Wow! Didn’t think my initial posting re the hire car would generate so much comment, with the thread morphing into a debate about ABS / Airbags and their merits.
I agree with the comment above that if Morgan were to design (or have designed) a sports wheel which both looks good as well as having an airbag incorporated then I could be a convert from my lovely Motalita. Their previous attempt was very ugly, as pointed out above and looks horrible. However, “dream on” I hear many of you saying!
Steve Simmonds would love the challenge I am sure, but he fell out with the factory many years ago, legitimately in my view as they pinched his great ideas and innovations and then tried to shut him down. That’s another story, of course. However, he has now re-started his motor accessory business around steering wheels for E-types as well as other cars, including Morgans.
Regarding ABS, or the lack of it, there is no doubt that I adapt my driving of my Roadster accordingly, and leave extra room for stopping in damp or slippery conditions particularly.
Being a biker, I am used to taking extra caution and often equate driving my Morgan with riding my 1200GS. A biker needs to concentrate 10 times more than when in a car to avoid unthinking or just plain bad drivers who are often oblivious to bikers.
Last edited by rid967; 15/10/18 11:54 AM.
