corsa b coilovers to fit micra ( HOW TOO )

[NIPPY]

The other day i got the first few mods on the front of my corsa b coilovers.

today i got the most pics i could to explain in simple terms how to do it, this is what i done first.

first i tied up the micra spring to take the tension of the spring why i buzzed the top nut off.

then i took pics of the micra componants you will need to keep.

the micra top suspension mount, the bit that sticks up try to follow the same mesurements.

the steering washer that makes the suspension leg turn, you will need this.

how it sits on the micra suspension top mount.

both micra and corsa top mounts, micra - left.

corsa b top mount lathed to the same demensions as the micra one.

 

[NIPPY]

how the turn washer fits on the corsa b top mount

corsa b top mount with washer and micra leg mount

as for the corsa b leg it self the holes were pretty close as you can see.

the top camber hole i drilled out centre to the bottom hole.

as for the micra top cup i forgot to drill that out, so tomorrow i will get it drilled and load pics of the legs all assembled together

 

[Guy]

Great guide so far (Y).

 

[frank]

that nylon thrust washer might be a bit short lived eh nippy on karls we used both cups iirc

 

[NIPPY]

that nylon thrust washer might be a bit short lived eh nippy on karls we used both cups iirc

when i looked at it i thought that, but i have had 2 opinions and they both said it should be fine, i was thinkin of getting a washer welded on to the top cup mount just so it sat the hole of the washer on but i still might do, but i will look more into it thatnk you for pointing it out (Y)

 

[NIPPY]

Great guide so far (Y).

thank you i am doin the best i can

 

[r-reg-sr]

thank you i am doin the best i can

better than i'd do, nice work!

 

[NIPPY]

better than i'd do, nice work!

tomorrow there will be more pahha (Y) then hopfully this time next week it will be LOO00000oooooow

 

[karlj]

Franks right we used both

 

[NIPPY]

Franks right we used both

Hmm i will look into it more, do you have pics of what you done mate?

 

[karlj]

Kinda check out "project charlie"

 

[frank]

Hmm i will look into it more, do you have pics of what you done mate?

we fitted the corsa cup under the micra one nippy (else the nylon thrust bearing is,nt supported and will probably collapse under the weight of the car )

 

[NIPPY]

Kinda check out "project charlie"

i couldnt find any pics in "project charlie" mate :down:

 

[NIPPY]

we fitted the corsa cup under the micra one nippy (else the nylon thrust bearing is,nt supported and will probably collapse under the weight of the car )

i see what you mean, how was both cups supported tho, or was they just sitting freely?

 

[frank]

how was both cups supported tho, or was they just sitting freely?

they,re both "cup shaped" and self seating eh

 

[NIPPY]

they,re both "cup shaped" and self seating eh

i will take pics tomorrow mate, and you can tell me if its right or looks right to how you done it :laugh:

 

[NIPPY]

i got pics of what i think you done frank.

tell me if this is right.

corsa b cup mount

then on top the micra cup mount.

 

[frank]

i got pics of what i think you done frank.

tell me if this is right.

corsa b cup mount

then on top the micra cup mount.

yeh, thats what we did, does it locate/seat securely when assembled fully ?

 

[markbognor]

I think I might be inclined to trim the micra top mount down along the green line. In the pic it looks a little bit like the shaped section that forms the spring seat would prevent it from sitting right.

You have a lathe though so why not turn up a thick washer the correct diameter to suit the shaft and the thrust washer.

 

[NIPPY]

i had a think to see how i could get the thrust washer sitting nice, a little mess on windows paint and i came up with this.

it dont sit full frank, as i had it lathed down :down:

and i was thinkin of cutting the top off just to use it as a big washer mark (Y)

 

[euro_micra]

Is it not possible to lathe the spring cup more until the thrustwasher sits completely on it?

