Trials Marlins

[MarkG]

Here are a few photos from my motor club (Stroud and District) autumn trial
At the last count i believe we have 12 Marlin Roadsters in the club
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[MarkG]

Re: Trials Marlins

Any body else trial their Marlins?

[David]

Re: Trials Marlins

Some good action shots there. Trials Marlins nearly always look less battered than other trials cars.

[ggrum]

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MarkG, I have sent you a PM.

[element]

Re: Trials Marlins

What modifications do you need to have a successful trials Marlin? Presumably, the sWB versions would be better?

[stevejgreen]

Re: Trials Marlins

A good understanding of the rules!

here or there

[MarkG]

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You are quit limited to what you can modify to stay a group 7 car (Kit Car class).
Wheels can be maximum 14 inch in diameter and tyres from an approved list and you can carry a maximum of two spares .
Oil sump and fuel tank guards ,most use Ital Van rear axle and suspension
Plus have a hydraulic handbrake fitted to control the car while going back down the hill never use your foot brake or you will slid out of control
and you are allowed ballast only very few have roll bars then for safety you must carry a fire extinguisher spill kit and tow rope

[dogoncrazy]

Re: Trials Marlins

What wheels are you using ?

[MarkG]

Re: Trials Marlins

14inch MG Rostyle

[HairyDave]

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Anything in the Chester area?

[MarkG]

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I don’t know I’m based in Gloucestershire
There are event all over the country have a google for a local club

[acbluemarlin]

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I’m hoping to do my first trial with the Ilkley and District Motor Club next Sunday, two weeks after buying my Roadster. It’s supposed to be a good beginners event.

[lizbillings]

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Good luck!

[MarkG]

Re: Trials Marlins

Good luck
How trials ready is your roadster and how much ballast are you planning on carrying

[acbluemarlin]

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Thanks. The car was trials prepared by Fourtune engineering for its previous owner. It has a x2 spare wheel carrier plus toolbox, raised ride height, ally sump guard, etc.. Its done a few trials back in the 2000's, but hasn't been used much for the past few years. I've spoken to the organiser of the Ilkley trial who know's the car and he reckons the trial on the 2nd of December is a fairly gentle intro, mostly on farmland. I wasn't planning on carrying any extra ballast.