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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 5th April 2009, 15:48
Replies: 441
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Posted By Patrick
Exhaust Hanger Mark 2 Mark 2 exhaust...

Exhaust Hanger Mark 2

Mark 2 exhaust hangers, these use the rubber mounts from a BMW 840Ci Sport. There is a 3mm steel plate that connects the exhaust boxes to the hangers.
...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 2nd April 2009, 21:41
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
The new clutch system is now installed. The...

The new clutch system is now installed. The master cylinder has more than enough capacity to dis-engage the clutch without pushing it all the way down. The pedal position can be adjusted with the...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 18th March 2009, 20:11
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
Connected up the clutch this evening, the bite...

Connected up the clutch this evening, the bite point is right at the bottom of the pedal travel, but is really controllable. It means the clutch will sit higher up that the brake at the moment so...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 15th March 2009, 16:10
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
Done some work on the new clutch setup: ...

Done some work on the new clutch setup:

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_construction524.jpg (http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=7&offset=528)
Bolts through the top of the scuttle to...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 1st March 2009, 17:48
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_bodywork201.jpg...

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_bodywork201.jpg (http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=10&offset=216)
Rough fill in of the holes in the tub with 8 layers of glass to give it plenty of...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 24th February 2009, 16:15
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
A few more things checked off the list: ...

A few more things checked off the list:

* Finished the scuttle side panels
* Opened up the indicator holes on the scuttle to fit the new ones
* Rear end break down
* Step one of...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 23rd February 2009, 17:01
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
Thought I'd resurrect this thread as there's some...

Thought I'd resurrect this thread as there's some more building going on:

Richard did the wiper installation which is documented here:...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 7th May 2008, 22:19
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
You don't need a spare for MOT or SVA, however if...

You don't need a spare for MOT or SVA, however if you do have a spare is must be in good condition and filled with the right amount of air. Not sure if they check the speed ratings at SVA on the...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 25th March 2008, 22:28
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
Once they were on it was out like the previous...

Once they were on it was out like the previous ones were with the stock mud guards. They would have needed a hole in the side to fit - I'm guessing its the offset of my wheels. So I thought it was a...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 24th March 2008, 16:14
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/tn_body180.jpg...

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/tn_body180.jpg (http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=10&offset=168)
New bits of steel for mud guard holders
http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/tn_body181.jpg...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 21st March 2008, 20:14
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/tn_body168.jpg...

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/tn_body168.jpg (http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=10&offset=156)
Plan A to hold the mesh in place on the nose cone - fibre glassed a set of nuts to on to...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 21st March 2008, 19:38
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_construction523...

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_construction523.jpg (http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=7&offset=528)

Finally bit of construction. The original bracket that held the header tank was a...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 24th January 2008, 22:22
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
He did, and yes they had to be glued on - we used...

He did, and yes they had to be glued on - we used silicon as it was slightly easier to remove than glue.

I'm 99% sure any other test centre wouldn't have insisted on the under bonnet rubber. I...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 16th December 2007, 12:04
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
Gave the car a 450 mile check over yesterday....

Gave the car a 450 mile check over yesterday. Only loose item was a jetex exhaust hanger - this is the spare one should the others snap. The metal is far too soft and just bent. Have replaced the...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 25th November 2007, 22:15
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
Patched it up again, welded some of that steel...

Patched it up again, welded some of that steel you can get at B&Q all the way along the pipe. It's thicker than than the metal of the pipe. Its now very heavy but will do until I get the new ones.
...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 21st November 2007, 16:24
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
Positive response from Terry :) If they can find...

Positive response from Terry :) If they can find some (as they've packed up to move) she will post FOC.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 21st November 2007, 07:59
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
I've just emailed her the pictures, will call...

I've just emailed her the pictures, will call later and see what she says.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 21st November 2007, 07:12
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
No more videos yet Peter its not been the weather...

No more videos yet Peter its not been the weather for it! We got a proper hosing down last weekend, I need to wait for a clear dry day :)

Here's the rest of the pictures form the second time it...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 20th November 2007, 18:19
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
Sorry for the delay here are the pictures: ...

Sorry for the delay here are the pictures:

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_fault001.jpg (http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/fault001.jpg)

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_fault002.jpg...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 19th November 2007, 19:28
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
It was raining as well for part of the trip, I...

It was raining as well for part of the trip, I need wipers for my glasses :lol: I think its more a case of its road legal and we can drive it and we don't care if it s bit cold / damp!

Had a...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 19th November 2007, 11:48
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
I've not gotten around to photographing it yet,...

I've not gotten around to photographing it yet, but will post all the pics as soon as I've done that.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 18th November 2007, 15:39
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
Your kidding, that is just ridiculous for a part...

Your kidding, that is just ridiculous for a part with an obvious design flaw!!
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 18th November 2007, 09:52
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
Went on an 80 mile round trip yesterday after...

Went on an 80 mile round trip yesterday after fixing it, and after 40 miles the tube snapped clean off behind the weld!

Stuart, I hope Marlin replaced these on yours under warranty?
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 17th November 2007, 11:48
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
Had our first parts failure today. The passenger...

Had our first parts failure today. The passenger side front wing mounting broke. The middle part of it is a tube and just outside of the weld the bracket that holds it tore out (the tube part broke)....
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 11th November 2007, 16:17
Replies: 441
Views: 106,149
Posted By Patrick
I'm back and I've done 50 miles today before it...

I'm back and I've done 50 miles today before it got dark, only tiny bit of rain but I'm now grinning like this :madgrin: !
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