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I hope they have something better than the Metro servo in the braking department...
Robin
Now that you have driven yours, do you find the brakes are acceptable: I detect an underlying concern that I also have about 200HP and a less than adequate servo?
I replaced my original servo with a brand new old stock item last winter. The brakes are better - but I still don't get that "launch through the windscreen feeling" when standing hard on them.
My feeling is the problem is with the brake linings. OEM ones designed for use with a 6:1 servo - now being used with a 1.6:1 servo. I have been considering changing to EBC Green Stuff but they aren't cheap and I have heard varied reports about them. Still thinking about it....
Now let me see - do I go for this superbly advertised hot rod at a knock down price (ignore the age and lack of an engine!) or shall I spend that little bit more and buy a finished, painted, ex factory demo with an M3 engine?
Sad indeed and rather too much like me for comfort (build on hold while I look after my wife). Fortunately, however, although I have also purchased the bodywork and have a spare (parts) donor on the drive, I have the space and I do not intend to move. I am also stubborn and the only deadline is my DEADline!
I just noticed this thread. My first post to this forum was my introduction to you all and maybe I should have posted it here! I was the fortunate purchaser of that Marlin on Ebay. I have visited and viewed the beast and I have to say that the seller is a great guy, really helpful and knowledgeable. He will store the Marlin for me for a short while to allow me to sort my garage out (the purchase caught me by surprise!!!) I will do my best to make sure that I complete it!
As one of you said, it is a really good starter and I lok forward to joining you more regularly here (I will need the help!)
Congratulations on your purchase. You have certainly obtained a lot of car for what you paid: and the work carried out looks as though it was first class. As stated, a very good starting point.
I am sure you will receive all the help you need from the guys on this site.
If it is a 2.3, it is pre 1985 (as supported by the A-plate) and would have originally had Jetronic injection and only produced 140hp. Post 1985 the 2.3 was upgraded to a 2.5.
The more fuel efficient Motronic injection only came in to the 2.5 in 1987 to produce 170hp.
If it is a 2.3, it is pre 1985 (as supported by the A-plate) and would have originally had Jetronic injection and only produced 140hp. Post 1985 the 2.3 was upgraded top a 2.5.
The more fuel efficient Motronic injection only came in to the 2.5 in 1987 to produce 170hp.
I hadn't noticed that.
Just looked up the reg. number on DVLA and it's registered as 2300cc, so I suspect it's Jetronic.
I agree, Mike. It looks like the early 2.3 engine so unless it has had some serious upgrading it will not produce anything like 170 bhp. Otherwise it looks like quite a good build so it will certainly be interesting to see what it sells for. If it sells!
You enter the Registration mark and then have a guess at the Make. In this case I selected 'Other' and then typed 'Marlin'
(For my own car I have to type 'Marlin Sportster' )
You then get some limited info like this....(this is my own car!)
The vehicle details for F451 TRK are:
Date of Liability 01 04 2013
Date of First Registration 10 07 2008
Year of Manufacture 2008
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2793cc ()
CO2 Emissions 0g/Km
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available
I agree, Mike. It looks like the early 2.3 engine so unless it has had some serious upgrading it will not produce anything like 170 bhp. Otherwise it looks like quite a good build so it will certainly be interesting to see what it sells for. If it sells!
It looks nice and easy to do. I rather like the idea I took a hard-topSierra and made a rag-top , and will take a rag-top and give it a hard-top. Sort of pleasing symmetry.
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(the eBay sportster!)