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Great looking car. I think you will be impressed with the cars ability in the wet, Morgans are really nuetral in such conditions (had mine 20 yrs now!)
I was at a track day last year, a guy was there with his Aero8, he had the car 2 days, this was his first trackday and it started to rain...the Aero8 was going past Gt3 & Ultima without so much as a slide...very impressive.
I was at a track day last year, a guy was there with his Aero8, he had the car 2 days, this was his first trackday and it started to rain...the Aero8 was going past Gt3 & Ultima without so much as a slide...very impressive.
cheers for the spotted! Car is awesome, over 1500 miles in a week driving up to skye and back from the smoke and not a foot wrong. Few hairy moments (sideways at a tollbooth / taking off on some bumps!) buit all safe and not a scratch (so far anyway)... New pic on my profile for the nosy (near a very nice scottish backdrop not far from Glencoe).
Felt like a celebrity, everyone wants to know waht it is (lost times of the times I've had to say "Actually it's a Morgan"
- been photographed, videoed all by other motorists on the move. Only gripes so far - slight bit of water leakeage on todays return, but rain was terrential, lack of ABS also a little bit of a worry after an emergency stop in standing water today, but heart in mouth held it on course and pumpd the pedal for my life and all was well...
Also I don't seem to ahve the hang of the hood yet, I'm sure theres a better way to put it down than I'm using! Tonneau cover seems to be a must (along with the sports pipes, mota lital wheel and shiny allow gearknob)...
Also someone has bought my 3200 from the dealer I traded it too - be nice to hear from them too!
Apart from that = positives - traction is simply awesome, it really does hang on, power is excellent and instantly available - overtaking in scotland a complete breeze... Right, having just got home theres a copy of evo on the dormat unread with an article on the Maserati Birdcage. Speak to the lot of you Monday am - in the meantime heres that pic.....
>> Edited by mr_tony on Saturday 30th July 18:26
Hi Tony,
Your Aero8 looks great in the Scottish setting. As you've probably found out already, we Morgan owners wave to each other and flash headlights, you name it. If you haven't made contact with the Morgan Sports Car Club yet it might be useful; they're generally a friendly bunch with lots of experience of Mogs to share. (www.mscc.uk.com/ There are regional groups who meet for events, tours, drinks, meals etc etc.
If you haven't been around the factory at Malvern that's a must for a run out; just call first and set up your visit. You can speak to the production guys as you go around.
I mentioned your Aero to a friend who lives up here in Scotland and also has an Aero. He says if you have any questions about detail like hoods folding and other quaint habits of the Aero you are welcome to e-mail him off-group. Just ask me if you want his e-mail address.
Enjoy your Mog, wee-foibles and all, we all do.
Lawrence Lowe - Dunfermline -1997 4/4 Morgan
Your Aero8 looks great in the Scottish setting. As you've probably found out already, we Morgan owners wave to each other and flash headlights, you name it. If you haven't made contact with the Morgan Sports Car Club yet it might be useful; they're generally a friendly bunch with lots of experience of Mogs to share. (www.mscc.uk.com/ There are regional groups who meet for events, tours, drinks, meals etc etc.
If you haven't been around the factory at Malvern that's a must for a run out; just call first and set up your visit. You can speak to the production guys as you go around.
I mentioned your Aero to a friend who lives up here in Scotland and also has an Aero. He says if you have any questions about detail like hoods folding and other quaint habits of the Aero you are welcome to e-mail him off-group. Just ask me if you want his e-mail address.
Enjoy your Mog, wee-foibles and all, we all do.
Lawrence Lowe - Dunfermline -1997 4/4 Morgan
Good to hear you're enjoying your new toy Tony. I managed to get mine out for the first time for 3 weeks today due to work and holidays. It still makes me smile. I'm changing my wooden Moto-Lita for a leather one, as although it looks great, it lacks feel. I'm still hankering after a GTN by next summer though...that is if I can find one that hasn't been totally hammered
Richard -
That wasnt your car that I saw last night in Ascot was it? I was waiting by the station/Honda garage for the wife to pick me up and saw a lovely looking machine pootling along behind her.