 

[NIPPY]

Is it not possible to lathe the spring cup more until the thrustwasher sits completely on it?

not really mate as its been lathed down pretty far as it is, any more and it might go through, but there is only about 2mm hanging over the sides, not much really, i have seen on a blog on the net, of a k10 micra that dint lathe his down at first and was running with the thrust washer hanging over pretty far the pics i done on paint, if i lathe down abit more nearer to the edge and get a alloy washer lathed up and taked in place just for the thrust washer to sit on should work

 

[NIPPY]

had another day with the coilovers today, so i took the top cup mount to my dads good friend, to see what he can do with the top cup to try and get the thrust washer seating abit better, also asked him to drill the top leg mount, and to file down the metal bush thing on the corsa rear shock, but today i had a little problem! i snaped a bolt :doh: trying to take the right hand rear shocker off.

clean SNAP :down:

not to worry tho as the bolts that hold the front legs on fit FTW!!! :laugh: and they fit alot better i think :wasntme:

i got bored after and done this.

i tryed the corsa b springs in with no shockers, just to get a look at what she would look like laying down :laugh:
clearly the springs dont fit.

But monday i pick my bits up from me dads good friend, then they will be all done, apart from cut springs, that should'nt be a problem tho grr

also with my car living its life on the north east coast, its rotten, so the nuts holding the panhard rod on, are fooooked, any tips on how to get them off with not another SNAP!

 

[NIPPY]

QUESTION! were do you replace the brake pipe clip thingy?

 

[frank]

QUESTION! were do you replace the brake pipe clip thingy?

me and zed drilled the 2 spotwelds on the bracket of the k11 leg, and welded it onto the coilie

 

[r-reg-sr]

yeh swap k11 brackets ( drill out spot welds) and place in the right place on the "b" front coilies

 

[NIPPY]

me and zed drilled the 2 spotwelds on the bracket of the k11 leg, and welded it onto the coilie

i have been told not to weld to filled shocks tho fwn

 

[frank]

i have been told not to weld to filled shocks tho fwn

yeh, you have to use your loaf and only weld it to the mounting bracket/yoke, and not weld it to the shocker barrel eh

 

[NIPPY]

yeh, you have to use your loaf and only weld it to the mounting bracket/yoke, and not weld it to the shocker barrel eh

so the green line is were you weld?

 

[frank]

we fired them on there (where theres plenty of heatsoak) :grinning:

 

[NIPPY]

so just on the front of the braket frank? (Y)

 

[frank]

so just on the front of the braket frank? (Y)

more "in the corner" really nippy, so that the weld penetrates the mount but does,nt soak through to the fluid tube

 

[NIPPY]

more "in the corner" really nippy, so that the weld penetrates the mount but does,nt soak through to the fluid tube

oki doki, well i can only try, cheers frank i will post more pics asap (Y)

 

[r-reg-sr]

this may help. after a few days i got some bang up noises . dont know if it was up or down stroke on the front left suspension,
fiddled with it a few days then eventually thought to cut the sleeve down a bit, then thought naa first add 5mm to the 3.4 mm as cannot add once cut. now its gone back perfect. the problem was the spring cup spoilin on where the sleeve meets the bottom seating. must have cleared it now, smooth smooth all the way now better deal with balljoints/cv'joins what not

self centering ,,,,,,,,

centralized by top nut hole being caressed by franks circular file

the assembly, no helper springs.

where it was catching the top spring holder

where to weld

sleeve size , i would go for 3.9 mm to clear any trouble :grinning:

pipe i used to add 5 mm length, place at the very top after sleeve. gonna need a one piece as soon as,,,,,,,,,

adding reducing/reducing camber

job done ftw :grinning:

 

[euro_micra]

I used m12 washers instead of 1 long spacer, worked out well for me.

Can you use cable/zip ties to secure the brake hose to the strut, and pass mot, as all it needs to be is 'secure' isn't it?
And what's the benefit of removing the helper springs?

 

[r-reg-sr]

maybe , if the hose was held securely enough
whats the helper spring actualy helping? and where you put em top or bottom end

 

[r-reg-sr]

top mount holes on shocks need widening in a slightly downwards direcion
need a sleeve to fit over this

thickness of sleeve support, idealy have the sleeve that thickness

a round file to allow it through the top mount , not much fileing to do realy

brake line bracket

where the thread starts,

thats the minimum size you can have the sleeve - car at its lowest.
other than that you can have as many different sleeve sizez for the height you
choose due to rims/tyres, butinvolves removing the whole leg again and again and isnt
much height diference, this ones for the low i guess
dooable though so not a big pain.

