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    Black P-reg SR

    1996 70283 miles. 'This car failed its MOT on the 19th for the following; Front lower (cross member) vehicle structure has excessive corrosion. As above with outer sill. Near and offside break pipes corroded.' I decided that without the time or money to be spending on the car, i...
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    'women can no longer be charged lower car insurance premiums than men'

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12606610 So glad of this. Its something that has got my goat for, well, since i've been driving! Generalizations are a little bit old fashioned now! Its so good we're paying equal premiums. 'Representatives of the insurance industry said they were...
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    The new GTR!!

    Thought i'd have a little dreamy moment and check out my future car/pipe dream. http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/Detail.aspx?deriv=42042 0-60 = 3.4 bhp = 471 top speed = 193mph :p
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    Bigger engine conversions

    Sorry if this is the wrong section or its been covered to death but has anybody successfully converted or seen a bigger lump go into a micra? I've been thinking of a project for next year, and if it isn't too hard or expensive maybe sticking an Almera 2.0 GTi engine or maybe just a 1.6 into a...
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    Grit scraping the window from the inside

    Is there any way of cleaning the window mechanism without taking the apart? When i open and close my window i hear this horrible slight glass-scratching sound and it is now noticebly making small lines. Thanks.
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    Sid-strip problem

    The previous owner of my car had attached the right side-strip of the car on with double-sided sticky foam so i thought i'd leave it on until it inevitably starts hanging off, which happened today. I've taken it off and the majority of the foam but i'm now left with stubborn bits and residue...
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    Cars rattling

    Was wondering if anyone would be able to roughly diagnose a rattle comeing from the front of my k11 SR. Seems to be coming from the engine area but stops when i rev. My friend had a quick look and without getting inside the engine said it might be the pulley, a rusty bearing. Anyone had a...
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    Cleaning the engine bay

    Hi, i'd like to give the engine bay a blitz so i was wondering which is the best way. I tried the other day with elbow grease, a scouring pad for dishes!, hot water & fairy liquid but didnt get that far, the pads were black within seconds. I'd rather work around things than take things out...
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    Is my car greedy?

    k11 SR. Had the car 8 days and already put £53 in it. The tyre pressure was low the first couple of days so i put things down to that. With the correct tyre pressure, city driving i'm getting around 110 miles from £15. It doesn't seems to be running rich and there is no leaking and i'm...
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    My new K11 1.3 SR

    This one was at the dealers, viewing it; This is my first and only picture under ownership up to now; So far so good, i'll try and take some fancier ones soon. Really happy with it!
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    2nd Micra purchase, things to look out for?

    Hi folks. Yesterday i purchased my second ever Micra. My first being a cheap, troublesome high-milage 1.3 Super S a couple of years ago. With a price of £920, 57k on the clock in decent condition and running well i'm extremely pleased with my new 1.3 SR (pictures to come). I have a...
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