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Hi,
I'm reasonably new to this forum, never mind to the kit-car world, and am having trouble keeping with the different makes/and what members on here drive. I was wondering if you'd like to add what you drive/building to this and say a few words about it?
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I drive a Marlin Roadster. It's based on a Morris Marina 1800TC with 1800 rear axle, 1300 gearbox the the 1800TC engine. It's a cramped 2 seater and IMO looks the bee's knee's (as in 30's looks).
It goes well, although it is noticably slower with a passenger. It handles like a dream and seems to get oodles of grip, but I'm always a little frightened of how easy the back end is to loose (hasn't happened recently so maybe I'm better and driving it).
As for owning such a car, well if you add up all the bad points (it's uber-un-reliable, cramped, no security, terrified of leaving it anywhere...) it's a pointless car to own, but driving it in the country side is tremendous fun and is always below the speed limits (I feel as if I'm flying at 60mph). At the moment I usually drive it to Uni and back whenever I get the chance, and although it feels a little like a caged animal, I love the setting.
It probably says a lot about me, but I do love the attention it gets. The other day I went for a ride up Alston, and the number of stares, waves... was great. There I am a 20 year old, driving a £2k car who can wave to TVR Griffith/Tuscan owners and feel part of the sportscar group.
I love it to bits, and it's not only teaching me how to drive a RWD car, but also how to maintain it (ultimately what I bought it for).
here she is :
I'm reasonably new to this forum, never mind to the kit-car world, and am having trouble keeping with the different makes/and what members on here drive. I was wondering if you'd like to add what you drive/building to this and say a few words about it?
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I drive a Marlin Roadster. It's based on a Morris Marina 1800TC with 1800 rear axle, 1300 gearbox the the 1800TC engine. It's a cramped 2 seater and IMO looks the bee's knee's (as in 30's looks).
It goes well, although it is noticably slower with a passenger. It handles like a dream and seems to get oodles of grip, but I'm always a little frightened of how easy the back end is to loose (hasn't happened recently so maybe I'm better and driving it).
As for owning such a car, well if you add up all the bad points (it's uber-un-reliable, cramped, no security, terrified of leaving it anywhere...) it's a pointless car to own, but driving it in the country side is tremendous fun and is always below the speed limits (I feel as if I'm flying at 60mph). At the moment I usually drive it to Uni and back whenever I get the chance, and although it feels a little like a caged animal, I love the setting.
It probably says a lot about me, but I do love the attention it gets. The other day I went for a ride up Alston, and the number of stares, waves... was great. There I am a 20 year old, driving a £2k car who can wave to TVR Griffith/Tuscan owners and feel part of the sportscar group.
I love it to bits, and it's not only teaching me how to drive a RWD car, but also how to maintain it (ultimately what I bought it for).
here she is :
Nice car docevi1.
I think everyone knows I don't drive a kit car. I do have a Marlin 5exi that I am building.
Building is fun (fun is sometimes replaced by frustrating), but driving it will be better.
I can't post a picture. 1. 'cause not many people will want to see a part built car in a cramped garage, and 2. I don't know how too. But you can always look at a finished article on: www.koolkarsltd.co.uk/
I think everyone knows I don't drive a kit car. I do have a Marlin 5exi that I am building.
Building is fun (fun is sometimes replaced by frustrating), but driving it will be better.
I can't post a picture. 1. 'cause not many people will want to see a part built car in a cramped garage, and 2. I don't know how too. But you can always look at a finished article on: www.koolkarsltd.co.uk/
I've a Tiger Super Six, details are at www.trevorallen.org/tiger/
The sites not finished but it says more than I can write here.
Ta.
The sites not finished but it says more than I can write here.
Ta.
I'm currently wrecking a Litton Corse Stratos-lookalike, turning into an alien. And yes, I know I shouldn't've done that:
www.stratossupersite.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=525&papass=&sort=1&thecat=3018
This is how it used to look
www.stratossupersite.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=523&papass=&sort=1&size=medium&thecat=3018
>> Edited by vojx on Wednesday 10th March 11:38
>> Edited by vojx on Wednesday 10th March 11:41
www.stratossupersite.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=525&papass=&sort=1&thecat=3018
This is how it used to look
www.stratossupersite.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=523&papass=&sort=1&size=medium&thecat=3018
>> Edited by vojx on Wednesday 10th March 11:38
>> Edited by vojx on Wednesday 10th March 11:41
About to commence a GTM Libra build.
