pinto
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| posted on 17/9/08 at 06:00 PM |
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Which to go for 5exi or stylus
me again was put of roobin hood from last post so how about one of these (stylus link bottom of page also more pics of 5exi)
comments welcome
MARLIN 5EXi T16 Turbo
Registered Jan 1st 2006
Covered 3000 miles only
Engine Spec: 2 litre T16 turbo (Rover Tomcat) (220bhp)
Autronic SMC Engine Management c/w boost controller
Davies Craig Electric Water Pump and Temp Controller
Innovate LM-1 Wideband kit c/w Bosch sensor
SPA gauge pods containing:-
* Oil/Water Pressure/Temperature
* Fuel/Oil Pressure/Temperature
Mocal Turbo Gauge
3" custom exhaust system, including stainless steel tubular manifold
Front mount intercooler with bespoke intake piping
Dump valve
ITG intake filter system
Uprated suspension
Additional engine mounts
Corbeaux Sprint Blue Seats
4-point Harnesses
VW Heater assembly
Bodywork still in original grey gelcoat colour
Dell Laptop c/w Autronic software for SMC
Innovate LM-1 Wideband kit c/w Bosch sensor
16" Lenzo Concept 5 Wheels with Yokohama 195-45/16 tyres
Tax until end of September
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/jannerboy/5EXi
or this
link
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 17/9/08 at 06:37 PM |
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I do quite like the styling of the 5EXi, the body is basically a copy of the ill fated
Strathcarron SC-5A, but with a conventional space frame chassis rather than
composite honeycomb. Is the one in pics anywhere near Plymouth? "jannerboy" would suggest is might might be 
One thing that puts me off a little is the angle that the short driveshaft runs at with the T16 engine. You can just about see it in the pics you
have linked but here are a couple of close ups I took at Exeter a few years ago:
Horrible driveshaft angle 1
Horrible driveshaft angle 2
Whether this causes significant problems in practice I don't know; the owners club
might be a better place to ask.
The Marlin will be very quick with the engine, but I'd certainly want a test drive to see how well it handles as the T16 is a weighty engine,
and mid-engined cars can need very rapid reactions to hold it together on the limit.
The Stylus is the more practical car, has very classic looks and an excellent pedigree, originally coming from the Sylva fold. It won't be a
tarmac ripping monster with a crossflow under the bonnet, but it'll still be pretty rapid. Given the choice between a well built example of
either I'd personally go with the Stylus.
[Edited on 17/9/08 by MikeRJ]
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grazzledazzle
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| posted on 17/9/08 at 07:05 PM |
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I would expect those two cars to have quite different price tags?
The 5exi - stupid name - seems to have the front headlights hanging out of the front clam? Could be an indication of a budget build along with grey
gelcoat finish and age related plate? I would crawl all over it to see how well it's been put together.
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grazzledazzle
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| posted on 17/9/08 at 07:06 PM |
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Also just seen that driveshaft angle - i cannot believe that. Can't see those lasting long.
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clairetoo
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| posted on 17/9/08 at 07:08 PM |
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I'd go with the Stylus - it has the advantage of a well proven design , good weather protection , and can easily be made a lot faster
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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grazzledazzle
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| posted on 17/9/08 at 07:11 PM |
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Autronic Hey?
You are going to need that laptop and software, trust me!
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pinto
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| posted on 17/9/08 at 07:35 PM |
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Thanks for coments so far
and only £1000 difference between them
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whitestu
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| posted on 17/9/08 at 07:54 PM |
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Definately the Stylus for me - much prettier car, and probably a lot easier to get well sorted.
Stu
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smart51
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| posted on 17/9/08 at 07:55 PM |
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I like the 5exi and briefly considered wanting one a few years ago. I would never own a car with a name that looked like sexi, not in a million
years. That drive shaft angle just looks wrong. Is it just that particular engine that is mounted like that? It is designed for the K series but
will take the rover 2.0 and the civic type R I believe. Perhaps they don't all fit that badly.
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robinj66
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| posted on 17/9/08 at 08:05 PM |
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I like them both but would go for the 5exi.
I was driven around Brands at one of the Totalkitcar days - brilliant roadholding and great fun. Don't like the colour of this particular one
much and it needs a rear wing to finish it off.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 17/9/08 at 11:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by smart51
That drive shaft angle just looks wrong.
Doesn't it just! It's like driving a FWD car around at full lock all the time (apart from not going in circles). In fact worse as both
inner and outer are running at silly angles.
quote:
Is it just that particular engine that is mounted like that? It is designed for the K series but will take the rover 2.0 and the civic type R I
believe. Perhaps they don't all fit that badly.
It was the car that Marlin were showing on their stand at the time, but I've never seen a K series engined one to compare. I would hope it was
better, and the K is a more suitable engine for the car IMO.
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