Paul,
I haven't lost my sense of humor so all is well.
When I take the M3W on a ride...I have to take into account the "what ifs". If I have 3 hours before I need to do something important, I don't have time for a 1.5 hour drive before my appointment...I've got to factor in the "what ifs". Also, when going on a drive any distance from home (over 30 miles), I hook my flatbed trailer to my truck and leave the keys to the truck on the kitchen counter...so if I need to call one of my sons to come retrieve me.
When I receive the SlingShot, admittedly, I'm going to feel like an "action hero" not having to take into account all the "what ifs" or prep my trailer for recovery. The M3W is by far sexier than the SlingShot as I've indicated before...however, if I had to be stranded on a deserted island and had a choice of having a smoking hot blonde beauty queen who was eaten up with terminal cancer or a gal a little homely looking but healthy enough to go the distance, looks aren't really as important at that point. The Slingshot has a face that only a mother could love...but when test driving it, I didn't think not once about what it looked like and was pre-occupied with the fun. It was comforting, actually, knowing I could drive it aggressively without pushing it to an early grave. More and more, I find myself trying to pamper my Morgan as not to give it an excuse....but the bevel box is dying a slow death even pampered.
I can drive an ugly reverse three wheeler that performs well...there's not much I can do with a pretty 3W that's broke...but thanks to the Empire kit, it will steer well coasting to the shoulder of the road (assuming the bevel box isn't locked up)!
I've been hounding my "dealership" about the new bevel box...maybe I'll have a quote in another month or two. My intent is that if I can ever get my hands on the box, I'm going to dissect it to determine if any improvement can be made (better bearings, gear shimming, plating, coating, etc.).
Merry Christmas,
Z
