VHS Ltd puts ideas into practice with our MGTF competition car

Our MGTF 160 is a modified competition car tuned for sprint and hillclimb speed events. The car is fitted with the VHS Ltd ‘Comfort’ damper kit, bespoke aerodynamics and optimised suspension geometry. We use it to test our ideas and to put our expertise into practice.

In 2008 we are competing in the MG Car Club Speed Championship - we hope to meet you at an event!

NEW for 2008

2008	Venue	Result
6th April	Curborough Sprint	1st in class, FTD and new MGCC record
3rd May	Ty Croes Race Circuit (Anglesey)	2nd in class
4th May	Ty Croes Race Circuit Anglesey)	1st in class
15th June	Silverstone Sprint	1st in class and FTD
12th July	Loton Park Hill Climb	1st in class, new class and MGCC records
19th July	Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb	1st in class and new MGCC record
30th August	Ty Croes Race Circuit (Anglesey)	1st in Class (but bent valves in practice!)
27th September	Prescott Hill Climb	Fastest MG and new class record

• New front axle geometry and wider track via new wishbones to improve handling, grip, braking stability and security at the limit.
• New front and rear wheels with revised offsets to suit the new axle geometry and to increase the rear track width.
• Our new big rear brake utilising the original calipers but operating on a bigger disc to offer better retardation, thermal capacity and visual appeal - now offered as a kit for any MGF or TF. Contact us for details.

In 2006, we entered the MG Car Club Speed Championship with the target of achieving a class win at each event. As shown below, we achieved just that!

2006	Venue	Result
8th July	Loton Park Hill Climb	1st in Class
22nd July	Prescott Hillclimb	1st in Class
6th August	Curborough Sprint	New MG Car Club Record
2nd September	Ty Croes Race Circuit (Anglesey)	Fastest MG of the day
3rd September	Ty Croes Race Circuit (Anglesey)	Fastest MG of the day
16th September	Harewood Hillclimb	1st in Class
17th September	Cadwell Park	1st in Class

As can be seen from our results, the car is delivering an outstanding performance. The engine is a completely standard TF160 item, so why is it so quick?

• Weight reduction to 875kg (without driver) improves power to weight ratio and agility.
• VHS Comfort Damper Kit provides better body control particularly during rapid direction changes, leading to a more consistent and exploitable handling balance.
• Bespoke wheel rates, suspension travels and roll stiffness distribution have been developed to suit the weight of the car and driver preference.
• Bespoke aerodynamics give zero lift front and rear to give consistent responses through the speed range – giving the driver confidence to maintain speed.

In summary, the car has very forgiving handling. As such, it is relatively easy to drive at the limit compared to most mid-engined cars, allowing the driver to make best use of the available horsepower!