Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Morgan Plus Four, Supersport & Plus Six (CX & CXV Generation Vehicles) 2019 to 2023 CX cars interior door handle clip

I received a pair of the "Connectors - Handle to Link Rod" from MGOC Spares (£3.95 each) earlier today. They are almost certainly 3d printed items, but none the worse for that. Furthermore I am 95% certain they are identical to the connectors as fitted to CX Morgans 2019 - 2023. I cant be 100% sure because I do not propose to remove my lower door card and go through the rigmarole of fitting one to further check it out. But having done so a number of times quite recently - while fitting replacement door speakers, sound deadening and fleece - and having taken plenty of photos, these connectors look identical apart from being black as opposed to white.

Davetherave my apologies if this rains on your parade in any way, but hopefully it is positive news that may save you the time and expense of a limited run of 3d printing.

We already have taken many hours developing a suitable replacement, the redesigned clip is also 3D printed but it has been modified and strengthened to prevent the known issue of disconnection and/or warping of the connector, it is also of a suitable 3D printing material to take the forces. FYI the first 3D printed units using normal 3D printing materials failed. Version 18 will be going into test mode in two weeks time when my car is available.. It will then take a few weeks of testing to insure the design works. This will also test the actual ID of the clips holding channels, which have to be the right dimension to hold the rod size that Morgan uses.

Its a free market and up to everyone which to choose.. the idea behind the redesign is to overcome the issues with the present design and the non availability as such from Morgan.. The modified unit shown on this post is way more expensive due to the input time of the 3D developer.

So, our Plus Six now has its 5th radiator fitted, we have survived a holiday in Greece with kids and grand children and we are now back recovering...

I have fitted the Mk 18 door clip into the Plus Six drivers side, it fitted perfectly, a strong push fit and clipped perfectly into place. The designed tie wrap channels work well to locate and hold a tie wrap in place for secondary security of the rod in its clip, although the fit is very good and some may prefer not to use the tie wrap option.

I have attached 4 photos of the clip in its rods and also fitted with tie wraps, note the position of the tie wrap "heads", these were positioned to ensure it did not catch the door card when the interior door catch is operated. I have test opened about 100 times so far and all looks good.

I am chatting with Mark to see if the design needs any other design tweaks..






Dave

Looking good Dave

To everyone that has expressed interest in the door catch connectors. Mark has just notified me that the latest revision is complete and checked. I have sent to each of you a PM with Marks Email contact address, if you use this to make contact, he will then contact you to arrange post, payment etc.

If anyone else is interested in a set of connectors for the CX 2019-2023 interior door catch rods, then just advise on this post and I will PM you Marks details,

Dave

Cheers Dave mine are on order

The clips have arrived and look the dogs dangly bits. I'll keep them in reserve for now. Thanks Dave & Mark.