John takes the Manta to Birmingham

Rally Manta · 07-12-2007

Well, I took the Manta down to Birmingham for a SCCA RallyCross a couple weeks ago and had a lot of fun. Running a few tanks of gas through it apparently solved the fuel issue- I guess despite pulling the tank, new lines, carb re-build, and some other efforts there was still a tiny bit of trash in the system somewhere. It ran great all day, in suffering heat, being thrashed hard by myself and a friend (who is now hooked bad on RallyCross)

Anyway, thought you guys and gals might enjoy a couple pics: (you'll have to suffer through some Subaru pictures haha.)

Alabama Region SCCA :: View topic - June 16th Rally cross pics.

If anyone has advice or parts that would be helpin' me RallyCross efforts, please let me know. Arrrg.

RallyBob · 07-12-2007

Looks awesome John. Dry and dusty is an understatement, huh?

Bob

opel kid · 07-12-2007

Originally Posted by Rally Manta

Well, I took the Manta down to Birmingham for a SCCA RallyCross a couple weeks ago and had a lot of fun. Running a few tanks of gas through it apparently solved the fuel issue- I guess despite pulling the tank, new lines, carb re-build, and some other efforts there was still a tiny bit of trash in the system somewhere. It ran great all day, in suffering heat, being thrashed hard by myself and a friend (who is now hooked bad on RallyCross)

Anyway, thought you guys and gals might enjoy a couple pics: (you'll have to suffer through some Subaru pictures haha.)

Alabama Region SCCA :: View topic - June 16th Rally cross pics.

If anyone has advice or parts that would be helpin' me RallyCross efforts, please let me know. Arrrg.

hey look another Alabama member!!!

i'm in Talladega,where are you in Alabama

Rally Manta · 07-12-2007

indeed, it was like baby powder.

Rally Manta · 07-12-2007

Rex- I'm in Huntsville.

opel kid · 07-12-2007

ok,well it's nice to see other members are here,i haven't seen many!

Mini Stock Manta · 07-12-2007

We didn't know it was rally cross, my son has been thrashing a Datsun for years on a course he made on our property. That looked like a bunch of fun.

CoriolisSTORM · 07-13-2007

I've got a friend that does it here as well, he's also hooked on it, drives a silver (I think) WRX. If my Caliber ever makes it to where I consider it old enough to beat on and I can lighten it up enough, I might join you guys. The CVT has got to go first me thinks. Anybody see the Caliber Rallye concept?

Rally Manta · 07-15-2007

That Caliber looks fast, I hadn't seen that yet. Next event at Steele Dragway should only be a couple weeks away (I heard they're having to move it to Aug... come join us. Southeast Division Rallycross - Home

I hope to have the Manta fixed to play in the dirt again soon.

baz · 07-15-2007

when you said caliber i thought some one had one of these
Google Image Result for http://www.write-on.co.uk/calibra2.jpg

an opel "calibra "

wlkelley3 · 09-03-2007

Originally Posted by Rally Manta

Rex- I'm in Huntsville.

I didn't know you were on this board John.

Hey, it's good to see the Manta running so well now. I'll have to get a better look at it at your next rallycross. If it's the same site that you usually go to off of Greenbriar, I don't live too far from there. You can bring it by and see my GT being reassembled and have a cold one to rinse out the dust.

And I'm outside of Madison, AL Opel Kid. Another Bama Opeler.

hrcollinsjr · 09-03-2007

Wendell, John's Manta is currently resting at my place.

Harold

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Rally Manta Opeler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bama Posts: 69	Unanswered: John takes the Manta to Birmingham Well, I took the Manta down to Birmingham for a SCCA RallyCross a couple weeks ago and had a lot of fun. Running a few tanks of gas through it apparently solved the fuel issue- I guess despite pulling the tank, new lines, carb re-build, and some other efforts there was still a tiny bit of trash in the system somewhere. It ran great all day, in suffering heat, being thrashed hard by myself and a friend (who is now hooked bad on RallyCross) Anyway, thought you guys and gals might enjoy a couple pics: (you'll have to suffer through some Subaru pictures haha.) Alabama Region SCCA :: View topic - June 16th Rally cross pics. If anyone has advice or parts that would be helpin' me RallyCross efforts, please let me know. Arrrg.

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opel kid gone Opel GT crazy! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lincoln Alabama Posts: 756	ok,well it's nice to see other members are here,i haven't seen many! __________________ Rex {Elda} "code green"1969 Opel GT 4 speed,Weber carb,Pertronix electronic ignition. 1972 parts car auto-RIP 1972 parts car -Rip {saphire}-1993 yellow nissan pick up 5 speed! 1993 red nissan pickup automadic (unamed for now) {Alexia}-1989 chevy camero {Elliott}-1978 Pontiac Firebird -1989 Ford probe(unamed for now) 17 years old -6 vehicles... and still moveing on WATCH OUT,I'M A OLD CAR FANATIC!!! Future wanna be concept and custom car designer/builder.

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Mini Stock Manta Opeler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 35	Rally We didn't know it was rally cross, my son has been thrashing a Datsun for years on a course he made on our property. That looked like a bunch of fun.

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CoriolisSTORM Upgraded Wannabe Knowital Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama, USA Posts: 239	I've got a friend that does it here as well, he's also hooked on it, drives a silver (I think) WRX. If my Caliber ever makes it to where I consider it old enough to beat on and I can lighten it up enough, I might join you guys. The CVT has got to go first me thinks. Anybody see the Caliber Rallye concept? __________________ Engineered to move the human spirit. ~Mercedes-Benz Its Horror And Its Beauty Are Divine ~thoughts about my Opel, originally from a poem by Percy Shelley

07-15-2007	#10 (permalink)
baz opel free after 26 years Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: sunderland england Posts: 4,941 Real Name: barry williams Provided Answers: 4	when you said caliber i thought some one had one of these Google Image Result for http://www.write-on.co.uk/calibra2.jpg an opel "calibra " __________________ Copyright © 2003-2009 barry williams All Rights Reserved save praying to God for sunday today we pray to Nike and run like hell

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Rally Manta Opeler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bama Posts: 69	indeed, it was like baby powder.

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Rally Manta Opeler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bama Posts: 69	Rex- I'm in Huntsville.

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Rally Manta Opeler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bama Posts: 69	That Caliber looks fast, I hadn't seen that yet. Next event at Steele Dragway should only be a couple weeks away (I heard they're having to move it to Aug... come join us. Southeast Division Rallycross - Home I hope to have the Manta fixed to play in the dirt again soon.

09-03-2007	#12 (permalink)
hrcollinsjr 2200 Post Club Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Posts: 2,266 Real Name: Harold Collins Provided Answers: 14	Wendell, John's Manta is currently resting at my place. Harold

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