Mort Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 (edited) Hi, Just thought I'd post a hello seeing as I'll probably be using the forum quite a lot in the upcoming future. I've never owned a Manta until now, but always liked them when I was younger and they were a current car, so when the time came to buy myself a cheap car for a toy this one became the favourite - was looking at Mk1 Astra's (which was my first car ), Manta's and Mk1 Golf or Sirocco's. My plan was to get hold of a decent base car that could be used as a mostly daily driver (at least three times a week), that could be restored. I then started to look at some of the conversions that people have done with the C20XE engine and liked the idea of that. Eventually a car came up that looked ok and was in the right price range (advertised on here actually), after numerous emails and pictures from Mike (thanks mate) it was time to make a lengthy trip down to Reading to take a final look and purchase. So here it is: It's not mint, but it's a good starting point... It's got a few problems, but nothing that can't be overcome. I'll probably start a project post as well once I get under way with all the fixes/mods. I used to own a TVR 350i (Series II) and this car's not too far from the performance I used to get from that, it's also just as twitchy in the wet Hope you'll all go easy on me, all the advice you can offer me in other topics will be mostly appreciated! By the way, I'm in the Bolton area. Thanks for reading! Terry. Edited November 3, 2009 by Mort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hi mate and welcome . Everyone on the site is really good with advise and tips.Car looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2908642343 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Terry; Welcome to the fold, we are a friendly and helpful bunch on here. Mvh John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 hi terry and a warm welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 same answer as heater question. pub meet north west is at junction 31 m6 follow signs for a59 clithroe/skipton. ten minutes from motorway. buy one meal get one free if you need feeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksdevil Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Welcome to the forum and possibly to the club Great bunch on here. The manta looks really good on those rims, it kept catching my eye on pistonheads i think it was. Enjoy the site and the new motor. Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Welcome to the forum................& hopefully the club............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hi and welcome Nice hatch would recommend showing up to local pub meets You'll get the best advice there is, after the heater prob is sorted! i'd would be thinking about roof. Cheers, Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hello and a warm welcome to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Welcome to the forum and possibly to the club Great bunch on here. The manta looks really good on those rims, it kept catching my eye on pistonheads i think it was. Enjoy the site and the new motor. Neil. Ditto really sits lovely on those rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Hey folks, thanks for the warm welcome on Friday night at the Boddington Arms, it was nice to meet some of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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