Merlin man's (aka Ian) first drive

limpabit · #1 5th January 2008, 17:41

Hi Guys.

Another 5EXI moving under it's own steam. Well done mate. Done really well.

Honda 1.6 DOHC 130 BHP engine.

Another video to come. Here it is!

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?...63193878916973

MikeR · #2 5th January 2008, 19:15

Would that be the new ultra light weight bodywork from Marlin

Well done

Mike R

alackofspeed · #3 5th January 2008, 19:26

Always a motivating moment!

Has the suspension been lubed up? I just noticed the front wheel comes off the ground when the car is diagonally across the pavement.

limpabit · #4 6th January 2008, 06:52

Suspension. Ha that's a funny one.

The suspension at the minute is threaded stud until the wheels get aligned.

The body work has been on and off a few times. But times getting closer to finally fitting it more permanent.

SDMC001 · #5 6th January 2008, 07:27

Hi Ian

Nice to see the car on the move, looks good, and as already said will encourage other builders. I do have concerns over passing SVA without a body, although Tony at Gilingham did seem a relaxed kind of guy. I look forward to catching up when the weather is a bit milder.

Well done

And lets not forget all the good work John done.

Steve

limpabit · #6 6th January 2008, 20:51

Just added the link for the second video in the first post.

DavidH · #7 6th January 2008, 21:18

By the looks of it, it will be several weeks before the Grin wears off. Well done

Patrick · #8 6th January 2008, 21:51

Well done, great feeling first time you drive it

limpabit · #9 7th January 2008, 05:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidH

By the looks of it, it will be several weeks before the Grin wears off. Well done

I soon wiped the grip off after that drive. I printed out the SVA form for him to start filling out.