different sites and know that it can be a serious adrenaline rush.

I have to say this would be the ultimate trip for me.

**Gas-Axe** · 19-02-2007, 21:33

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Originally Posted by legend

Really ........???

Would'nt they have scrapped rhem already??

I don't know tbh.

They're no good to the new NAC MG company to sell, that's for sure.

Parts probably not available to complete them for starters.

legend · 19-02-2007, 22:22

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Originally Posted by Gas-Axe

I don't know tbh.

They're no good to the new NAC MG company to sell, that's for sure.

Parts probably not available to complete them for starters.

Gutted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**DeMoNPauL** · 19-02-2007, 22:57

Quite a few Pounds worth still lying about in there.

Why weren't they all sold off or scrapped?

Windy · 19-02-2007, 23:23

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Originally Posted by DeMoNPauL

Quite a few Pounds worth still lying about in there.

Why weren't they all sold off or scrapped?

Because NAC-MG had/have plans to build them into complete cars.

The MG7/ZT, MG TF and MG3/ZR will all be back in production this year so those can be shipped to China and used. The MG5 will appear later although its not clear if the MG5 will use the ZS body shell yet.

Byron · 20-02-2007, 00:30

They maybe able to complete the ZS bodyshell's but they can't build anymore as they don't have the tooling it was distroyed by honda as they owned it.

**DeMoNPauL** · 20-02-2007, 01:18

So why keep them?

There must be method in the madness.

legend · 20-02-2007, 19:59

Tend to agree with Demon Paul on this one .......
I'm sure they would have scrapped all of the bodyshells when they
butchered the last lot that was captured on the pic's we all saw

Also from what we saw from the 28 days later guys there are development ZS mules still in the flightshed ................
I wish somebody had asked the nac guys on the web chat

**Gas-Axe** · 20-02-2007, 20:03

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Originally Posted by DeMoNPauL

Quite a few Pounds worth still lying about in there.

Why weren't they all sold off or scrapped?

Not a bad idea - scrap mixed steel fetches around £60/ton - I know, I took a load in last weekend!

Aston MARTIN · 20-02-2007, 22:53

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Interesting to see the pic of the TF proto-type, does anybody know anything about it????

The silver TF in the pics was testing a wider track(same as TF500) and aero stuff -hence the cut out & ducting in the bonnet area. It never got as far as having a faster engine in it due to budgets but engineers were keen to get chassis stuff started. it was originally being developed in the flightshed

Rally Matt · 21-02-2007, 09:05

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Originally Posted by Byron

They maybe able to complete the ZS bodyshell's but they can't build anymore as they don't have the tooling it was distroyed by honda as they owned it.

I understand NAC have done a deal with Honda, the ZS is coming back but not to the UK.

The car they couldn't not kill.

A perfect machine to run Jeremy Clarkson over with.

The Express Valeter · 21-02-2007, 09:22

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Originally Posted by DUB_ZT190+

Brilliant. I've done a bit of 'wandering' myself on different sites and know that it can be a serious adrenaline rush.

I have to say this would be the ultimate trip for me.

Me too, surely some organisation like the MGOC for example or Xpart could buy all that stock & realise some money rather than just leaving it to festre!!!!!!!!

TurboZed · 21-02-2007, 11:45

I'll buy a new ZS shell for a couple of hundred quid! well its more than a scrappy would give NAC for it!

scooter · 21-02-2007, 12:38

As someone who has access to the Longbridge site I can confirm that there is still a lot of stuff still there and will probably stay there until NAC start production and decide what they want to keep. I am not allowed to take a camera in and security is quite tight. I have managed to buy some V8 parts for people when they have not been available via the normal channels.

Roger Stone · 21-02-2007, 16:31

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Originally Posted by Rally Matt

A perfect machine to run Jeremy Clarkson over with.

Why do you want to run Clarkson over in a ZS?

He wrote an article for The Sunday Times saying the 180 was a really good car to drive!

Rincewind · 21-02-2007, 16:33

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Originally Posted by Aston MARTIN

The silver TF in the pics was testing a wider track(same as TF500) and aero stuff -hence the cut out & ducting in the bonnet area. It never got as far as having a faster engine in it due to budgets but engineers were keen to get chassis stuff started. it was originally being developed in the flightshed

That MG TF with the wider track and so on was the next generation TF. It's a pity the photo wasn't more side on as you'd see the increased length of the wheel base (100mm or so). This was the form the basis for the new TF and new TF coupe and the current floorpan was to become the new Midget.

