CavvyNick Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Hi Guys Not quite a manta owner, but a mk1 Cav owner. Been a bit of a Vaux fan for a while now. In my younger years building a enjoying XE'd Corsa's and Nova's. But time came to grow up had a couple of kids and brought a house. But still having that itch, started to look for something along the lines of a manta. My mk1 cavalier came up on ebay at a incredibly cheep price so that had to do. Looking to do a 16v and 5 speed conversion soon (got majority of the engine all ready). Maybe some QED direct to head tb's and a LSD. Cheers Guys Nick. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Hi Nick Get some pics up of your Cavvy. What model is your Cav ? Coupe Hatch or saloon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 hi Nick. and welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavvyNick Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) Not got any good pics ATM. Will try and get some up tomorrow. The cavs a 1979 2L auto GL Saloon. Last but 1 owner was a museum who had it up on show for 12 years and the last owner used it for shows. I brought the car a little before Christmas but not had no time to get stuck in but did get her running today. Hopefully next few weeks shall be getting tax and tested. Thanks for the warm welcome (I was a bit hesitant about joining being a Cav owner). Cheers again Nick Edited April 9, 2015 by CavvyNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Cav owners are more than welcome. Don't forget to sign up to the club proper and take advantage of all we have to offer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 ........and of you want to sell the engine and gearbox, can I have first refusal please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavvyNick Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Simon P, I will try and remember because it will definitely will be going up for sale. I should also mention I work at a engine remanufactures where we do all our own machining in house. So if anyone is in need of a head skim or rebore etc. and also most engine parts in the Leicester area I'm your man. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Welcome along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavvyNick Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 The day we picked her up And the pic I brought it from on eBay. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim@Sharon Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Nice motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Hi Nick & welcome.... Cav's Bag of shite, get a proper car. Ooops, see pic, I seem to have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavvyNick Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 So today I was planning on giving her a good wash and a bit of a mop but the heavens have opened. So on to parts sourcing. Looking to do 256mm brake conversion, have contacted mantasport about that. Would also want to freshen the rear up so looking for new shoes and cylinders. I've also ordered so 55mm drop springs I've read that mini rear shocks can be used on the front. Has anybody actually tried this with good results? Also looking at a set of E30 bbs wheels. Bit premature, already ordered the tyres from Demon Tweeeks 195/50 15 toyo proxys set of 4 for £135 delivered (bit of a bargain I thought). Keeping fingers crossed I have enough clearance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I can supply the discs if Mantasport can't help, can do a deal on the engine and 'box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavvyNick Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 (edited) What a difference a weekend makes. Getting really excited about getting it on the road now. Cheers Simon yea maybe come up with a deal when I'm ready for the engine conversion. Edited April 14, 2015 by CavvyNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Must admit I've always liked the E30 BBS alloys on Cavs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavvyNick Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 On 9 April 2015 at 9:12 PM, simon p said: ........and of you want to sell the engine and gearbox, can I have first refusal please. Know it's a year later but finally got the engine and box out the cav. If your still interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne ingham Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Hi Nick welcome to the Manta/Cav club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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