23 Feb 2005, 4:14pm
Has anybody got any idea?
How many turbo 5exi on the road?
23 Feb 2005, 10:14pm
No idea!! I'm starting my turbo in 2 weeks and would love to hear from some turbo owner/buiders but not havin as much positive feedback as i first thought to be honest!! Shame 
good luck with your build mate!!
andy
good luck with your build mate!!
andy
24 Feb 2005, 7:46am
Turbo Builders
Andy,
Hopefully by the time you read this you will have seen my email with the video.
I think all us turbo builders have from time to time run into small problems that have slowed our builds. Take my situation. I drove my rolling chassis for the first time 2 days ago.
The power has to be experienced, we are not talking car, we are talking about can I actually control this Rocket! Please understand I am not overestimating the drive
Then the snow came. I am still awaiting my mate to sort out the rest of the wiring, til he has done this I can not put the dash on, or the screen or any body panels.
My mate Marlinturbo had a problem over the hoses. I thought I had them sorted til a trip to crediton and the error of my ways was explained.
This forum has developed over time and is now an invaluable resource to builders. I also believe that Malinturbo's web site has been designed to compliment this forum.
In answer to your question, I have not heard of a finished turbo version, K lumps sure, the turbo does create a number of problems, if you find any and need an answer there is enough of us to point you in the right direction.
Regards to all builders
Trev
Andy,
Hopefully by the time you read this you will have seen my email with the video.
I think all us turbo builders have from time to time run into small problems that have slowed our builds. Take my situation. I drove my rolling chassis for the first time 2 days ago.
The power has to be experienced, we are not talking car, we are talking about can I actually control this Rocket! Please understand I am not overestimating the drive
Then the snow came. I am still awaiting my mate to sort out the rest of the wiring, til he has done this I can not put the dash on, or the screen or any body panels.
My mate Marlinturbo had a problem over the hoses. I thought I had them sorted til a trip to crediton and the error of my ways was explained.
This forum has developed over time and is now an invaluable resource to builders. I also believe that Malinturbo's web site has been designed to compliment this forum.
In answer to your question, I have not heard of a finished turbo version, K lumps sure, the turbo does create a number of problems, if you find any and need an answer there is enough of us to point you in the right direction.
Regards to all builders
Trev
24 Feb 2005, 3:25pm
Hello
I have with pleasure got involved with Malin and the 5exi. I have years of experience with the rover t16 turbo powerplant and its wiring.
We have at the moment a 380bhp t16 rover 200 bubble.
I have also turboed the k series in our zs and thats pushing 230bhp.
I can be pmd for any questions regarding malin turbo builds.
Glad to see theres gonna be a few.
George
I have with pleasure got involved with Malin and the 5exi. I have years of experience with the rover t16 turbo powerplant and its wiring.
We have at the moment a 380bhp t16 rover 200 bubble.
I have also turboed the k series in our zs and thats pushing 230bhp.
I can be pmd for any questions regarding malin turbo builds.
Glad to see theres gonna be a few.
George
24 Feb 2005, 11:43pm
Hello
I have with pleasure got involved with Malin and the 5exi. I have years of experience with the rover t16 turbo powerplant and its wiring.
We have at the moment a 380bhp t16 rover 200 bubble.
I have also turboed the k series in our zs and thats pushing 230bhp.
I can be pmd for any questions regarding malin turbo builds.
Glad to see theres gonna be a few.
George
I have with pleasure got involved with Malin and the 5exi. I have years of experience with the rover t16 turbo powerplant and its wiring.
We have at the moment a 380bhp t16 rover 200 bubble.
I have also turboed the k series in our zs and thats pushing 230bhp.
I can be pmd for any questions regarding malin turbo builds.
Glad to see theres gonna be a few.
George
Tell us more . . . .
What is your connection?
Have you any info on the best way of getting a little more from a 1600?
As for the original question, I am only aware of one car (private build) that is SVA registered and I believe that to be a 1600.
The Marlin demo car (that was) is the only Turbo car I am aware of that has been completed yet.
Marlin sold the donor parts from the Turbo to someone I believe. Was it MarlinTurbo?
edited to say . .
