Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Classic Morgans (pre-CX) 3.7 roadster - any known issues? and Battery life

Sorry so late to this thread. I spent a fair amount of timing working to remap the ECU to get rid of the rev hang and was not able to do so after working through multiple tunes. The issue is that unless you keep the timing where it is, it tends to detonate even on higher octane fuel. I can get not hang, but it also will destroy the engine. I don't know enough about car tuning to add more than that. It is annoying and someone should fix, but it is not a deal breaker for me. It's a fun car to drive, but if you are looking for a modern sports car, a Miata is what you want. The roadster has a lot of character and is always special, it's just not a modern completely sorted car. That said, I sold my F12 as I enjoyed driving the roadster more so that says something.

I don't think the rev hang should be a deal breaker when we were at Berrybrook we drove the A r plus four although it looked gorgeous I thought the engine was very flat even in the upper reaches for a cosworth. We then took out a Roadster and the power was there in every gear.The rev hang was a bit disconserting if your marching on a bit and going into a corner the first time, if you know about it its not so bad. I know for a fact that some people got the upgrade for free and others had to pay which isn't very fair but seems to be the Morgan way

Thanks Richard still researching,, had a good look at the various airbox mods and may try that option 1st.

Hi there, hope your enjoying the Roadster Moggywills. I was the previous owner of the Geneva Willow Green and loved it. Especially the heater I traded it in for a Plus6 and that heater is poor. Anyway, I bought it direct from the factory and as you pointed out it came with the new rear suspension, however I found the front a little light and twitchy so I had Ledgerwoods change the front suspension which definitely improved the overall drive.
If your interested I still have the original side screen case, which I came across in the garage recently. I also still have the personal reg 0V60 MOG which I had on the car.
Hope you end the car.

Hi Rich,
Apologies only just seen your message from this Post. I have enjoyed the Roadster immensely and its good to know you were a prev owner of the Car. I am now looking to move it on in my quest to buy a Plus Six.

Hi,

I wonder if you can help me here.

I’m in the process of buying the 2017 Geneva car (Willow Green) that’s been part of this blog/string going back to early 2023.

I’ve reached out to both MoggyWills and RichP6 privately via the Talk Morgan private email facility but so far no reply.

I have made contact with Dan White at SSL as well to follow up on some of my questions here.

Do any you that use Talk Morgan have direct access to them (Moggy / Rich ) to ask them to reply to me. I need to complete my due diligence on the car and as past owners and expect they will know the answers to my questions.

I’m not of course allowed to approach directly because of the dreaded GDPR.



Thanks for your help.

Cheers

Richard always replies promptly in my experience

Why not post your queries publicly, here ?

The ask is only something that the Owners have access to...... sadly. Not in the public domain.

Cheers

Now I've owned the car (Geneva Show 2017) for a month I've been able to pull together most of its back history from Morgan Factory, Ledgerwood's, Berrybrook and SSL. all of whom have had dealings since 2017.

I still have couple of hares running and once they get confirmed I provide a potted history.

Cheers

moggywills is or was a deva mog member so you could get in touch that way.His brother in law is a senior member of the club his name is Gwyn. Its a stunning roadster enjoy the miles.