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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 26th January 2016, 19:17
Replies: 5
Views: 4,235
Posted By Stuart
Images Attached hope they are what you wanted. ...

Images Attached hope they are what you wanted.

Stuart
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 18th June 2015, 18:05
Replies: 2
Views: 2,911
Posted By Stuart
My Sportster had a whistle I eventually worked...

My Sportster had a whistle I eventually worked out is was the engine viscous fan that was seized and over reving.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 23rd July 2012, 17:00
Replies: 690
Views: 254,521
Posted By Stuart
Peter The weld around the tube the pedal...

Peter

The weld around the tube the pedal bolts through has given way also the only strengthening brace has buckled.

Not a good picture but I hope you can get to see the issue.
...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 22nd July 2012, 19:44
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Views: 254,521
Posted By Stuart
I have had a failure of my pedal box involving...

I have had a failure of my pedal box involving the weld for the clutch pedal mount, it has let go and now the clutch pedal twists when you depress it.
Not sure if anyone else has had this issue yet...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 9th April 2012, 19:38
Replies: 2
Views: 2,138
Posted By Stuart
My tank is exactly the same and both welds were...

My tank is exactly the same and both welds were leaking on my tank which had to be rewelded.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 25th January 2012, 21:48
Replies: 690
Views: 254,521
Posted By Stuart
The installed BMW master cylinder is fitted at...

The installed BMW master cylinder is fitted at the same angle with the reservoir on it and it dosn't cause a issue.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 13th January 2012, 19:00
Replies: 690
Views: 254,521
Posted By Stuart
So am I right in saying we now need to source a...

So am I right in saying we now need to source a new master cylinder as the BMW one will not fit the new servo?

What diameter is the original BMW unit and what diameter ford unit are we looking...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th January 2012, 18:02
Replies: 690
Views: 254,521
Posted By Stuart
Mine arrived today personally delivered by...

Mine arrived today personally delivered by Richard who I thank very much for taking the time to do so. Also Thanks to Mike for all his efforts in ordering the items.


Stuart
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 24th November 2011, 22:10
Replies: 690
Views: 254,521
Posted By Stuart
I would prefer Powder Coat please.

I would prefer Powder Coat please.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 20th November 2011, 18:12
Replies: 690
Views: 254,521
Posted By Stuart
Yes plated/mild steel is fine for mr.

Yes plated/mild steel is fine for mr.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 20th November 2011, 09:55
Replies: 690
Views: 254,521
Posted By Stuart
Well you guys have been busy and well done to all...

Well you guys have been busy and well done to all those involved.

I would also like to be included on the list for all parts nessecary to complete modification.

I am not sure what servo/master...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 27th September 2010, 21:50
Replies: 24
Views: 9,348
Posted By Stuart
Chris I had the same problem blue smoke on...

Chris

I had the same problem blue smoke on idle and smoke at start up i thought too that it was valve seals. Took car to local independant BMW dealer and he advised me to change oil filter for a...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th June 2010, 09:08
Replies: 91
Views: 33,176
Posted By Stuart
Peter I have 2 washers front and back so equally...

Peter I have 2 washers front and back so equally spaced.
I have poly bushes on the front.
Your springs of 291 lb/in sound almost spot on but you must make sure you have different rate springs at...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 8th June 2010, 18:33
Replies: 91
Views: 33,176
Posted By Stuart
Correct Patrick you need ecentric bushes which I...

Correct Patrick you need ecentric bushes which I dont have but he did check the rears and that is what they were as standard.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 8th June 2010, 16:42
Replies: 91
Views: 33,176
Posted By Stuart
Hi Peter Camber 1.5 degree Toe .5 degree...

Hi Peter

Camber 1.5 degree
Toe .5 degree in front and back
Caster 5 degrees

Added to this corner weights were adjusted all together this made the car completely different drives much better...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 6th June 2010, 18:23
Replies: 91
Views: 33,176
Posted By Stuart
I took the Sportster to Track developments near...

I took the Sportster to Track developments near Castle Combe. I still have standard springs in the back and Marlin supplied on front coilovers. He recommended the following after doing corner weights...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 4th May 2010, 18:11
Replies: 12
Views: 4,764
Posted By Stuart
Robin did you buy these? What did you get?...

Robin did you buy these?
What did you get? Rates / Length.

Any info you still have would be great.

Stuart
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 10th July 2009, 16:48
Replies: 7
Views: 4,795
Posted By Stuart
This may help. ...

This may help.

http://normsweb.com/tektips/toad201.GIF

Stuart
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 16th June 2009, 20:11
Replies: 25
Views: 9,812
Posted By Stuart
That states that if they dont meet the dome or...

That states that if they dont meet the dome or loop criteria as long as they are within 30mm of the chassis they will pass i dont believe the sportster bumpers are that close over there full length...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 4th June 2009, 18:29
Replies: 103
Views: 69,413
Posted By Stuart
If i remember correctly the BMW switch and K10...

If i remember correctly the BMW switch and K10 relay works exactly the same way park becomes live when switch is turned off.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 3rd June 2009, 17:37
Replies: 103
Views: 69,413
Posted By Stuart
I just used the K10 relay in the fuse box it has...

I just used the K10 relay in the fuse box it has all connections nessecary.
http://ogamedk.net/accessories1.jpg

Stuart
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 1st June 2009, 16:33
Replies: 54
Views: 20,731
Posted By Stuart
Wings do still bounce a little but no where near...

Wings do still bounce a little but no where near as bad as before. The Bolt in the centre is a locking bolt which i have ground to a point so it bites into the upright.
I will get a cost for anyone...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 31st May 2009, 21:22
Replies: 54
Views: 20,731
Posted By Stuart
all fitted and wings are as solid as a rock i'm...

all fitted and wings are as solid as a rock i'm really happy with the results. Pics below.

http://www.ogamedk.net/wing1.jpg
http://www.ogamedk.net/wing2.jpg
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 26th May 2009, 17:29
Replies: 103
Views: 69,413
Posted By Stuart
All came from Marlin as a kit if i remember...

All came from Marlin as a kit if i remember correctly the only odd bits were the wheel boxes 2 of them were 110 degrees sweep and the one for the driver side was only 90 degrees.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 18th May 2009, 16:51
Replies: 54
Views: 20,731
Posted By Stuart
Wing Brackets are being made this week hopefully...

Wing Brackets are being made this week hopefully have them soon so i can report if they work or not.

Stuart
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