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Sounds good...agree 100% that auto with paddle shift is the way to go!
I shall be getting the roll bar once MMC has worked out how to do it, based on Brian's project.
Suggestions, based on 12 months and 8000 miles use:
Upholstery is tough, light colour looks good BUT muck tends to swirl into the cockpit from the rear of the car, unlike the Roadster. So keeping the inside clean is more work....
Think about the plastic stuff that protects the front and running boards.
I have a DAB radio, it works well, 5 Sport Extra is audible up to 65 or so, hood down.
The big questions are possibly:
1. Exhaust, side or rear and standard or sports exhaust.
2. Hood: easy up or traditional...
Another couple of suggestions
Libranbds Mk 5 door checks: far far better than the leather ones from the company.
Woolf Performance bonnet stays, for the same reason...
Leather inside side screens, look good and stop drafts.
OK, that is enough....
Peter,
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Upholstery is tough, light colour looks good BUT muck tends to swirl into the cockpit from the rear of the car, unlike the Roadster. So keeping the inside clean is more work.... So perhaps a see through screen fitted to the hypothetical rollbar, to stop the backdraught, would be a good idea too 
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Some sound advice from Peter, I have added my own comments in black below... Sounds good...agree 100% that auto with paddle shift is the way to go!  I shall be getting the roll bar once MMC has worked out how to do it, based on Brian's project - should be soon Suggestions, based on 12 months and 8000 miles use: Upholstery is tough, light colour looks good BUT muck tends to swirl into the cockpit from the rear of the car, unlike the Roadster. So keeping the inside clean is more work.... Think about the plastic stuff that protects the front and running boards. but the thinner self-healing variety, I think from memory Expel is the brand I have a DAB radio, it works well, 5 Sport Extra is audible up to 65 or so, hood down. Peter recommended a DAB receiver for fitting in-line. I also had a Hirschmann aerial fitted which is much better quality than the standard offeringThe big questions are possibly: 1. Exhaust, side or rear and standard or sports exhaust. 2. Hood: easy up or traditional... Very much personal choice, personally I like the way the rear sports exhaust helps fills the rear voidAnother couple of suggestions Libranbds Mk 5 door checks: far far better than the leather ones from the company. Mine came with these as standard
Woolf Performance bonnet stays, for the same reason.. .Agreed, as you know mine have all ready been blown away by passing carsLeather inside side screens, look good and stop drafts. Fitted OK, that is enough.... Just a couple more, have the rear number plate dropped. Consider the Tillet seats, not cheap but very comfortable, after 650 miles in one day on our recent trip they were still comfortable. Exciting times Crunchie, it is easier and probably cheaper, to have the built to your ideal spec, rather than adding or changing items post-delivery. After all that is what bespoke is all about, having the car you want...  
Brian
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2014 Morgan SP1 (Rocket Red)
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Brian,
I'm embarking on fitting audio to my car.
Do you know which Hirschmann aerial was fitted ? Is it supporting DAB?
AUTA 360 KA, AUTA 360 KB or HIT AUTA 330 KA
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Hi Peter,
Metallic red with stone leather +8 first registered August 2015.
Superb car, huge fun, covered 1000 miles in first week of ownership. Unfortunately, the fun has come to a halt. I took the car out for a bimble on Monday and after a very spirited overtake the engine started to misfire and surge. Limped home and car was recovered to Melvyn Rutter this morning. First look says cam shaft sensor has gone Kaput!
John Hi John What's the latest with your car? I may have missed any update. Hoping it turned out to be something and nothing.....fingers crossed. Worthers +8
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Hi Peter
2013 plus 8 , 13500 miles , liquid silver , black leather.
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Hi Peter
2013 plus 8 , 13500 miles , liquid silver , black leather. Sounds rather nice! Glad to see the miles show lots of enjoyment!
Peter,
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Leather inside side screens, look good and stop drafts.
Peter, are these an 'option' or a special made by someone? How is the leather fixed on to the screen? Are they much bulkier and harder to store? I'm tempted. Thanks
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Hi Guys, My Plus 8 is back at the factory at the moment. It seems it was indeed a cam shaft sensor that failed and the car has to be returned to the factory for the valve timing and all the associated auto mechanisms to be reset.  John.
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Hi Guys, My Plus 8 is back at the factory at the moment. It seems it was indeed a cam shaft sensor that failed and the car has to be returned to the factory for the valve timing and all the associated auto mechanisms to be reset. John. How unusual and I guess that will be a warranty claim against BMW.
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