Great pictures - a really great colour. I had to check the date you posted as i was at BHM last Tuesday and they had a ( i think) identical blue roadster that had been in collision with a fiesta - its was a real mess and the poor owner is no doubt very unhappy ( but safe).
The pothole issue needn't be - there are a few solutions to curing the issue and smoothing out the ride. One is the SSL route, but there are other ways to - have a chat with Cain @ Wolf performance if the potholes are jarring the car causing banging/crashing - he explains it all very well and could likely sort it too should you feel the need. Not sure about the issue with the co-driver and open top motoring - maybe she'll get used to it - or you could try going a bit faster to see if you can "drive through" it. Maybe not! New scarf and hat then....................
