Originally Posted by Heinz
John, can the driving experience also have something to do with the weight of the engine and the tyre size? A narrow 165/80/15 has a noticeable suspension bounce. When the chassis was designed the cars were even lighter than a 4/4 today.
I see in your template that you have had three 4/4s and now the second Roadster. I have had three roadsters, a Plus 4 SS and now for eight years the first 4/4. I am perfectly happy with the way my 4/4 drives, but for me it is always a wild ride in the countryside when possible, far from modern. That's why it never occurs to me to compare my 4/4 with anything modern. And we take a trip to Italy or Austria every year with the car, which works well.

But I must add an observation. During 2020 and 2021 in the Covid period, we drove much less than usual. This year we went to Italy in May, after a long standstill. I have to admit that the second day of Monks' trip to Italy was fantastic. But the first day from Cologne to Munich took a lot of getting used to. On the first day I noticed the shaking, rattling, bumping and jolting much more than normal, on the verge of annoying disturbance. On the second day I was...after the longer break, at one with the 4/4 again.

Sorry for the thread drift which had arisen from the topic that I am actually an advocate of the CX for the new generation and also for anyone of any age who likes it.


Heinz,

Absolutely on the button, the low profile tyres plus weight of the engine has compromised the ride, if I can get a front wishbone system fitted, I would do so. I don't mind the scuttle shake, you get that in the best of convertibles I think my earlier 4/4's had a more compliant softer ride and handled undulating roads much better.

The CX proved to me what Morgan were capable of achieving and conversely how little Morgan had invested in the trad Morgan to upgrade its suspension underpinning to cope more adequately with the increase weight, power and lower profile tyres being used.

Apologises for drift but an interesting exchange.


Last edited by JohnHarris; 01/09/22 01:28 PM.
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