Another 5exi Virgin!

5exiAdam · #1 21st July 2009, 17:55

Hi everyone, have recently bought the kit that Tony RS 2000 had.

Anyone have any do's and dont's for me

if i should run a mile, let me know!

Planning a 1.8t audi powered car.

Anyone done this here? Again, tips, tricks, etc would be great

Thanks

Adam (Gloucester)

eaa53 · #2 21st July 2009, 18:05

For what is worth welcome on board.

There is a lot of useful info on/in this forum just need to find it then ask the questions..

A TT engine powered 5Exi sounds fun other's are going that way as well so you should have some company.

JohnC

5exiAdam · #3 21st July 2009, 18:46

Thanks for the welcome!

Looking forward to getting it going, but it is a looooong way off.

5exiAdam · #4 21st July 2009, 18:47

I have a 1.8 vvc kseries engine, box, ecu and loom on ebay from the 5exi if you know anyone who wants.

adam

SDMC001 · #5 21st July 2009, 19:17

Adam

Welcome to the world of EXI, I hope you enjoy your build, should be intersting with your power unit.

You asked any doos and donts, just a though that some other builders have done while your welding the engine mounts ect, might be worth welding the back frame that carries the rear clam to the rest of the chassis. This should help with the strenth, the new chassis is all one.

I am sure there will be plenty of help should you want on your journey.

Steve

alackofspeed · #6 21st July 2009, 20:49

Welcome.

If you go standalone, I recommend these guys:

www.qpeng.co.uk

DavidH · #7 21st July 2009, 20:49

Hi Adam, welcome, hope you get on well with teh build. Did Tony pass you the CD of photos I sent him of my build, it shows the new rear chassis in case you are interested in trying to strength to match.

Cheers

David

limpabit · #8 21st July 2009, 21:01

Hi Adam.
Welcome aboard. I'm in the process of build a Seat engined based build. Totally different I would guess from the way Marlin have done there's.
Could you not ask them for the engine mounts?

5exiAdam · #9 21st July 2009, 21:09

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Originally Posted by SDMC001

Adam

Welcome to the world of EXI, I hope you enjoy your build, should be intersting with your power unit.

You asked any doos and donts, just a though that some other builders have done while your welding the engine mounts ect, might be worth welding the back frame that carries the rear clam to the rest of the chassis. This should help with the strenth, the new chassis is all one.

I am sure there will be plenty of help should you want on your journey.

Steve

Hi Steve,

Mark at Marlin has already suggested that. It is on my list for a job to do before getting it shot blasted.

I will hve to make alll the engine/box mounts too.

Not sure whether to try and stiffen the rear any more at the same time.

Planning around 450bhp. Have had long chats with the guys at Integrated Engineering in Saltlake City intengineering.com

Maybe traction control / or even launch control

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5exiAdam · #10 21st July 2009, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidH

Hi Adam, welcome, hope you get on well with teh build. Did Tony pass you the CD of photos I sent him of my build, it shows the new rear chassis in case you are interested in trying to strength to match.

Cheers

David

Hi David. Thanks for the welcome!

Tony mentioned the CD but he couldnt find it. If you could drop me a copy, i would be very happy, as have nothing at the moment whatsoever!

Let me know what i owe you for it.

By the way, i run a graphics business based in gloucester. We can do everything from cut stickers to full vehicle wraps. Have a look at signwerx.co.uk for more info!

5exiAdam · #11 21st July 2009, 21:15

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Originally Posted by alackofspeed

Welcome.

If you go standalone, I recommend these guys:

www.qpeng.co.uk

Give me a chance to get the thing running before telling me what else i should spend my money on!

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5exiAdam · #12 21st July 2009, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by limpabit

Hi Adam.
Welcome aboard. I'm in the process of build a Seat engined based build. Totally different I would guess from the way Marlin have done there's.
Could you not ask them for the engine mounts?

Hi Limpabit

If you are using the seat 1.8t it is the audi lump. as skoda, vw etc.

Marlin have made all the mounts specifically for each car. I have to cut off the standard mounts on the car and put new on when the engine goes in.

If your engine is the same, it might be worth making the mounts together.

adam