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General chatter
21st September 2006, 09:02
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So tell me about Donington . . . .
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tomboysexi
A thing of beauty lasts forever.
Hi all
Looks like Fuoriserie and I share a love for the timeless lines of the Minari, some cars have it without really trying!
Regards Trev
Forum:
General chatter
19th September 2006, 19:04
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So tell me about Donington . . . .
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tomboysexi
No Pics but a link
www.adrenalinemotorsport.co.uk
You will not be impressed, either that or it's still under development.
Regards Trev
Forum:
General chatter
19th September 2006, 13:23
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So tell me about Donington . . . .
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10,329
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tomboysexi
Murtaya
Am I being thick or does this look like someone has done a 'Pimp my ride' on an ugly car.
And achieved a tremendous success in proving that a car can be made to look worse without too much effort!...
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Marlin 5exi builds
15th September 2006, 06:52
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Turbo driveshafts.
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tomboysexi
Close to my driveshaft solution!
Hi everyone.
Well I have extended my broken short driveshaft by 20 mm and the fit now appears to be correct, problem is I do not trust the welding and as the first driveshaft 'pulling' created a...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
9th September 2006, 07:16
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42
Turbo driveshafts.
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15,470
Posted By
tomboysexi
The Dreaded Driveshaft
Hi Guys,
Yes it is odd how the shaft always pulls out at the 'box' end. Jon (Limpabit has just pulled his long driveshaft for the first time. He and I recently spent an hour or two discussing the...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
2nd September 2006, 13:17
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42
Turbo driveshafts.
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15,470
Posted By
tomboysexi
B*!?*!3$ Driveshafts
Hi everyone,
Thought I was sorted, had the car on the road for a month and everything was going so well.....................
Then One surprise follows another, on the 18th August I celebrated...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
4th August 2006, 19:15
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9
Marlin seats
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tomboysexi
Thing is where to measure from?
Hi fellow madmen errr builders.
I have the luxury wide seats fitted and very snug they are too.
I have just taken a measurement from sort of shoulder to shoulder and the result 435mm.
This...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
21st July 2006, 14:43
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3
High Level Brake Light
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tomboysexi
Eye Level
Well Rich it depends who is doing the SVA.
After reading of the problems that MarlinTurbo had down West, with his lights failing due to the recess I cut mine into the rear of the car a'la Boxer...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
17th July 2006, 13:12
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SVA & Registration Update
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Posted By
tomboysexi
Seats
I decided to bite the bullit and go with Marlins seats.
Yes they are expensive, but they are very comfortable and a great talking point.
Over the weekend my brother saw the car for the first...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
14th July 2006, 12:28
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6
SVA & Registration Update
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tomboysexi
Stop Press
Hi to all my fellow builders.
An update, since 30th June.
The man from the ministry or Chelmsford DVLA did call me on 4th July and said he could view the car the following day.
He arrived...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
30th June 2006, 22:03
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6
SVA & Registration Update
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tomboysexi
SVA & Registration Update
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to warn you all further regarding SVA and Registration at my Local VOSA Centre & DVLA Offices.
It's now just over a month that my 5EXi got the thumbs up from my local...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
16th June 2006, 12:18
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Heater eyeball vent holes.
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5,277
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tomboysexi
The Marlin Test
Whoever thought that the Marlin manual would be accurate! I think that this was a deliberate attempt by Mark to test us builders! A challenge, making us come up with different ideas once we had...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
24th May 2006, 15:36
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Sva
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tomboysexi
Sva
Hi Evereyone,
Ages since I posted anything here, not that I have stopped by build, no more disgust at the approach of my local SVA centre.
Had my 3rd re-test yesterday, failed again!!
Plenty...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
6th December 2005, 20:09
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5
Orange 5exi First Time Builder....
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tomboysexi
The Neighbours
I have a minor advantage although sometimes it's a dis -advantage.................\my neighbours are the In laws!!!!
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
6th December 2005, 20:07
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1
Body Problems!!! Help!
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tomboysexi
Body Fit
To be honest mate, I'm still learning and I have had a body on for 6 months.
I feel that although I understand the impact that moving one section has on the others, I never get exactly what I...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
2nd December 2005, 16:32
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Options for Dashboard
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tomboysexi
Dashboard
Hi Mate,
Welcome to one of the many problems for us builders.
I went through a number of phases, leather (nice), Flock (nice) CarbonFibre (very nice).
Even up to the day I put the screen in...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
2nd December 2005, 16:20
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1
Angel Eye HeadLights
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Posted By
tomboysexi
SVA
John,
The world is crazy I am sure.
With the rear lights the inspector was well happy, didn't quiz the brakes at all.
As for angel eyes, I have em too and the only comment was that they were...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
1st December 2005, 15:19
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5
Seat Belt Anchorage
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Posted By
tomboysexi
Crazy I know
This was it John,
He was delighted with the mounting bracket as fitted to the roll cage, so he kept saying fit a 3 part static.
It was only the bar he took exception to.
Although I didn't...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
1st December 2005, 14:12
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5
Seat Belt Anchorage
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4,558
Posted By
tomboysexi
You are so kind John
What can I say mate!
I have 4 point, which are most reassuring when you hit the accelerator.
Got mine from Burton Power who are not the cheapest, so it may be best for you to get em, and I'll...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
1st December 2005, 11:47
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5
Seat Belt Anchorage
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4,558
Posted By
tomboysexi
Bah
Yup mate,
I have the original kit from Marlin.
Like you I argued that it had been accepted else where.
However I was then advised that Robin Hood had tried to pull the same stunt on their...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
1st December 2005, 11:17
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1
Sharp Edges to bodywork
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tomboysexi
Body Panels and Rounding Edges
Great idea John,
Right the areas identified were as follows:-
Rear clam shell,
both sides of the channels leading to the semi curved vents including the vents themselves.
The whole lower...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
1st December 2005, 07:16
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5
SVA Failure
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4,616
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tomboysexi
SVA Failure
Hi Everyone,
To no one's surprise my turbo fell foul to the inspectors in Chelmsford yesterday. I should have realised how 'petty' the regs can be after reading fellow builders failures, but when...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
24th November 2005, 05:58
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5
Orange 5exi First Time Builder....
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Posted By
tomboysexi
I did the same.
Hi Bigrich,
I tried to build my EXi in a bog standard garage, it's ok for starters, but soon found myself running out of room to work.
Initially I bought a small tarpaulin to hang from the...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
10th November 2005, 07:23
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8
I give in
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5,048
Posted By
tomboysexi
I'm interested to know
Earlier Big Fella asked how many are building 5EXiR.
Now Dan is having his built.
So this begs the question, how many completed 5EXi are there currently on the road which have truely been 'home...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
1st November 2005, 14:38
Replies:
13
A little teaser - Re-up dated 26/11/05
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6,324
Posted By
tomboysexi
D
Oh John
Diseasal!
Silly Boy
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