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Brad's Manxter 2+2 Buggy
Brad - October 22nd, 2011 at 10:42 PM

Well it has taken some time, effort and coin BUT I managed to get a RHD Manxter 2+2 all sorted in time for the Manx Club Fraser Island Trip.

It is on a BJ / IRS Semi Auto Pan and runs a Subaru Gears 5 speed Subaru Transmission with an EJ22 Engine. I am running 4 wheel disck brakes, 181 front end and Fox Shocks all round. It just got back from its first test drive which was a 1000km round trip to Fraser Island for a few days with the Manx Club.

Over all I am very happy with the look and feel but as you may expect of a freshly built car it has some things to sort. The 5 Speed Transmission worked without issue and Todd's new Ring and Pinions are awesome with no diff noise at all. The extra 50mm or so of ground clearance gotten due to the Subaru Transmission is great off road.


http://meyersmanx.info/ManxInfoGallery/var/resizes/Manxter-2%2B2-Pictures/Manxter-Build-Diaries/Manxter-119/ManxterPic.jpg

Ride quality and noise must have been ok as my kid has no issues sleeping on the drive up from Brisbane or when driving through the inland tracks.


http://meyersmanx.info/ManxInfoGallery/var/resizes/Manxter-2%2B2-Pictures/Manxter-Build-Diaries/Manxter-119/StuManSleep.jpg


matberry - October 22nd, 2011 at 10:57 PM

Well done Brad, huge job getting the buggy(s) imported, built, registered and running in such a short time. They look great & I look forward to seeing one in the flesh.


Brad - October 22nd, 2011 at 11:01 PM

Thanks Matt, it was done with a lot of time and effort from a lot of people, I am just the luck one who gets to keep the keys :)


1916baja - October 22nd, 2011 at 11:11 PM

It's awesome to see one on an Australian beach! nice work :tu:


ttriebler - October 23rd, 2011 at 12:07 AM

Great to see such a wonderful looking buggy and that the Subarugears 5 speed was to your satisfaction!


Sides - October 23rd, 2011 at 12:03 PM

Noice Brad... well done dude !!!

:tu:


Bizarre - October 23rd, 2011 at 12:25 PM

THAT is a sweet buggy!! :tu:


sunny - October 23rd, 2011 at 12:45 PM

Hi Brad,now you have the manxter will you be selling your Iguana? great looking buggy you built there,cheers


Brad - October 26th, 2011 at 10:22 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by sunny
Hi Brad,now you have the manxter will you be selling your Iguana? great looking buggy you built there,cheers


Maybe, you want to buy it :cool:


http://meyersmanx.info/ManxInfoGallery/var/resizes/VW-Events/Manx-Club-Fraser-Island-2011/BradJen.jpg


Dasdubber - October 26th, 2011 at 07:28 PM

The Manxster looks fantastic Brad - can't wait to see it in person. Well done on such a great build.
AL


SuperOwen - October 26th, 2011 at 08:06 PM

Looks great, is it on a full length pan?


Brad - October 26th, 2011 at 08:49 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SuperOwen
Looks great, is it on a full length pan?


Yeah full length pan, 4 seater


Brad - October 28th, 2011 at 03:28 PM

the pop up hard top made getting in and out much easier and worked well in the rain

http://meyersmanx.info/ManxInfoGallery/var/resizes/VW-Events/Manx-Club-Fraser-Island-2011/P1080429.jpg


THUDKNUCKLE - February 21st, 2012 at 07:39 AM

Looks amazing when's this one go up for sale :smirk: I want it so bad are they s2000 Seats ?