A few matters have occurred to me namely the feasibility of undertaking a rear disc brake conversions on a Roadster (Williams are currently offering a 2013 Morgan Plus 4 Babydoll with these fitted so it seems it can be done) and fitting a roll bar to a road car. Both would be for occasional track-days and motorsport events. Also, I know 15” alloys were the standard wheels for this model but is there a 16” alloy wheel option available?
If anyone has any thoughts on these they would be most welcome, meanwhile happy New Year and Decade to you all. CQ.
Well, you did ask....
Rear discs on a Trad - why? With such a light back-end, you'll simply lock up at the rear (no ABS remember). I know there are people who run a Baby Doll on the road, but they are primarily a track car (the lack of any engine warranty is a clue to the intended use) hence the rear discs. In my younger and more foolish days I have done rear disc conversions on (non-Morgan) cars and without resorting to front/rear rather than diagonal-split braking systems and F/R bias valves it is hard to stop the rear brakes being simply too effective - even if using significantly upgraded front calipers/discs and in-line pressure restrictors on the rear brake lines.
16 wheels - I believe the wires are 16" and the alloys 15". I'd stay initially with whatever your chosen car has. Bigger wheels can stop the tyre sidewall doing its job properly which on a Morgan is quite critical. Forget whatever preconceived ideas you may have from other Marques where bigger may be considered better.
Good luck finding your car and fiddling with it to your heart's content.
