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#46200 - 21/06/10 03:58 PM AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window
1560 Offline
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hi,
I'm a new member:


greets from ST-Moritz

Fluela-Stelvio-Grimsel-Oberalp-Nufenen-Susten-Offenpass-......
can't remeber them all,
but the Alps are great
(unless you have a four-wheel-driven Mitsu and do the recognision (snow-alert) with Makkinen-attitude)
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#46205 - 21/06/10 05:52 PM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: 1560]
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As you probably know, there is now a belt and braces cure for that (as shown in Aeroman's photos from the latest factory visit!)
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#46219 - 21/06/10 08:22 PM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: Simon]
Aeroman Offline
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Sorry Steven, I hope nothing was dented on the car? shocked2
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#46221 - 21/06/10 09:12 PM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: Aeroman]
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no it popped up in my hands while closing it,
told my dealer I wanted the "bolts" solution,
as I do drive my Aeromax (which are all CP imho)
got to get my doors alligned as well,

car has 7000+KM and at least a thousand more till home,
it is a blast to drive it on the Alpine roads smile

my friends (bmw Z4 3.0TT, GT3) don't understand the way I cope with all the niggles, while I can't see the problem, they would freak out they tell me, my hart doesn't beat any beat faster than normal
it must be love
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#46223 - 21/06/10 09:43 PM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: 1560]
Aeroman Offline
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Originally Posted By: 1560
no it popped up in my hands while closing it,
told my dealer I wanted the "bolts" solution,
as I do drive my Aeromax (which are all CP imho)
got to get my doors alligned as well.


Glad to hear that it was not as bad as it could have been. smile

By the way, 'scuse my ignorance but what is CP? I have Googled it and I'm still none the wiser?
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#46225 - 21/06/10 09:58 PM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: Aeroman]
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consumer prototype
somehow makes you feel part of the MMC-family cheers
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#46226 - 21/06/10 10:23 PM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: 1560]
Aeroman Offline
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I know, I've had that feeling in the past too happy3
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#46229 - 22/06/10 05:56 AM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: Aeroman]
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I just can't mind, the car gives you so much pleasure thumbs
unless stuck in the outbacks

now off to Merano (Italy) and then checking if Grossglockner is "open"
edit: schnee; no thanks envy


Edited by 1560 (22/06/10 06:15 AM)
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#46232 - 22/06/10 06:06 AM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: 1560]
numog Offline
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I can SO much understand your enthusiasm for the Maxie - the design and car is REALLY a stunner & always will be! notworthy

And: aren´t ALL of us some kind of testdrivers for MMC all our Morgan-lifes?
Ey, be honest buddies... cheers

And admit most of us ENJOYING it! love
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#46235 - 22/06/10 06:19 AM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: numog]
Graham, G4FUJ Offline
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Originally Posted By: numog
And: aren´t ALL of us some kind of testdrivers for MMC all our Morgan-lifes?
Ey, be honest buddies... cheers


Even with 30+ year old cars, I think we probably are grin2

Originally Posted By: numog
And admit most of us ENJOYING it! love


Yup, we do. All part of the fun! thumbs

Cheers,
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#46255 - 22/06/10 07:46 PM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: Graham, G4FUJ]
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I am still slightly ahead of you:

Last year I lost the two windows in one week

And this winter a window exploded unde severe cold....

I am now waiting for the new windows to be delivered so that the problem is cured for this summer

The Italian dealer I bought the car from is waiting to recieve two sets of these. i will change the first set on an Aeramox based in Milan, and when he will have done the job, email me the step by step process and DHL the windows to home so that I can do the job myself

As 1560, most of my friends that drive supercars don t understand all these issues with the Max, but I just love this car after 20.000 kilometres

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#46257 - 22/06/10 08:06 PM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: loiseau]
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seems like they can buy at least a complete new batch of new windows,
might be a good idea for them to do an inquiry who actualy drives their Aeromax
will have done 3500km+ in the last 5days smile

did the Simplon-pass this afternoon: H E A V E N
the way you can deploy ALL the horses&Nm over there = S T U N N I N G,
we met an ENZO coming from the other way
I would ejaculate going up there in that car!!!!!
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#46259 - 22/06/10 08:11 PM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: 1560]
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Originally Posted By: 1560
seems like they can buy at least a complete new batch of new windows,


Maybe it should be a service item. coffee

Originally Posted By: 1560
will have done 3500km+ in the last 5days smile


Well done Steven its far to nice a car to be left in your underground garage on those pallets notworthy
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#46267 - 23/06/10 06:57 AM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: loiseau]
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Originally Posted By: loiseau
As 1560, most of my friends that drive supercars don t understand all these issues with the Max, but I just love this car after 20.000 kilometres


I was recently at a venue where there were numerous supercars parked out from - some 'common': Ferrari 430, Lamborghini LP-560 and some rare: Murciélago, SLR - but sitting and watching from a distance, it was the Aeromax which gathered the most attention.

I put this down to 3 main factors: -

1) The what is it factor - people simply don't have a clue who make it and therefore are curious to find out. The people that are aware usually say to me, "oh, Richard Hammond has one!"

2) Chris Harris's touched upon the second factor in his video review of the Morgan Aeromax; in essence, it is when you park the Aeromax near to normal cars that the stark blandness of most other cars on the road really hits home. The Aeromax, as Mr. Harris says, "is like nothing else." Most supercars share design cues (the new Ferrari 458, McLaren MP4, etc, etc all look very similar), the Art Deco style of the Aeromax bucks this trend and reverts to design language long gone.

