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    Timing chain 160 SR

    Hello all, anyone changed the timing chain on a 160 SR ?. just had a the car serviced & the mechanic said he thinks the timing chain is in need of a change , i had noticed it was making a very slight noise / rattle sound .
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    Are 160`s really selling for this ?

    I have no problem with anyone's valuation , it`s up to the seller & the buyer but i can`t see this getting anywhere near the asking price , or am i wrong ...
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    160SR owners, how many of us is here actively writing?

    I am happy with the 160 as is, i like it stock but i would have liked to have fitted one of those lovely German exhaust systems but was sadly too late to the party on that one. I have another make in mind for the extra GG`s & will be keeping the SR as it is bags of fun . Good luck getting a...
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    160SR owners, how many of us is here actively writing?

    I own a 160 SR , i would love more HP but having looked high & low when i first got it & having no joy , also asking on here & getting good advice that remapping was not available i have decided to leave well alone ........ but!!!! ..... no , no , i wont have my heartstrings pulled like this...
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    Tyre information

    Makes very interesting reading , i need a new Tyre & had made my decision but changed my choice based on who the real parent company are . As with a lot of products we buy , they are all owned by a few corporations but like to give us the illusion of choice & independence .
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    Best wheels for 160SR

    I was thinking about 17`s on mine , has anyone on here ever fitted them that you know of ?. Just wondering if it would affect the car handling & overall looks .
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    160 SR filters

    Time to replace my filters , i would like a set of K&N if possible but i cant find anything for the 160 SR , is the Nissan Note the same size ? or do i need some other model . Thanks
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    160 SR newbie owner

    Hello Chris, sorry but i cant answer on the MPG as i have never been interested in MPG on any of the cars ive ever owned . When it needs juice i fill it up is my attitude , but she`s not thirsty & a full tank is about £40 but thats from empty to full & depending where you buy , i never let it...
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    New shifter and hand brake

    Hello , very new here & to Micra`s . I have a 160 SR & i am looking for a new gear knob & gaitor . The gaitor is a strange set up to swap out [ any help would be appreciated ] but the knob it not budging , i have tried both pulling & twisting, with pliers & mold grips but i had to give up for...
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    160 SR newbie owner

    Yes , i should have said SR. I will see if i can edit my mistake . Thanks for your reply Mika & thank you for the links . I sourced a new glove box today so that one problem sorted . Do you know anything about the multi function steering wheel buttons & air con by any chance ? . I will...
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    160 SR newbie owner

    Hello everyone , so glad i found this site & i am now a fully fledged convert to the Micra 160 RS. I have joined the site as i have recently bought a 160 rs on an 06 plate . I am so pleased with how this wee car handles , recently driven from London to Liverpool & back & she is a joy to drive...
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