In the Morgan world I
can say that Mulfab bearings present much lighter steering than with damper blades. The difference is significant. I can also add that Mulfab bearings present lighter steering than MMC steering bearings, and that is why I upgraded Mr Bumble with the kingpin change.
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I like my Morgan to corner flat, so the very idea of initial roll (after paying the money) puts me off, big time.
And so on...........
Dave, I certainly agree that steering bearings make much lighter steering than the blades, but with all due respect, and respect is deserved, to Mulfab bearings are bearings and there are too many other variables to effect the lightness or otherwise of the steering to attribute it to bearings from one supplier or another.
To cover the point about initial roll I would defy most drivers to detect it in a properly setup Suplex system. I repeat that my car corners
noticeably much flatter than it did with the original springs. I have had some correspondence with Colin on the subject and I do not doubt that he can feel initial roll by comparison to his car but it needs to be noted that he has set up his car to suit his taste and driving style. I must bow to his experience on fetling suspension, but it is quite likely that I would not want my car set up the same way for the use that I give it.
Those of us that were early adopters took a risk and most are content. Now there are enough Suplex kits fitted that you can probably find someone to take you for a run or even give you a test drive.
Personally I just wanted a car that could go round corners at least as well as the average family sedan. Quite frankly Morgan did not deliver that car. Now I have a car that can give me the satisfaction of doing better than the family sedan.
As I said before. It is a matter of personal choice and taste and I am quite sure it does not suit everyone. However, if you just want a car that handles well, doesn't crash over bumps, doesn't skitter on a bumpy corner, and at the same time gives a comfortable ride, then you should not be put off by talk of what to me is undetectable initial roll.
