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by G Walker - 24/08/26 06:52 PM
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Thank you, that will be interesting. The reason for my question is a proposed culling of the fleet. The Merc and the 4/4 out and a Plus Four in so it would be my daily driver. You are going to replace a C class estate with a Morgan? It’s a possibility, the c class hardly gets used
Simon
2002 4/4
1936 Austin 12 light 4 Ascot saloon
2023 AMG Mercedes C300e estate
2021 Audi A1 sport
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Greetings from Ireland!
Yes, I use mine daily and now have just over 20,000 Kms on the clock. I have had 3 previous trades, one 4/4 and 2 plus4’s. The current car is imho a Morgan as it always should have been- I just love it and after some judicious use of neoprene, it is totally weatherproof to Irish conditions!!!!
I would thoroughly recommend the upgrade even though it did drain the piggy bank- I’m very glad I chose the auto as I find it very relaxing and lightning fast when wanting to overtake in a hurry. Best of luck whatever you decide.
Cheers! Thank you for that - “Waterproof to Irish conditions” wow, you HAVE done well! Just because it is waterproof to Irish Conditions doesn't mean you can take it through a car wash!!! I get mine at "Waves", located at my local Tesco. Hand wash.
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
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My 2014 4/4 is absolutely watertight from the start. But you have to wash it yourself.
'14 4/4 graphite grey
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Talking of washing I take it the bonnet louvres still let water on when raining?
Simon
2002 4/4
1936 Austin 12 light 4 Ascot saloon
2023 AMG Mercedes C300e estate
2021 Audi A1 sport
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Greetings from Ireland!
Yes, I use mine daily and now have just over 20,000 Kms on the clock. I have had 3 previous trades, one 4/4 and 2 plus4’s. The current car is imho a Morgan as it always should have been- I just love it and after some judicious use of neoprene, it is totally weatherproof to Irish conditions!!!!
I would thoroughly recommend the upgrade even though it did drain the piggy bank- I’m very glad I chose the auto as I find it very relaxing and lightning fast when wanting to overtake in a hurry. Best of luck whatever you decide.
Cheers! Greetings from Ireland!
Yes, I use mine daily and now have just over 20,000 Kms on the clock. I have had 3 previous trades, one 4/4 and 2 plus4’s. The current car is imho a Morgan as it always should have been- I just love it and after some judicious use of neoprene, it is totally weatherproof to Irish conditions!!!!
I would thoroughly recommend the upgrade even though it did drain the piggy bank- I’m very glad I chose the auto as I find it very relaxing and lightning fast when wanting to overtake in a hurry. Best of luck whatever you decide.
Cheers! Greetings from Ireland!
Yes, I use mine daily and now have just over 20,000 Kms on the clock. I have had 3 previous trades, one 4/4 and 2 plus4’s. The current car is imho a Morgan as it always should have been- I just love it and after some judicious use of neoprene, it is totally weatherproof to Irish conditions!!!!
I would thoroughly recommend the upgrade even though it did drain the piggy bank- I’m very glad I chose the auto as I find it very relaxing and lightning fast when wanting to overtake in a hurry. Best of luck whatever you decide.
Cheers! Do you have alloy wheels or wires? I prefer the look of wires but if it’s to be used year round and when salt is on the roads I think I’ll have to go for alloys?
Simon
2002 4/4
1936 Austin 12 light 4 Ascot saloon
2023 AMG Mercedes C300e estate
2021 Audi A1 sport
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Two issues here. Alloys easier to clean but stainless spokes will stand up to grit and salt far better than alloys.
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My stainless steel spoke wheels look like new after 20 years. I've never done anything other than spray them with rim cleaner and rinse them off every time I wash the car. It's that easy.
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Deejay, yes but. My wheels are stainless spokes which were painted black from new. Trouble is that the collar nut ( where you can adjust the tension of each spoke) are not stainless. Nearly all have now gone rusty, bubbling the paint off. I have re- painted these collar nuts with hammerite which seems to hold the rust at bay for about 6 months. Think I’d go for alloys.
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Simon,
I have Alloys - I find they are quite fiddly to clean and am looking at alternatives!
Cheers!
Robbie
2021 Plus Four -- Helga
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My stainless steel spoke wheels look like new after 20 years. I've never done anything other than spray them with rim cleaner and rinse them off every time I wash the car. It's that easy.
Interesting, mine are chrome and a nightmare if salt gets on them
Simon
2002 4/4
1936 Austin 12 light 4 Ascot saloon
2023 AMG Mercedes C300e estate
2021 Audi A1 sport
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