I posted earlier about a problem with my new Roadster. I thought I'd update. For the first 7 days, it started without any trouble. For the next 4 days, it wouldn't start first try of the day. The instruments lit up but the engine wouldn't crank. No clicks from solenoid or relay. Eventually it started after repeated attempts. When running, it was fine. It went to the dealer for a few days & needless to say, started every time. The next day after getting it back, it failed to start again However, the mechanic, after discussions with the factory, suspected the clutch pressure switch ( you have to have the clutch depressed to start the beast), even though it tested OK every time. So he had made up a shorting link to bypass the switch. When I fitted that, it went first time. This has happened once more with the same result, so it does look as if the pressure switch is the guilty party. So anyone having this problem, short out the switch! It's circled in the picture, against the bulkhead.
If it's the same as the old brake light hydraulic switch. I'm surprised they went for that, given the unreliability of this arrangement in Morgans and other classics. A microswitch on the pedal would be a lot more reliable.
DaveW '05 Red Roadster S1 '16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
Apparently, it is the same. A micro switch would also be better 'cause it could be set to operate with the pedal fully depressed. The pressure switch operates with just a slight movement of the pedal ( don't ask how I know ) Ian
Oh, yes! Gradually increasing the power. Looking forward to really giving it some wellie! The steering seems to be getting lighter & it seems better planted on the road that the old Mk1 was. Could be the alloys? Ian
I've ordered wire wheels - against some fairly specific advice from a racing chum who advised alloys. The alloys, being considerably lighter, will give a far better ride. But me want wires!
Roadster alloys with 205/60 r15 tyres even weigh less (say about 2lb each ) than the black wires with 165/80 r15's standard on 4/4, so the weight saving over Roadster wires will be somewhat more - 2 or 3lb doesn't sound a lot but even a small reduction in unsprung weight has a big effect on ride and handling
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