Tips on Mangusta Purchase

I changed my compressor to a Sanden rotary compressor and added a larger condensor and the car is quite cool. If only I had a three speed blower to blow the air faster. Ben

The chassis flex are from the chassis design. It's a spine chassis that is just stretched too long. I would guess that with the proper bracing, just about any chassis can be stiffened. I believe Dave Adler mentioned that the "Fox Mangusta" has major frame modifications
I've never heard of the heim joints being a problem other than expensive to replace and road shock that transfers through them.

Besides the flexibilty in the chassis (that was derived from the lightweight DeTomaso Sports 2000 racer), the handling will be totally different from your Pantera. There are possible issues with the brakes (all Euro calipers use nickel-plated mild steel pistons that can corrode and leak if the fluid is not changed yearly), plus two or three different possible brake calipers on both ends, three different configurations of front a-arms to address a cracking issue around the front lower ball joints, issues with the e-brake assembly, rubber boots required on the chassis heim-joints along with yearly hand-lubrication, and a host of other details totally unfamiliar to Pantera owners. If you're a do-it-yourselfer, fine -the 'Goose will keep you occupied! Recent lottery winners will also be OK.