superchargedfool Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Does anyone on here go to this meet? Its near Melton Mowbray. There are a couple of very nice Manta's get there from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta88 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Does anyone on here go to this meet? Its near Melton Mowbray. There are a couple of very nice Manta's get there from time to time. It,s me and Joe that go to most of the meetings throughout the summer months,if you are interested in going i will post something on here when we are going. Mick. Just looked at your profile,this must be you then ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchargedfool Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Thats me. I will probably go to the first one in the manta because the moggy is coming off the road soon for more progress engine wise. I do try to go in a different classic each month. Last year I went in a mgb, 4x4 cossie and a few times in the moggy. I love going in the moggy and seeing the surpised look on faces when they spot the charger on a subtle moggy. If I remember one of the mantas that go has bike carbs? I am about 90 minutes away but try hard not to miss it, its a great meet. I have admired both of your mantas in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta88 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 If you saw a Silver hatch and a white coupe,they both have bike carbs on now, that gets some interest from the bikers that go. Your Moggie looks great did you fit the charger yourself ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchargedfool Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Your Moggie looks great did you fit the charger yourself ? Oh yes. Totally diy. Homemade manifolds, belt tensioners and modded front pulleys. Set up by trial and error as well. It's no cheque book queen but can show them up. It's about 120bhp at 10psi in 750kg. Hits 60 on a gps in low 7's on cheap rubber. Runs an escort mk2 axle, sierra g'box, mondeon concentric release bearing, cage, etc, etc. Its mad but so right. I absolutely love it and will keep it forever. Its good fun dropping out of 5th at naughty speeds and overtaking young lads in "hot hatches". I will be putting a new better bottom end id soon and we should get nearer 140bhp. If I can get weight down to 700kg we should get to 60 in low 6's. And its not geared low for acceleration either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchargedfool Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Well I am going next week weather permitting. the new landlord seems well up for it! Any body on here going? Joe? Mick? If so see you there, I'll be in my hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 When is the next meet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchargedfool Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 When is the next meet? should be tuesday 13th april, weather permitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta88 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I can't make this one but will be at the next one on May 12th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I hope to be at the May one as well, can't make this month as it's half term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchargedfool Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 you pair of lightweights you will have to hope it rains and then you wont be missing out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 May12th? I may even make that one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Glad to say I'll be attending AF on May the 12th in the Ascona. Hope to see plenty of Manta Club folk, hope the weather is good and we all have a great evening. See you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchargedfool Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Tuesdays meet was very good for so early in the season. Retro scene mag had a good photo diary of the night that I found on retro rides: http://retroscenemag.com/post/Carrington-Arms-Meet-140409-Report.aspx they seemed to have liked my manta a bit! I was pleased with the car because it was the first longer drive i have taken it on 130 mile round trip. It drove perfectly and I found it quite a relaxing car to drive. Certainly got a few looks driving there in a totally valeted 25 year old Manta. I will be going next month but hopefully in my Minor with its new engine, it would give it a few running in miles in one journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Shall be heading off down to this myself on the 12th, anyone else going? Would advise people to get there as early as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I'm hoping to be there for the first time, got the day off so can get there early. Not sure which car I'll be in though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Modifier Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Is there any more info on this? MM is only 25 miles from me and I'll make the trip. Won't be ain a Manta though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan W Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Shall be going along in the 'A'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta88 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I will be going, possibly in the Manta, it will be the first run out this year. Graham ,just head for the village you cant miss it, it's well worth a visit, as opel2000 said get there early as it gets busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Is there any more info on this? MM is only 25 miles from me and I'll make the trip. Won't be ain a Manta though This place is just down the road from Melton Mowbray, there is a back road that leads out of Melton and leads you straight to Ashby Folville. Won't be in a Manta myself either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Modifier Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 OK I'll see what I can do. Should be OK to get there, when you say early... How early? I'm not worried about getting in the front of the queue cos I'm in a Senny and it's about a comfy place as you can be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Going to Ashby Folville tomorrow 12th. Hotel booked, The Ascona is ready to go, see you all there around 5pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchargedfool Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 I am going but not in one of my cars. I will be passenger in a v8 esprit gt. Too good a lift to let go by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Sorry I couldn't make this, didn't get back from Gatwick until 4pm, so wouldn't have made it over in time to get parked. Hopefully next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchargedfool Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 seriously good do this last night. probably 2000 people. few nice old vaux and opels there that I recognised a well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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