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Sir S1'a'lot Talk Morgan Expert
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One thing I noted early on in the launch, the hardpoint brackets do not seem to be mounted in a standard direction. I would think that you would want the mount opening to be towards the front of the car, so that as you attach any accessory, it slides to the rear, and air resitance is your friend. If the opening is put to the rear, any item without a tightened braket might slide back. Maybe they will figure that out later. Like everything on this car, that was a considered decision. The force from braking (or impact) was considered greater than from wind or acceleration. Regardless there are 4 knobs that need tightening and a pin/lock that prevents it sliding off even if all the knobs came lose.
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The force from braking (or impact) was considered greater than from wind or acceleration. Maybe orient the side-board receivers vertically, and let gravity help? These clips are also beside the windscreens, what are those intended for?
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Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
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The positive Frankel view of the Super 3  Good honest commentary by Mr Frankel. Not sure all Morganistas will like it! Yes that was my thoughts but as you say it won't suit all tastes, I think it's a huge leap forward for the company.
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The force from braking (or impact) was considered greater than from wind or acceleration. These clips are also beside the windscreens, what are those intended for? They hold the screen down and can be used to clamp accessories down such as GoPro etc
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The positive Frankel view of the Super 3 Good honest commentary by Mr Frankel. Not sure all Morganistas will like it! Yes that was my thoughts but as you say it won't suit all tastes, I think it's a huge leap forward for the company. I have to agree with Mr Frankel, which is why I really want to drive one. The looks of it are growing on me as well. The Plus 8 is a driving experience, but is not what can be called a good handling modern car, which suits me.... I've driven a few of the cars that motoring journalists rave about and wasn't always impressed. But then, I'm not a motoring journalist. So perhaps a car that impresses the "muttering rotters" will not impress me.
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
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The positive Frankel view of the Super 3 Good honest commentary by Mr Frankel. Not sure all Morganistas will like it! Yes that was my thoughts but as you say it won't suit all tastes, I think it's a huge leap forward for the company. I have to agree with Mr Frankel, which is why I really want to drive one. The looks of it are growing on me as well. The Plus 8 is a driving experience, but is not what can be called a good handling modern car, which suits me.... I've driven a few of the cars that motoring journalists rave about and wasn't always impressed. But then, I'm not a motoring journalist. So perhaps a car that impresses the "muttering rotters" will not impress me. I am looking forward to having a drive at some stage, I think this model has all the ingredients of a dynamic touring vehicle full of fun without deafening you. Not likely to buy one though as her good self only occasionally comes out in the Plus 8 and this would be a non starter.
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Sir S1'a'lot Talk Morgan Expert
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Do what’s good for you.
My woman has never ever had any influence over what cars I buy.
But she does have an big influence on the ones she buys.
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The Plus 8 is a driving experience, but is not what can be called a good handling modern car, which suits me.... I've driven a few of the cars that motoring journalists rave about and wasn't always impressed. But then, I'm not a motoring journalist. So perhaps a car that impresses the "muttering rotters" will not impress me.
Motoring Journalists are just the same as Movie Critics to me, I don't listen to them and go by my own instincts.
Bruce
1964 4/4 Series V Comp (Megan)
1994 +8 (Maurice)
2013 M3W (Olga)
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Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
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Do what’s good for you.
My woman has never ever had any influence over what cars I buy.
But she does have an big influence on the ones she buys. Yes you are right, that's how I ended up with my Plus 8, I've got a feeling this new car is going to feel good so you never know.. Mine has strong feelings about her cars too so fair enough.
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Just Getting Started
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Been a lot of comments about the looks of the front. I’d like to see someone post a good photoshop picture with a grill, either F type or modern curved style. I am sure a picture would answer those who think it needs something to finish it off.
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