My possible entrant UPDATED 26th JULY!!!!!

BLACK FROG · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:41 am Post subject:

Fair enough...although it is low and wide too!

Although its French (and therefore naturally temperamental!!) it has only let me down once in 18months +..not standard Renault reliability, probably coz its handbuilt...

Wiring loom was too close to the Janspeed manifold as that runs a different profile to the standard tubes...Simply got tooo warm and melted. RUK replaced the loom and even had it extended to go 'round the pipes and then shielded it..all under warranty!

Here's to it continuing that form!

BF
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Neil · Site Admin Joined: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 64 Location: Bucks

ok so far the RWD hatches outnumber the FWD hatches - my mistake. Rolling Eyes

The new Renaults are much better, Clios and Meganes seem to be unaffected by the dodgy french mechanics - Sports even better.

How many rattles have you got BF - thats the only downer but I blame the super-stiff suspension.
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BLACK FROG · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:08 pm Post subject:

Rattles NIL
Squeaks ONE

The drivers side trim just behind the seat (where the side panel meets the luggage shelf) squeaks everynow and then..normally at low speed over jiggling surfaces. No rattles though...yet...Nov'05 car with 18,000 miles on it....

Quite impressed now I think about it...

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Sutty2006 · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:50 am Post subject:

Rattles - LOTS
Squeeks - Not as many as you'd think!!

The suspension on my manta is sooo stiff I hit a speed bump a little too quick and the timing belt jumped!!!!!!! good job the valves are recesed in the head!
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Sutty2006 · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject:

Latest picture taken today! Ive started work on the engine again so here ya go as promised. Sorry its abit dark!

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Neil · Site Admin Joined: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 64 Location: Bucks

i've got a feeling the Manta is going to be a favourite on the rally.

Love the Scally plate above the door - only around 80 people have got one of those!!
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Sutty2006 · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:11 pm Post subject:

Well heres me lifting the engine onto the gearbox today!!!! (i did have assistance of a hoist, but much ferking was needed)

Not much buttoning up to do before I get it started and running!!!!!!! [/list]
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Sutty2006 · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:19 am Post subject:

Well, as a short update the engine turns over with spark but no fuel to carb. Got a new pump on the way (discontinued part!) so fingers crossed will be back on the road in the next few weeks.

Need to make sure shes a runner before the hoon!!!
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Sutty2006 · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject:

Whoop whoop!!! got it running today! New fuel pump sorted it out. Just need to get a new clutch cable and she'll drive!

Picture taken today

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Sutty2006 · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject:

Hey up. Another short update.

Yet another step closer to having this beast on the road in time for september!! lol

A recent picture as of saturday afternoon.

Just needs a new clutch cable and some new leads!!!!
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Sutty2006 · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:33 pm Post subject:

I know you were keen on this project Neil so heres a picture for you!

I picked it up from the paint shop today. Me and a mate did all the bodywork ourselves.

Looking good eh? just need to put the sideskirts on!
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Neil · Site Admin Joined: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 64 Location: Bucks

looking great Sutty - that is one helluva Manta. Get ready for all the stops and stares! Very Happy

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Sutty2006 · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:14 am Post subject:

Yeah, dads already backed it into the garage wall Crying or Very sad

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