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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

11th May 2012, 13:03

Replies: 14

Cooling system confusion

Views: 7,846

Posted By atlantasportster

KOYORAD, who build racing radiators, state that...

KOYORAD, who build racing radiators, state that their cap is 1.3 bar, 18.9psi, raising the boiling point by 56 degrees F.
So it would seem that the ratings are based on "lbs per sq in absolute", and...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

4th May 2012, 21:40

Replies: 9

Many happy returns on Star Wars day!

Views: 3,458

Posted By atlantasportster

Congrats

All the best, from the other side of the pond. :plane:

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

24th March 2012, 12:38

Replies: 6

alternator grounding

Views: 3,536

Posted By atlantasportster

Remember--DC flows in a loop, the grounding...

Remember--DC flows in a loop, the grounding components should be able to handle the higher amps needed to start the engine from a weaker battery.
In our Cobra builds we will often weld in a 9mm stud...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

26th February 2012, 22:20

Replies: 9

My Sportster

Views: 3,943

Posted By atlantasportster

Looking good :thumb: What size tyres?

Looking good :thumb: What size tyres?

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

22nd February 2012, 13:09

Replies: 60

Rubber Bushes

Views: 17,180

Posted By atlantasportster

Thanks Peter, very informative article. I...

Thanks Peter, very informative article.
I wondered why the mechanics, with cars on the lift, used a transmission jack to push the wishbones up to ride height before snugging the bolts.
Now I...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

11th February 2012, 20:02

Replies: 4

Sportster Seats

Views: 2,665

Posted By atlantasportster

Thanks guys, Same seats I am looking at. ...

Thanks guys,

Same seats I am looking at.
Leg length huh!--get this colonial (born Bermudian 4th gen) has been living too close to the US for too long. :smile:

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

11th February 2012, 19:55

Replies: 9

Hello from across the pond

Views: 6,083

Posted By atlantasportster

Thanks Peter and Mike, Chasing up some...

Thanks Peter and Mike,

Chasing up some numbers to crate and ship from Marlin to Kinetic.
Looks pretty good at approx US$ 1350.
I estimated 350cm L x 200cmW x 150cm H, so looks good.
On another...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

11th February 2012, 11:31

Replies: 4

Sportster Seats

Views: 2,665

Posted By atlantasportster

Sportster Seats

Interested to know which seats you chose.
5' 7", 160lbs, drive in 10-to-2 position, elbow angle about 120 degrees, 30" inseam.
Has anyone had to shim the pedal box or make any individual changes...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

3rd February 2012, 14:13

Replies: 9

Hello from across the pond

Views: 6,083

Posted By atlantasportster

Spent the last 6 weeks in Gainesville Georgia,...

Spent the last 6 weeks in Gainesville Georgia, stripping and prepping front, rear suspension and diff from '95 325i. 110K miles
Did not go the whole donor route as I don't think I will have the time...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

15th January 2012, 16:58

Replies: 2

pedal box sedition

Views: 2,010

Posted By atlantasportster

Hmmm!!--interesting question, as I may be doing...

Hmmm!!--interesting question, as I may be doing my own modifications to the BMW box here in the US.
If I may digress?-can someone tell me the cut-off length and the overall length of the modified...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

5th January 2012, 14:01

Replies: 22

Clutch master

Views: 8,694

Posted By atlantasportster

Mike, This will no doubt be specific to your...

Mike,

This will no doubt be specific to your particular pressure plate and disc combo, but Borg and Beck, or Ford Racing should have the theoretical data in their tech sections.
I will ask the...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

4th January 2012, 20:32

Replies: 22

Clutch master

Views: 8,694

Posted By atlantasportster

I am aware that I am a newcomer to the Marlin...

I am aware that I am a newcomer to the Marlin world, and that in many cases I would be a fresh member of the congregation preaching to the bishops, but this custom clutch and brake installation is a...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

4th January 2012, 19:42

Replies: 1

New year

Views: 2,541

Posted By atlantasportster

And greetings to you. Pelican is a great site. ...