this is what i missed putin in so was getting knock noises now and then

spring on - sleeve on
these here on

tighten top nut down, do spring up by hand first, lock it and adjust later if you want it a harder ride

camber adjust, flat screwdriver marked up

and just follow the pics realy ,using parts from your old micra leg

notice diferent springs on karls ( project charlie ) ones maybe why his has sag'd or
sumpthing but springs are gettable, these things rust big time the spring and body, is why i
hit em with some bitumin type paint that hardens slightly

the rides very decent , smooth like-- member malcolmt said it reminds him of the mini's when he had a ride

thanks to other members for taking the plunge on this one you know who you are, made it a posibility for me

 

[NIPPY]

erm am now confused, to much gone off since i was last on :laugh:

 

[r-reg-sr]

erm am now confused, to much gone off since i was last on :laugh:

when you puting them on?

 

[NIPPY]

when you puting them on?

some time this week am hoping, i understand everythin now, after reading it over and over, all i dont understand is assembly of the front shocks and all that sleeve buisness, i will make a video of what i mean tomorrow if i get chance

 

[r-reg-sr]

the sleeve is like below he has used washers to bring it up to where the thread starts

I used m12 washers instead of 1 long spacer, worked out well for me.

Can you use cable/zip ties to secure the brake hose to the strut, and pass mot, as all it needs to be is 'secure' isn't it?
And what's the benefit of removing the helper springs?

 

[lucifer]

No Issues

Hi all, Really do not see the problem with fitting these, either that or we must have a different corsa b kit to you lot, we have fitted two of these kits now and used the whole kit inc rear shocks and springs, When you get it all apart it all becomes clear.

Also the only issue we had was trying to use the plastic nissan top bearings on the front strut as these were binding up and every time you turn the steering it was trying to undo the top nut, you do not need these as the coilover comes with a bearing.

Once you have it all together on one side get a mate to turn the steering wheel and make sure it is not undoing the top nut, if it looks like it is then you have done it wrong.

 

[will930]

funny that as the rear springs are compltetly different and have been proven not to pass an MOT

 

[r-reg-sr]

Hi all, Really do not see the problem with fitting these, either that or we must have a different corsa b kit to you lot, we have fitted two of these kits now and used the whole kit inc rear shocks and springs, When you get it all apart it all becomes clear.

Also the only issue we had was trying to use the plastic nissan top bearings on the front strut as these were binding up and every time you turn the steering it was trying to undo the top nut, you do not need these as the coilover comes with a bearing.

Once you have it all together on one side get a mate to turn the steering wheel and make sure it is not undoing the top nut, if it looks like it is then you have done it wrong.

pic of the bearing'd be handy

 

[lucifer]

Shows how much you know then will930. both our micras have them fitted and both have been through an mot, but hey what do we know we are only a tuning/modding company.
We don't supply fitting instructions and walk through fitting guides as if you can't work it out and it is quite easy then we feel it would be a danger to show people with limited mechanical knowledge. Sorry. but safety comes first.

 

[r-reg-sr]

does the kits you installed have any resemblence to the pics here ?

 

[will930]

Shows how much you know then will930. both our micras have them fitted and both have been through an mot, but hey what do we know we are only a tuning/modding company.
We don't supply fitting instructions and walk through fitting guides as if you can't work it out and it is quite easy then we feel it would be a danger to show people with limited mechanical knowledge. Sorry. but safety comes first.

of course safety comnes first im not dumb! but i know for a face that the corsa rear springs are egg shaped type and the micra ones are stright and uniform

with different sizes at the ends that would cause seating issues from the start otherwise other people would be using them without cutting std springs

 

[r-reg-sr]

and this plastic bearing just under top mount isnt breaking up,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,for now :grinning:

 

[lucifer]

Similar but not exactly, also i'm not sure if i read it right but are people using corsa b top mounts? we are still using just the original nissan ones all be it brand new to make it all new. (another bit of information extracted from me lol) :glare:

 

[lucifer]

i didn't say you are Dumb i just said we have used em and they have both gone through an M.O.T no problem. They are egg shaped but they can be made to fit really easily and by doing this you have a matched ride and height. and i must say and we use a road kit not a race kit the ride is superb.