93 micra number 2

[RTLkyuubi]

Well this will be my 2nd one. My 1st was a 1.2 auto that I converted to manual, stripped out, slammed and put a bucket seat in. But anyway this is about my new one. Not doing much to this on as its gotta be a reliable daily, thats there when I need it.

When I 1st got it:

Did a few jobs on it:

replaced the rear sills on both sides
fitted a new rear brake pipe
New backbox
new clutch
service (still got cambelt to do)
Fitted a stereo
fitted my wellers

as it stands atm:

And when I can be arsed to get the grinder and springs aquainted:

Ill take some pics of my handy work on the sill and ill be upto date with how it is atm.

 

[RTLkyuubi]

I got a bit giddy with the angle grinder:

 

[RTLkyuubi]

need another 1/2 to a coil off the front though

 

[imp124]

looking good (Y)

 

[Shaun]

that does look nice! (Y)

 

[micras69]

mint!....it needs to be low as it looks in the photoshop

 

[COZ!!!!]

nice micra !!!

what rims have u got on there? And whats the tyre width?

 

[Red K10]

Did you just cut the springs whit the angleggrinder to get it this low?

its rely nice low mate my respect!

 

[meji]

This looks amazing but I agree with micras69, you need to lower it a tad more like in the photoshop

 

[RTLkyuubi]

Cheers for the comments lads, as you say it still needs to come down a little, but its pretty close to the already chopped bump stops so will get some coilovers in the future for more slammage. The wheels are 13x5.5 wellers running 155/70/13 tyres.

 

[COZ!!!!]

updates?? this is one of the best micras on the forum. simply coz the way it looks slamed on them rims!!!

 

[RTLkyuubi]

updates?? this is one of the best micras on the forum. simply coz the way it looks slamed on them rims!!!

erm? I gave it a wash today? lol Not much will be happening with it as its a cheap daily. Though when Im done with it, its gonna have the pre-facelift front end, 7j or 8j wheels and more lowness.

 

[Shaun]

i agree it puts my car to shame does look nice though (Y) well done!

 

[RTLkyuubi]

i agree it puts my car to shame does look nice though (Y) well done!

Thats because you spent time painting things blue, instead of getting the grinder and your springs well aquainted Though I do like your grille and interior.

Also if anyone has a cheap NOT EEC inlet manifold and exhaust system (inc exh manifold) pm me!

 

[COZ!!!!]

Whats the car handle like with cut springs?? I herd they are ment to be abit on the unsafe side?

 

[RTLkyuubi]

Whats the car handle like with cut springs?? I herd they are ment to be abit on the unsafe side?

Cutting springs is perfectly safe if done properly. It also handles quite well considering. Cutting the springs has increased the stiff-ness, but it tends to bump steer a bit.

 

[Mailys62]

Love ur wheel !
It's delta mics ?

 

[RTLkyuubi]

Love ur wheel !
It's delta mics ?

Are the wheels delta mics?

No, theyre weller steels in 13 x 5.5j flavor

 

[RTLkyuubi]

Decided to go down a different route with mine compared to everyone else:



Thats another coil off, making it 3 coils all together

and then:


Bull bars ftw!

 

[RTLkyuubi]

opps wrong 1st picture, its supposed to be:

 

[RTLkyuubi]

together with another awsome k10 micra known on here


monster truck k10?


heavy duty bull bars instead?


awsome drivers wing

 

[Shaun]

What were you guys doing with the boot? Lol monster micra!! (Y)

 

[Manny]

i didnt like the bull bars at first pic then other pics i started to like it. looks good and different.

 

[RTLkyuubi]

Thats what happend to the boot!

 

[Shaun]

Awesome! (Y)

 

[COZ!!!!]

This has progressed nicely since last time i was on here.

 

[RTLkyuubi]

and it has changed once again!

 

[kamisama]

cool(Y)

 

[Littlewood]

I love that one of your guys is working on the car in a blazer, quality .

 

[C0llis0n]

great work!! Looks like a good finish that (Y)

 

[Shaun]

Very nice!

 

[B14KLR]

proper cool, love it!

 

[Machi san]

Very nice, well done you did a good job. Although iam inclined to think i preferred it ratty :?

 

[markbognor]

Looking very smart, good work.

Could it use one of these,

work in the bottom corner of each side window?

 

[r-reg-sr]

hard lookin car

 

[RTLkyuubi]

Cheers for the comments guys, and that would be a good idea Mark, but ill be getting something simular to this in the back window

 

[pjg1979]

Very nice Micra you have there, certainly looks better in Blue with those Wheels.

Though a Big Foot K10 would look rather cool, with that wheel on the Boot, lol.(Y)

 

[RTLkyuubi]

ummm...

13 x 7 et6 :blues:

 

[markbognor]

Yeah!

 

[RTLkyuubi]

Not much of an update as I havnt done anything yet, but polo 6n4 have been ordered!

I need to get them fitted for the retro rides gathering in 1 week! And ive gotta wait for them to get here 1st!

 

[karlj]

Can't wait to see how these go, awesome looking 10

 

[RTLkyuubi]

good update today! COILOVERS FTW!!!! ;D

ooo shiney:

Stripped down:

Drilled:

Drilled:

Built up:

This is far from perfect, but with a day to go, I didnt have time to find someone with a lathe who would be able to machine the top cups down for me:

Fitted:

ah....

thats better

Loving the strech with 165/55's instead of the original 175/50's (half price too! ;D)

I think I'm gonna bring the front down a bit more in the morning, unless the springs will settle anymore.

 

[karlj]

You say not ideal but is it safe would you be comfortable doing 70 or more on them (motorway ofcourse)

 

[RTLkyuubi]

You say not ideal but is it safe would you be comfortable doing 70 or more on them (motorway ofcourse)

yep, will be doing a 4hour drive to the retro rides gathering tomorrow But i want to do the same as miniswift has done with his.

 

[RTLkyuubi]

(why isnt there an edit post button?)

But even if the plastic washer does collapes, its only gonna make the steering a bit stiff and grindy, nothing is gonna fall off lol

 

[frank]

the topmount problem will probably just make the steering stiff, but the weakened mounting hole looks potentially lethal to me

 

[karlj]

(there is when using tapatalk ;p)

Cool I was thinking of copying you, (silly question the top cup is the rusty part on the pic)

 

[RTLkyuubi]

the topmount problem will probably just make the steering stiff, but the weakened mounting hole looks potentially lethal to me

It will be weaker than original, but I didnt have a grinder to hand, otherwise I would of welded up the original hole, but Im sure that it will be fine. We'll find out this weekend as ive got a 500mile round trip with some track time inbetween

(there is when using tapatalk ;p)

Cool I was thinking of copying you, (silly question the top cup is the rusty part on the pic)

The top cup is the shiney bit, the bit that the spring sits into. the rusty bit is the top mount.

 

[karlj]

So how far have you dropped?

 

[RTLkyuubi]

well, got back from the retro rides gathering and the coilovers have lasted! I ended up dropping the front more at the campsite, which means its now back on the bumpstops at the front, and the bottom arm mounts cant be more than 2inch off the floor. The car also got a good thrash around the track too! so 480miles, including 2 track sessions, and no problems with the coilovers :grinning: