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    Old member catching up with other old members :)

    Hi there, whats up people? My name's John and I used to be a regular member on here a couple of years ago with my cheap blue K11, it was my first car and even though it was a tip I loved it :P lately I've worked my way through a range of cars (mk4 fiesta, Civic EP2, polo 6n2 and a Seat arosa)...
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    how do you refurbish alloys?

    hi all, i was thinking that over the summer i might refurbish and respray my alloys myself, theyre looking a bit tatty with gouges on a couple of the spokes and the average kurbing marks on the outer rims. I was just wondering what you use to fill the gouges/kurb marks before you sand back and...
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    where is best for cheap disks and pads?

    hi all, i have just noticed that the front brakes in my k11 1.0 are getting a bit low and was just wondering if anybody on here knows where would be best to get new ones for cheap. On ebay it looks like about £30 for a set of pads and disks inc. delivery and i have been quoted locally for £37.75...
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    is it worth lowering

    hi all, i have a micra k11 and i was simply wondering if it is worth lowering it. Ive been looking around and it looks like it will be around £100 to lower by 35mm. Is it worth paying £100 just for 35mm or should i just spend more on 50mm springs? or should i just save my money and leave it...
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    wanted k11 induction kit

    hi all, i was wondering if somebody on here has a k11 induction kit for sale. I would like one like the ones off ebay but anything will do. Second-hand doesnt bother me, as long as it works i will probably buy it. Thanks in advance, John
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    what planet are insurance companies from!

    Hi all. Im 17 and looking for cheaper insurance for my 1.0 k11, as you will all know, insurance for 17 year old lads is beyond a joke. I am looking for cheaper quotes as i am currently paying nearly 2 grand and while looking i got this one from AVIVA, this is without declaring alloy wheels etc...
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    Alternator belt squeal

    hi all, on cold mornings or when raining my alternator belt squeals like mad on my k11 and is extremely annoying, it sounds like an old transit van! and i was wondering if anyone here knows how to tighten it up. Step-by-step would be ideal but all replies will be appreciated. Thanks, John
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    help needed

    Hi all, i had a bit of a bump with my mate at college today and my Prefacelift k11 has come off worse. my wing is dinted, bumper is cracked and the passanger headlight has broke of its mounting and is loose, so i want to replace it asap. The problem is that i live in Sunderland and all of the...
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    im now on the road

    hi all, i am just writing to say that i have finally got my k11 on the road and that i will hope to come to any Sunderland / North East meets i can. I hope to see any other members of the MSC on the road and i hope i have a good experience with my micra :grinning: John
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    would it fit?

    hi all, ive been offered a cheap induction kit off my friend that i was hoping would possibly go in my k11. the problem is that it is off a 1995 civic. i was wondering is it possible to fit it to a k11 and what modifications would i have to make to do this? Has anyone tried it before? Thanks...
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    first time using GIMP 2

    hi everyone, as the title says i downloaded GIMP 2 today and tried it for the first time. i havent used anything like this before so it was a bit hard at first but i got there eventually. i downloaded it to try to come up with a few ideas on what my k11 could look like with a bit of work. Please...
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    suspension prices?

    hi all, i have been looking around for 30/35mm lowering springs for my k11 and the lowest price i have found were around £100 delivered for new ones. Has anyone seen any new ones for cheaper anywhere and does anyone know for what price they typically go for second hand. Thanks for looking, John
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    any ideas for increased bhp for low money?

    hi, i was wondering if anyone on here had any ideas for getting more bhp out of my k11 1.0 for low money. Thanks, John
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    induction kit

    does anyone know where i could find an induction kit for my k11 prefacelift. there was one on ebay before for £30 but i cant find it anymore. Does anyone know any websites which would sell them? John
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    Rear wiper motor trouble

    im having problems with getting the rear wiper motor in my k11 to work. it has not worked since i got the car and im not sure why. the rear washer jet works but the wiper doesnt and it is not a blown fuse because i have checked. There is power getting to the electrical connector for the wiper...
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    any ideas?

    I am not sure what to do next with my k11. any ideas / suggestions. john
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    alloys

    i kno that every1 asks this but i have a k11 and i want to mod it. i am realli struggling 2 find alloys that fit. does any1 know of any? (standard model alloys and cheap ones preferred) Also, any other ideas of what i could do to cheaply mod my k11. John
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    hi

    hi every1 ive joined the micra sports club to have a chat and get info on my k11. :grinning:
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