Nothing wrong in wanting a more compliant suspension but you are certainly changing the traditional characteristics of the car not making it more like a Morgan by using a one size fits all progressive rate system. Many Morgan specialists carry rebound springs with different spring rates to suit different styles of driving if you want to gently tweak the character of the suspension. I don't see how the Suplex "one size fits all" models system can benefit given the wide variation in weight and HP of the different models in the Classic range and the limited travel of the Sliding Pillar front suspension. Also why has it been reported on other threads here that Suplex might need steering dampers fitted to cure front end shimmy? Surely something is out of kilter if you may need to fit steering dampers?
Morgan specifically rejected the Suplex system as not being appropriate for their cars. They apparently saw little benefit in it. Again and again Peter and Charles Morgan resisted changing the character of the suspension because they want to preserve the traditional characteristics of a vintage sports car. They consciously took that decision. It was not made out of laziness or lack of funds or stubbornness as it is so often presented. Morgan know what they are doing. Thus the only tweak made recently by the Works is the move to shorter rebound springs which gives a little more compliance.
Interesting debate and its always good to gently tweak our suspensions to suit different Morgan driving styles. Just not convinced the Susplex progressive weight system is the best way to do that.
Last edited by Quicksilver; 09/08/13 05:04 AM.
