Being able to mess around with Morgans is a huge attraction which is not really available on most cars - other than classics.
Today we went for a top down run of about 40 miles. Obviously it's a bit early to pass too much comment on the GDI but my early impressions are holding up.
The throttle is very very sensitive and this takes some concentration to get right. But response is super quick and it really does feel much punchier than the duratec.
I filled up today at a rough calculation shows 28mpg on the run back from Kent. Not too worried about this because the engine will be tight for a few miles. The exhaust is slightly sooty. I think this may be a function of quick response = squirt of fuel = lower mpg = sooty exhaust. Like an accelerator pump on a Ford carb.
The dash is a big improvement on the 2012 dash, but I would have liked an oil pressure gauge!
Starting from cold there's no fast idle. It pops to about 2000rpm but immediately drops to a fairly lumpy 800, slowing to 750 when hot.
I tested the fan today because when we were stuck at Dartford, I didn't hear it. The reason is that at low speed it's inaudible.
The gearbox is rifle bolt tight, very different to the gearbox in the 2012 car, and the clutch bite point is high.
There's a very slight whine from the rear axle on the over-run - more audible with the roof up.
Oh and one of the tyre valve caps was odd!
Anyway - over the weekend I added the front wing protectors.
Four brackets made up from 2mm aluminium. I had a conveniently shaped offcut which saved some time.
These attach to the front wing stays with stepped penny washers.
Trial fit of the Maplins circuit board.
On the offside, it needs a temperature barrier, so this was the result.
At the back I lined this with reflective foil.
So that's as much as I can do for wing protection. The lower part of the rear wings are very vulnerable to starring, but the flaps would have to be really low to cover the lower part of the wings, so you take your chances!
This afternoon I dropped the grille to do some protective work. The lower corners of the grille rub away the paint on the lower corners of the cowl, so it's something that really needs looking at. I haven't finished this part yet, so will post the pictures when I've sorted the cowl, and added some badges. Most of the routine stuff is now completed, but there's always another job! That's the wonder of Morgan......................
What better way to spend partial retirement.
With MrsW's approval obviously.
