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Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 22nd September 2011, 21:17
Replies: 16
Views: 6,710
Posted By sconcia
John, Firstly, I'm assuming it was you who...

John,

Firstly, I'm assuming it was you who asked me the same question on ebay?. If not I need to get back to another John looking for steering rack info!!

My rack was a new rack from Quinton...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 20th September 2011, 21:10
Replies: 4
Views: 3,596
Posted By sconcia
Yep, it's the bolt-on rear end.

Yep, it's the bolt-on rear end.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 16th September 2011, 18:47
Replies: 4
Views: 3,596
Posted By sconcia
I'm ashamed to say it's mine!!. I was...

I'm ashamed to say it's mine!!.

I was going to stick a link on here in case anyone was interested but you've saved me the trouble.

Cheers.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 17th November 2008, 21:31
Replies: 31
Views: 9,748
Posted By sconcia
So am I right in thinking that on Rovers, the 1.6...

So am I right in thinking that on Rovers, the 1.6 and below were matched to the R65, and 1.8 and above had the PG1?

But can you use the PG1 (and more specifically, a hydraulic version) with a 1.6?
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 15th November 2008, 08:53
Replies: 31
Views: 9,748
Posted By sconcia
Right. Final decision. I've spoken with the...

Right. Final decision. I've spoken with the wife to get some common-sense into the argument. I've looked on ebay to see the availability of parts. And most importantly, like some of you have ben...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 14th November 2008, 12:11
Replies: 10
Views: 4,718
Posted By sconcia
Hydraulic Clutch Questions

Right then, I've read on here about how people strongly recommend a hydraulic clutch as the way to go, especially for the Type-R clutch.

My understanding of a hydraulic clutch is that when you...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 14th November 2008, 08:16
Replies: 31
Views: 9,748
Posted By sconcia
Thanks for all the words of advice. I’m...

Thanks for all the words of advice.

I’m not a big fan of turbo engines and the VAG in particular is too cheap to tune up to levels that would leave me in a ditch!!

So its either go for the...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 13th November 2008, 17:13
Replies: 31
Views: 9,748
Posted By sconcia
Southampton's pretty accurate. About 10k north...

Southampton's pretty accurate. About 10k north of there really.

My brother-in-law lives in Wimborne and we do visit occasionally. So might leave the family there and take you up on the offer of...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 13th November 2008, 12:48
Replies: 31
Views: 9,748
Posted By sconcia
Changing priorities (and engine)!!

Hi all,

Progress has been unimaginably slow since I bought parts 1 and 2 of this kit, mainly due to house DIY, wedding and a new baby. With different priorities, I'm trying to be realistic about...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 20th August 2007, 21:30
Replies: 4
Views: 2,881
Posted By sconcia
Sorry, I didn't explain my thinking about the...

Sorry, I didn't explain my thinking about the floor panels.

I've read the relevant threads on here and have decided to go with the permanent fixing of the floor panels early on (using rivets and...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 20th August 2007, 21:22
Replies: 6
Views: 3,267
Posted By sconcia
I've had the Hondata in mind as the only...

I've had the Hondata in mind as the only non-standard item. I'm OK with computer-type stuff so I'm hoping I'll be more comfortable with that side of things. I like the idea of playing with the...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 20th August 2007, 21:14
Replies: 4
Views: 2,881
Posted By sconcia
Question Crikey!! Confused already!!

Didn't think I'd get stuck this early on, but the tunnel floor is doing my head in, and has left me asking a couple of questions!!

From Marlin's manual I'm happy that the tunnel floor sections...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 20th August 2007, 20:36
Replies: 6
Views: 3,267
Posted By sconcia
Cheers Jon. I'll certainly need some good luck. ...

Cheers Jon. I'll certainly need some good luck.

It'll be my first kit-car build (in fact my first building of anything not using wood!!) so aiming to keep it as normal as possible. From what...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 20th August 2007, 12:23
Replies: 6
Views: 3,267
Posted By sconcia
Ready to go

I've posted on here a few times over the past year and thought it's time I said hello again. Bought the first 2 parts of the 5exi-R kit about a year(!) ago. I've had all sorts of reasons as to why...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 16th October 2006, 19:23
Replies: 6
Views: 3,678
Posted By sconcia
John, Is your chassis standard, or has it...

John,

Is your chassis standard, or has it been strengthened in any way?

Cheers,
Sconcia
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 15th September 2006, 15:32
Replies: 1
Views: 3,265
Posted By sconcia
Question 5exi width

Apologies if this info is available somewhere but I can't seem to find it.

What is the max width of the 5exi with the standard wing mirrors?

Cheers.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 24th August 2006, 16:07
Replies: 8
Views: 4,409
Posted By sconcia
Question Type-R Engines

I'm on the look-out for a Type-R engine for my 5exi.

Does anybody know if a JDM engine would be a problem? As far as I can tell the main difference is that it has a LSD (and 20 extra horses...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 8th August 2006, 07:55
Replies: 5
Views: 3,916
Posted By sconcia
Cheers guys. I just watched a Type-R engine...

Cheers guys.

I just watched a Type-R engine go on Ebay for £2200! And there's a "Buy It Now" on there for £2995 + VAT!! And I had a breaker ring me offering one for £2250 + VAT!!!

Do you...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 2nd August 2006, 12:27
Replies: 5
Views: 3,916
Posted By sconcia
Talking Marlin 5exi-R, here we come!!

Well I've done it.

Deposit paid (a few weeks ago actually) and packs 1 and 2 due to be picked up in 2-3 weeks time.

The plan was to have our single garage changed to a double by the time it...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 6th June 2006, 19:55
Replies: 11
Views: 5,031
Posted By sconcia
Cheers. Will do that after I've been dwon to see...

Cheers. Will do that after I've been dwon to see Marlin.

By the way, does anyone have an email address for Marlin? I tried sales@marlinsportscars.co.uk as per their website but it was bounced...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 1st June 2006, 20:33
Replies: 11
Views: 5,031
Posted By sconcia
Cheers for the advice guys. It all sounds very...

Cheers for the advice guys. It all sounds very daunting but I'm up for a challenge. Just hope it doesn't get TOO frustrating.

Big Fella, I may well take you up on your offer of help. I haven't...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 30th May 2006, 19:49
Replies: 11
Views: 5,031
Posted By sconcia
Question Another newbie needs help!!

First of all, Hello all!!

I'm a newcomer to kit-car building, and have decided that the 5exi is the car for me. If anyone's interested, my main reasons for doing this are that I want a sporty,...
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