MANTAMAN Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 What I could do with the seat is bolt it further back and have a better driving position I suppose. exactly what i did with my Recaro's in two Manta's, unbolted the subframe from the seat and using thick angle to extend the frame rearward and creating new front mountings and rear mountings further back, i was able to have the seat upto 6 inch / 15 cm further back, it got my knees under the stearing wheel which then of course was really a little to far away !! one day i would like to get an Electric Retro Power stearing column but made with extra length. ( ooh er misses !! ) I have found the early B / 1800 type seats more comfortable, Recaro's don't give much support to the back of the legs, though that said i have driven hundreds of miles in day in them OK. Quote
Jack Posted October 4, 2014 Author Posted October 4, 2014 I thought this and I painted mine: Love a white hatch but I am biased! Well done Jack! Thanks I won't be painting my door handles white though 1 Quote
MicsManta Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 the door handle does look good. i'm about 6 foot 3 and i never had any issues fitting (althogh if you know what a 126 is i fit fine in them as well some how) it was always the backing being too spongy so i hit the metal. the ost comfortable seats i have been in is first saab 93 viggen leather seats (they give you more support than is needed and are realy comfortable) and probably second probaby what suttys is the mondeo st24 (leather again with alot of support). Quote
Jack Posted October 22, 2014 Author Posted October 22, 2014 These photos were just after I had washed it 1 Quote
CRAZYDAVE Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 Looks good A nice bonus having the early interior and no sunroof Quote
DiMarco Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 Looks really clean jack really clean good find there mate. Just one problem though mate no V8 Quote
MANTAMAN Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 These photos were just after I had washed it which is done at least twice a day...... are you sleeping in it as well? 1 Quote
Jack Posted October 25, 2014 Author Posted October 25, 2014 Its okay Nick I am happy with my standard CIH as it really fast as is! I may as well sleep in my Hatch next Biling Ian rather than bringing a tent! Quote
Jack Posted October 27, 2014 Author Posted October 27, 2014 Ahh. You'd love the recaros in my mondeo then. They're even better. I'll let you sit in it next time you at Billing. Thanks Sutty, can I sit in your Manta instead? I will let you sit in mine too... Quote
Julian Posted November 23, 2014 Posted November 23, 2014 Very nice Jack, can you pop down and wash my Cavvy, some time, I haven't washed it for about three months Quote
MANTAMAN Posted November 23, 2014 Posted November 23, 2014 I haven't washed it for about three months bet it stinks !!! Quote
Julian Posted November 23, 2014 Posted November 23, 2014 bet it stinks !!! Only the passinger seat Quote
smiffy220 Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 Looks great Jack. Hope it doesn't snow, you'll lose it!!! Lol Quote
Scribe of Lincoln Posted November 29, 2014 Posted November 29, 2014 Its okay Nick I am happy with my standard CIH as it really fast as is! I may as well sleep in my Hatch next Biling Ian rather than bringing a tent! The hatch would be bigger than your tent! Don't cook in there though.... Quote
Jack Posted November 29, 2014 Author Posted November 29, 2014 The hatch would be bigger than your tent! Don't cook in there though.... There is a possibility of an upgrade to a bigger one but my tent was fine for just me Quote
Paul Barrett Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 Must need another wash now jack surely.....if your down my way PYC needs some love, hasn't been washed since billing! Quote
Jack Posted December 29, 2014 Author Posted December 29, 2014 Most recent photo Paul I have a Valeting kit for it by Autoglym, I will give yours a wash mate just send it up Quote
Jack Posted January 30, 2015 Author Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) https://www.flickr.com/photos/130250889@N06/ Edited July 2, 2015 by Jack Quote
Jack Posted July 2, 2015 Author Posted July 2, 2015 Thread revival on Manta number 2. What do you think? 1 Quote
CRAZYDAVE Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Looks great The only thing i would change is taking the Manta graphic off the front bumper just leaving the standard gte one Quote
Rapierdave Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Looks better without the rubbing strips on 1 Quote
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