I've all sorts of mad ideas about spec and features, which may well change when I realise how difficult / impossible they'll be, but currently something along the lines of:
Black GTM Libra with stainless grille set and front splitter
1.8VVC K-Series - planning to fit with low compression pistons, light pressure turbo and Emerald ECU at some time after SVA/Registration.
MGF or uprated brakes
Leather and Carbon Fibre interior
Electric everything
Remote everything
Automatic xenon lights
Air con and possibly climate control if I can figure out which vehicle to rob it from
I've all sorts of mad ideas about spec and features, which may well change when I realise how difficult / impossible they'll be, but currently something along the lines of:
Black GTM Libra with stainless grille set and front splitter
1.8VVC K-Series - planning to fit with low compression pistons, light pressure turbo and Emerald ECU at some time after SVA/Registration.
MGF or uprated brakes
Leather and Carbon Fibre interior
Electric everything
Remote everything
Automatic xenon lights
Air con and possibly climate control if I can figure out which vehicle to rob it from
There is a piccie of my Tiger Supersix, taken at a recent meet, seventh from the end on the left hand side....
www.nubbin.org.uk/Peaks_blast/index.htm
www.nubbin.org.uk/Peaks_blast/index.htm
Just sold an Ultima GTR (previously Ultimapaul 
) Before that I had a Tiger Cat E1 and I'm about to commence a new build of a Tiger R6 track only weapon.
Full cage
2.0l Zetec 'Blacktop'
Quaife 'box
Ali Bellhousing
Tar.Ox front brakes
Cossie rears
Loads of carbon bits
Just waiting to collect the bloody thing now. I'll be speaking to Jim on Sunday
and try and pin down a date 
Paul.
) Before that I had a Tiger Cat E1 and I'm about to commence a new build of a Tiger R6 track only weapon. Full cage
2.0l Zetec 'Blacktop'
Quaife 'box
Ali Bellhousing
Tar.Ox front brakes
Cossie rears
Loads of carbon bits
Just waiting to collect the bloody thing now. I'll be speaking to Jim on Sunday
and try and pin down a date Paul.
Had my Westie almost 1 year now, info and pictures of it here:www.westieweb.co.uk
I own a pile of bits that used to be a Dutton.
'Details' of the lack of progress can be seen at www.psba.freeserve.co.uk
'Details' of the lack of progress can be seen at www.psba.freeserve.co.uk
. Fibre Fab Rat Beach Buggy based on a 1971 LWB VW chassis with the strut type suspension she was kit built built in 1984. Originally metal flake blue she now sports a wasp-like yellow and black scheme.
Fitted with a mild tune 1500cc engine with sports exhaust she is used purely in the pursuit of off road pleasures!
Fibre Fab were originally a UK based company in the 70s they now exist down under www.fibrefab.com.au
apprentice
Fitted with a mild tune 1500cc engine with sports exhaust she is used purely in the pursuit of off road pleasures!
Fibre Fab were originally a UK based company in the 70s they now exist down under www.fibrefab.com.au
apprentice
Been making a 1989 Westfield SE with a 1600 X-flow sprint worthy and to suit lanky old me 
I really bought it so I could work on it with my college course but haven't done any college due to being ill for 18 months and counting. However, despite a few unexpected set backs the end is finally in sight and I can see it being done by the summer...........I think
More info at www.grahamjyoung.co.uk
Graham
>> Edited by Graham.J on Wednesday 10th March 23:21
I really bought it so I could work on it with my college course but haven't done any college due to being ill for 18 months and counting. However, despite a few unexpected set backs the end is finally in sight and I can see it being done by the summer...........I think
More info at www.grahamjyoung.co.uk
Graham
>> Edited by Graham.J on Wednesday 10th March 23:21
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