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Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 28th February 2014, 06:32
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Posted By Brandon
mg tf

mg tf
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 18th September 2013, 18:41
Replies: 16
Lsd
Views: 6,449
Posted By Brandon
The spec of the car is 1600 k series piper cams...

The spec of the car is 1600 k series piper cams and pullys twin 40 webers
r65 gear box
i have a complete 200 turbo car i think it has the original gear box it spins both wheels so i guess it has...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 15th September 2013, 19:16
Replies: 16
Lsd
Views: 6,449
Posted By Brandon
ive got a 220 tomcat so maybe put the box out of...

ive got a 220 tomcat so maybe put the box out of that in ?
would it fit a k series engine
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 15th September 2013, 18:32
Replies: 16
Lsd
Views: 6,449
Posted By Brandon
which engine gearbox and tyres are you useing it...

which engine gearbox and tyres are you useing it looks like it goes quite well
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 15th September 2013, 09:41
Replies: 16
Lsd
Views: 6,449
Posted By Brandon
im using the car for sprints and hill climbs and...

im using the car for sprints and hill climbs and the car has no traction of the start line spins 1 wheel
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 14th September 2013, 18:31
Replies: 16
Lsd
Views: 6,449
Posted By Brandon
Lsd

I need and lsd for my rover gear box any one out their got one its a r65 box and also any vvc solid cams cheers
now the cars handeling I need more grip and power
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 1st September 2013, 15:21
Replies: 23
Views: 9,465
Posted By Brandon
Smile Just to let you all no I fitted the new marlin...

Just to let you all no I fitted the new marlin rear suspension to the car
And took it out today and the car is totally transformed
Over takeing cars no scary wobbles it now drives like it should...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 7th August 2013, 18:38
Replies: 3
Views: 3,752
Posted By Brandon
Rear wheel bearing

Hi does any one no the part no or which wheel bearings are used on the new rear suspension set up Thanks
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 25th June 2013, 21:36
Replies: 23
Views: 9,465
Posted By Brandon
Your right just checked the bump steer and flex...

Your right just checked the bump steer and flex on the rear suspension with
Laser 4 wheel alignment and it's horrendous I would say just pushing the back down with the shocks on their softest...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 24th June 2013, 21:37
Replies: 23
Views: 9,465
Posted By Brandon
On another note has any one checked the castor...

On another note has any one checked the castor angle mine has 2 degrees with I think is ok for a race car but if I was using it on the road I think it could do with more which would proberbly counter...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 24th June 2013, 21:18
Replies: 23
Views: 9,465
Posted By Brandon
I don't think tyre pressures would make any...

I don't think tyre pressures would make any difference
Spoke to dave and marlin today time to have a think
Could turn into a winter progect and involve fitting a bike engine
And try and make a...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 23rd June 2013, 19:51
Replies: 23
Views: 9,465
Posted By Brandon
Thanks I'll ring them both tomorrow

Thanks I'll ring them both tomorrow
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 23rd June 2013, 19:38
Replies: 23
Views: 9,465
Posted By Brandon
Yes it has different sized top ball joints I'm...

Yes it has different sized top ball joints
I'm in Oswestry Shropshire
Do you think it could be as simple as replacing the top wishbones
Apart from the lift of wobble the car was great well...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 23rd June 2013, 19:21
Replies: 23
Views: 9,465
Posted By Brandon
How do you post pictures Thanks for the...

How do you post pictures
Thanks for the replies I thought I was on my own with this one
If I can sort the handelling it would be fantastic
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 23rd June 2013, 19:19
Replies: 23
Views: 9,465
Posted By Brandon
No it's not like that is their an upgrade...

No it's not like that is their an upgrade available from marlin I spoke to the but he didn't mention any thing
That looks a lot better set up than mine
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 23rd June 2013, 19:00
Replies: 23
Views: 9,465
Posted By Brandon
Bought the car a few weeks ago from Canterbury it...

Bought the car a few weeks ago from Canterbury it was on piston heads I think it was built by marlin as a race come demo car in 2002 I spoke to marlin they seemed to think it was black origanly and...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 23rd June 2013, 18:54
Replies: 23
Views: 9,465
Posted By Brandon
Yes it's a 1.6 k series on twin webbers it's...

Yes it's a 1.6 k series on twin webbers it's green now I'll try and post a picture up not very good at things like that
It's a lovely car just doesn't inspire confidence at speed
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 23rd June 2013, 17:55
Replies: 23
Views: 9,465
Posted By Brandon
Thanks for the reply looks like I need to ring...

Thanks for the reply looks like I need to ring track developments
Dare I ask how much it cost and do you have a contact number thanks
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 23rd June 2013, 15:54
Replies: 23
Views: 9,465
Posted By Brandon
Scary handelling

hello everyone I have just bought a 5exi I believe it was a factory race car it has a rover 1.6 engine and gearbox I took the car to Malory recently to a track day
Whilst I found the cars handelling...
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