Not been on Talk Morgan for a while but logged on this evening and saw this thread which I found very interesting.
I bought a new 3.7 Roadster in 2016. I knew the potential issue of the Rev hang in advance and had actually had the loan of Adrian’s old Roadster which was for sale through the dealer to tide me through whilst my car was being built. I had handed back the keys to my ARP4 after three weeks, being so disappointed with the lack of low down torque coupled with excessive noise. I had taken Adrian’s Roadster out for a test drive and was blown away by the power delivery and torque. Importantly it had the ECU upgrade fitted.
After taking delivery of my new car, and after carefully running it in, I gradually built up the revs over a couple of months and with some spirited driving found the Rev hang was there. So, I made enquiries about having the ECU upgrade and was told that parts (connectors) were the problem but the factory was trying to source some. After a very long wait they got some in and the factory fitted the new ECU and immediately the car was transformed. Not only was the Rev hang gone but the engine was much more responsive.
Other mods carried out included new Rutherford front suspension with adjustable shocks, panhard rod, brake stabiliser bars, sports exhaust and, uniquely, I had the power steering removed as it was too light and lacking feel. The car now drives beautifully and performs outstandingly well. I have had the car on Snetterton, Curborough and Goodwood this year and the only cars which were quicker were the Aero 8s. The handling was superb and great fun.
As for road use the car can be as docile and sedate as you want it to be, with little need to change down due to the enormous torque available at very low revs. Yet, when you want to have some fun the performance on tap is astonishing. Obviously you need to be very careful on the open road and tailor your driving to the roads and traffic conditions. If you want to be stupid this may not be the car for you.
I accept the comment above that probably it has too much power for the chassis. I find that part of the fun though as I relish the challenge and excitement of getting the most out of car, but on circuits only.
My advice would be to test drive the Plus 6 and also a well sorted Roadster if you can. They are very different cars clearly and whilst I have not driven the Plus 6 as yet I expect it to feel like a “modern” sports car such as a Porsche 911 which might well suit some and justify the extra £20k over a Roadster. For me, I like the analogue experience as well as the manual engagement which an automatic gear box would not provide.
Happy days!