The cut out's on the bonnet were to direct the hot air out from the repositioned radiators at the front of the car to imporve cooling. It was to have a new steering system and brakes system along with a whole raft of changes and it was aiming for the top of the tree with regards everything. It was also package protected for the KV6 engine. It was also going to use a 6 speed PG1 box called Hurricane. 17 and 18" wheel options and a rather fantastic interior with the introduction of "organ pedals" or floor mounted/hinged throttle and possible the brake/clutch too.

I was working in Targets & Strategy when this was being conceived and I was on the test that help set the targets for the vehicle. It was going to be fantastic and the development car you have seen in the flightshed was the chassis car.

Nic

Scarlet Fever · 21-02-2007, 17:24

It's funny how a little thing can jump out at you and throw a bias on your thoughts. Under normal circumstances everything Nic has just said would make me really excited, but at the moment all i can think of is this...

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Originally Posted by Rincewind

with the introduction of "organ pedals" or floor mounted/hinged throttle and possible the brake/clutch too.

Please don't tell me this is so? I hate them with a passion. My old man's Bentley has a floor mounted accelerator and it's just awful - the one (and only) thing i intensly dislike about it. I believe BMWs also have floor hinged pedals, so there are probably very sound driver oriented reasons for them, but to me they just feel awkward and get in the way of the driving experience.

I remember seeing a floor mounted pedal box in the TF XP500 and it kinda ruined my day a bit - great car, but seeing the pedals dropped it off of my 'cars to drive before i die' fantasy list.

As i started out by saying, it's funny the things you focus on - i should be really excited about this car, but instead i am talking about pedals - bizzarre!

The Express Valeter · 21-02-2007, 21:32

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Originally Posted by scooter

As someone who has access to the Longbridge site I can confirm that there is still a lot of stuff still there and will probably stay there until NAC start production and decide what they want to keep. I am not allowed to take a camera in and security is quite tight. I have managed to buy some V8 parts for people when they have not been available via the normal channels.

I contacted Xpart today about all that gear left there & sugested they contacted the powers that be to see whether they could buy the stuff before it got trashed etc.

MAX · 21-02-2007, 21:40

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A perfect machine to run Jeremy Clarkson over with.

Well I never Matt

I have to say I like Clarkson's attitude to be onest and dispite what folk might think he's done alot for the folk of Chippy (Chipping Norton)for those who arn't Local.

I expect there is still good's in The Auctioneers hands maybe to go as a job lot.

scooter · 21-02-2007, 22:14

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Originally Posted by The Express Valeter

I contacted Xpart today about all that gear left there & sugested they contacted the powers that be to see whether they could buy the stuff before it got trashed etc.

My understanding is that Caterpiller had been approached and they purchased what they wanted.

Theeggman · 26-02-2007, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rincewind

That MG TF with the wider track and so on was the next generation TF. It's a pity the photo wasn't more side on as you'd see the increased length of the wheel base (100mm or so). This was the form the basis for the new TF and new TF coupe and the current floorpan was to become the new Midget.

The cut out's on the bonnet were to direct the hot air out from the repositioned radiators at the front of the car to imporve cooling. It was to have a new steering system and brakes system along with a whole raft of changes and it was aiming for the top of the tree with regards everything. It was also package protected for the KV6 engine. It was also going to use a 6 speed PG1 box called Hurricane. 17 and 18" wheel options and a rather fantastic interior with the introduction of "organ pedals" or floor mounted/hinged throttle and possible the brake/clutch too.

I was working in Targets & Strategy when this was being conceived and I was on the test that help set the targets for the vehicle. It was going to be fantastic and the development car you have seen in the flightshed was the chassis car.

Nic

How about these ?

http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...ead.php?t=9749

**Gas-Axe** · 26-02-2007, 18:39

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Originally Posted by The Express Valeter

I contacted Xpart today about all that gear left there & sugested they contacted the powers that be to see whether they could buy the stuff before it got trashed etc.

