Long story short he's a cowboy and not the cool western type
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Long story short he's a cowboy and not the cool western type
h701micra
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I'm assuming he offered engine conversions :/
Yeah offered more than he could deliver, took money for work he didn't do
You know the usual
h701micra
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Tosser.
That is all
I offer stuff... then forget
Just have to remind me... like tie bars today
h701micra
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They must tell me
I'll get him to do mine... at the same time as an msc bbq at my place
Enuo
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I've read tales in old threads (engine swap research) about someone who built Sr20 micras with pigeon sh*t welds to engine mounts and the driveshafts that were sleeved and pinned and not up to the job. Oh and some pretty shocking wiring. I forget exactly how it ended, but I think it was with someone paying £700 for the work to be done, it never got done and when he got it back it was so ruined with bad welding and bodges it needed like £2500 worth of work to get it running.
Might be the same guy, and I doubt my details are exactly right...
Might be the same guy, and I doubt my details are exactly right...
Belly93
to turbo or new lump :/ hmmm
ask chogy iirc he bought one of kristians build some one sold
may have been looking at a new mx5 and may have been thinking about test drive
No!!
Belly93
to turbo or new lump :/ hmmm
it wouldnt be replacing the k10 dont worry lol
h701micra
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Ooomay have been looking at a new mx5 and may have been thinking about test drive
Get him on here for his input
h701micra
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Wow... I mean I do pigeon welds sometimes. Because sometimes I rush it.... but never on something structural like that.
Gives a dim view on us car builders people like him
Hi ya'll
The micra I got from ebay belonged to this kidda > http://www.micra.org.uk/threads/b14klrs-micra.38595/#post-406361 that's his build thread. I got it with everything inc subs
Main problem is wiring its all over the place, that's why I bought a Almera GTI
Any questions about the car/ kristians work?
h701micra
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Yea how bad is it?
Anyone know ways of cambering the rears wheels on a micra? seen a couple of things about it but asking again incase people know and havent mentioned it?
Anyone know ways of cambering the rears wheels on a micra? seen a couple of things about it but asking again incase people know and havent mentioned it?
Think your only option is a cut & shut or a bent axel Scott
Think your only option is a cut & shut or a bent axel Scott
Yeah, that's the only ways I've come across before
What's involved exactly for the cut and shut though, do you know?
Yeah, that's the only ways I've come across before
What's involved exactly for the cut and shut though, do you know?
I think its cutting a V into the axel just behind the hub and re welding mate, there's a pic on here somewhere il try and find, wouldnt go doing it myself tbh!
Yeah, that's the only ways I've come across before
What's involved exactly for the cut and shut though, do you know?
Hm looks a little dodgy, suppose everything is a bit dodgy when modifying a micra though! Haha
It's to get the tread in the arches for these new wheels
(but it does look pretty) Don't think ill be going the cut and shut route though!
h701micra
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I'm sure you'll have more poke than you could handle if it decided to pop off and leg itIt's to get the tread in the arches for these new wheels
Don't think ill be going the cut and shut route though!
Loose wheels always overtake you
Arch rolling? Extensions?
I'm sure you'll have more poke than you could handle if it decided to pop off and leg it
Loose wheels always overtake you
Arch rolling? Extensions?
That's very true
I'm thinking arch rolling is what ill go for, its just the chance of paint cracking which is a bit poo
Saw this Nissan Joke on the internets
Kill it with fire..
Looks like its already half on fire!
pork
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What!!!I'm watching The Eagles on BBC four already
How did I muss this?
I love the eagles!
Gah....there was a whole documentary on then the Eagles live
...You can probably get it on i-player?
pork
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Gah....there was a whole documentary on then the Eagles live
...You can probably get it on i-player?
Was tis the 'California comes to whistle test'?
You're a lucky lad! Don't forget to tell us what you thinkEarly start in the morning... I'm test driving a Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition
Later in the week I'm road testing a Toyota GT86 TRD Edition and a Nissan 370Z. Looks like a good week is in order!
. I'd like to here what you have to say about the GT86.Early start in the morning... I'm test driving a Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition
Later in the week I'm road testing a Toyota GT86 TRD Edition and a Nissan 370Z. Looks like a good week is in order!
