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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 5th May 2012, 15:10
Replies: 9
Views: 3,458
Posted By Rich
Happy Birthday(s), hope you had a good one! ...

Happy Birthday(s), hope you had a good one!

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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 14th February 2011, 16:51
Replies: 14
Views: 5,305
Posted By Rich
Had a look around on the internet. A lot of...

Had a look around on the internet. A lot of places seem to be selling the same unit as Malpin. (or at least look very similar) they state that it is weathproof.

Will look around a bit more see if...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 14th February 2011, 10:42
Replies: 14
Views: 5,305
Posted By Rich
I had a battery go this weekend, need a new one...

I had a battery go this weekend, need a new one :(

A solar charger would be ideal. Question, is it waterproof as I would need to be kept outside.
If not I can make a little waterproof box.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 27th July 2010, 20:11
Replies: 6
Views: 2,652
Posted By Rich
Here are a couple of pictures of our solution. ...

Here are a couple of pictures of our solution. We took some time over shaping the grill so it sits close to the edge.

(more pictures from this page on >...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th June 2010, 08:10
Replies: 103
Views: 69,481
Posted By Rich
1. Ours were the same as Peters, just bend in the...

1. Ours were the same as Peters, just bend in the vice. Wrap the metal in a cloth to avoid damaging the surface.

2. Our wipers are not adjustable so the length had to be right. That took a bit...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 25th October 2009, 18:25
Replies: 3
Views: 2,550
Posted By Rich
How about wiring the LED for the switch to the...

How about wiring the LED for the switch to the lights? So when driving at night the horn switch will glow a little. Might need add a resistor so its not too bright.

To get the LED to light when...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th July 2009, 17:43
Replies: 16
Views: 4,466
Posted By Rich
Very nice! :)

Very nice! :)
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 21st June 2009, 09:03
Replies: 7
Views: 3,420
Posted By Rich
Excellent :) We've just ordered our official...

Excellent :) We've just ordered our official photos.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 10th June 2009, 10:21
Replies: 7
Views: 3,420
Posted By Rich
London to Brighton Run 2009

A few pictures from the London to Brighton run we entered at the weekend.

Here's a short description of the day from Patrick.


See All pictures here >...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 8th May 2009, 12:38
Replies: 5
Views: 6,716
Posted By Rich
We did get some cake :)

We did get some cake :)
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 8th May 2009, 08:59
Replies: 5
Views: 6,716
Posted By Rich
Stoneleigh 2009 Pictures

All pictures can be seen here > http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=12&offset=492


http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_stoneleigh09_001.jpg...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 8th May 2009, 08:44
Replies: 32
Views: 11,047
Posted By Rich
Well done :)

Well done :)
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 2nd May 2009, 21:08
Replies: 9
Views: 3,601
Posted By Rich
Side screens

Side screen are mounted to aluminium brackets via a threaded hole and cut screw.
http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_finalass_054.jpg (http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=28&offset=48)
...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 13th April 2009, 17:53
Replies: 246
Views: 97,302
Posted By Rich
Ahh the joy of lying upside down in the...

Ahh the joy of lying upside down in the Sportsters footwell. Its fine for the first 10~15 mins, after that it get a little uncomfortable. I was ok with getting out when Patrick was around to help...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 23rd February 2009, 21:26
Replies: 103
Views: 69,481
Posted By Rich
Yeah got a fair bit done, nice thing about a long...

Yeah got a fair bit done, nice thing about a long weekend :)

I noticed that your blades look a little different to ours, the arms are sprung hopefully that will provide enough pressure for a half...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 22nd February 2009, 20:03
Replies: 103
Views: 69,481
Posted By Rich
After spending a lot of time eyeing up the...

After spending a lot of time eyeing up the location for the wipers I came to the conclusion that 90 degrees would work best for us. After looking inside the gearbox I found that we have a 110 degree...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 17th February 2009, 11:35
Replies: 7
Views: 3,175
Posted By Rich
doh, at least it isn't too much stuff. :) ...

doh, at least it isn't too much stuff. :)

For the Front Brake imbalance; you could try bleeding the lines again, check for any kinks or dings in the copper brake lines.
If there is nothing...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 10th February 2009, 11:50
Replies: 103
Views: 69,481
Posted By Rich
Maybe we do have the correct gear. I plan to...

Maybe we do have the correct gear. I plan to draw a chart and calculate the area the wipers will cover before shortening anything.

As mentioned above I will need to short the wiper arms a little...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 9th February 2009, 20:24
Replies: 103
Views: 69,481
Posted By Rich
excellent, thanks for the pictures. :) Had a...

excellent, thanks for the pictures. :)

Had a look our wiper moves 110 degrees, so looks as though we will need to find a different gear box.. wooo
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 9th February 2009, 13:20
Replies: 103
Views: 69,481
Posted By Rich
I started looking at the wipers at the weekend. ...

I started looking at the wipers at the weekend.

I sorted all of the wiring for it while we were building the car. Since we are using a BMW style set-up for the wiring, I remember adding an extra...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 16th December 2008, 07:29
Replies: 11
Views: 5,442
Posted By Rich
Based on what I have read Patrick is correct. You...

Based on what I have read Patrick is correct. You need to have matching Key, EWS & ECU for the later models.

If you do not have these you should be able to have the ECU coding disabled. It just...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th May 2008, 07:07
Replies: 53
Views: 17,549
Posted By Rich
Excellent! Well done! ...

Excellent! Well done!

http://www.bmw.patrickshort.co.uk/smile/zbounce.gif


One thing, does the bottom of the dash have SVA required radius? I think its 19mm?
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 18th February 2008, 21:31
Replies: 205
Views: 58,670
Posted By Rich
ahh pleasant memories. :) Looking great!

ahh pleasant memories. :)

Looking great!
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 5th November 2007, 07:02
Replies: 205
Views: 58,670
Posted By Rich
very nice!

very nice!
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 16th October 2007, 19:13
Replies: 441
Views: 106,112
Posted By Rich
Last few tweeks before SVA retest

With the belts repositioned the boot floor needed to be modified so they clear.
http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/tn_sva034.jpg (http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=20&offset=32)
Smoother...
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