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A pal of mine is considering trading in his Roadster for a 3 wheeler at Krazy Horse and has asked me for any advice you guys could give. I have said to him that he should of course ensure that all the 2014 upgrades have been done but neither he or I know which are actually critical and/or indeed possible. I know that the steering has to be done along with the bevel box but are things such as the chassis mod’s feasible?
I look forward to all the feedback.
Many thanks,
John R Marchant
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If the chassis has the bolt in cross brace just behind the engine then you want one with the gusset stiffening plates a few inches behind it where the top tubes meet the main cross tube. If the chassis has the welded in triangulated stiffeners instead of the bolt in cross brace that is better.
The "comfort kit" steering modification is essential.
If you drive in traffic a lot or in hot climates then the cooling kit would be a good idea.
The noise reduction kit for the bevel box is of debatable worth...
Some may disagree with me!
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If the chassis has the bolt in cross brace just behind the engine then you want one with the gusset stiffening plates a few inches behind it where the top tubes meet the main cross tube. If the chassis has the welded in triangulated stiffeners instead of the bolt in cross brace that is better.
The "comfort kit" steering modification is essential.
If you drive in traffic a lot or in hot climates then the cooling kit would be a good idea.
The noise reduction kit for the bevel box is of debatable worth...
Some may disagree with me! Well, I agree with all of that, Calum, but I would add: Make sure that you have the Centa rather than one of the earlier compensators.
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If the chassis has the bolt in cross brace just behind the engine then you want one with the gusset stiffening plates a few inches behind it where the top tubes meet the main cross tube. If the chassis has the welded in triangulated stiffeners instead of the bolt in cross brace that is better.
The "comfort kit" steering modification is essential.
If you drive in traffic a lot or in hot climates then the cooling kit would be a good idea.
The noise reduction kit for the bevel box is of debatable worth...
Some may disagree with me! Well, I agree with all of that, Calum, but I would add: Make sure that you have the Centa rather than one of the earlier compensators. I knew I had forgotten something and was on my way back in! Definitely want the Centa. Perhaps that is an indication of how much better the Centa is than the original compensator that a year after getting it fitted the compensator is no longer the thing that springs to mind first?
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Ref the chassis, whilst the latest chassis with the triangulated front end has got to be a lot better, I don't think that the 2013 chassis, with the small gussets, has actually parted company yet? OTOH, MMC state that they have no records of any chassis problems. Go figure, [as our cozens on the other side of the Atlantic might say].
Also, we must not forget the importance of the louvres in the back panels, allowing the air from the spinning rear wheel, to be expelled, otherwise it is known to cause lift, with the associated problem of lack of rear traction, especially on roads with either grass or gravel down the centre.
Paul
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I certainly feel less buffeting through my backrest with my louvred car as opposed to my non version.
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And i thought the louvres were for show!!
2015 Morgan 4/4 (Wolf fettled) previously 2014 M3W
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Also, we must not forget the importance of the louvres in the back panels, allowing the air from the spinning rear wheel, to be expelled, otherwise it is known to cause lift, with the associated problem of lack of rear traction, especially on roads with either grass or gravel down the centre.
Please help me... Is this irony paul??? I find the car very stable at higher speeds.
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And i thought the louvres were for show!! No, its for better grip when you do trips on snow at speeds exceeding 100mph! 
Hannes
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now: Red 4/4 Sport; 2011
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