Apologies to VXR8 driver in Stoneham Way, Southampton

[Mantahatch]

I would like to apologise to the owner of the VXR8 driving the other way on Stoneham Way, Swaythling,Southampton this afternoon at about 4.20.

Sorry for not seeing you, I was so bored sat in that traffic queue I had tunnel vision.

I did wake up when pulled away, lovely sound your car makes. I think I have seen you around Fair Oak and Eastleigh area is your number plate W20 ***

Sorry again and I hope you see this apology.

[99PBATR]

He might not have recognised you in a Manta Hatch Great cars BTW I had a red Irmscher Exclusive Coupe....was my pride and joy as a young lad

[Gaz7970]

That quite possibly could’ve been me (my number plate is VU08) I was on my way to Itchen to see Carl Herkes and Luis Sola to get the car remapped and was around there at that sort of time. I haven’t been round that way for a while, can’t believe how manic the traffic was !

[Mantahatch]

Hi Gaz7970
Yes traffic in Southampton is a joke nowadays. I try to drive outside of the rush hour time but can't always avoid it. What exhaust do you have ?

Hi 99PBATR
I had 3 Manta hatcbacks and one Manta coupe. Still like them to this day not so fast but great road holding in the day.

[Gaz7970]

It’s abit of a mix and match to be honest with Wortec headers, X pipe and Walkinshaw back boxes, glad it’s made a good impression though

[99PBATR]

Mantahatch said:

Hi Gaz7970
Yes traffic in Southampton is a joke nowadays. I try to drive outside of the rush hour time but can't always avoid it. What exhaust do you have ?

Hi 99PBATR
I had 3 Manta hatcbacks and one Manta coupe. Still like them to this day not so fast but great road holding in the day.

Great cars. I all but nearly bought an Opel Ascona 400 back in the day that needed a ton of work...blimey I wish I had now, as they are worth a small fortune. The 2.4 twin cam 16V lump is still one of my all time fave sounding engines. Not quick compared to modern cars but full of personality. Who can forget Russell Brookes, Jimmy McCrae, Bertie Fisher (RIP) and Austin McHale in the Manta 400 Group B cars...Happy days!! I was in the Opel Manta Owners Club back in the day too...fond memories

[Mantahatch]

Gaz7970 said:

glad it’s made a good impression though

It most certainly made an impression on me, and I think the whole road

[Mantahatch]

99PBATR said:

Mantahatch said:

Hi Gaz7970
Yes traffic in Southampton is a joke nowadays. I try to drive outside of the rush hour time but can't always avoid it. What exhaust do you have ?

Hi 99PBATR
I had 3 Manta hatcbacks and one Manta coupe. Still like them to this day not so fast but great road holding in the day.

Great cars. I all but nearly bought an Opel Ascona 400 back in the day that needed a ton of work...blimey I wish I had now, as they are worth a small fortune. The 2.4 twin cam 16V lump is still one of my all time fave sounding engines. Not quick compared to modern cars but full of personality. Who can forget Russell Brookes, Jimmy McCrae, Bertie Fisher (RIP) and Austin McHale in the Manta 400 Group B cars...Happy days!! I was in the Opel Manta Owners Club back in the day too...fond memories

Although I don't own one I am still a member of the club, you are right great memories. Not getting the 400, that is a kick in the backside