I am starting this thread for any advice or if people would like to see how i am doing. I recently aquired a Full MSA Rally prepared Nissan Micra 1275cc and i am intending on rallying it. I have had a few autotests/Gymkhanas but not had much luck! Will upload pictures and details on my events for you all. Enjoy!
Blog: Nissan Micra K11 1275cc Rally Car
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As im new to this forum and i do honestly feel very stupid asking this question....but how do i upload a photo to this thread?
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you can host the pic,s elsewhere, and link them with the "insert image"
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Heres a picture of me on my second Gymkhana in Walters arena.
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Heres another picture from the same Gymkhana.
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I dont know will have to have a look at it, its only something that came as part of the spares with the car so i thought to make the car look a bit different i would fit it on and it doesnt look that bad.
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Here is a friend of mine in the car showing that a couple of grand micra can out do a 20 grand escort when driven properly! This car has a giant killing pedigree!
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Always wanted to fit a camera and watch me drive from the inside.....so heres what i came up with....haha!
Here is a friend of mine in the car showing that a couple of grand micra can out do a 20 grand escort when driven properly! This car has a giant killing pedigree!
Looks like a simple case of correct tyre choice to me...
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haha! Yeah i suppose that helps and he couldnt put the power down on that section! Still an achievement as the event was with some long straights.
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Caerphilly, up in the valleys
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Just an update on some of the spec in my car...
Engine - 1275, Micra Challenge cams, big injectors, fse regulator, gpa airbox, janspeed 4branch and decat silencer, new Humpris stainless comp exhaust, nismo mounts, 118bhp 96@wheels
Box - 5.1 cwp, gripper steel LSD , quick shift gearstick
Suspension - bilstein cup/gravel coilovers, camber washers, roller bearing alloy top mounts, rear- cup/challenge springs, spax shocks, full polybushed and brand new nismo rear bushes
Humpris steel light weight flywheel and paddle clutch
Brakes - gtir front brakes with 1144 pads, rear standard beam with standard disc brake setup, braided lines, hydraulic handbrake, bias valve
Shell - fully seam welded shell, 13 point challenge cage with x rear and belt rail, front strut brace,
Full fire system plumbed in and hand held
2 sparco and corbeau professional seats, 6 point harnesses, alloy wheel boss with Momo limited edition Martini Racing steering wheel, various relays inside the car.
And more that ive probably forgotten...
Engine - 1275, Micra Challenge cams, big injectors, fse regulator, gpa airbox, janspeed 4branch and decat silencer, new Humpris stainless comp exhaust, nismo mounts, 118bhp 96@wheels
Box - 5.1 cwp, gripper steel LSD , quick shift gearstick
Suspension - bilstein cup/gravel coilovers, camber washers, roller bearing alloy top mounts, rear- cup/challenge springs, spax shocks, full polybushed and brand new nismo rear bushes
Humpris steel light weight flywheel and paddle clutch
Brakes - gtir front brakes with 1144 pads, rear standard beam with standard disc brake setup, braided lines, hydraulic handbrake, bias valve
Shell - fully seam welded shell, 13 point challenge cage with x rear and belt rail, front strut brace,
Full fire system plumbed in and hand held
2 sparco and corbeau professional seats, 6 point harnesses, alloy wheel boss with Momo limited edition Martini Racing steering wheel, various relays inside the car.
And more that ive probably forgotten...
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Yeah it will be good my co driver and i do alot of preperation for events
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Sadly theres not alot of events local in that area i normally travel about half and hour to 45 minutes to my nearest events, will keep you posted as to when they are.do u do any rallys locally?, as im up caerphilly alot as dont live to far would be good to see a micra in its prime
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Had the car stickered up this week to be ready just in time for my event on the 4th of november in the Hill Billy Sprint.
Tidy.
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The Glass is filmed with one of them perspex as it smashed.
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Sprint went amazing! On the first stage i caught a 1550cc mini and caught a 2.0l toyota starlet on the same stage....Car didnt miss a beat! Didnt have to do anything to it all day, No need for oil, water or even fuel which was a bonus! Dont know the final result but out of 53 cars (which i had the smallest engine) i think i came around 20th overall. Happy Days!
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Just a few more photos of the car with full graphics on.
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Heyy check out this video of me on my first proper outing in the Micra! Its not bad but its great to have some on board footage from this rally the Hill Billy Sprint.
Totally awesome ! Car looks AND sounds so good...
My only humble advice would be regarding camera in that tiny and cheap HD 720P fisheye cam:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-DV-808...der-8GB-/320956854667?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
Check my vid to see the video output quality (dont forget to select "720p" in the quality settings tab) :
My only humble advice would be regarding camera in that tiny and cheap HD 720P fisheye cam:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-DV-808...der-8GB-/320956854667?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
Check my vid to see the video output quality (dont forget to select "720p" in the quality settings tab) :
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Yeah looks good, soon im getting a Go Pro HD Camera as the mounts it comes with fit on the cars roll cage.
