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Originally Posted by Budster
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How do you deal with where the strap crosses the louvres ? ...... do you cut the protective tape with a razor blade to just cover the 'sticky up bits' while leaving the openi gs clear?

This is a job I will be doing shortly

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Aha! Another advantage of having ‘reduced’ louvres, as on my 4/4!
The strap is just forward of the louvres,
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However, I did covet the 70th Anniversary 4/4s which had both the 1.8 Duratec engine and a gap in the louvres, where the bonnet strap sat.

On my 4/4 the mods I’ve added are a Mulfab Al radiator, (many years ago), a wire grille, to protect it, round door mirrors and a wood rim steering wheel.
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Goodnight all,
I just bought a Morgan 4/4 from 2010, sigma 1.6l 115hp engine.
What improvements do you think should be made?
My car is already equipped with a stainless steel exhaust line...
Thanks in advance for the advice smile

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I'd recommend increasing the number on the odometer as much as possible 🙂

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Originally Posted by Burgundymog
Originally Posted by Budster
Originally Posted by Image
How do you deal with where the strap crosses the louvres ? ...... do you cut the protective tape with a razor blade to just cover the 'sticky up bits' while leaving the openi gs clear?

This is a job I will be doing shortly

K


Aha! Another advantage of having ‘reduced’ louvres, as on my 4/4!
The strap is just forward of the louvres,
happy3

However, I did covet the 70th Anniversary 4/4s which had both the 1.8 Duratec engine and a gap in the louvres, where the bonnet strap sat.

On my 4/4 the mods I’ve added are a Mulfab Al radiator, (many years ago), a wire grille, to protect it, round door mirrors and a wood rim steering wheel.
Bud
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Very well, thank you Keith.
Though it does occasionally suffer light incontinence.
Relieving itself with a few drips of water onto the garage floor.
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Originally Posted by nestor59310
Goodnight all,
I just bought a Morgan 4/4 from 2010, sigma 1.6l 115hp engine.
What improvements do you think should be made?
My car is already equipped with a stainless steel exhaust line...
Thanks in advance for the advice smile

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My first Morgan was one of these and the same colour.
Suggest the wiper blades advertised in Miscellany and Rogers bump stops for starters.
It will need plenty of revs to get any go but just drive it to see what you think.


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Hi nestor59310 great looking car clap

If it hasn't been done already I'd upgrade the front suspension.

I had Rutherford suspension and AVO shocks fitted to mine, that was the best up grade I've done, it improved the ride Soooo much happy3


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Originally Posted by Redfate
Hi nestor59310 great looking car clap

If it hasn't been done already I'd upgrade the front suspension.

I had Rutherford suspension and AVO shocks fitted to mine, that was the best up grade I've done, it improved the ride Soooo much happy3



4 AVO (Rutherford) and your car will be unrecognizable.

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Originally Posted by nestor59310
Goodnight all,
I just bought a Morgan 4/4 from 2010, sigma 1.6l 115hp engine.
What improvements do you think should be made?
My car is already equipped with a stainless steel exhaust line...
Thanks in advance for the advice smile

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If I were you, I would do nothing at the moment. Drive your car, read the fora, join a Morgan club or group if possible, talk with owners, see other cars. Get to know your car, get experience. Then you can decide what you want to change or improve with a good reason. Take your time, think about whether you want to imporve looks, style, function, safety or a combination. Or you might consider the right clothing for you and possibly a co-driver - very important to stay warm and dry. And you might consider the cost/benefit ratio. A Rutherford suspension is fine and functional, but invasive and expensive. Wiper blades are cheap and efficient, but will hardly give you a great advantage if you seldom or never drive in the rain. Clear indicator lenses are cheap and look cool (IMO) but does nothing with the performance.
As I have said before, my best mod that also improved safety - considering cost/benefit ratio - was fitting convex rear mirrors, including the screen one. The best mod - disregarding the cost - was power steering.
If I should suggest something that is easy, cheap, improves handling and not just bling - it would be brake reaction stays AKA crosshead stabilisation stays. But if you wait and drive your car as it is for a while, then you really will appreciate the change once it is there. Take your time.


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Originally Posted by Robbie Mathisen
Originally Posted by nestor59310
Goodnight all,
I just bought a Morgan 4/4 from 2010, sigma 1.6l 115hp engine.
What improvements do you think should be made?
My car is already equipped with a stainless steel exhaust line...
Thanks in advance for the advice smile

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If I were you, I would do nothing at the moment. Drive your car, read the fora, join a Morgan club or group if possible, talk with owners, see other cars. Get to know your car, get experience. Then you can decide what you want to change or improve with a good reason. Take your time, think about whether you want to imporve looks, style, function, safety or a combination. Or you might consider the right clothing for you and possibly a co-driver - very important to stay warm and dry. And you might consider the cost/benefit ratio. A Rutherford suspension is fine and functional, but invasive and expensive. Wiper blades are cheap and efficient, but will hardly give you a great advantage if you seldom or never drive in the rain. Clear indicator lenses are cheap and look cool (IMO) but does nothing with the performance.
As I have said before, my best mod that also improved safety - considering cost/benefit ratio - was fitting convex rear mirrors, including the screen one. The best mod - disregarding the cost - was power steering.
If I should suggest something that is easy, cheap, improves handling and not just bling - it would be brake reaction stays AKA crosshead stabilisation stays. But if you wait and drive your car as it is for a while, then you really will appreciate the change once it is there. Take your time.

Just came to think of it, your car is from 2010, what about the tyres? If they are from 2010 as well, they should be changed. And check your brake fluid, should not be more than two years old. Then check your rear brake cylinders, they have a tendency to get stuck. If your car is bought through a dealer, these things might have been attended to, but you never know.


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On the 1.6 Sigma I recommend the ecu remap with a upgraded air intake. It made a big difference to mine


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