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Re: Have you driven your CX today?
[Re: CLPlusFour]
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15/12/22 09:05 PM
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DalesPlusFour
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Yes, is that something I should be worried about in particular with a Morgan? In any event, the car is back to Malvern for its 3ish month check in come early January, and I’m sure they’ll give it a good thorough clean and check up then.
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Re: Have you driven your CX today?
[Re: DalesPlusFour]
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15/12/22 10:04 PM
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Glos.
DWil23
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Plus Four at negative four.
First time out in the Morgan in sub zero temperatures today Spencer, nice to see you are still getting out and about. Like the photos as always. Bit brave without the side plates though. I managed to get out last week for a short ride roof down but we now have snow so think it’s likely to be the last one for a while.
David
MY22 Plus Four, Alligator (AML Racing) Green ! 😍
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Re: Have you driven your CX today?
[Re: DalesPlusFour]
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15/12/22 10:21 PM
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Black Forest Germany
CLPlusFour
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Yes, is that something I should be worried about in particular with a Morgan? This is a very interesting question. Does anyone here have experience with salt and Morgan ?
Clemens
PlusFour MY 2022
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Re: Have you driven your CX today?
[Re: beltempo]
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15/12/22 11:35 PM
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John V6
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Yes like any car it can cause corrosion so I avoid salted roads and of course a thorough wash and dry when you can helps.
JohnV6
2014 Brooklands Edition Roadster "Brookland's Belle" #5 of 50
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Re: Have you driven your CX today?
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16/12/22 10:34 AM
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Graham, G4FUJ
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Great shots Dales Plus Four  +1 +2 Glad you're still enjoying it Spencer! 
Graham (G4FUJ) D8921 L44FOR '93 4/4 Giallo Fly 2 seat '90 LR 90 SW '09 Alfa Romeo MiTo
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Re: Have you driven your CX today?
[Re: CLPlusFour]
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16/12/22 05:30 PM
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CooperMan
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Yes, is that something I should be worried about in particular with a Morgan? This is a very interesting question. Does anyone here have experience with salt and Morgan ? Salt will accelerate bimetallic corrosion, especially if the underside gets wet and all those mixed metals start eating each other
Jon M
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Re: Have you driven your CX today?
[Re: CLPlusFour]
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17/12/22 11:11 AM
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Peter J
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Yes, is that something I should be worried about in particular with a Morgan? This is a very interesting question. Does anyone here have experience with salt and Morgan ? The Aero and CX chassis are essentially all aluminum with wood lining the inner face of the rear wheel arch. If they are anything like Tarka it is all covered by a thick layer of underseal. The only point where salty water might get in is the bead between wings and body and I treat that a couple of times a year with ACF 50. The car was finished on 3 July 2013, so next year it will be 10, and has run 46,300 miles. There is NO evidence of corrosion, despite winter use. Bottom line: in my opinion an Aero or CX chassis Morgan is no more likely to suffer corrosion than any other modern car.
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
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Re: Have you driven your CX today?
[Re: beltempo]
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17/12/22 11:36 AM
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Deejay
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If not dried off after washing, the front brake pads are prone to sticking to the discs.
Doug
2011 +4 in Rich Maroon
1972 750 “ComDom” sprinter
1958 Triton 650
1992 Triumph Trophy 900
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Re: Have you driven your CX today?
[Re: Deejay]
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17/12/22 03:18 PM
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Black Forest Germany
CLPlusFour
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Yes, is that something I should be worried about in particular with a Morgan? This is a very interesting question. Does anyone here have experience with salt and Morgan ? The Aero and CX chassis are essentially all aluminum with wood lining the inner face of the rear wheel arch. If they are anything like Tarka it is all covered by a thick layer of underseal. The only point where salty water might get in is the bead between wings and body and I treat that a couple of times a year with ACF 50. The car was finished on 3 July 2013, so next year it will be 10, and has run 46,300 miles. There is NO evidence of corrosion, despite winter use. Bottom line: in my opinion an Aero or CX chassis Morgan is no more likely to suffer corrosion than any other modern car. If not dried off after washing, the front brake pads are prone to sticking to the discs. Thanks for the replies... I'm still wondering if I should pick up my new Plus Four from my dealer in Stuttgart at the end of next week and drive it home to the Black Forest or if I should take a trailer. We have a lot of salt on the roads right now
Clemens
PlusFour MY 2022
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Re: Have you driven your CX today?
[Re: CLPlusFour]
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17/12/22 06:51 PM
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CooperMan
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Just barreling along
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Yes, is that something I should be worried about in particular with a Morgan? This is a very interesting question. Does anyone here have experience with salt and Morgan ? The Aero and CX chassis are essentially all aluminum with wood lining the inner face of the rear wheel arch. If they are anything like Tarka it is all covered by a thick layer of underseal. The only point where salty water might get in is the bead between wings and body and I treat that a couple of times a year with ACF 50. The car was finished on 3 July 2013, so next year it will be 10, and has run 46,300 miles. There is NO evidence of corrosion, despite winter use. Bottom line: in my opinion an Aero or CX chassis Morgan is no more likely to suffer corrosion than any other modern car. If not dried off after washing, the front brake pads are prone to sticking to the discs. Thanks for the replies... I'm still wondering if I should pick up my new Plus Four from my dealer in Stuttgart at the end of next week and drive it home to the Black Forest or if I should take a trailer. We have a lot of salt on the roads right now Personally I would trailer if available, especially if you are not going to use in until the weather improves considerably - it also gives you the chance to check everything is tightened up properly whilst the car is really clean & dribble some corrosion preventative around all the seams
Jon M
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