Recent content by CMF_1275

Ah ha, right that's easier, I always wondered how you got your reverse wheels looking so clean and simple. Ta

I take it you weld on a thin band of steel here?

indeed, you certainly don't want your brakes breaking when you brake.

This looks rather handy, thanks to Glen in Scotland for the link. This has a 3.63 final drive listed. http://nissan4u.com/parts/micra/el_k11e/1999_3/type_60/power_train/transmission_gear/ It fits in rather a lot of cars...

Take the disc and caliper off, cut the old boot off, place mole grips on driveshaft in recess the boot sits in, tap shaft inwards using a bar on the grips to release the shaft from the CV, take bottom strut bolts out, pull shaft free from outer CV, slide new boot on and tap shaft back in CV...

Yes it's a Midas, I've got both Mini and Metro based one's. I currently drive a K11 The engine fits quite well in a modified Metro subframe, there's certainly more room in that than a Mini subframe. Like you say delving into the gearbox complicates things and adds considerably to the cost...

I'm following this with interest, I hope to be running a CG13 in a Mini based car running 12" wheels at some point.

The one in the link, 63 mm.

ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290667724565?var=590055275186&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1066wt_862

I removed the mesh and put this inside the standard airbox, it made it much smoother at low revs and still does about 47 mpg.

Looks great Frank, very tastefully done wheels.

Looks like a set from one of the mad max films :)

Amazing Frank, that rear track looks so wide, and it looked right at home on the track with those cars.

Blimey have you fitted a motorbike engine? clearly a nice light flywheel in there

Interesting Frank, the backyard Micra thread springs to mind :) not like Erik's super clean workshop build (did anyone ever find out what happened to him?) Manifold looks interesting, I look forward to seeing more as you progress.