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A spare tire is not an issue for me. Did not have one on the last 3 cars. And I never had one on a motorbike...
Hannes
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As likely as not if you has a spare and a puncture you would probably have difficulty in changing the wheel anyway. And you get a little extra luggage space.
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Learner Plates Off!
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Best thing is to test drive a 4/4 and a +4 (and any other Mogs you can).
I was set on having a +4 until I tried a 4/4 and loved it.
The 4/4 requires more gear changes and revving and that is what I wanted from a classic sports car. Most of the driving I do is on twisting narrow country lanes where high speed is not needed and the 4/4 gives me great fun at 30 - 50 mph.
I opted to have a spare wheel but mainly because I liked the look of it and partly because I drive a lot in areas with no mobile phone signal so feel happier knowing I have the spare. In truth I can only remember changing a tyre once in the last 20 years so I would not be too concerned if I had no spare - many other modern cars have none supplied.
We are all different and Morgans allow a large range of choice so try as many as you can and I'll bet the car chooses you in the end.
Adrian B
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I'll bet the car chooses you in the end. As ever.
Best Regards
Lang may yer lum reek
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.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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Since you already have an M3W and are looking for a car to go touring with your wife the Plus 4 may suit you better, but that is a decision only you can make. Borghi has a very nice 4/4 at the moment http://morganautomobili.it/morgan-occasione.htmlAnd a Plus 4 SS that is not on his web site.
Peter ![[Linked Image]](http://bradley.it/public_images/drive.jpg)
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Borghi is on my radar screen...
Thank you anyway!
Hannes
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My 4/4 Sport has been a pleasure. It has a spare and I am now fitting a luggage rack for holidays.
The standard car is gutless but a few upgrades makes it more fun. Cold air induction, sports exhaust and a remap has helped. I may change the diff ratio. Im sure the throttle bodies would be amazing.
2022 Plus Four, 2023 Super Three, Range Rover Vogue SDV8 and Triking T3.
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Throttle bodies really only make a difference from about 4,000rpm and up. They sound fantastic and encourage hooliganism but if your driving style is more relaxed it would be difficult to justify the expense.
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If cost is an issue for the TB's - This dude is making some pretty good manifolds - http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/danstengand I've also heard that these guys make some pretty amazing kits for caterhams/lotus 7's etc - http://www.boggbros.co.uk/fabrication.htmlbut haven't had any experience with either. (I had mine fabbed locally) cheers Lach
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