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The build The Marlin EXi is one of the simplest kitcars to build and we estimate a total construction time, once the donor parts are prepared, of less than 120 hours. This ease of build has been a major consideration throughout the development of the EXi and a number of design features have been incorporated specifically to help the builder. These include: Aluminium chassis and body panels laser-cut, pre-formed and pre-drilled to save you work and ensure accuracy; The simple front/rear/side body section construction means minimal panel alignment - traditionally a tricky and time-consuming job; The front and rear body sections - where alignment is crucial - are bolted into place BEFORE hinge units are located and fitted - again ensuring a good panel fit; Stage one of the kit includes a photographic step-by-step CD build manual, featuring hundreds of photographs taken during several actual builds. Choice of donor When choosing a donor car for a kit car build, buy the best you can afford. MOT failures or even accident-damaged cars are fine, providing none of the required parts (see below) are damaged or missing, but a low-mileage car is obviously favourable. We find it for you And if you don't want to source the donor parts yourself, we will provide them on a pallet for you to prepare (with all details required to register later) or we can supply the parts reconditioned or brand new. Marlin build stands For extra ease of build Marlin’s specially designed build stands not only allow the car to be moved in, out and around your garage during the build, they also keep the chassis at the correct height to avoid un-necessary back strain. EXi donor options VAG 20v Turbo 1.8ltr (also available in Seat, Skoda and Audi. These cars will (most times*) give you the entire donor parts needed to build a EXi. Any specialist parts come with the kit and further parts required are either available from us or on general sale. The VAG 20 valve engine The VAG engines are now the only engine options we offer with the EXi chassis designed around these. The engine is available in a multitude of different car makes and models (see internet for complete information on this) i.e. VW, Audi, Seat, Octavia and Skoda. The engine assemblies are available from 120bhp up to 225 (bam) bhp in their donors (new 240bhp version launched recently).
Gearbox 5 speed 2WD only inc Slave cylinder (The gear change levers Marlin will modify). 6 speed gearbox? Please ask. Drive shafts (from a front wheel drive car of the length fitted to an Audi A3 sport for a std 5spd gearbox or the Seat Leon cupra for a 6spd box.) Front wheel flanges (2) Front discs (vented) as 1.8 non turbo Seat Rear wheel spindle, bearing and flange assembly (2) Rear brakes and discs (solid) Handbrake lever and cables Radiator and fans (optional) Adjustable steering column (inc switches, cowling, keys complete) Wiper motor and drive arms Instruments (Speedo, rev, temp & fuel) Gear change mechanism (floor mounted parts) |
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