Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Classic Morgans (pre-CX) Managing Wife's Expectations (no, not like that)

My wife has always loved the Morgan whereas my ex-wife refused to even go out in it (perhaps that's why she's my Ex-wife? ). There are however some things I do to make it a more enjoyable experience for her: I fit a windstop screen behind the seats to reduce the wind buffeting (I remove it when I'm driving solo), I almost always have the sidescreens on for the same reason, when I realised she couldn't see down the bonnet I made her a cushion, I fitted a footwell safe box which gives her something for her feet to rest against and stops her sliding forward under braking. I'm a great believer in "Happy Wife, happy life"
I'm a big fellah and sometimes have back problems but soon worked out the easiest way in and out of the car (as previously suggested sliding down a la racing car). With the roof up it's quite a contortion, I fitted a quick release removeable steering wheel which makes it a little easier as it gives a few extra inches. I find left foot in first, slide body in then right foot is the easiest. I had the SSL front suspension upgrade done a couple of years ago and SWMBO said that it made the car feel better, I have the car booked in for the 5 link rear suspension which should reduce the pot-hole crashes. I agree with all of the suggestions about making her first experience on a dry, sunny day including stopping for lunch/afternoon tea. If telling her she'll hate it means she's more likely to prove you wrong then go for that