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21st October 2007, 07:25
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Thanks, Patrick.
One more question, do you always need a letter from Marlin or was this just because the original values were too low?
Presumably, to be safe, I could put 600kg?
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21st October 2007, 07:48
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I only needed a letter because the original values on the form were incorrect. So I would assume that it would be OK to put 500 axle 1, 600 axle 2 and 1100 gross with out needing any proof from Marlin on the original form
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23rd October 2007, 21:25
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Just caught up with a few weeks messages, congrats Patrick - thats taken a lot less time than it took me, AND you did it all yourselves - lots of kudos from me for that. Enjoying the driving in the cold ?
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23rd October 2007, 22:19
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Thanks Andy, hell yes Driving was fun - more fun on the way back when it warmed up a bit. The heater actually does a pretty good job of keeping your feet warm. The problem is your face. I had a hat on and hat/scarf thing with a tiny slit for my eye's to see out of. My glasses steamed up every time I stopped!
But I did figure out if I push my hat all the way down to the top of my glasses it stops your eyes from watering!
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24th October 2007, 20:56
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Haven't got a heater at all but my feet don't seem to get cold. At least I don't notice them compared to my fingers and face. yep, woolly hat, scarf and gloves help but i'm still getting a draught up my sleeves and I can't tell if the face ache at the end is from the cold or the continuous inane grin!!!
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30th October 2007, 16:30
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DVLA Inspection took place today so with any luck we'll have a tax disk and reg number in a about a week!
Some final touches to the interior, thanks to Storm Motorwerks for the custom engraving
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30th October 2007, 20:07
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Very nice finishing touches.
I bet your itching to go for a drive!
well done
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30th October 2007, 20:11
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Thanks Peter Ooh yes. It would have been a perfect day for a short blast up to the inspection site in Newbury sun out dry roads would have been perfect - instead it had slow ride inside a shuttle trailer towed by a volvo oil burner!
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31st October 2007, 16:48
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Been caught up with house move but belated congrats to you two. A job very well done! Love the gear knob.
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31st October 2007, 18:56
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Well done Patrick i hope you dont have to wait too long for your registration.
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31st October 2007, 18:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfie
Been caught up with house move but belated congrats to you two. A job very well done! Love the gear knob.
Alfie.
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You have moved?
Still in Taunton?
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5th November 2007, 17:37
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Thanks guys
The number plate details and tax disc arrived today. Just need to order a set of plates and were good to go.
Shame I'm on holiday this week and a 1000 miles away from the car!
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5th November 2007, 21:44
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I bet that's the first time you wished you weren't on holiday!
But don't worry, I'm sure I saw Rich giving it a quick thrash round the M25 tonight, so the engine will be well run in for you when you get back
Happy holidays!
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6th November 2007, 05:40
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Hi Patrick.
Been away a bit. And struck in garage.
Congrates mate.
Good feeling driving to MOT and SVA. I took my SVA on a 80 mile round trip. And had to do it twice.
Surprised at the DVLA inspection. I took my forms to the DVLA office after passing the SVA to get the forms inspected! But they asked if I could drive the car up! I questioned it, and they gave me a letter, with the date of inspection, in case I got pulled over by the police. As long as I was insured they said.
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6th November 2007, 08:58
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I sure Richard would like to do that but I couldn't get him insured too young! It will be a different story in a years time when he magically from one day to the next becomes a safe driver on his birthday!
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11th November 2007, 16:17
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I'm back and I've done 50 miles today before it got dark, only tiny bit of rain but I'm now grinning like this !
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17th November 2007, 11:48
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Had our first parts failure today. The passenger side front wing mounting broke. The middle part of it is a tube and just outside of the weld the bracket that holds it tore out (the tube part broke).
Luckly it came all the way off only as I pull up to the garage. We've welded it back together and added a brace for the moment but I think it would be a good to have a new set made with much stronger tube!
I'll add some pics when I get a chance! I recommend all builders beef this part up - I think Stuart mentioned this happened to his as well.
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17th November 2007, 12:12
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Yes mine failed at about 50 mph wing went around with wheel then flew 50 ft into air landing in middle of road behind me. Luckily no one hurt.
I ordered a new bracket from Marlin to find they have changed the design the brackets are now made from metal bar not tube when i asked Kevin why he said they changed because they had a lot of failures. I would recomended anyone who has the tube type brackets to replace them.
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18th November 2007, 09:52
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Went on an 80 mile round trip yesterday after fixing it, and after 40 miles the tube snapped clean off behind the weld!
Stuart, I hope Marlin replaced these on yours under warranty?
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18th November 2007, 14:57
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No such luck Patrick
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