donington 2006

jeremy · #1 30th August 2006, 20:26

Has anyone plans to go to the show?Would be good to meet some tormented builders!

lambogenie · #2 30th August 2006, 22:02

I'll be the one stood on my own tongue drooling at the DC Supercar

stand

MartinClan · #3 31st August 2006, 12:01

Thinking about going - but did I here a rumour that it wasn't running?

Robin

jeremy · #4 31st August 2006, 15:24

spoke to limelight exhibitions on tues, show was running then;if not then my flights are booked in vain!

MartinClan · #5 31st August 2006, 16:33

OK DOk

I will definitly try to go then - as I am getting to the stage where I need to buy lights, seats - you know those little optional extras...

What day are you going Jeremy?

BR

Robin

jeremy · #6 31st August 2006, 20:54

fly over early sat,so at show both days for most of day,hopefully!

AndyDane · #7 31st August 2006, 20:57

I'm in the same boat as Robin - as I've given up and am getting someone else to finish mine they're making fast progress and I'm lacking some of those little touches, lights, seats, harnesses, etc etc
I know we've had these questions before but any recommendations on seats, lights that fit and look good? What about harnesses to reach all the way to the back of the marlin?
And has anyone passed SVA yet with the belts going through the seat holes and without the marlin extra "seatbelt bar" ?

Ta
Andy

jeremy · #8 31st August 2006, 21:12

hi andy,i have almost done the same,due to lack of time, but have decided to go for a last blast this winter...have asked a spark to do the engine wiring and loom integration,he wants all lights and prelim dash and clocks mounted b4 he starts, so have same list as u to get at show. r u geting marlin clocks or light package?

Patrick · #9 31st August 2006, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyDane

I'm in the same boat as Robin - as I've given up and am getting someone else to finish mine they're making fast progress and I'm lacking some of those little touches, lights, seats, harnesses, etc etc
I know we've had these questions before but any recommendations on seats, lights that fit and look good? What about harnesses to reach all the way to the back of the marlin?
And has anyone passed SVA yet with the belts going through the seat holes and without the marlin extra "seatbelt bar" ?

Ta
Andy

I bought some Sparco 3 points which are fine lengthwise, not sure if they will pass SVA with Cobra Roadster 7 harness holes, i hope so! They are higher up than the seatbelt bar would be: http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=7&offset=324

Dont think i can make it to Donnington, will have to see

AndyDane · #10 31st August 2006, 21:38

Already got the marlin lights and dash pack - gonna get different front indicators - I'm going for aero screens eventually (post SVA!) so round screens, round headlights and square flashers? hmmmmm. Also looking to try and get some flashier rear lights - LED would be nice... I liked the look of the ones on the back of the MK Indy in Mays WKC - hella aftermarket units apparently. Also found a site the other day that did lots of LED truck lights! forgot to bookmark it though...

hopefully my engine will be fired up tomorrow for the first time...

AndyDane · #11 31st August 2006, 21:48

Heres another question - has anyone fitted "sliding" seats ? t'other half only has little legs so the seat will need to be adjustable...
ps sparco harnesses now being watched on ebay!

Patrick · #12 31st August 2006, 22:06

mine have sliding runners, dont think there will be much movement, but can't be sure until they are ready to go in properly!

MartinClan · #13 1st September 2006, 07:30

Question for Patrick...

Did you buy the "seatbelt bar" seperatly from Marlin? I have not seen it mentioned in any of their price lists.

Also for those of you with Marlin sourced intruments - do you know what make they are? I don't intend to buy mine from Marlin as I want a different combination to what they supply.

Cheers

Robin

Patrick · #14 1st September 2006, 20:04

no i havn't bought the seat belt bar. I have got a rear strut brace (not stunning, but cheap) that I got from eBay.

Some one did mention a while back the marlin sell a seatbelt bar. If its anything like the bar thats shown on the "instruction cd" then it will just collapse in an accident.

As for instruments, some of the marlin ones are smiths, mine are from Carbont Automotive Ltd (CAI)

peterux · #15 1st September 2006, 20:10

Robin,
i'm pretty sure they come from here.....

http://www.greengauges.com/

Peter

MartinClan · #16 2nd September 2006, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick

no i havn't bought the seat belt bar. I have got a rear strut brace (not stunning, but cheap) that I got from eBay.

Some one did mention a while back the marlin sell a seatbelt bar. If its anything like the bar thats shown on the "instruction cd" then it will just collapse in an accident.

As for instruments, some of the marlin ones are smiths, mine are from Carbont Automotive Ltd (CAI)

Hey Patrick - does the strut brace have any makers info on it - I think I would like to get one the same as it looks bit more business like than the Marlin effort which I guess is just playing lip service to the SVA requirement for seatbelt heights.

MartinClan · #17 2nd September 2006, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterux

Robin,
i'm pretty sure they come from here.....

http://www.greengauges.com/

Peter

Cool website - looks like I will be getting my instruments from here then...

Robin

Patrick · #18 4th September 2006, 08:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinClan

Hey Patrick - does the strut brace have any makers info on it - I think I would like to get one the same as it looks bit more business like than the Marlin effort which I guess is just playing lip service to the SVA requirement for seatbelt heights.

I've had a look on eBay but it doesn't look like they are listed anymore. I had to get one of the attachments re-welded as it was wrong - just small example of the quality of work!

You could get an E30 one if its adjustable, the tops of the towers are slightly futher apart on the Sportster.

AndyDane · #19 7th September 2006, 12:06

Quick Question - is the stuff at shows cheaper? I guess postage isn't an issue but wondered if the prices are cut as well?

jeremy · #20 7th September 2006, 20:15

Hi Andy, I visit 3 shows per year and always find goods much cheaper from most of the exhibitors, and a small bit of bartering can furthur help!