davo Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Ok brought this last week,the original plan was to run it for a bit and make use of any parts I needed off it for my mancona and my ongoing long term 400r build and then sell it on. However we are all entitled to a change of heart !! So as mancona coupe is 99% done I've decided to turn this 1800 hatch into a track day toy,whilst keeping it road legal. The misses thinks I got enough going on but I never listen ! She tells me I got a different motor for every day of the week now ! Any way back to the hatch. The plan is to build it up slowly over time whilst keeping it on the road using stuff I already have,or gear I buy by selling stuff I no longer need. The first job is simply strip the interior to save some valuable weight. This mod cost nothing ! ! I've removed the Towbar (now for sale). On doing so I've discovered I have a leaky fuel tank. I do have a replacement but I'm going to have a think before I fit it, I may install a smaller race tank. Here's some pics of how the car looks as I got it. I believe it's had a few owners that are members,but strangely it was first registered about 40 miles from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e966kfl Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Hey nice hatch, you can never have to many motors lol what do women know! Is that towbar still up for grabs if so how much are you looking for it. Cheers. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 i did a lot of work on this motor before manta again bought it off me. he had a few issues with it as he probably said but still a good strong shell for its age. i bought it from drew with no engine or gearbox and fitted some spares i had taking up space in my unit and ran it through winter in snow getting a bit sideways sometimes thought about buying it back myself. good luck with the track day mission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 Yes it is a good strong shell,and that's what swayed me.. Nice to have a project without doing a welding marathon. Nice to know the car is used to going sideways!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Have fun with her, it made me smile every time I went out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 Oh yes I have every intention of having fun ! Removed this tonight And then fitted a replacement tank It's quite shocking how these hatch tanks rot ! Still not a bad job to change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Keep the old tank , they hard to get now , I keep al th tanks I change nd have them rebuilt Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Thanks for the tip Kev I did think I may refurb it but you've now prompted me to defo keep it. Pick up rollcage today paid for with funds from some bits I sold,so in keeping with the ethos of this build!(so far anyway!) So now have plenty to get on with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Right time for a little update Not done to much as been so damn cold but got my first track day in it this Saturday at lydden hill I've give it a service,fitted rollcage and twin headlights Just got to fit harnesses and bonnet pins for this weekend,and may be my race seat if I get time. Rollcage now fitted Carbon twin headlights should add 10 bhp !!! More improvements to come during the year, but want to do a bit at a time in order to see the progress on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 looking great at least its still alive and kicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Nice to see some progress with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.