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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 15th December 2013, 16:36
Replies: 192
Views: 94,160
Posted By Simon
Talking Congratulations Mike ! It's a fantastic...

Congratulations Mike !

It's a fantastic feeling when you finally get the car on the road.

I agree that the centre heating vent is great for keeping your left hand warm on colder days.
...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 31st October 2011, 17:52
Replies: 34
Views: 13,528
Posted By Simon
Sorton - I modified my Cabrio fuel tank to have a...

Sorton - I modified my Cabrio fuel tank to have a small fuel sump and (in conjunction with an external pump & filter) works a treat. It certainly makes the rest of the fuel system plumbing alot...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th October 2011, 22:28
Replies: 10
Views: 3,921
Posted By Simon
Hi Mark, My stainless steel capping came...

Hi Mark,

My stainless steel capping came with my car and Spannerman has already beaten you to the aluminium capping.

Regards

Simon
Forum: General Build Chat 29th September 2011, 21:36
Replies: 10
Views: 5,312
Posted By Simon
Two individual holes but quite close together as...

Two individual holes but quite close together as the 1/2" offset is all to one side (passenger side if I recall correctly).

Thanks

Simon
Forum: General Build Chat 29th September 2011, 17:44
Replies: 10
Views: 5,312
Posted By Simon
Hi Mark, Yes I swapped the complete diff...

Hi Mark,

Yes I swapped the complete diff over and, like you say, the casing is physically bigger on the 7.5" unit.

The main difference is in the attachment of the front diff mountings which are...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 18th May 2011, 19:15
Replies: 10
Views: 3,921
Posted By Simon
Is it the 2 piece aluminium capping that you are...

Is it the 2 piece aluminium capping that you are after or a 1 piece stainless steel one? I think I may have an unused set of aluminium cappings somewhere in the garage loft...

Regards

Simon
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 16th March 2011, 19:10
Replies: 8
Views: 2,898
Posted By Simon
Just found the receipt: £1500 + VAT An...

Just found the receipt: £1500 + VAT

An absolute bargain in my opinion !

Simon
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 16th March 2011, 19:06
Replies: 8
Views: 2,898
Posted By Simon
Hi Jason, I used Normandale in Daventry (so...

Hi Jason,

I used Normandale in Daventry (so quite close to you) and they did an absolutely brilliant job. The contact at Normandale is a chap called Phil Ducker.
...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 8th March 2011, 19:12
Replies: 5
Views: 3,516
Posted By Simon
I would agree about researching beforehand but...

I would agree about researching beforehand but the M20 engine and gearbox in my Cabrio were from an E34 525i and I didn't encounter any significant problems (bearing in mind that this powertrain...
Forum: General Build Chat 29th November 2010, 19:26
Replies: 10
Views: 5,312
Posted By Simon
Hi Mike, I think there is quite a bit more...

Hi Mike,

I think there is quite a bit more to this than first appears...!

As well as needing the discs, pads, calipers & caliper brackets I think you may also need different hubs/arms,...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 21st November 2010, 19:17
Replies: 7
Views: 5,471
Posted By Simon
Only slightly less dangerous than Peter's...

Only slightly less dangerous than Peter's method...(!) but ratchet straps (used for strapping down luggage) seem to work quite well (see link below):
...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 4th October 2010, 16:18
Replies: 7
Views: 3,180
Posted By Simon
I've been using GSF parts for years and never had...

I've been using GSF parts for years and never had any problems at all.

Simon
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th August 2010, 22:09
Replies: 32
Views: 10,062
Posted By Simon
John, I think a few places sell the Sierra...

John,

I think a few places sell the Sierra compression struts (including Ebay on occasions) but Burtonpower are a trusted source of quality parts IMHO:
...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th August 2010, 20:18
Replies: 32
Views: 10,062
Posted By Simon
Hello John, I needed to modify the bulkhead...

Hello John,

I needed to modify the bulkhead on my car very slightly to get the engine to fit. The M20 is a much tighter fit in a Cabrio than a Sportster and the engine in my Cabrio seemed...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 31st July 2010, 23:02
Replies: 93
Views: 38,948
Posted By Simon
Hi Robin, It was good to meet you at...

Hi Robin,

It was good to meet you at Classics on the Common and your car looked great. I hope you made it back ok before the evening showers ?!

As you know, Classics on the Common is a great...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 21st May 2010, 16:37
Replies: 2
Views: 2,381
Posted By Simon
Hi Mike, I remember having a few 'issues'...

Hi Mike,

I remember having a few 'issues' with my wipers but I'm not sure whether that was down to problems caused by the previous owners or errors in the build manual.

The manual mentions...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 17th May 2010, 19:13
Replies: 23
Views: 6,927
Posted By Simon
Thinking about it a little more... Some...

Thinking about it a little more...

Some alternators have a vacuum pump that 'piggy backs' on the rear: http://www.alibaba.com/product/newjustice-11254394-10756038/Alternator_Vacuum_Pump.html

If...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 17th May 2010, 19:07
Replies: 23
Views: 6,927
Posted By Simon
Hi Mike, Most diesels these days have an...

Hi Mike,

Most diesels these days have an engine driven vacuum pump. The vacuum on petrol engines is generated when the throttle is shut and because diesel engines dont usually have a throttle...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 9th May 2010, 19:04
Replies: 3
Views: 2,567
Posted By Simon
Due to popular demand (well Mike that is...!)...

Due to popular demand (well Mike that is...!) I've uploaded some pics to my Flickr site:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/marlin_bmw_cabrio/4592274381/

For those of you more interested in the car,...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 7th May 2010, 16:51
Replies: 5
Views: 2,895
Posted By Simon
Yes they had Marlin written underneath the Union...

Yes they had Marlin written underneath the Union Jack.

I've emailed Terry at Marlin to see whether she knows anything about them.

Thanks

Simon
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 7th May 2010, 16:03
Replies: 3
Views: 2,567
Posted By Simon
Thanks Mike - it was a very pleasant surprise and...

Thanks Mike - it was a very pleasant surprise and I really wasn't expecting to win anything ! :eusa_dance:

Assuming we get some sunshine this weekend I'll try and get a few photos taken of the...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 6th May 2010, 20:30
Replies: 5
Views: 2,895
Posted By Simon
Hi Peter, Unfortunately those look to be the...

Hi Peter,

Unfortunately those look to be the same as the badges sold on the Marlin Owners Club website. The badges I am after seemed to have slightly different (finer) font and sharper definition...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 6th May 2010, 19:17
Replies: 5
Views: 2,895
Posted By Simon
Marlin "Union Jack" Badge

Whilst at Stoneleigh last weekend I noticed that there seems to be two different types of Marlin "Union Jack" Badge.

Alot of cars had the Union Jack badge that can be seen on the Marlin Owners...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 5th March 2010, 17:36
Replies: 139
Views: 33,029
Posted By Simon
:rockon: Very well done and congratulations ! ...

:rockon: Very well done and congratulations !

A first time pass is quite an achievement - particularly now it's the tougher IVA rather than SVA test.

Cheers

Simon
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 5th March 2010, 15:23
Replies: 18
Views: 5,682
Posted By Simon
I've just put new wheels & tyres on my Cabrio...

I've just put new wheels & tyres on my Cabrio :icon_biggrin: :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/marlin_bmw_cabrio/4408241937/in/photostream/

In the end I went for 17"x7J with an offset of ET40. I...
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