If you have the money for that range of cams I would strongly advise you to rather buy the Sony HDR AS15 action cam.
If you watch every tests on youtube comparing it to the gopro you will see video is better, audio is also better (audio quality is gopro biggest weak point) an you can use any regular jack mic (on gorpo you have to buy specific mic) and wifi module is already integrated so you don't have to buy it separatly (very useful to check camera orientation via live view on your computer or android or ios phone, or to start recording from distance)
a few tests:
Demonstration of the wifi:
If you watch every tests on youtube comparing it to the gopro you will see video is better, audio is also better (audio quality is gopro biggest weak point) an you can use any regular jack mic (on gorpo you have to buy specific mic) and wifi module is already integrated so you don't have to buy it separatly (very useful to check camera orientation via live view on your computer or android or ios phone, or to start recording from distance)
a few tests:
Demonstration of the wifi:
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Yes that does look better so its worth a look! The Go Pro is just an easy way out for me as it comes with mounts and waterproofing for motorsport use all in one box
Indeed cameras/DSLRs/video recorders mounts are all the same, standard thread reference 1/4-20, except the Gopro, so be careful. Anyway I dont think you want to keep the current tripod setup.
The Sony action cam comes with a waterproof case too:
I think with your setup you should go for the bar mounting on your rollcage:
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666486314
Other accessories are here:
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...0151&langId=-1&categoryId=8198552921644881017
Damn, at first I only wanted to convince you but now I want one myself so BAD !
The Sony action cam comes with a waterproof case too:
I think with your setup you should go for the bar mounting on your rollcage:
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666486314
Other accessories are here:
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...0151&langId=-1&categoryId=8198552921644881017
Damn, at first I only wanted to convince you but now I want one myself so BAD !
I dont hear it threatening the rev limiter much there Mcrea?! Drive what you see, brake later and harder.
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Yeah i know im going to lose my tripod but that was just a last minute thing i threw in and used the family camcorder! and Yes i know need some improvement but its the first time ive rallying on tarmac and was the first proper outing in the car so didnt want to break it! haha! Next time it will be useed...just need to move the limiter up abit i think, its set to 6,400 at the moment.
Here's some real world GoPro test footage. Ignore the over exposed outside, it was setup purely to monitor all the in-car gauges due to it being the car's first outing so we could watch everything back afterwards. Proved helpful as it turned out the car was massively overcooling.
I use superclamps for mounting things to the rollcage, I find them to be extremely secure and vastly more robust than anything from GoPro and also good on price. GoPro have a standard 1/4" tripod mount which is dirt cheap, so that's no issue. Yes, it's a pain to have to buy one separately but that's GoPro's wonderful modular marketing for you The superclamps are also a good option if you want to avoid splashing out on a new cam and use an existing older & heavier unit, as they will handle a 3kg load.
Some of the HD cameras do indeed have better sound than others but none have decent quality audio as I would define it. For that you have to go for an external mic regardless of the camera.
I use superclamps for mounting things to the rollcage, I find them to be extremely secure and vastly more robust than anything from GoPro and also good on price. GoPro have a standard 1/4" tripod mount which is dirt cheap, so that's no issue. Yes, it's a pain to have to buy one separately but that's GoPro's wonderful modular marketing for you
The superclamps are also a good option if you want to avoid splashing out on a new cam and use an existing older & heavier unit, as they will handle a 3kg load.
Some of the HD cameras do indeed have better sound than others but none have decent quality audio as I would define it. For that you have to go for an external mic regardless of the camera.
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Yes the problem i have is that the roll cage comes to a cross in the centre for extra strength and its a pain to get a mount to fit in the centre of the cross but i will work it out when i get a camera! Got a winter break to get all the bits done on the car and thats on the list.
Quite a simple solution, either one of these will allow you to clamp close up to the center section and then level out the camera.
A double ball tilt head gives the most flexibility, a snitch under £60.
or a smaller ball head clamp, (cheaper at a snitch under £50), can achieve a level cam but is less forgiving than the above.
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Will have to consider both of them options then aswell, thank you for all the advice! Just hope i dont crash on camera now haha!
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Yeah it was on there! They came and spoke to me but it never got put in the show Turned a few heads that day including Ralio's!
Turned a few heads that day including Ralio's!
It looks a bit like the one on mine so could be a kit car wing/spoiler!
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Yeah, i dont really know what one it is just came with the car. Looks abit different to the Sport S spoilers or SR spoiler.
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Here is a late photo of the car on the Hilly Billy Sprint 2012! Nice to see a picture of the car out on its first event with me at the wheel!
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No the car is in the garage having some upgrades, but i will be there spectating and helping out a friend in the service area.
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Yes will do! Be nice to see another fellow micra driver out on the stages! Pembrey is a popular venue for them and i hope to be doing it a few times next year as its local for me.
Hey mate i own a micra rally car too
Just wondering where you got your stickers from the car looks awsome!
i own a micra rally car too Just wondering where you got your stickers from the car looks awsome!
