The single best thing anyone can do to set up the front suspension of their Morgan is to ensure the lower rebound springs are clear of the stub axles at static ride height. If the rebound springs are compressed in any way, they act to preload the main springs, effectively making the front suspension much harder than it should be, and leading to the depressingly familiar 'nodding dog' effect when driving over anything but the smoothest of roads.
Taking the rebound springs out and cutting them down doesn't even cost 10p! Tim On 31 July 2012 09:34, Dave P <[email protected]> wrote: > adrian- what do you mean by 'set up right'?- how is this done?-I know > Librands do a front end setup for about 10K, but thats no good to me- I > need a fix i can do with a spanner, a screwdriver, and a bit of chewing > gum.....................one that cost no more than about 10P! > > > Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:46:50 +0100 > > From: [email protected] > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: RE: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Need some advice please..New > Morgan > > > > > Spending much of my driving on Sheffield roads, where there seems to be > a policy of replacing worn out potholes, any vehicle is stiff, but a Mog in > Sheffield is the worst! My Landie is a more comfortable ride there! > > > > Richard S > > www.british-red-sportscar.co.uk > > www.greystones.co.uk > > www.unstonegreen.co.uk > > www.mogpix.com > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Adrian Slade [mailto:[email protected]] > > Sent: Tue 31/07/2012 08:32 > > To: mogtalk2 > > Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Need some advice please..New > Morgan > > > > I think Richard is over doing the stiffness bit, I have driven a number > of performance cars over the last 20 years from various marques and have to > say that the Morgan can be relatively comfortable if set up right. In fact > some modern sports cars are quite harsh in comparison especially when on > rough road or in badly maintained town roads. > > > > Regards, > > > > Adrian > > > > [email protected] > > > > (0)7802 408642 > > > > On 31 Jul 2012, at 08:23, Richard Smith <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > > > I don't think there is much difference between the rides in Mogs, you > need a good relationship with your dentist whichever. Softer shocker > settings, lower tyre pressures will help a bit in ride comfort, as will > softer seat cushions. But you don't buy a Mog for comfort. Best to join a > local group, noggins as we call them, and chat to owners. The difference > between models is more down to engine and width, not comfort. > > > Others may say I am talking total tosh, but I hope that I have at > least helped answer your question. Don't hesitate to come back here though > > > > > > Richard S > > > www.british-red-sportscar.co.uk > > > www.greystones.co.uk > > > www.unstonegreen.co.uk > > > www.mogpix.com > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Tim Harris [mailto:[email protected]] > > > Sent: Tue 31/07/2012 07:55 > > > To: mogtalk2 > > > Subject: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Need some advice please..New Morgan > > > > > > Hi Terry, and welcome to the world of Morganeering! Morgan are in the > > > process of introducing rising rate springs for the front suspension of > the > > > trad cars, this vastly increases ride comfort. I think it's going to be > > > available on all the cars, so it's probably best to check with your > dealer. > > > > > > Tim > > > > > > On 30 July 2012 21:20, Terry Holland <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > > > >> > > >> Hi Everyone, > > >> > > >> Not sure that I'm in the right place, but I'm thinking of buying a > Morgan > > >> and am looking for a bit of advice from an impartial source. > > >> > > >> I've just sold my Caterham R500 - I got really fed up with the > ridiculous > > >> performance, uncomfortable ride and strapping myself into a > 4-point-harness > > >> [I'm not getting any younger or lighter!!]. > > >> > > >> I'm looking for the most comfortable ride possible [especially when > > >> cruising at around 70 mph] and for something that will age gracefully > with > > >> me!! > > >> > > >> I would really appreciate your thoughts on the most appropriate model > for > > >> me - the obvious options seem to be between the 4/4 and the Plus 4. > > >> > > >> Any help would be appreciated. > > >> > > >> Terry Holland. > > >> > > >> ------------------------------------------- > > >> View posts on The Mail Archive > > >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [ > > >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] > > >> > > >> Modify Your Subscription: > > >> https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; > > >> Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------- > > > View posts on The Mail Archive > > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [ > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] > > > > > > Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; > > > Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------- > > > View posts on The Mail Archive > > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [ > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] > > > > > > Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; > > > Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com > > > <winmail.dat> > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------- > > View posts on The Mail Archive > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [ > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] > > > > Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; > > Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com > > > > > > > > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Modify<https://www.listbox.com/member/?&;>Your Subscription > <http://www.listbox.com> > ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
