Yes Michael, that's right. Peter Ballard explains all the theory on Morganatica: https://sites.google.com/site/morganatica/suspension/main-rebound-spring-interation
Tim On 31 July 2012 09:56, MICHAEL CALLAGHAN <[email protected]> wrote: > Tim, let me get this right, as my car gets a bit of nodding car motion > from time to time, check for free motion on the rebound springs when the > car is on level surface. if the rebound springs are compressed cut down as > much as to free off the springs. is this correct. michael > > *From:* Tim Harris <[email protected]> > *To:* mogtalk2 <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 9:47 > > *Subject:* Re: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Need some advice please..New > Morgan > ** > The single best thing anyone can do to set up the front suspension of > their Morgan is to ensure the lower rebound springs are clear of the stub > axles at static ride height. If the rebound springs are compressed in any > way, they act to preload the main springs, effectively making the front > suspension much harder than it should be, and leading to the depressingly > familiar 'nodding dog' effect when driving over anything but the smoothest > of roads. > > Taking the rebound springs out and cutting them down doesn't even cost 10p! > > Tim **** > On 31 July 2012 09:34, Dave P <[email protected]> wrote:** > > adrian- what do you mean by 'set up right'?- how is this done?-I know > Librands do a front end setup for about 10K, but thats no good to me- I > need a fix i can do with a spanner, a screwdriver, and a bit of chewing > gum.....................one that cost no more than about 10P!** ** > > Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:46:50 +0100**> From: > [email protected]**> To: [email protected]** > Subject: > RE: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Need some advice please..New Morgan > **> **> Spending much of my driving on Sheffield roads, where there seems > to be a policy of replacing worn out potholes, any vehicle is stiff, but a > Mog in Sheffield is the worst! My Landie is a more comfortable ride there! > ** > **> Richard S**> http://www.british-red-sportscar.co.uk/**> > http://www.greystones.co.uk/** > http://www.unstonegreen.co.uk/**> > http://www.mogpix.com/**> **> **> **> -----Original Message-----** > > From: Adrian Slade [mailto:[email protected]]**> Sent: Tue 31/07/2012 > 08:32**> To: mogtalk2**> Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Need some > advice please..New Morgan** > **> I think Richard is over doing the > stiffness bit, I have driven a number of performance cars over the last 20 > years from various marques and have to say that the Morgan can be > relatively comfortable if set up right. In fact some modern sports cars are > quite harsh in comparison especially when on rough road or in badly > maintained town roads.** > **> Regards,**> **> Adrian**> **> > [email protected]**> **> (0)7802 408642**> **> On 31 Jul 2012, at > 08:23, Richard Smith <[email protected]> wrote:** > **> > I > don't think there is much difference between the rides in Mogs, you need a > good relationship with your dentist whichever. Softer shocker settings, > lower tyre pressures will help a bit in ride comfort, as will softer seat > cushions. But you don't buy a Mog for comfort. Best to join a local group, > noggins as we call them, and chat to owners. The difference between models > is more down to engine and width, not comfort.** > > Others may say I am > talking total tosh, but I hope that I have at least helped answer your > question. Don't hesitate to come back here though**> >**> > Richard S**> > > http://www.british-red-sportscar.co.uk/** > > > http://www.greystones.co.uk/**> > http://www.unstonegreen.co.uk/**> > > http://www.mogpix.com/** > >**> >**> >**> > -----Original Message-----**> > > From: Tim Harris [mailto:[email protected]]**> > Sent: Tue > 31/07/2012 07:55** > > To: mogtalk2**> > Subject: [mogtalk2] Re: > [mogtalk2] Need some advice please..New Morgan**> >**> > Hi Terry, and > welcome to the world of Morganeering! Morgan are in the**> > process of > introducing rising rate springs for the front suspension of the** > > > trad cars, this vastly increases ride comfort. I think it's going to be**> > > available on all the cars, so it's probably best to check with your > dealer.**> >**> > Tim**> >** > > On 30 July 2012 21:20, Terry Holland < > [email protected]> wrote:**> >**> >>**> >> Hi Everyone,** > > >>**> >> Not sure that I'm in the right place, but I'm thinking of buying > a Morgan**> >> and am looking for a bit of advice from an impartial > source.**> >>**> >> I've just sold my Caterham R500 - I got really fed up > with the ridiculous** > >> performance, uncomfortable ride and strapping > myself into a 4-point-harness**> >> [I'm not getting any younger or > lighter!!].**> >>**> >> I'm looking for the most comfortable ride > possible [especially when** > >> cruising at around 70 mph] and for > something that will age gracefully with**> >> me!!**> >>**> >> I would > really appreciate your thoughts on the most appropriate model for** > >> > me - the obvious options seem to be between the 4/4 and the Plus 4.**> >>* > *> >> Any help would be appreciated.**> >>**> >> Terry Holland.**> >>**> > >> -------------------------------------------** > >> View posts on The > Mail Archive**> >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [**> > >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/]** > >>**> >> Modify > Your Subscription:**> >> https://www.listbox.com/member/?&**> >> Powered > by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com/** > >>**> >**> >**> >**> > > -------------------------------------------**> > View posts on The Mail > Archive**> > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [ > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/]** > >**> > Modify Your > Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&**> > Powered by Listbox: > http://www.listbox.com/** > >**> >**> >**> >**> > > -------------------------------------------**> > View posts on The Mail > Archive**> > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [ > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/]** > >**> > Modify Your > Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&**> > Powered by Listbox: > http://www.listbox.com/** > > <winmail.dat>**> **> **> **> > -------------------------------------------**> View posts on The Mail > Archive**> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [ > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/]** > **> Modify Your > Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&**> Powered by Listbox: > http://www.listbox.com/** > **> **> ** > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Modify <https://www.listbox.com/member/?&;> Your Subscription > <http://www.listbox.com/> > > ** > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Modify <https://www.listbox.com/member/?&;> Your Subscription > <http://www.listbox.com/> > **** > > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Modify<https://www.listbox.com/member/?&;>Your Subscription > <http://www.listbox.com> > ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
