Devil Fish Posted February 10, 2009 Author Posted February 10, 2009 I appreciate what your saying Phil, and it is true that my expectations were high for this kit (especially after forking out just over £1K for it) I'm just trying to describe it/and the process of fitting it as honestly as I can, to hopefully give people an idea of what to expect. Quote
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Devil Fish Posted February 11, 2009 Author Posted February 11, 2009 Fair play. I must admit having the proper mounting flange with j-clip cut-outs is an absolute bonus. Like I've said previously in this thread, it's generally a good kit, just wasn't bolt it on and it's done perfect. I'm too much of an optimist! Quote
Devil Fish Posted February 13, 2009 Author Posted February 13, 2009 With the welder still out of action, James has fitted the 3-piece genuine Irmscher spoiler... (not to mention bashing the boot lid about so that it now fits properly,- the car was rear-ended a few years ago, and the repair job by supposed professionals left a lot to be desired) Quote
Devil Fish Posted March 7, 2009 Author Posted March 7, 2009 Indicators fitted by fibre glassing some mounts to the bumper, bumper reinforcement bar cut to fit 400 bumper and foamed in. Engine in time for a rest!! 1 Quote
garymanc Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 come on wake up ........ really enjoying this project Quote
Leon Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 New chassis rails certainly look industrial enough to withstand a good few years of abuse! Could you do me a favour and tell me roughly how much space there is between the head and the master cylinder? I'd like to know how much room there is when fitting an XE on bike carbs. Quote
alan Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 certainly coming on been looking forward to an up date. Quote
Devil Fish Posted March 15, 2009 Author Posted March 15, 2009 Thanks for the comments Chassis all done Carlton 2.2 discs with Calibra 16V calipers fitted Body schutz Quote
Devil Fish Posted March 16, 2009 Author Posted March 16, 2009 Cheers Stu Modded the front bumper to accept j-clips for ease of putting on and taking off Quote
jim cbr Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 God I'm jealous of your time/skill/patience/kitty, good work will look good when finished. Jim Quote
Devil Fish Posted March 31, 2009 Author Posted March 31, 2009 Possibly the last bit of welding... Quote
stradacab Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Possibly the last bit of welding... Or possibly not, it is a Manta after all Quote
Rab Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 That wisnae you lying guttered on thi flare wis it, thought that wiz only left tae us up here. Looking fare braw doon under und ontap. Quote
Devil Fish Posted April 3, 2009 Author Posted April 3, 2009 Thanks Rab, yep thats James sleeping on the job as usual Had the QED throttle bodies turn up the other day... have to say they are a very impressive hi-tech bit of professional kit! I'll probably only end up using about 30% of its capabilities... I mean heck... does the Manta really need launch control!! Looks like I'll have to buy a laptop so I can do some mapping! http://qedmotorsport.co.uk/qed-shop/vauxha...distributorless Getting VERY excited about driving this car when finished! Quote
Rick-Manta Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 Are you still going for the Anthracite(spelling ) paint job? Unusual choice of colour for a 400 but it should be one of a kind. I also had a berlinetta hatch in Anthracite a few years back and looked fantastic when freshly polished, one of the better metallic paints of the era I'm sure. Are you then going to have the 400 stickers over the top or is the outside appearence going to be 400 in shape only? All the best with the last few hurdles, looking really nice! Quote
Devil Fish Posted April 3, 2009 Author Posted April 3, 2009 Hi Rick (and thanks for those j-clips btw!) Yep, staying Anthracite, it's my fav Manta colour... but then I grew up in this car, so it would be! Current thoughts are to put silver (in keeping with original decal colours) "400r" stickers on the doors and boot lip and a blitz on the front (obviously). Quote
Devil Fish Posted April 6, 2009 Author Posted April 6, 2009 Trial fitted the throttle bodies... looks like they'll go in with a bit of modding to the heater matrix pipes, they clear the servo thankfully. Quote
garymanc Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 looking good, i noticed its james birthday on the forum....... hope your getting him a nice pressie for the stunning work he has done Quote
stradacab Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 I was trying to keep it quiet, I've just had a pm from betty too!! Quote
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