Just to correct my last statement - make that 2 cars - http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/kitcar/kitcars_for_sale.php?id=512
26 Feb 2005, 9:41pm
opinions removed
27 Feb 2005, 3:48am
5exi1stTimer...
I'ts very late (drunk) and i have just read Dan's message and CANNOT beleive what he is saying about George who has been nothing but professional and customer focused and very happy to help ANYONE. I shall be adding more when my ###### head wakes up!!! ....
George (RSM) doesn't deserve such "slander" and PLEASE disregard Dan's comments......
andy
I'ts very late (drunk) and i have just read Dan's message and CANNOT beleive what he is saying about George who has been nothing but professional and customer focused and very happy to help ANYONE. I shall be adding more when my ###### head wakes up!!! ....
George (RSM) doesn't deserve such "slander" and PLEASE disregard Dan's comments......
andy
27 Feb 2005, 8:51am
RSM
Hi Everyone,
Just want to bring a bit of sanity here.
I can appreciate that Dan may have very good reason for being upset with RSM and he feels it is his duty to advise us builders to use caution.
While I appreciate his comments untll now I had not heard of RSM, could I suggest that in future when refering to suppliers we use pm's and use a heading such as 'I have a comment'.
No way do I want this forum to become a slanging match and thats how this is likely to go.
I recommend that this be the last posting on the matter!
Regards to all builders.
Trev
Hi Everyone,
Just want to bring a bit of sanity here.
I can appreciate that Dan may have very good reason for being upset with RSM and he feels it is his duty to advise us builders to use caution.
While I appreciate his comments untll now I had not heard of RSM, could I suggest that in future when refering to suppliers we use pm's and use a heading such as 'I have a comment'.
No way do I want this forum to become a slanging match and thats how this is likely to go.
I recommend that this be the last posting on the matter!
Regards to all builders.
Trev
27 Feb 2005, 1:23pm
my apologies for turning this forum "sour".... I was just a little annoyed that ONE mans comments / problems isn't neccassarily a fair reflection of someone else.
hopefully this'll be the last post regarding the matter.
andy
hopefully this'll be the last post regarding the matter.
andy
27 Feb 2005, 5:17pm
Re: RSM
Well said Trev
I understand Dan may have a problem and I would like to see a future posting letting us know it is sorted, but the gorey details only lead to bit*hing and more issues.
Hi Everyone,
Just want to bring a bit of sanity here.
I can appreciate that Dan may have very good reason for being upset with RSM and he feels it is his duty to advise us builders to use caution.
While I appreciate his comments untll now I had not heard of RSM, could I suggest that in future when refering to suppliers we use pm's and use a heading such as 'I have a comment'.
No way do I want this forum to become a slanging match and thats how this is likely to go.
I recommend that this be the last posting on the matter!
Regards to all builders.
Trev
Just want to bring a bit of sanity here.
I can appreciate that Dan may have very good reason for being upset with RSM and he feels it is his duty to advise us builders to use caution.
While I appreciate his comments untll now I had not heard of RSM, could I suggest that in future when refering to suppliers we use pm's and use a heading such as 'I have a comment'.
No way do I want this forum to become a slanging match and thats how this is likely to go.
I recommend that this be the last posting on the matter!
Regards to all builders.
Trev
Well said Trev I understand Dan may have a problem and I would like to see a future posting letting us know it is sorted, but the gorey details only lead to bit*hing and more issues.
27 Feb 2005, 5:28pm
To all.
At the time of posting I was very mad. If I could contact RSM I would do but he will not repond via email or reply to my phone calls or txt messages.
I won't say anymore on the subject.
At the time of posting I was very mad. If I could contact RSM I would do but he will not repond via email or reply to my phone calls or txt messages.
I won't say anymore on the subject.
27 Feb 2005, 5:31pm
To all.
At the time of posting I was very mad. If I could contact RSM I would do but he will not repond via email or reply to my phone calls or txt messages.
I won't say anymore on the subject.
At the time of posting I was very mad. If I could contact RSM I would do but he will not repond via email or reply to my phone calls or txt messages.
I won't say anymore on the subject.
Good luck getting the issue sorted Dan.
Remember you can PM RSM.