I think you'll be met with a brick wall.....

**Gas-Axe** · 26-02-2007, 18:47

More LB pics here....http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...ead.php?t=9760

Maxxed_Ross · 26-02-2007, 18:54

I'm a member on that site too, it's a fantastic place

Rincewind · 27-02-2007, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theeggman

How about these ?

http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...ead.php?t=9749

That's more like it you can see the extended back rear wheel arches on those shots.

Great car in the making there I thought!

19-02-2007, 00:07	#1
Theeggman Nah, I'll drive. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 137	Longbridge Pictures Ever since the (in)famous Longrbidge pictures last year the Urbex website they appeared on has been one of my regular visits. The site, LB that is has continued to attract the Urbex types and some pictures of an "explore" over the weekend can be found at: http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...ead.php?t=9321 There are others too: http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...ead.php?t=9095 http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...ead.php?t=9254 http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...ead.php?t=9257 __________________ The Eggman ZS180 MkII Hatch, Pearl Black

19-02-2007, 06:41	#2
Gas-Axe Administrator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South West Posts: 10,429	Re: Longbridge Pictures http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...ead.php?t=9321 is a very recent set of new images - see the store of painted bodyshells? Awesome. __________________ '06 330d M Sport Auto \|\| Evolve Switch 300PS/500ft/lb \|\| BMW Performance Brakes \|\| Paddleshift Retrofit \|\| Alpine HiFi Upgrade \|\| 6CD retrofit \|\| BMWP Gloss Grilles \|\| oh and a Witter detachable hidden towbar LOL

19-02-2007, 09:35	#3
sojourner Mike Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 391	Re: Longbridge Pictures Like those, but surprised you can still get in. Must say I quite fancy a trip down with the camera

19-02-2007, 19:12	#4
mattie007 The Green Machine Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northants Posts: 3,552	Re: Longbridge Pictures Them bodyshells have been there for almost 2 years then? Quite amazing photos, would love to have a look myself. Is the TF with the flared arches the new TF? __________________

19-02-2007, 19:52	#6
legend Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Basingstoke Hants Posts: 14	Re: Longbridge Pictures Those guy's at 28 day's are top drawer.. i cannot beleive how much stuff shell's parts e.t.c is still there. And the 45/zs shell's. I thought they smashed up the one's that were left? New zs anybody??????? Interesting to see the pic of the TF proto-type, does anybody know anything about it????

19-02-2007, 20:08	#7
mg-zs Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: holland Posts: 280	Re: Longbridge Pictures The new Tf don't have the black parts in the front bumper anymore. __________________ ZS Mk1 120 plus 4dr Sony X-plod sound system 17'' Dezent N wheels Proud member of Zscentral.com

19-02-2007, 20:32	#8
Gas-Axe Administrator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South West Posts: 10,429	Re: Longbridge Pictures All those ZS shells will be scrapped, no doubt. Shame __________________ '06 330d M Sport Auto \|\| Evolve Switch 300PS/500ft/lb \|\| BMW Performance Brakes \|\| Paddleshift Retrofit \|\| Alpine HiFi Upgrade \|\| 6CD retrofit \|\| BMWP Gloss Grilles \|\| oh and a Witter detachable hidden towbar LOL

19-02-2007, 20:52	#9
legend Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Basingstoke Hants Posts: 14	Re: Longbridge Pictures Really ........??? Would'nt they have scrapped rhem already??

19-02-2007, 21:25	#10
DUB_ZT190+ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 117	Re: Longbridge Pictures Brilliant. I've done a bit of 'wandering' myself on different sites and know that it can be a serious adrenaline rush. I have to say this would be the ultimate trip for me. __________________ MY04 ZT 190 (hey now there's two of us over this side of the Irish Sea!)

