|
Forums34
Topics48,379
Posts813,562
Members9,215
| |
Most Online1,046
Aug 24th, 2023
|
|
|
There are no members with birthdays on this day. |
|
|
|
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 1,531 Likes: 38
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
|
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 1,531 Likes: 38 |
Umm_ were we not told by the factory that the manual Plus Fours were detuned because the gearbox could not handle the torque that the auto ones had??
99 plus 8 indigo
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,770 Likes: 429
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
OP
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,770 Likes: 429 |
Not sure on the gear box issue , I thought it was emmission control. I found this intereresting article on tuning the mighty B48 on the web here.
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 MG ZS EV aka Trigger
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 616 Likes: 17
Talk Morgan Regular
|
|
Talk Morgan Regular
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 616 Likes: 17 |
I would be interested with the high-flow catted downpipe. I wonder where it could be available in Belgium ?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,770 Likes: 429
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
OP
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,770 Likes: 429 |
It is apparently a bmw part.
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 MG ZS EV aka Trigger
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,770 Likes: 429
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
OP
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,770 Likes: 429 |
Whilst my CX is in for a warranty rad & a few other things Krazy Horse have lent me an auto WRP4. This is a 2020 with just the ECU chip so only 316 bhp & 461 Nm of torque.
This goes quite well and without traction control I would worry in the wet & prefer a manual. Floor it & the speed climbs v quickly in any gear.
With a normal cat & exhaust it is civilised noise wise as well which HO likes.
Being a 2020 car the seats are rock hard & the suspension rougher than my 22 car.
The old hood you realise is far simpler.
This car has low temp race pads so the brake response takes a while to get used to.
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 MG ZS EV aka Trigger
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,180 Likes: 17
Has a lot to Say!
|
|
Has a lot to Say!
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,180 Likes: 17 |
John, In your write up on your original WRP, you stated that you would miss the Old fashioned drive feel. Do you still feel that way or has your plus four, converted you ?
4/4 Ivory 4.1:1 axle, Mercedes A200 AMG
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,770 Likes: 429
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
OP
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,770 Likes: 429 |
It is a lot easier drive and a faster / smoother one .
Today on the A14 going over the concrete slabs I didn't miss the trad.
I'd still like a trad but having 2 Mogs isn't an option.
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 MG ZS EV aka Trigger
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2024
Posts: 59 Likes: 14
Just Getting Started
|
|
Just Getting Started
Joined: Aug 2024
Posts: 59 Likes: 14 |
I drove the WRp4 on Friday. What a fun drive … the only slight question mark for me is if the brakes are up to it but I guess there’s a solution to be found if it becomes an issue.
Anyway, I liked the car so much that I secured it with a deposit. Just waiting to hear when it will be ready for me :-)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,669 Likes: 43
Talk Morgan Addict
|
|
Talk Morgan Addict
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,669 Likes: 43 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,770 Likes: 429
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
OP
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,770 Likes: 429 |
Well done Dave. That beast is magnificent. I'm currently driving the auto with only the ECU flash which at 316 bhp is still an astounding car.
Dan will do you proud. those brakes are fine but race pads are available as is a brembo conversion. When do you collect it?
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 MG ZS EV aka Trigger
|
|
|
|
|
