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It is a new day, and with that comes a new request for more camera


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Sorry guys no pictures yet still working on slow Internet connections however, I'll give you my thoughts so far.

When I went in the early demo car I posted something along the lines of needing my teeth replaced as it vibrated so much, the new super improved 3 wheeler is nothing like that, it's relatively smooth so main concern overcome. grin2

Slipping into the drivers seat you notice the changes made to the trans tunnel and peddle layout and you now have enough room to be comfortable. But I would urge careful selection of footwear. I had on a pair of desert boots which are too wide just been for a quick spin wearing a pair of driving shoes and those are fine.

The firing up process releases the caged animal, lift the cover press the button and it's alive.

We got stuck in some traffic yesterday and my daughter who was in the passenger seat said it reminder her of a puppy on it's lead (leash for our cousins over the pond) pulling waiting to be let go and that description is so right.

On drive off first time you give it some gas, release the clutch and suddenly realize that the 30 large you've just spent was worth every penny.

OMG as you start hitting the sweet spot on the torque curve you suddenly discover the potential this thing has.

Those of you who know the factory will understand that as you come out of the visitor centre past the industrial estate you come to a set of traffic lights, this was when I had my fire brown trousers moment, and we'd only travelled a few hundred yards.

Where are the brakes!

After years of servo assistance you expect an instant response but this doesn't happen. But after a few scary moments you get the hang of it.

I suspect that this had a lot to do with the brakes bedding in.

As I said yesterday we spent most of the journey back on the motorway, and I suddenly thought it was an automatic, the torque from the engine doesn't require constant gear change, but you find yourself dropping a gear just to hear the engine. Sweet. grin2

My next brown trousers moment came when I found myself boxed in by a couple of HGV's then you realise how exposed you are (bloody brilliant for getting the old heart going). Dropped a gear, bit of gas problem over with I'm now doing 80 ish. innocent

I sat in the cockpit, and thats really what it, is for about 2hours solid yesterday and I didnt want get out. You slip into the car and it surrounds like a single seat open wheel racer.

By the time I got home last night it was starting to get dark, so I left it until it was truely dark and went for a nightime spin. The sensation is increased 10 fold, especially as the headlights are good for about 10 feet in front of you.
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Should add a couple of other comments the first from my daughter yesterday was, she didn't think we were going that fast until see looked at the White lines in the road. Puzzled me a bit as it was such a lovely day we did all of the journey minus crash helmets.

The next as from junior how said he had no fear of getting a fat face as the wind gentle massaged your face, and the dust thrown up from lorries gently gave you a facial scrub,. Now those of you who are in need of convincing the better half can use this as a sales point." The Morgan 3 Wheeler, Botox on the move" . Before you try I should let you know I've copyrighted that.

My little run yesterday as usual in a Mog caused some excitement, being filmed, hooted and waved at, best part though is coming up behind someone, then watching them look in the mirror as the expression on the face changes to What the F$€¥ .

Loved every minute of it, now must go for dinner and then off to football, I'll give you one guess as to what I'll be driving.



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Originally Posted By asbojohn
You slip into the car and it surrounds like a single seat open wheel racer.


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Great writeup!
Makes the wait even harder though frown

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Yes, very nice write-up, thanks.


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Originally Posted By asbojohn
My little run yesterday as usual in a Mog caused some excitement, being filmed, hooted and waved at, best part though is coming up behind someone, then watching them look in the mirror as the expression on the face changes to What the F$€¥ .

Thanks for the write-up John, you're obviously delighted, as I am with mine, with your 3W. woohoo flag cheers

I must say that it garners more attention than any car I have owned so far, including the AeroMax! laugh When I was refilling with petrol on the first day, one guy came up and was convinced that it was a 1930's trike, and found it hard to believe I had just collected it that day... I'm sure when he went away he was still not totally convinced. confused2

As for not being able to upload photos Abo, you'll be double Asbo if you keep us all in suspense much longer! banghead



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Great write up and it is obvious that you have instantly bonded with it, I felt enthusiastic on your behalf just watching you collect it yesterday, i really am turning into a Morgan Groupie. I am having a battle with the Big C, just now and have to have an op on the 19th but I hope to be fit enough to go to the Le Mans Classic where I will seek out the Morgans without a doubt!

Meanwhile like everyone else, i am waiting impatiently for photos - lots of em!

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Yes, great write up Asbo!

I was at the factory yesterday afternoon and its very noticeable the increase in three wheelers buzzing (not quite the right word!) around the factory.

Beastie...will look forward to seeing you at the Le Mans Classic!


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Brilliant write up Asbo; for me it summarises the petrol head in all of us on TM and the particular magic that owning a Morgan gives.

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Originally Posted By asbojohn
" The Morgan 3 Wheeler, Botox on the move" .


That's a good one! And you're right to copyright it, I can imagine Capt. Slow steal that one! redcard

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Nice to get a personal perspective John, well written and leaving the rest of us waiting for more. Just a thought, with your pictures being slow to upload, were they taken with a high resolution, high Megapixel count and the whole file is just to big to download? [As you can see I know very little about this sort of thing, but have had similar problems in the past.]


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