And greetings to you. Pelican is a great site.
BimmerSouth at Bogart, Georgia is a site we often use here at KineticMotor Sports.
They are putting a package price together for my Sportster, to...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

31st December 2011, 19:56

Replies: 9

Hello from across the pond

Views: 6,083

Posted By atlantasportster

Happy New Year guys, from the "colonies" Peter,...

Happy New Year guys, from the "colonies"
Peter, got my pick of 4 '92-96 328s E36
Guys in the shop still want me to go all the way with 3.3 ltr Double Vanos GT class motor.
Thank you for the...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

9th December 2011, 11:16

Replies: 690

Dual 7" Servo

Views: 254,941

Posted By atlantasportster

It will be interesting to hear if any of the cars...

It will be interesting to hear if any of the cars experience that momentary feeling of the pedal being pulled away from your foot as the diaphrams "sequence", in responce to increasing vacumn as revs...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

6th December 2011, 18:19

Replies: 24

Brake bias

Views: 10,533

Posted By atlantasportster

Mike, We are on the same page. These two...

Mike,

We are on the same page.
These two items, brake bias and wind-up, are significant factors in other builds I have been involved with.
The dual booster and tire grip got me thinking a little...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

6th December 2011, 13:38

Replies: 24

Brake bias

Views: 10,533

Posted By atlantasportster

Thanks Jason. My Marlin learning curve is quite...

Thanks Jason.
My Marlin learning curve is quite steep,but I always find the tech comparisons interesting.

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

6th December 2011, 12:46

Replies: 24

Brake bias

Views: 10,533

Posted By atlantasportster

Brake bias

From studying the build diaries, I see a wide range of brake rotors, caliper types, engine weights, and I would think, front/rear brake loadings.
Has any one found it necessary to get into brake...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

5th December 2011, 18:30

Replies: 14

How committed is Marlin?

Views: 4,857

Posted By atlantasportster

Just got a positive e-mail from Terry about my...

Just got a positive e-mail from Terry about my quest.
Said the Complete Kit Car report on the new sportster is in the Xmas (?) mag.
Very positive outcome.

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

5th December 2011, 18:25

Replies: 502

Latest progress on the Gooster

Views: 140,975

Posted By atlantasportster

Filing that in the must do docket :thumb:

Filing that in the must do docket :thumb:

Forum: General Build Chat

5th December 2011, 12:26

Replies: 5

My Build So Far

Views: 5,183

Posted By atlantasportster

Boss 302 or Windsor 351 ?

Boss 302 or Windsor 351 ?

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

3rd December 2011, 18:00

Replies: 14

How committed is Marlin?

Views: 4,857

Posted By atlantasportster

No harm done--didn't view your remarks as a...

No harm done--didn't view your remarks as a putdown of Marlin.
Agree the info on this site is the best I have seen.
Each engine type is so well covered.

BTW We are also building a Fiorano Tipo...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

3rd December 2011, 11:24

Replies: 14

How committed is Marlin?

Views: 4,857

Posted By atlantasportster

When I decided that I wanted to persue the...

When I decided that I wanted to persue the Sportster, I called Terry from Bermuda, and we spoke for about 45 minutes.
She was very helpful and left me with a feeling of confidence that Marlin could...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

2nd December 2011, 13:23

Replies: 2

Links on MOC Website

Views: 2,366

Posted By atlantasportster

As a newby, I wholeheartedly support this...

As a newby, I wholeheartedly support this suggestion.
These links and websites are extremely educational.
Intend to pay-up for MOC, but no credit cards accepted, so will do a bank transfer....

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

1st December 2011, 18:39

Replies: 9

Hello from across the pond

Views: 6,083

Posted By atlantasportster

Hello from across the pond

Greetings folks. Talking to Mark and Terry, and sussing out the US version of your IVA, before ordering a Sportster LHD to build in Gainesville Georgia.
Friend in Devon has 30yr old Roadster with...

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