®evo03 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Great job, on my to do list, I thought it was an aerodynamic aid, above 70, mirrors retract, couldn't find the switch to unfold them 🤔🤣 great thread, insight into what's involved. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I don’t have adjustable mirrors so this isn't of any use to me personally, but I do like to see how people develop an idea, put it into practice and solve the problem. With parts getting harder and harder to find the make do and mend approach will be the only way to progress things soon. Nice work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 I thought people would not be interested in details of every step,but it nice to know it’s appreciated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 5 hours ago, 1200bandit said: Snap on 17mm socket for the outer diameter (,23.84mm) 12mm cheep socket for the inner diameter (17mm) the inner diameter is a bit tight but works fine As you can see on photo made the spring bigger Great info mate, ty 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 Went out in the manta today,still doing shake down runs so only covered 60 miles,got it on some back roads very twisted roads. On one back road ( only known to locals really) behind a Mercedes which took of like a rocket, game on .only about 2 miles long but l think the Mercedes driver was impressed ( not racing going at a good pace) This manta goes extremely well never missed a beat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, 1200bandit said: Went out in the manta today,still doing shake down runs so only covered 60 miles,got it on some back roads very twisted roads. On one back road ( only known to locals really) behind a Mercedes which took of like a rocket, game on .only about 2 miles long but l think the Mercedes driver was impressed ( not racing going at a good pace) This manta goes extremely well never missed a beat. Even boy racers round my way sit back and have a good long look, you can almost hear them saying “what the hell is that in front” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, IanG said: Even boy racers round my way sit back and have a good long look, you can almost hear them saying “what the hell is that in front” Got Lamborghini once 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 12 hours ago, ®evo03 said: Got Lamborghini once 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Was he asleep in a lay-by? 😂 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 Forgot about the rear fin turn out really well,needs a bit of paint sorting out one day 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...
1200bandit Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 Out in the manta today,temperature gauge was not working properly got a new sensor fixed the reading and now working as it should 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 This morning l have stripped and clean the Clio sun roof Parts drying in the sun Was a little bit on service rust ,the handle was a bit tight getting out Will post photos of it go’s back together if anyone is interested 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. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 It’s a good size roof - much bigger than I remembered. It will flood the cabin with light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 I thought is was bigger,but it was removed from a manta couple roof ,had a quick look today at the roof is going to be interesting to do 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...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Remember what they say “Measure twice cut once”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 That’s the problem the sunroof has been bounded (l hope) in so the is no outline of the sunroof in the roof skin lt has screws going through the roof skin into the sunroof ( l think as l can’t see how it’s cocked up) Going to dig out the cocky out of the roof,try and find,get a outline of the sun roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 So the the manta is on the road and running spot on Now getting to the small bit that need sorting The indicators will not self cancel when starting it will rev to 2,000 RPM for about 30 to 60 seconds from cold The is bound to be a few more along the way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 1 hour ago, 1200bandit said: So the the manta is on the road and running spot on Now getting to the small bit that need sorting The indicators will not self cancel when starting it will rev to 2,000 RPM for about 30 to 60 seconds from cold The is bound to be a few more along the way The self cancelling relies on two very small springs in the centre hub. Hopefully they are just gummed up with fluff. Try a squirt of WD40. If they get jammed solid they bend and the little plastic tip can get damaged or dislodged. I think I posted some photos up when I rebuilt mine. I’ll see if I can find them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Hope these help you solve the problem. You can see that the plastic bit is in a different position in these two photos. One is stuck but I don’t know which. They should be the same.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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 Going to try plan F got a house rad trim delivered come with some stuff to cover it when getting delivered, so have cut it fit inside the sunroof looks well I am after some roof liner in gray about 36 x 24 inches , don’t what to paint it as will not loo right ( l know it not right really) Have ordered some trim to go around to roof to secure the headliner A off cut from a old head liner will do as l fit new stuff,l think it will stick out l know it’s not right but have bottle out of cutting for now 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. On 07/07/2023 at 20:24, Jonathan Pounsett said: Hope these help you solve the problem. You can see that the plastic bit is in a different position in these two photos. One is stuck but I don’t know which. They should be the same.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. Can this be checked and cleaned ( it possible) with the steering boss still on or will have to be removed, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 4 hours ago, 1200bandit said: Going to try plan F got a house rad trim delivered come with some stuff to cover it when getting delivered, so have cut it fit inside the sunroof looks well I am after some roof liner in gray about 36 x 24 inches , don’t what to paint it as will not loo right ( l know it not right really) Have ordered some trim to go around to roof to secure the headliner A off cut from a old head liner will do as l fit new stuff,l think it will stick out l know it’s not right but have bottle out of cutting for now 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. Can this be checked and cleaned ( it possible) with the steering boss still on or will have to be removed, If it’s just gummed up with crap flooding it with brake cleaner then WD40 might free them off. Blow it out with an airline if possible. If they are bent or broken the wheel will have to come off to get access to fix or replace them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 On 15/07/2023 at 19:37, Jonathan Pounsett said: If it’s just gummed up with crap flooding it with brake cleaner then WD40 might free them off. Blow it out with an airline if possible. If they are bent or broken the wheel will have to come off to get access to fix or replace them. Thanks for the info will get around to this and check in a few weeks. Looking for a MAF adapter ,can’t find one which is 100% correct,so l though l will have a go at making one, how hard can it be. Had a look about found exhaust pipe,flat metal plate, Squared one end of the pipe,cut a square out of the flat plate,welded the pipe to the flat plate,very small pin holes in the weld,sealed the joints. Hopefully will finish it tomorrow Here’s some photos 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. 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 Tried a trail fit to a spare MAF sensor,it may be a tight in the inner wing. lt looks good ,hopefully l will get some adjustment on it so it will fit okay 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 13 minutes ago, 1200bandit said: Tried a trail fit to a spare MAF sensor,it may be a tight in the inner wing. lt looks good ,hopefully l will get some adjustment on it so it will fit okay 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. I’m surprised it turned out that good after 14 bottles of hard liquor! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 That’s a little display of a bit of history 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 Bit of binge do today ,polished the coil and barcket come up well Have clear lacquer the inner wing and coil The lacquer l used is HYCOTE clear lacquer, which is very good ,covers well and no spiting out of the can 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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