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Bear in mind that when the Roadster Sport was introduced, (09), the front cross tubes were made a bit wider on the Roadster.
So - 2005 Roadster - distance between kingpin centres at the bottom - 1030mm; 2012 4/4 - 1030mm (40.5"). The same width.
Rear axle, spinner to spinner measured externally using my tracking tool:
2005 Roadster 1693mm. 2012 4/4 - 1693mm. The same. This confirms my theory that the difference in width is down to wheel offset.
Rear wing width measured from the top, from side of body to edge of wing - Roadster 20cm. 4/4 16.3cm (each side).
And the 2 litre zetec sump is not the lowest point. it's tucked up well away from harm. The low point apart from the gearbox crossmember is the bellhousing but there's over 4.25" clearance which is an inch more than the Roadster sump.
DaveW
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'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
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OK, ok , so you've got TWO Mogs to measure......stop bragging!
It obviously went well today Dave. Congrats.
Nick
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Well, tired after the trip, but not too tired to get the tape out.
Plus my hawkeye neighbour who sussed me out within five minutes of getting back...............
"Collecting them are we?" he said
DaveW
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Drive on the Wild Side Part of the Furniture
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It's not the the width that's important 
Adrian
Buggered Off, to a modern none leaky car, heart's still ticking
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Is it the rhythm? Because that's going to get you. 
DaveW
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Drive on the Wild Side Part of the Furniture
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Adrian
Buggered Off, to a modern none leaky car, heart's still ticking
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I thought you needed a narrower car - presumably it did fit...?
Looks like you've only saved 7cm?
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The most crucial 7cm in the world...................
And yes it does fit - just.
DaveW
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Rear wing width measured from the top, from side of body to edge of wing - Roadster 20cm. 4/4 16.3cm (each side) Congratulations. Not just on the new car, but on finding two symmetrical Morgans! What are the chances...?
Stuart
"There's no skill substitute like cubic inches."
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Graham (G4FUJ)
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