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MadDogMoggy
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Marlin 5exi builds
19th June 2014, 12:48
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Drag racing
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MadDogMoggy
From memory (lol): 1st 3.266 2nd 2.13 ...
From memory (lol):
1st 3.266
2nd 2.13
3rd 1.517
4th 1.147
5th 0.921
6th 0.738
Final drive 4.764
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
18th June 2014, 11:44
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Drag racing
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MadDogMoggy
K20A2 (civic type R). It's also a 6 speed...
K20A2 (civic type R).
It's also a 6 speed box which may help - I think the overall spread of ratios is similar to a 5 speed box, they're just closer together.
I think I could get away with just...
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Marlin 5exi builds
17th June 2014, 11:29
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Drag racing
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MadDogMoggy
Could you pull away in 2nd? IVA tester said...
Could you pull away in 2nd?
IVA tester said I shouldn't need first due to the power to weight ratio. Have to admit I only use 1st if stuck in slow moving traffic or doing a steep hill start,...
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Marlin 5exi builds
1st May 2014, 14:44
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Stoneleigh Show
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MadDogMoggy
Hi guys, Not been on much lately either. ...
Hi guys,
Not been on much lately either.
Dad and I are planning on attending on Sunday, hopefully if all goes to plan, in the 5Exi! After years of saying 'We'll get there with it this year' we...
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Marlin 5exi builds
28th October 2013, 21:38
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Exeter Show
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MadDogMoggy
Likewise, good to meet up with some fellow...
Likewise, good to meet up with some fellow builders/owners and share the joys and tribulations!
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
25th October 2013, 18:42
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Exeter Show
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MadDogMoggy
Exeter Show
Bit late notice I know but dad and I will be heading to the Exeter show in the Exi Saturday (tomorrow). If anyone is about come and say 'Hi'!
Cheers
Tim
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
30th September 2013, 19:58
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On the road at last!
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5,753
Posted By
MadDogMoggy
I've noticed that it's very toasty without the...
I've noticed that it's very toasty without the roof on - I imagine it would be like a Turkish Bath in warm rainy weather!
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
25th September 2013, 21:45
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On the road at last!
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MadDogMoggy
It is a sweet feeling, and people who aren't into...
It is a sweet feeling, and people who aren't into kit cars are really impressed!
I found DVLA to be really helpful - just a bit slow but then I assumed they have a lot of extra stuff coming...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
25th September 2013, 15:38
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On the road at last!
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MadDogMoggy
On the road at last!
Hi All,
Registration arrived last week and number plates were fitted in time for a couple of weekend blasts. Yes - I'm now on the road with my 5Exi-R (after an 8 year build time!).
Not modded...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
3rd September 2013, 14:19
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IVA test big thanks
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MadDogMoggy
Well done Mike. Just the wait now to get it...
Well done Mike.
Just the wait now to get it registered!
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
11th August 2013, 16:48
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Rear wheel bearing
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Posted By
MadDogMoggy
I have the receipt for my Rover hub bearing kits....
I have the receipt for my Rover hub bearing kits. The kits have part number GHK1933. They are not handed (ie the same kit does near side or off side). They were originally bought from the local Rover...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
10th August 2013, 10:09
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Hoodwinked
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Posted By
MadDogMoggy
Hi John, That's brilliant - very concise and...
Hi John,
That's brilliant - very concise and informative. Thanks for taking the time to include so much detail. I'm sure I can get on with it now.
Thanks again
Tim
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
4th August 2013, 17:17
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Hoodwinked
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MadDogMoggy
Hoodwinked
Just started fitting the hood today.
Had to play with the capping to get enough clearance but that's sorted now. Just need a little help with a few details:
1. The hood as an obvious edge with...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
3rd August 2013, 14:51
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IVA retest pass
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Posted By
MadDogMoggy
It would be nice to have them side by side! ...
It would be nice to have them side by side!
I'm planning on sorting the suspension whilst waiting for registration (including your rear suspension mod) using the info on the forum plus a book I...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
1st August 2013, 14:23
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IVA retest pass
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Posted By
MadDogMoggy
Cheers Chris, Some useful information there....
Cheers Chris,
Some useful information there.
The IVA tester recommended I ring DVLA to find out what the current situation is and what I need to send off: I'm wary of sending a great wodge of...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
31st July 2013, 21:39
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IVA retest pass
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Posted By
MadDogMoggy
IVA retest pass
Had the retest today. Flew through with a couple of goes on the emissions test (needed to get the CAT nice and hot!).
Just need to register now. Unfortunately with all of the local DVLA offices...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
10th July 2013, 11:48
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Where is it now?
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Posted By
MadDogMoggy
Where is it now?
I know there are companies that do HPI checks if you are thinking of buying a car, but does anyone know of a (free) website where you can just enter a reg number and find out if a car is still on the...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
24th June 2013, 16:02
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Scary handelling
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Posted By
MadDogMoggy
Not had much driving experience, but apparently...
Not had much driving experience, but apparently tyre pressure can also make a a huge difference to how the car handles.
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
22nd June 2013, 20:42
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First Drive
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Posted By
MadDogMoggy
Cheers for the advice. I'm not planning on...
Cheers for the advice.
I'm not planning on doing many miles in it before modding the rear suspension. In fact I was planning on driving it to the retest but today's experience has made me rethink:...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
22nd June 2013, 15:26
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12
IVA fail: Wheels/Wheelarches
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Posted By
MadDogMoggy
Arches finished
Wheelarch extensions now finished. 5mm Foamex bent into shape and held with self tappers. Ends filed to a 2.5mm radius.
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
22nd June 2013, 15:08
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20
IVA fail: emissions
Views:
9,869
Posted By
MadDogMoggy
Yipee!
So rewired the O2 sensor heater with a relay, then checked through the sensor's wiring. Connection to ECU E4 pin was earthed, and A6 supplied about 0.4v.
Also contacted company I bought Hondata...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
22nd June 2013, 14:59
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4
First Drive
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Posted By
MadDogMoggy
First Drive
Had my first drive of the 5Exi-R on the roads today: I had it booked in at a local garage to put on their emissions machine and to adjust one of the headlights.
Car goes really well, although I...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
19th June 2013, 19:10
Replies:
20
IVA fail: emissions
Views:
9,869
Posted By
MadDogMoggy
Had a quick look at the actual wiring earlier on...
Had a quick look at the actual wiring earlier on this evening.
The wires on my E connector are all fitted individually (after Marlin lost the one I had when they had my ECU and did nothing with it...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
17th June 2013, 23:00
Replies:
20
IVA fail: emissions
Views:
9,869
Posted By
MadDogMoggy
Confused
Ok this has got me thinking!
My assumption was that the ECU fed the O2 sensor with a current/voltage and measurd the voltage drop (ie the variance in the resistance of the sensor, which change...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
16th June 2013, 21:45
Replies:
20
IVA fail: emissions
Views:
9,869
Posted By
MadDogMoggy
Had another play with the O2 sensor wiring today....
Had another play with the O2 sensor wiring today.
Rewired the heater using a switched 12v to power a relay, which in turn feeds the O2 sensor's heater. Turned off the error reporting on the ecu...
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