Looked fantastic, and only the 2nd I've seen in the flesh (saw one a few times in E.Green).
Cheers,
Michael
That wasnt your car that I saw last night in Ascot was it? I was waiting by the station/Honda garage for the wife to pick me up and saw a lovely looking machine pootling along behind her.
Looked fantastic, and only the 2nd I've seen in the flesh (saw one a few times in E.Green).
Cheers,
Michael
Car looks absolutely superb.
I would love to look at an Aero 8 when my car is up for replacement. I think it would have to be a pre-owned car, but it looks as though most are low mileage cars, so that would be quite good.
One question I have is regarding size. Having never seen one in the metal can anyone tell me how they compare in size to a Boxster.
I would love to look at an Aero 8 when my car is up for replacement. I think it would have to be a pre-owned car, but it looks as though most are low mileage cars, so that would be quite good.
One question I have is regarding size. Having never seen one in the metal can anyone tell me how they compare in size to a Boxster.
STEREO UPGRADE
Well my faithful stereo people got the call this week, so I'm having the morgan completely decked out with a new head unit and additional speakers.
I did um and ahh for a bit wondering whether to fit speakers in the rear shelf as it's takign the car away from being 'stock', but I need to be able to hear the stereo, and I need a phone solution too so....
Stereo
Pioneer Bluetooth P70BT Head Unit (does handsfree interaction with bluetooth mobile phones - ideal cos no wiring / cradles to fit cos no space for it!).
DLS269 - 6x9 rear speakers in parcel shelf.
DLS R5A 5"mid/twt - in the front area where existing speakers are.
Should be a great setup and a darn site louder than what I've got right now...
That also means I've got a sat nav head unit for sale.
Well my faithful stereo people got the call this week, so I'm having the morgan completely decked out with a new head unit and additional speakers.
I did um and ahh for a bit wondering whether to fit speakers in the rear shelf as it's takign the car away from being 'stock', but I need to be able to hear the stereo, and I need a phone solution too so....
Stereo
Pioneer Bluetooth P70BT Head Unit (does handsfree interaction with bluetooth mobile phones - ideal cos no wiring / cradles to fit cos no space for it!).
DLS269 - 6x9 rear speakers in parcel shelf.
DLS R5A 5"mid/twt - in the front area where existing speakers are.
Should be a great setup and a darn site louder than what I've got right now...
That also means I've got a sat nav head unit for sale.
UPDATE
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Stereo Fitted - sounds great - the 6x9's ina custom built bok on the parcel shef work brilliantly - though slightly muffled with the roof down.
The front speakers ahd to be reduced to a 4" as a 5" just won't go.
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Had a blown headlight bulb from collection (hadn't noticed as not really driven in the dark) so had that replaced - good old dealers cost of bulb 5 quid no labour charge - great!!!
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Got a garage lined up - figure the beast needs good conditions for winter time. So better look after Clarance I guess!
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Still waiting for my cover from the factory - taken 6 weeks so far and still not here. Figure parts like this are probably slower to turn up than those for the MAserati from Italy!
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Need to start looing around for a runabout car now as obviously won't be driving clarance all winter. Woudl love an old audi quattro, but I think smart car more likely, or an old fiesta to replace my last one...
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Stereo Fitted - sounds great - the 6x9's ina custom built bok on the parcel shef work brilliantly - though slightly muffled with the roof down.
The front speakers ahd to be reduced to a 4" as a 5" just won't go.
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Had a blown headlight bulb from collection (hadn't noticed as not really driven in the dark) so had that replaced - good old dealers cost of bulb 5 quid no labour charge - great!!!
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Got a garage lined up - figure the beast needs good conditions for winter time. So better look after Clarance I guess!
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Still waiting for my cover from the factory - taken 6 weeks so far and still not here. Figure parts like this are probably slower to turn up than those for the MAserati from Italy!
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Need to start looing around for a runabout car now as obviously won't be driving clarance all winter. Woudl love an old audi quattro, but I think smart car more likely, or an old fiesta to replace my last one...
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