3) The beauty factor - quite simply, it is stunning. I can stare at it for hours. The side profile is my favourite; as it is with any Morgan. The family DNA is there in the swooping wings and they really are a snapshot of beauty translated from 4/4 Sport to Aeromax and every other Morgan 4-wheeler in between.
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#46276 - 23/06/10 08:33 AM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: Simon]
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Originally Posted By: Simon
Originally Posted By: loiseau
As 1560, most of my friends that drive supercars don t understand all these issues with the Max, but I just love this car after 20.000 kilometres


I was recently at a venue where there were numerous supercars parked out from - some 'common': Ferrari 430, Lamborghini LP-560 and some rare: Murciélago, SLR - but sitting and watching from a distance, it was the Aeromax which gathered the most attention.

I put this down to 3 main factors: -

1) The what is it factor - people simply don't have a clue who make it and therefore are curious to find out. The people that are aware usually say to me, "oh, Richard Hammond has one!"

2) Chris Harris's touched upon the second factor in his video review of the Morgan Aeromax; in essence, it is when you park the Aeromax near to normal cars that the stark blandness of most other cars on the road really hits home. The Aeromax, as Mr. Harris says, "is like nothing else." Most supercars share design cues (the new Ferrari 458, McLaren MP4, etc, etc all look very similar), the Art Deco style of the Aeromax bucks this trend and reverts to design language long gone.

3) The beauty factor - quite simply, it is stunning. I can stare at it for hours. The side profile is my favourite; as it is with any Morgan. The family DNA is there in the swooping wings and they really are a snapshot of beauty translated from 4/4 Sport to Aeromax and every other Morgan 4-wheeler in between.



I experience the same as Simon.
when I park my car next to "ordinary' machines, people gather to look.
Its an MG some exclaim.
some read the Morgan label on the front cowl..
its a Morgan???
I stand silently by the wayside and give a wiry smile.
that kid with the half eaten ice-cream, bugger off.
I vow next time to park near a "lexus' and hope that the attention is subtlety drawn away from my joy machine.............. ooo
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#46282 - 23/06/10 10:23 AM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: rubymorgan]
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I have a little test which always provides a giggle.

If you find a hotel or venue that has valet parking outside they usually have a couple of places reserved near the door to "show off" the calibre of their patrons.

So far I have had a couple of Lambos, a Ferrari, several Porkers and a Bentley moved to make a space for my 55 plate Aero S2 at the front of the venue. This made me feel great about owning the Aero.

I usually use the Q-Park business parking (it is covered) at LHR if I am flying out of town for a week on business. You drop the car and run into the airport transfer bus. They then move the car to a slot.

On arriving for the last two trips the car was in the same spot (they asked me to park it off to one side on the end row in the drop off area) as I left it. I asked them why they were not moving it assuming it was the "pretty factor" and had my bubble burst.

"Man that things a beast, we could not work out how to start it, then the handbrake was a problem, then the steering lock was to wide to park it in some of the slots. We could not see the front and corners to manoeuvre it and were scared sh****ess of damaging it. We all like looking at it as well."

Puts it in perspective, you have to love it for its "sort of" wrinkles but when someone points them out so clearly you have to laugh.

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#46495 - 27/06/10 12:42 AM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: Alistair]
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Originally Posted By: Alistair
I have a little test which always provides a giggle.

If you find a hotel or venue that has valet parking outside they usually have a couple of places reserved near the door to "show off" the calibre of their patrons.

So far I have had a couple of Lambos, a Ferrari, several Porkers and a Bentley moved to make a space for my 55 plate Aero S2 at the front of the venue. This made me feel great about owning the Aero.

I usually use the Q-Park business parking (it is covered) at LHR if I am flying out of town for a week on business. You drop the car and run into the airport transfer bus. They then move the car to a slot.

On arriving for the last two trips the car was in the same spot (they asked me to park it off to one side on the end row in the drop off area) as I left it. I asked them why they were not moving it assuming it was the "pretty factor" and had my bubble burst.

"Man that things a beast, we could not work out how to start it, then the handbrake was a problem, then the steering lock was to wide to park it in some of the slots. We could not see the front and corners to manoeuvre it and were scared sh****ess of damaging it. We all like looking at it as well."

Puts it in perspective, you have to love it for its "sort of" wrinkles but when someone points them out so clearly you have to laugh.


Well, after that static (road test), I have just taken it off my priority shopping list. read
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#46540 - 27/06/10 09:25 PM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: 1560]
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Loc: Great Britain
Originally Posted By: 1560
consumer prototype
somehow makes you feel part of the MMC-family cheers


Stephen,

It was this that led me to parting company with my Aero 8.

The supersports junior it would appear has been developed with the same CP philosophy - ours has broken again.

Regards,

Robert
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#46549 - 28/06/10 05:29 AM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: Rbt Aero8]
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Originally Posted By: Rbt Aero8
Originally Posted By: 1560
consumer prototype
somehow makes you feel part of the MMC-family cheers


Stephen,

It was this that led me to parting company with my Aero 8.

The supersports junior it would appear has been developed with the same CP philosophy - ours has broken again.

Regards,

Robert


understandable
luckily my dealer is close wink
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#47381 - 15/07/10 06:29 PM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: 1560]
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dealer got "kit" delivered,
rapid response from MMC imho: NICE!!!!

now I'm hoping they can put the steering-house of the aSS in my Max smile
mailing Steve M. about this, but he's a busy fella
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#49914 - 02/09/10 10:36 AM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: 1560]
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Maxie back home,
finishing (black) round the "screws" is not very well done,
it is uneven
can't explain it very well in English,
will make picture this week-end
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#49940 - 03/09/10 06:39 AM Re: AeromaxClub: I lost a back-window [Re: 1560]
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Will be interested in photo

My dealer is waiting to have this done on a couple of Max before sending me the kit

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