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Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 6th March 2007, 19:17
Replies: 10
Views: 3,584
Posted By Dan
Don't tell me you've stuck a supercharger on it...

Don't tell me you've stuck a supercharger on it or something.

Don't know why the civic engine felt loads heavier then. Maybe I'd been out on the P**s the night before trying to move it.. :)
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 6th March 2007, 08:46
Replies: 10
Views: 3,584
Posted By Dan
there maybe a 15kg difference between cars, but...

there maybe a 15kg difference between cars, but in my opinion no way is the Civic engine only 15kg lighter than the K-Series. I've moved both engines around the garage and that civic engine is one...
Forum: General Build Chat 7th September 2006, 08:58
Replies: 2
Views: 4,154
Posted By Dan
One tip, the silver 5EXI I had had quite a few...

One tip, the silver 5EXI I had had quite a few star cracks on the front end above the wheels. Some sort of rubber material fixed to the GRP above the front wheels would be a good idea to stop stones...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 5th September 2006, 15:13
Replies: 8
Views: 4,065
Posted By Dan
Well Done Rich, you certainly didn't mess about....

Well Done Rich, you certainly didn't mess about. Are you taking it to the donington kit car show? Would love to see the result of all thoses bits that used to live in my garage... :)
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 25th August 2006, 19:43
Replies: 8
Views: 4,403
Posted By Dan
there are a few other differences between the UK...

there are a few other differences between the UK and JDM engines
this is taken from Blink motorsports webpage

The JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) specification K20A's have an LSD (Limited Slip...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 9th July 2006, 22:32
Replies: 5
Views: 4,226
Posted By Dan
Sounds like the rebirth of the strathcarron, only...

Sounds like the rebirth of the strathcarron, only with a car engine...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 28th June 2006, 13:08
Replies: 1
Views: 3,149
Posted By Dan
Sold to BennyH

Sold to BennyH
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 27th June 2006, 18:44
Replies: 1
Views: 3,149
Posted By Dan
For Sale Marlin 3 Point Harnesses And Bar

As per title. I've got a pair of Marlin 3 point harnesses and the Harness bar for sale. Looking for £50
Email or PM if interested.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 21st June 2006, 17:08
Replies: 4
Views: 3,302
Posted By Dan
The rear clam on the demo car I've got just sits...

The rear clam on the demo car I've got just sits straight into the locators when you lower it down. It doesn't need to be squeezed in. It's pretty much a perfect fit.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 19th June 2006, 15:34
Replies: 3
Views: 3,422
Posted By Dan
Really not keen on Ebay when it comes to selling...

Really not keen on Ebay when it comes to selling cars, I just end up with hundreds of emails from people who have no intention of buying the car.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 19th June 2006, 15:08
Replies: 3
Views: 3,422
Posted By Dan
5EXI For Sale

Thought I'd post this on here. If anyone wants a 5EXI but hasn't the time to build one, this may be the answer.. I just don't get enough time to use it due to work commitments and the money will come...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 16th June 2006, 20:01
Replies: 3
Views: 3,195
Posted By Dan
It's this Saturday and Sunday Mike

It's this Saturday and Sunday Mike
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 16th June 2006, 17:23
Replies: 3
Views: 3,195
Posted By Dan
Newark Show

Anyone planning on going to the Newark show? Was thinking about poping up in the car on the Sunday.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 8th June 2006, 13:10
Replies: 8
Views: 4,092
Posted By Dan
Cars Looking great Rich, It'd still be in 1000...

Cars Looking great Rich, It'd still be in 1000 piece's in my garage if I hadn't sold the kit to you... :)
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 31st May 2006, 12:56
Replies: 11
Views: 5,023
Posted By Dan
Doesn't sound far off. It was approaching 17k...

Doesn't sound far off. It was approaching 17k when I added up all the costs to build the type-r car I was doing, that was all new (apart from engine) and painted

How Do you know the chassis won't...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 1st May 2006, 15:07
Replies: 2
Views: 2,937
Posted By Dan
Just got back myself. Couldn't make it on the...

Just got back myself. Couldn't make it on the Sunday so missed you guys. good show though and very big. Even used the hood for the first time on the way home.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 27th April 2006, 17:41
Replies: 7
Views: 4,281
Posted By Dan
I maybe wrong, just seem to remember the Orange...

I maybe wrong, just seem to remember the Orange Demo car having a bigger/different brake setup to standard...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 27th April 2006, 15:48
Replies: 7
Views: 4,281
Posted By Dan
Thought Marlin did a brake conversion? Are you...

Thought Marlin did a brake conversion? Are you sure you need them, my car stops very very well, and its on standard discs and pads..
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 22nd April 2006, 20:53
Replies: 20
Views: 7,418
Posted By Dan
Sounds like you had some serious fun John. Are...

Sounds like you had some serious fun John. Are you bringing the car to stonleigh next weekend?
My 110 BHP K-Series car is quick, so I just can't imagine how quick your Turbo version is, no wonder it...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 22nd April 2006, 11:52
Replies: 5
Views: 3,662
Posted By Dan
Lets just keep our fingers crossed for some nice...

Lets just keep our fingers crossed for some nice weather.....
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 21st April 2006, 09:11
Replies: 5
Views: 3,662
Posted By Dan
Assuming I've still got the car, and its not...

Assuming I've still got the car, and its not pissing it down I'l be poping along on the Sunday in my car. Do they have parking area's for different manufacturers cars?
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 11th April 2006, 13:21
Replies: 6
Views: 4,144
Posted By Dan
Andy, I'll have a hunt through all the old donor...

Andy, I'll have a hunt through all the old donor parts I've still got clutering up my garage and see if I've got any of the bits your after.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 6th April 2006, 13:05
Replies: 1
Views: 3,281
Posted By Dan
Well it'll only be the end when I sell the car....

Well it'll only be the end when I sell the car. What with my future wedding and my decision to have a radical career change, the cash I get from selling the car will come in Handy for the future....
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 29th March 2006, 13:03
Replies: 8
Views: 4,908
Posted By Dan
Did consider pulling the 1600cc engine out of my...

Did consider pulling the 1600cc engine out of my car and fitting the T-Series, but there's a lot can be done to get plenty of power from the k-series engine and its a hell of a lot lighter too....
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 8th March 2006, 15:59
Replies: 10
Views: 4,336
Posted By Dan
Car looks fantastic, Loads of respect goes to you...

Car looks fantastic, Loads of respect goes to you guys who actually built the cars. Wished I'd had the time.
As its a painted finish you might want to think about getting armorfend or similar...
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