Just decide to hit up some dealerships and see what you can test drive?
haha
You're a lucky lad! Don't forget to tell us what you think
Right then, first review! Vauxhall Corsa VXR NR Ed.
First off; insanely quick. Like, ridiculously quick. The turbo is small enough that it doesn't lag like mad, but it's big enough to give you a good kick in the head.
Steering is very good. Better than anything I've ever driven, including MX5s. It's light but it points exactly where you put it. Only thing I'd change about it is make the PAS weaker, it just feels too light.
Brakes are also stunning. Full set of massive Brembos on all four corners so it stops very quickly. Unlike older cars, and my Micra, the brakes don't feel spongey, they're always there for you and they're tough as old boots.
The only thing I didn't like, and to be honest, it ruined the car a little bit, was the seating position. You're very high up, even with the seat on the lowest setting. This is the give away that it isn't really a big powerful sports car, it's a jumped of Corsa. All that power and precision doesn't feel right in a car that sits so tall with you so high up in the centre. I'd get used to it, but I'd much prefer it if there was an option for a low slung seat mount.
Had good fun anyway and it's put my mind at ease, as I really wanted one and now I'm not so sure!
Just decide to hit up some dealerships and see what you can test drive?
Yes and no
I'm looking at all sorts of cars, some I really like and am interested in having (eventually) and some that I'm just trying because 'why not'. Today, my why not car was a Porsche Cayman S. Drove 20 miles to the local Porsche showroom just to have a look about. Totally different class of car to what I'm used to, I whimped out on asking for a go in it. Chaps in the dealership was excellent though, genuine passion for cars and what they do.Yes and no
I've always wanted to goto to a few dealerships and test some cars that I've wanted to drive but was never sure if you could just go in and say "I want to test drive that please" kinda thing! Thinking about doing it now, there's a Lamborghini dealership in Edinburgh I wouldn't mind looking around....
that would be pushing it I think! Selling up the micra?
I've always wanted to goto to a few dealerships and test some cars that I've wanted to drive but was never sure if you could just go in and say "I want to test drive that please" kinda thing! Thinking about doing it now, there's a Lamborghini dealership in Edinburgh I wouldn't mind looking around....
Selling up the micra?
Yeah selling up soonish, not because I want too though if I'm honest. Off to uni in a year and whilst I'm at college I can't get the hours I need at work to keep the car. I'm finding myself getting paid, filling the car and then struggling throughout the entire month
The positive is that I can get saving for something a bit tasty! Hence all these trips to dealerships
Any idea whos this is ? - http://www.swapz.co.uk/swapz/384058...e_arch_not_skyline_civic_evo_200sx_bmw_mazda/
Belly93
to turbo or new lump :/ hmmm
he's called james he posted a gumtree link on the msc fb page
Yeah selling up soonish, not because I want too though if I'm honest. Off to uni in a year and whilst I'm at college I can't get the hours I need at work to keep the car. I'm finding myself getting paid, filling the car and then struggling throughout the entire month
The positive is that I can get saving for something a bit tasty! Hence all these trips to dealerships
Aw that's gutting
I suppose you could save and get a micra later on if you miss it, not exactly an expensive car to pick up That's true, you'll be a while saving when you're going to Porsche dealerships! Haha
Needing to buy front disks and pads for the micra for before MOT this month
Anyone recommend somewhere to get them at a cheap price?
Not looking for any aftermarket/uprated sets, aslong as they make me stop I'm happy haha
Anyone recommend somewhere to get them at a cheap price?
Not looking for any aftermarket/uprated sets, aslong as they make me stop I'm happy haha
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skymera
Brutal Honesty
OE quality discs off eBay and EBC GreenStuff pads are recommended.
Try to get Nissan discs if poss
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skymera
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Yeah selling up soonish, not because I want too though if I'm honest. Off to uni in a year and whilst I'm at college I can't get the hours I need at work to keep the car. I'm finding myself getting paid, filling the car and then struggling throughout the entire month
The positive is that I can get saving for something a bit tasty! Hence all these trips to dealerships
Knowthatfeel.
Last couple of year: Working for fuel money just to get to work to buy fuel...to get to work.
