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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

5th August 2009, 18:55

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Posted By MartinClan

Looks OK to me. But... What fuse rating are...

Looks OK to me. But...

What fuse rating are you using? It could be worth fusing the side lights and main headlights separately because of the difference in power requirements.

Robin

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

20th January 2009, 13:31

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

Christmas is early this year ;-)

Christmas is early this year ;-)

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

19th January 2009, 12:27

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

Aha - you are obviously better at Googling than...

Aha - you are obviously better at Googling than me - I couldn't find anything! I think I might have a go at building this one. I reckon it should cost about a tenner in bits and its something to do...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

16th January 2009, 12:30

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Posted By MartinClan

Glad you mentioned this - its the first time I...

Glad you mentioned this - its the first time I heard about it. Dash will look like a christmas tree at this rate. I wonder what other small differences there are that no-one has noticed yet? I know...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

16th January 2009, 08:28

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

While we are on the subject of "extra warning...

While we are on the subject of "extra warning lights" has anyone come across a DIY shift change light? Very useful when you are using an aftermarket rev-counter with no red line. I know you can buy...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

15th January 2009, 07:28

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

Gosh - handcrafted electronics - its a while...

Gosh - handcrafted electronics - its a while since I have seen any of that. Looks quite simple to build as long as you can get the bits. Please let me know if you need any help - I was once an...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

13th January 2009, 16:29

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

Hi Jason Did your instruments arrive yet? I...

Hi Jason

Did your instruments arrive yet? I would be interested in seeing some pictures and your opinion of them if they have?

Cheers

Robin

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

7th January 2009, 20:11

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

It's true then, what I've always suspected, the...

It's true then, what I've always suspected, the universal desire of women for shoes....... :icon_confused::icon_confused:

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

6th January 2009, 20:28

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

Awesome. I think you might need a (better)...

Awesome. I think you might need a (better) silencer for the SVA though ;-)

I checked out the ETB web site you suggested (for instruments). They are certainly cheaper than Green Gauges and I like...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

5th January 2009, 16:24

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

I was/am just about to order my instruments as...

I was/am just about to order my instruments as well. Plan is to use Green Gauges (Caerbont) but I think I will check the prices against ETB first....

Robin

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

18th December 2008, 16:12

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

Ignition switch wiring ...

Ignition switch wiring

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/martinclan/images/ign_sw.gif

Robin

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

18th December 2008, 14:02

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

I can't help for the ignition switch as I re-used...

I can't help for the ignition switch as I re-used the BMW loom and fusebox - I certainly have those wires but they disappear off into the loom and do I know not what (and don't care as long as...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

17th December 2008, 10:07

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

On the cut-out switches I have seen the smaller...

On the cut-out switches I have seen the smaller terminals are used just to earth the alterrnator via a chunky resistor to stop it going overvoltage should someone operate the cut-out switch when the...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

9th December 2008, 13:01

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

How cables are rated is actually quite complex....

How cables are rated is actually quite complex. For example a 39 amp cable will carry far in excess of 39 amps depending on the environment. It would probably take several hundred or even thousand...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

8th December 2008, 20:06

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Posted By MartinClan

Looks just the job.... Robin

Looks just the job....

Robin

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

8th December 2008, 07:39

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

My BMW loom had the fuseable link built in - so I...

My BMW loom had the fuseable link built in - so I didn't need to acquire one - but any large fuse and appropriate holder could be used.

I took a look at your wiring pictures. Are those self...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

28th November 2008, 07:44

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

My donor is '89. It was also a left hand drive...

My donor is '89. It was also a left hand drive import from Switzerland! So I guess that is where the differences lie.

Personally - I would add an in-line fuse to the feed for the engine loom if...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

27th November 2008, 20:25

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

I have three cables in all going to the +ve...

I have three cables in all going to the +ve terminal

The huge one that goes to the starter motor via the engine loom. As I remember this also goes to the alternator.

A medium sized one...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

27th November 2008, 07:24

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

I'll take a look at mine. It's so long ago that I...

I'll take a look at mine. It's so long ago that I did the wiring I can't remember what it looks like now! My battery was in the boot so I guess it will be the same as yours.

Robin

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

18th November 2008, 14:17

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

I used the BMW one which is controlled by the...

I used the BMW one which is controlled by the ECU. I haven't added any relays as I also re-used the BMW power distribution box which has everything built in.

Mind you it upset the wife a bit...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

18th November 2008, 12:56

Replies: 78

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Posted By MartinClan

Hi Jason I am a (lapsed) electrical engineer...

Hi Jason

I am a (lapsed) electrical engineer so I should be able to answer some of your questions.

1. I hope you have the loom that came with the engine and ECU. If not you will need to get...

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