I took the Plus Four back to my garage today to check the brakes. I have decided not to drive this car again until the dealer fixes it. It's not because of the brakes. It's just the radiator leaking.

144 mile round trip to the dealers to get some suspension work done under warranty. Roof down all the way. Think it will take a week for the blood to reach my extremities again though, it was ruddy freezing (even though I was fairly well wrapped up)!!! Think a trip to A & E would have been required if I hadn’t got the heated seats - what a brilliant invention!!!!!
Lots of photos and videos being taken by passengers in multiple cars that overtook me 👍.
Suspension sorted but have discovered that my radiator now has the same leak as many other so kit ordered and now booked back in for February for first annual service and rad repair…
One thing that happened on the way there, as I was “swiftly” heading down the A1, overtaking lots of HGVs etc, the roof started to rise up/unfold which was somewhat distracting. I think a combination of the weird CX aero plus draught/out wash from the lorries caused it to catch the air. Of course I realised it probably wasn’t the best idea to release the parachute until landing so decided to stop post haste and fold it back again…have to say the dealership were brilliant as, once I’d mentioned my observation, the trim shop immediately went off and manufactured a thin strip, with velcro, that now wraps round the folded roof ensuring it stayed down coming home and resulted in less need for fresh underwear….great service imo especially as it was unexpected and not requested nor charged for.
Now spending the afternoon warming up in front of the fire.
HB

Having had the fix completed and the car returned, I went for a spin yesterday to find a very “long” pedal! So I went to my local garage ( my supplying dealer, no longer the agent, who the factory refused supply of the rectification parts) to find that the brakes had not been properly bled following the new master cylinder fitment which was done by the new approved agent in Cork. Once this was rectified “Helga” was back to normal and a very happy 65Kms was enjoyed - I’m back in love with her!!! Needless to say a frosty phone call took place.

I hope all others don’t experience likewise! But it is great to be motoring again in advance of an upcoming trip to France in September

Cheers!!