The interior upgrades section brings together the brightwork accessories, trim enhancements, and comfort improvements that allow owners to personalise the MGF and TF cabin. From polished alloy controls and stainless fixings to additional soundproofing and enhanced trim detailing, these items provide a range of options for owners who want their car's interior to reflect their personal taste and level of detail.
Tonneau Construction and Care
The tonneau is typically constructed from matching hood material, either mohair or vinyl depending on the specification. The press stud positions correspond to mounting points on the body around the hood well aperture. Over time, the studs can pull through the tonneau material or the body-mounted stud bases can corrode, causing the tonneau to sit loosely or flap at speed.
Replacement press stud kits are available separately for refurbishing a tonneau with worn fasteners. The tonneau should be stored flat or loosely rolled when not in use, folding creases into the material can cause permanent marks, particularly in vinyl tonneaux.
MGF and TF Compatibility
The tonneau stud positions differ between the MGF and TF due to the different rear deck and hood well profiles. Confirm the model and year when ordering. On cars where the hood is rarely lowered, the tonneau may seem like an unnecessary accessory, but it also protects the hood mechanism and the painted surfaces inside the well from UV exposure, dust, and bird droppings when the car is stored with the hood down.
Interior Enhancement Options
The interior upgrades section covers the full range of cabin enhancements available for the MGF and TF. These include alloy gear knobs and gaiters, polished handbrake handles, alloy heater control knobs, console trim rings, seatbelt escutcheons, stainless steel interior fixings, rear lamp covers, soundproofing kits, and seat belt guides. These accessories allow owners to personalise the cabin and improve the tactile quality of frequently touched surfaces without permanent modification to the car.
Coordinated Upgrade Approach
The most effective interior upgrades are those fitted as a coordinated set rather than individually. A complete alloy interior package, gear knob, handbrake handle, heater knobs, console trim rings, and escutcheons, transforms the centre console area from standard plastic to a polished aluminium finish that significantly elevates the cabin ambience. Leather console lid and T-bar retrimming, available on an exchange basis from MGOC Spares, provides a further step up. On cars where the interior specification has been upgraded to leather seats, these alloy and leather console upgrades complete the interior to a level beyond the original factory specification.