Hi Tim If I had engaged brain rather than just think headlights, would have appreciated that. Had not considered the anti roll (bar replacement) function before - do rebound/'anti roll springs' also come in different weights? - had not considered this before - brings a whole new dimension and makes so much sense of the original design parameters, although withought decent dampers (not shock absorbers) the oscilation (wheel hop) of an uncontrolled rebound spring working against main spring on long corners(e.g roundabouts) is not pleasant as it isn't at 60 mph on a bumpy motorway. Richard M800RGN+8
________________________________ From: Tim Harris <[email protected]> To: mogtalk2 <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 15:58 Subject: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Need some advice please….New Morgan The rebound spring is not a bump stop, it has a vital function of adding roll stiffness during cornering. In a straight line, the rebound spring should be free, the main spring thus having its normal rate unaffected by the rebound spring. A rising rate spring in this situation is thus of enormous advantage as it allows an initial soft rate which can cope with small bumps and ripple, but on larger deflections hardening up progressively to prevent the suspension bottoming out and crashing over big bumps. When you pitch the car into a corner, the outer main spring tends to top out and the rebound spring then comes into play, adding its rate to the main spring. to provide additional stiffness and preventing the car from rolling, This effect is what gives Morgans their very flat cornering style. Tim On 31 July 2012 15:22, Richard Jones <[email protected]> wrote: Tim >Do you know if the new rising rate spring retains the a rebound spring with >the function of tensioning the main spring or effectively relegates it to the >role of a bump stop? >Richard M800RGN+8 > > > From: Tim Harris <[email protected]> To: mogtalk2 <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 14:41 >Subject: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Need some >advice please….New Morgan > >I believe the new springs and shock absorbers will be available to purchase as >a kit from your dealer - I believe that Uncle Melvyn will also be stocking >them. > > >Tim >On 31 July 2012 14:37, Richard Jones <[email protected]> wrote: >Rising rate springs that maintain static ride height sound my perfect >solution. I don't want to just shorten my rebound springs as that increases >ride height and I have no additional headlamp adjusment and am marginal on >MOTs as it is. Have a buffer of a couple of years before my front suspension >needs an overhaul, so have the luxury of time to consider suspension >upgrades - apart from I need accommodate the remaining expensive stuff before >spending is curbed by SWMBO and opting out of gainful employment. However if >Morgan don't do it then there are small specialist spring companies out there >that will make you a set of springs to your requirements. >>Richard M800RGN+8 >> >> >> From: Tim Harris <[email protected]> >>To: mogtalk2 <[email protected]> >>Sent: Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 7:55 >>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]/ >>Modify Your Subscription >>View posts on The Mail Archive >>http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>Modify Your Subscription >View posts on The Mail Archive >http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >Modify Your Subscription >View posts on The Mail Archive >http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >Modify Your Subscription View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Modify Your Subscription ------------------------------------------- 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
