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Marlin 5exi builds
18th May 2020, 18:10
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*rear wishbone failure*
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bigrich
Rear Suspension ?
Hi,
Not seen that failure mode before on an exi. I'm running the original suspension with my own toe control mod but this lower wishbone is still standard. How many miles have you covered? 21k on...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
15th April 2019, 18:20
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**STEERING ARM CHECK** Please Read
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bigrich
**STEERING ARM CHECK** Please Read
Hi All,
Whilst checking over the exi before the Summer season I noticed what I thought was a small fatigue crack on the steering arm at the front. On removal and further inspection it became...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
5th February 2019, 17:35
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Exi for sale Tims old one
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bigrich
Exi for sale Tims old one
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/marlin-5exi-R-kit-car-track-day-car-show-car-Stunning/283360181849
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
3rd February 2019, 15:22
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Seatbelt or Harness
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bigrich
Leadfoot - wooah! Get them fixed as soon as you...
Leadfoot - wooah! Get them fixed as soon as you can.
Noj - if you intend to do lots of track stuff, then harnesses...but the Marlin harness bar is too flexible in my view. If not, dont bother -...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
24th August 2018, 20:19
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New Kid on the Block
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bigrich
Hey, so you must be getting your kit soon? Its...
Hey, so you must be getting your kit soon? Its been 4 weeks now...Id like to see how you are getting on with it
Cheers
Rich
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
20th July 2018, 20:10
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New Kid on the Block
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bigrich
Got your kit yet...
Hey Noj,
Have you got your kit yet...just thinking that its a couple of months since Stoneleigh.
Cheers Rich
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
8th July 2018, 08:16
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Spoiler help?
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bigrich
Spoiler
Hi Craig,
Glad to hear you still have the car too. This one looks a bit like the original etech ones that Marlin fitted.?
...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
8th June 2018, 21:59
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Nearside driveshaft
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bigrich
Hi Leon, I reckon the rover 200 or rover 25...
Hi Leon,
I reckon the rover 200 or rover 25 shaft will work for you.
Mine is an R65 gearbox from a 1997 Rover 216, with a Rover 216 driveshaft..no problems with this popping...angle still...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
11th May 2018, 19:08
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New Kid on the Block
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bigrich
Hi Cees, Love the shot of the car...looks...
Hi Cees,
Love the shot of the car...looks great.
What make are your headlights..Im thinking of changing mine and these look great.
Cheers
Rich
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
10th May 2018, 21:02
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New Kid on the Block
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bigrich
Welcome to the world of Madabout...lots if info...
Welcome to the world of Madabout...lots if info and advice here and a helpful bunch of builders.
Rich
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
10th May 2018, 20:51
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Stoneleigh 18 who's going...
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bigrich
Hi Steve, Ditto..although I am sure we have...
Hi Steve,
Ditto..although I am sure we have met before :')
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
2nd May 2018, 21:15
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Stoneleigh 18 who's going...
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bigrich
OK, so Sunday myself and Leon <Leadfoot> will be...
OK, so Sunday myself and Leon <Leadfoot> will be at SToneleigh in our exis....surely we cant be the only two!!
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
29th April 2018, 08:18
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Stoneleigh 18 who's going...
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bigrich
Stoneleigh 18 who's going...
Hi All
Who is going to Stoneleigh this year in their Exi, and which day?
I'm definitely going but undecided on which day yet..or maybe both and camp.
First year that Marlin have been there...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
2nd March 2017, 20:20
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Suspension set up advice please?
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bigrich
Hi, Can't help on brake bias as I don't...
Hi,
Can't help on brake bias as I don't have an adjustable setup. I know what you mean about powder coat...
Regarding IVA - are you going to Shrewsbury? Reason I ask is that the tester there...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
23rd February 2017, 19:48
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Suspension set up advice please?
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bigrich
Edd, First of all - well done for getting...
Edd,
First of all - well done for getting this far! ...and don't be too disappointed if the first IVA fails; that's normal.
Regarding setup; you are fortunate in that you have the latest...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
23rd December 2016, 15:53
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Happy Christmas
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bigrich
Happy Christmas
To all current and prospective exi owners....a Merry Christmas one and all!
:)
Rich
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
13th December 2016, 21:47
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Another Marlin on Ebay
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bigrich
Wow! - I reckon you must be the only '2 exi'...
Wow! - I reckon you must be the only '2 exi' household in the UK.
...glutton for punishment ;)
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Cars and Parts for sale, swap or wanted
7th September 2016, 20:02
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5exi
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bigrich
...try the marlin owners club or marlin...
...try the marlin owners club or marlin themselves.
What have you done ! :(
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
7th September 2016, 19:57
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Another Marlin on Ebay
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Posted By
bigrich
been on and off a few times this one. From...
been on and off a few times this one.
From memory it was showed by Marlin at the Exeter show some years ago....looks a good build that needs some tidying up.
£4k would be a good buy in my...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
2nd September 2016, 22:23
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10 years old :)
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bigrich
10 years old :)
MOT passed this week, no advisories. 17,000 miles in 10 years....can't believe the time has passed so fast!!
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
30th April 2016, 13:14
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Stoneleigh '16
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bigrich
Unless there is a miracle with the weather...
Unless there is a miracle with the weather Stoneleigh is a no show for me this year too. Just too damn wet, changeable and salt everywhere on the roads still !!
Aargh!!!
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
15th April 2016, 16:27
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Stoneleigh '16
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bigrich
Stoneleigh '16
Ok guys, so far I've only ever seen 3 x exi's together at once. Maybe this year that can change??
Who's up for Stoneleigh and which day? Sun 1st / Mon 2nd / Both
Rich
(Can hardly believe mine...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
22nd January 2016, 16:07
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38
Is there anybody out there...
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20,887
Posted By
bigrich
Alex, Goodluck with the engine, gearbox and...
Alex,
Goodluck with the engine, gearbox and ECU swap. The results are worth it in my opinion.
Regarding the IVA - I suggest you get the paperwork sorted out soon and booked. From memory my SVA...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
20th January 2016, 22:15
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38
Is there anybody out there...
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20,887
Posted By
bigrich
Alex, I converted mine from 1.6K with R65...
Alex,
I converted mine from 1.6K with R65 gearbox to 1.8VVC using the R65 gearbox still a couple of years ago. Doing it this way is relatively simple and keeps the gearing good for fast...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
20th January 2016, 19:30
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38
Is there anybody out there...
Views:
20,887
Posted By
bigrich
Hi Alex, I remember this black car coming...
Hi Alex,
I remember this black car coming up 5 years ago....the builder had unfortunately passed away in a motorcycle crash and his wife was selling the car. It was around Warrington somewhere I...
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