I have yet to see the TS /TSO in the flesh - perhaps!
Next time I see a Mantis I'll get my measuring tape out.
The car would fit but getting in /out could be difficult.
MANTIS will it fit my garage?
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marcosrater |
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Posts: 39 Wed, 20-May-2009 08:26 Apprentice mechanic |
I just happen to have a TSO 500 Spyder and a TSO GTC Coupe in my showroom at the moment - they are both about 5' 7" wide and will probably fit into
your garage - please feel free to call me on 01225 864816 to discuss various options and maybe to come and see a whole lot of various model Marcos cars all
under one roof.
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Posts: 10 Tue, 26-May-2009 21:56 |
Will I be satisfied with a substitute for a Mantis -- don't think so.....
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Posts: 14 Fri, 12-Jun-2009 17:25 |
What makes the Mantis so wide? Is it the parts bin used for the chassis components? or road holding considerations?
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Posts: 1464 Sat, 13-Jun-2009 08:24 Guru mechanic |
It is a "wide-body" car, like the LM's it was designed and built for the race track and then "tamed" for the road; I guess the narrower
chassis was not competitive enough. Anyone around at that time want to comment?
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Posts: 289 Sat, 13-Jun-2009 10:27 |
I don't beleive the cahssis is any wider than a mantara
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Posts: 1467 Sun, 14-Jun-2009 21:46 Guru mechanic |
Really? Did they just stick the wheels further out then?
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Posts: 122 Mon, 15-Jun-2009 08:13 |
Hi,
As I understand, but i may be wrong ? the chassis were all basically the same size with some small extra pieces welded on down each side to support the wider body panels and I suppose the wider track is all down to where/how the suspension arms are located on the chassis and what rear end IRS/axle is being used, Martyn.... |
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Posts: 2 Mon, 15-Jun-2009 21:11 |
Just to show that you can fit a Mantis in a single garage (min. 212cm wide at the doors). The technique is to line the car up with the garage door, hit max revs, select reverse, drop the clutch & hit the brakes in exactly 3.25 seconds - don't forget to open the garage door first! Alternatively just go very slowly and check the gap frequently - having help from another person and one of those beep beep reversing things also helps. |
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bigdiesel |
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Posts: 16 Mon, 15-Jun-2009 21:24 |
Now thats a joy to behold. IT DOES FIT.
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Posts: 32 Thu, 3-Dec-2009 23:17 |
I keep coming back to this picture- lok it - as my garage looks about the same size. Any more picts? Bigdiesel |
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Posts: 26 Sat, 5-Dec-2009 11:15 |
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Posts: 2037 Sun, 6-Dec-2009 18:50 Guru mechanic |
Just to back up TC's comments my Mantis fits easily (ish) in my garage which has a 7ft wide door. I prefer to go in forwards which does not give me much space to get out, but that really is not an issue. |
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Posts: 3556 Thu, 10-Dec-2009 09:50 Administrator |
you lot certainly do have very posh garages. I'm far too ashamed to post a picture of mine now!
The Quiffster
Unregistered user?, Why not come in out of the cold? It's painless, free and opens other options up to you. Spare less than a minute of your time and register here, go on, you know it makes sense! |
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Jack |
The Post-your-car-in-your-garage thread | #35 | ||
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Posts: 1542 Thu, 10-Dec-2009 18:03 Guru mechanic |
To join the Post-your-car-in-your-garage thread, here is my not so posh contribution...
It looks snug but is really quick and easy once you get the hang of it. My top tips are... 1) put a mirror at the end of the garage so you can see one front wheel as you start to drive in - to check the gap to the door frame is OK. 2) pause when the wing mirrors reach the door frame to check you are straight. 3) put a plank on the floor so when the wheels reach it you are far enough in - a couple of slats laid to the end wall are enough to stop it moving. 
p.s. Old picture - tail pipes are in the right place now!
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Posts: 195 Thu, 10-Dec-2009 19:32 |
I was only thinking myself last week that once the car is finished it would be cool to have a decent garage to sit her in, loads of ideas here, some good some
not so good,
http://www.pistonheads.co...73190&mid=0&i=40&nmt=Who has the best Garage on Pistonheads????&mid=0 Regards, Martyn.... |
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Posts: 2046 Tue, 29-Dec-2009 18:49 Guru mechanic |
Bigdiesel, remember the Mantis doors are the same width apart as your cars, so if you can get out of yours a Mantis should be the same. Its only the front and
back that have got fatter!
It will be tight, but you know it will be worth it. PS where about in the country do you live??? |
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Posts: 34 Thu, 31-Dec-2009 00:35 |
Thanks for that Gary, I was focusing on the widest part of the car and completely forgot that the "cabin" is the same size as the other cars, hence
doors will have a bit more swing to open further. Can't believe I overlook that.
Thanks BD |
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Posts: 1548 Thu, 31-Dec-2009 09:12 Guru mechanic |
"Jack's looks like a really tight fit as there does not look like there's much space on each side after passing through the doors, do you get out,
by climbing out the rear end as its a spider?"
Only the door is narrow, there is a lot more space on the drivers side to get out, the next garage starts at the bricks. That is why I go in forwards and TC goes in backwards. Think a road trip to bigdiesels garage is needed in the new year!!! |
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