19-02-2007, 22:57	#13
DeMoNPauL R.I.P [The Red Zed] MG ZS 180 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sunderland Posts: 18,205	Re: Longbridge Pictures Quite a few Pounds worth still lying about in there. Why weren't they all sold off or scrapped? __________________ 2005 Black Pearl MK2 MG ZS 180 V6 (Howlin Wolf) Piper Stainless Steel Exhaust 100mm Slashcut Catback Growler Janspeed 100 CPSI Stainless Steel Sports Cat Janspeed 6-2-1 Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold ITG Maxogen Open Cone piped to inner wing Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 Matt Neal Limited Edition Alloys Vredestein Giugiaro Ultrac Tyres Lowered 30mm on (Motobuild Koni) Springs Stainless Steel Catch Tank Sheddists Clutch Kit NGK Iridium Spark Plugs Philips X-treme Power Headlight bulbs Customised Engine Cover Tinted Windows Rear parking sensors Team Bobin Head http://teamvalleylandrover.co.uk/ - MG Rover/Landrover XPART Auto Service Centre http://www.hiperformanceautocentres.co.uk/ - MG Rover XPART Auto Service Centre www.exv-mobile.co.uk - Mobile valeter in the Kent Area

20-02-2007, 00:30	#15
Byron www.xpower-mg.com Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Under canvas Posts: 6,633	Re: Longbridge Pictures They maybe able to complete the ZS bodyshell's but they can't build anymore as they don't have the tooling it was distroyed by honda as they owned it.

20-02-2007, 01:18	#16
DeMoNPauL R.I.P [The Red Zed] MG ZS 180 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sunderland Posts: 18,205	Re: Longbridge Pictures So why keep them? There must be method in the madness. __________________ 2005 Black Pearl MK2 MG ZS 180 V6 (Howlin Wolf) Piper Stainless Steel Exhaust 100mm Slashcut Catback Growler Janspeed 100 CPSI Stainless Steel Sports Cat Janspeed 6-2-1 Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold ITG Maxogen Open Cone piped to inner wing Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 Matt Neal Limited Edition Alloys Vredestein Giugiaro Ultrac Tyres Lowered 30mm on (Motobuild Koni) Springs Stainless Steel Catch Tank Sheddists Clutch Kit NGK Iridium Spark Plugs Philips X-treme Power Headlight bulbs Customised Engine Cover Tinted Windows Rear parking sensors Team Bobin Head http://teamvalleylandrover.co.uk/ - MG Rover/Landrover XPART Auto Service Centre http://www.hiperformanceautocentres.co.uk/ - MG Rover XPART Auto Service Centre www.exv-mobile.co.uk - Mobile valeter in the Kent Area

20-02-2007, 19:59	#17
legend Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Basingstoke Hants Posts: 14	Re: Longbridge Pictures Tend to agree with Demon Paul on this one ....... I'm sure they would have scrapped all of the bodyshells when they butchered the last lot that was captured on the pic's we all saw Also from what we saw from the 28 days later guys there are development ZS mules still in the flightshed ................ I wish somebody had asked the nac guys on the web chat

21-02-2007, 11:45	#22
TurboZed Frank Gallagher Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chatsworth Estate Posts: 3,381	Re: Longbridge Pictures I'll buy a new ZS shell for a couple of hundred quid! well its more than a scrappy would give NAC for it! __________________ Make poverty history Cheaper drugs now!

21-02-2007, 12:38	#23
scooter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: callander Posts: 963	Re: Longbridge Pictures As someone who has access to the Longbridge site I can confirm that there is still a lot of stuff still there and will probably stay there until NAC start production and decide what they want to keep. I am not allowed to take a camera in and security is quite tight. I have managed to buy some V8 parts for people when they have not been available via the normal channels. __________________ The Two-Sixties-Its a V8 Thing ZT520/ZT400

26-02-2007, 18:47	#32
Gas-Axe Administrator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South West Posts: 10,429	Re: Longbridge Pictures More LB pics here....http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...ead.php?t=9760 __________________ '06 330d M Sport Auto \|\| Evolve Switch 300PS/500ft/lb \|\| BMW Performance Brakes \|\| Paddleshift Retrofit \|\| Alpine HiFi Upgrade \|\| 6CD retrofit \|\| BMWP Gloss Grilles \|\| oh and a Witter detachable hidden towbar LOL

26-02-2007, 18:54	#33
Maxxed_Ross If in doubt, flat out! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Falkirk / Livingstone / North Sea! Posts: 1,426	Re: Longbridge Pictures I'm a member on that site too, it's a fantastic place __________________ "Project Moneypit" - 2001 BTCC ZS Max Power Top 75 Car - Scottish Modified Car Show 2010

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