1200bandit Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 52 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: Exactly mate. Each to thier own, but the coupe is the sports car out if the two. Hatch is a GT I think you hit the nail on head 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 8 hours ago, cam.in.head said: so to sum up. both cars have identical std springs,bushes ,wheels,tyres and even feel as soft to bounce at the front by hand. hatch is a 2.0 manual and saloon is 2.2 auto so in theory the auto should be heavier and ride smoother.as if you had more passengers in the car . just before i do the front suspension parts swap im going to add the weight difference by loading up the boot to make both cars weigh the same Adding the weight to the car boot wont make a difference, only weight difference i can see is the auto v manual gearbox, which isnt in the boot, would be interesting seeing difference in corner weight. Body wise the 2 back doors would add weight! Out of interest, are you running recaros in both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Just seen this thread. I'm thrilled for you Wayne - many congratulations mate! That car certainly looks well worth all of your patience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, IanMc said: Just seen this thread. I'm thrilled for you Wayne - many congratulations mate! That car certainly looks well worth all of your patience. How’s the roof liners getting on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisb Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Pretty sure A1 OMOC was on Steve Titmus blue Exclusive coupe way back in the early 90s. Im sure i have a pic of it somewhere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starmist Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 1 hour ago, chrisb said: Pretty sure A1 OMOC was on Steve Titmus blue Exclusive coupe way back in the early 90s. Im sure i have a pic of it somewhere I've definitely seen it on a blue exclusive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IanMc Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 On 08/05/2021 at 07:41, 1200bandit said: How’s the roof liners getting on Hi mate, the short answer is, its not going at all - I have done nothing on the Cavalier for at least a month... Life, work and other cars are getting in the way at the moment. Plus, I am having one of my fallen out of love with it sessions at the moment. In truth, I have thought seriously about selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 hour ago, IanMc said: Hi mate, the short answer is, its not going at all - I have done nothing on the Cavalier for at least a month... Life, work and other cars are getting in the way at the moment. Plus, I am having one of my fallen out of love with it sessions at the moment. In truth, I have thought seriously about selling. Can’t sell it ,you have put to much work and yourself into the cav . lf you sell it you will wonder why . Best forget about for a bit then go back to it I really regret sell the bandit 1200 .I was feeling a bit down when l sold it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 07/05/2021 at 22:40, ®evo03 said: Adding the weight to the car boot wont make a difference, only weight difference i can see is the auto v manual gearbox, which isnt in the boot, would be interesting seeing difference in corner weight. Body wise the 2 back doors would add weight! Out of interest, are you running recaros in both? hi. no theyre both cavs so definately no recaros. prefer normal seats. bearing in mind that this situation was the same even before i converted it to auto im leaning towards it being the top axle mounts( they are the early dismantleable ones)which im going to change for later 1 piece units or a slight difference in the arm bushes hardness.i will possible try swapping the whole axle assemblys over to see what happens. originally i though it was the tyres as it was running unknowns but now theyre both on newish goodyear which ive tried on each car anyway. sorry to sort of hijack someone elses thread here. il plod on an see what transpires ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 O On 10/05/2021 at 07:13, cam.in.head said: sorry to sort of hijack someone elses thread here. il plod on an see what transpires ! I hi jack someone else’s thread so no worries gor the number plates made today,they are original number to the manta photos keep coming out upside down Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 Got sent more photos today, will go over to collect next month Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Well is been a long time coming BUT THE MANTA AS PAST THE MOT Got to time of work to go and get it , we have so much work in its unreal. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Looking forward to seeing more 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irmscher Man Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 On 08/05/2021 at 08:08, chrisb said: Pretty sure A1 OMOC was on Steve Titmus blue Exclusive coupe way back in the early 90s. Im sure i have a pic of it somewhere I think you are right Chris. Steve’s Monaco Blue exclusive was the first car I remember seeing this reg plate on. I don’t think he is on here much nowadays but is active in the club FB page. Might be worth popping a post on and asking? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 17 hours ago, Irmscher Man said: I think you are right Chris. Steve’s Monaco Blue exclusive was the first car I remember seeing this reg plate on. I don’t think he is on here much nowadays but is active in the club FB page. Might be worth popping a post on and asking? Will put it on Facebook when l get the manta back home,as l will get all kinds of questions about it So much work in ,techs leaving (can not get any techs) Hopefully can have home in a few weeks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Irish blue is coming on Monday afternoon ( hopefully) Getting transported from lreland for £300 which is a very good p Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 That’s the manta payed for roll on Monday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 You should share that transport co. You use as £300 is a great price mate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Will post the results on here as l did get some prices of £ 600 Hope things go well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 14 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: You should share that transport co. You use as £300 is a great price mate. Cost me that to get one from Kent to SK6, very good price that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 While l wait for the manta to arrive.l will start at the beginning About 5 years ago a chap for northern lreland ( Stevie) got in contact saying he wanted the red manta Told him not for sale ,but he did not give up ln the end told him what l though was silly money, hoping that whoud be the end of it He said okay , Had a lot of communication about the manta,videos,photos ect Put a lot of trust in me Come over from northern lreland buying the the manta with out seeing it Stevie was very happy with the manta . Back home with the manta ( as always should NEVER HAVE SOLD IT) Did keep in keep in contact as he and the mates come to Liverpool a few times a year In about April got a text do you what this manta. How much l asked thinking if will be out of my price range. I was the first person he thought of as was very fir to him when he bought my manta Has a lot of offers of £10,000 plus £9,000 plus cost of the MOT and any work ( by a garage that needs carrying out) Stevie did some work on it the get though the MOT ( very different in northern lreland only carry out some places) So it was 3 months before it was all sorted Stevie sorted out the transport to take it to Liverpool. Even delivery to the transport yard So the cost is £9,545 all in ,which is a very good price ( will need some work,don’t they all ) So will be boring you on here and Facebook about the bits l will be doing Roll on Monday Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) Let's be Honest, under 10K is a bargain! Well done 👍😎 Edited July 30, 2021 by Jessopia74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 On 22/07/2021 at 22:37, Trooker said: Looking forward to seeing more 😎 You will be bored with the things l will post Fist plates STJ 574 02/03/1988 second plates A10 MOC 02/03/1992 Current plates E646 BKM 04/09/2003 Exported to lreland 17/07/2004 It is HPI clear,l will be the 5th owner ( Stevie will be the 4th owner only to register) So l will be owner number 4 really Any information more than welcome Are we bored yet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 19 hours ago, 1200bandit said: You will be bored with the things l will post Fist plates STJ 574 02/03/1988 second plates A10 MOC 02/03/1992 Current plates E646 BKM 04/09/2003 Exported to lreland 17/07/2004 It is HPI clear,l will be the 5th owner ( Stevie will be the 4th owner only to register) So l will be owner number 4 really Any information more than welcome Are we bored yet Nope 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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