Hoodedreeper's K11 RELOADED!!

[hoodedreeper]

I know fella,its finding time to do all the little jobs. They're coming out for the MOT anyway as they're not wired up

 

[hoodedreeper]

Just read in another topic MPH does 80mm rear springs,which is exactly what i need! Do you think 80mm at the back will make it look like a dog draggin its bum on the floor? Or do you think it'll level out even?

In the current pics i just posted....the back is lowered 65mm but i've put the spare wheel back in to weigh it down abit. I think it'll need that extra 15mm to level out right

 

[hoodedreeper]

Spoke to Matt today and quoted me £137 (delivered) for 80mm rear springs. Definately something to think about!

 

[pjg1979]

can the 80mm be adjusted to say 60mm?

 

[hoodedreeper]

i've got 65mm springs on the back already and its still higher than the front

 

[Low Rider]

20mm of rear travel is going to prove to be a total pig on the roads. You're just non adjustable streetline dampers right?

Expect some possible bottoming out......I'd recommend packing some Nurofen Plus and a bottle of water for your back pain my man haha

 

[hoodedreeper]

Hm....i'll give it a miss me thinks! Im sure 137 quid can be used else where

 

[hoodedreeper]

Some goodies arrived today!

Pulsar Short Shifter:

NISMO Spoiler:

Steering Wheel Quick Release:

And Fitted

 

[hoodedreeper]

Many thanks goes to Joe aka ModdedMicra for supplying the parts

 

[Shaun]

hey i just fitted a quick release to the k10! (Y) lol but is the steering wheel in your face? am gonna have to adapt the boss kit to make it shorter, mainly because i indicate with air cos i cant reach the stalk! easily anyways!

 

[hoodedreeper]

it does stick out alot further,but i sit further back anyway. Gives it more of a 'rally' feel,which is what i was after

 

[pjg1979]

Looking Great Chris, can't wait to see what the spoiler looks like once fitted.

 

[jim_bling]

looking great mate wish i hadnt sold mine now

 

[joesouthgate]

Glad it arrived all safe and sound mate (Y)

 

[1.3GX]

nice spoiler eh?

 

[getawaycar]

How did youn get on with the gearchange? Is it one of the ones off ebay?

 

[jim_bling]

the gear shifter is easy mate if ya want i will walk you through it if ya doing it your self mate

 

[hoodedreeper]

I was gonna ask if someone knew how to fit it as i havent got a clue! Any pics would also help

 

[pjg1979]

looking great mate wish i hadnt sold mine now

Kenny, get rid of the VW and get a Micra, lol.

 

[getawaycar]

I just wondered about the gearchange because it mentions you can use the Sunny/Pulsar one on Cuscos website but when I found them on ebay the gearchange looked different at the end. If I'm honest, freeing off the bushes in mine would transform the gearchange better than fitting any quickshift! LOL!

 

[Daud-K11]

loving the car mate same as mine except mine 3door keep it up

 

[hoodedreeper]

Abit of an update...first the boring stuff:

The Micra now has 12 months MOT

Fairly exciting stuff....

Some items were taken down to the body shop yesterday...im not gonna say what exactly as that'll spoil the surprise Also...my tempory wheels will be going on in a week or so...and they're abit...'different'...shall we say

Also the short shifter should hopefully be fitted at the weekend providing the weather is dry

 

[markbognor]

Glad you've got the new 12 months ticket.

New wheels are always fun, intrigued by the different. I'm looking forward to seeing what you've bought.

 

[hoodedreeper]

Popped over to H&S Performance today and Craig was telling me about their new HEL Brake Line stuff. Got a price for a Brake Hose kit and im undecided about which colour to go for. Hel do 18 different colours....too many to choose from!

They also do Stainless Steel fittings in red,green,blue,black,purple and gold!

I know what i'll be buying come pay day

 

[pjg1979]

I reckon Green it'll go with your Monster Stuff, lol.

 

[Manny]

stainlees steel in red all day long lol.

 

[welly]

id go for normal silver lol

 

[hoodedreeper]

Small update....

Gave the 'ol gal a valet today:

Added some new mods...first up was some fresh Gauges:

OLD GAUGES:

NEW GAUGES:

 

[hoodedreeper]

also some may remember i vinyl'd the doors black,heres a pic:

Decided to re-do it and it now looks like this:

Heres a comparison next to the typical Carbon Fibre vinyl you see:

 

[Manny]

that looks really good. did you buy the brake horse kit?

 

[hoodedreeper]

No i didnt,hopefully in the next week or so

 

[jim_bling]

looking great mate when ya come to do ya short shifter see if im on msn mate and i will walk you throw it

 

[C0llis0n]

Heya pal. Cars looking great as usual. I too noticed HEL's new brake line kit (In Banzai), I was just wondering what quote you got really. I can only find motorcycle brake lines on their webpage. If you could let me know that would be great. Thanks!

 

[hoodedreeper]

I got quoted 60 quid for a 4 piece kit

 

[hoodedreeper]

I've had a major blow in my exhaust for quite awhile,so took it down to H&S Performance and the guys there had a look at it. Removed all the heat wrap...still couldnt see it. Raised the car up more and we found this:

Lets take a closer look....

so out came the welder and shes as good as new now!

Also...i fitted my tempory wheels:

 

[C0llis0n]

Thanks for the info Hoodded, its something to think about for the future!

Thats one major crack !

 

[Manny]

how did you know it was blowing could you hear it? so the crack got welded. them luminous are not bad for steelies mate.

 

[Manny]

I got quoted 60 quid for a 4 piece kit

thats a bit pricey 20quid each :doh:

 

[hoodedreeper]

The manifold was crasked all the way round! From the outisde it sounded like it was blowing from where the manifold joins the mid pipe. Removed all the heat wrap and found that lil beaut!

 

[hoodedreeper]

thats a bit pricey 20quid each :doh:

15 quid each dont you mean

 

[Manny]

15 quid each dont you mean

sorry yeah 15quid. does it run faster with the steelies on?

 

[hoodedreeper]

acceleration is alot better but handling is crap lol

 

[Manny]

acceleration is alot better but handling is crap lol

well you cant have both either its one or the other. whats your next mod? any plans for the summer? an air scoop on the bonnet will look good like james t.s:grinning:

 

[hoodedreeper]

Ive got a few things currently in the pipe line...will have to wait till beginning of April

 

[Manny]

Ive got a few things currently in the pipe line...will have to wait till beginning of April

what you got planned then? who did your bad boy bonnet for the prefacelift you had?

 

[hoodedreeper]

Nah its all a secret until its all done

Kristian done my pre f/l bad boy bonnet

 

[Mailys62]

Love that green wheel !

 

[Manny]

Nah its all a secret until its all done

Kristian done my pre f/l bad boy bonnet

ok suprises are better. how much did he charge you? do you have to give yours in return?

 

[hoodedreeper]

i honestly cant remember mate it was like 2 1/2 years ago when i got it. Best to ask him yourself The bonnet was included in the price

 

[Manny]

i honestly cant remember mate it was like 2 1/2 years ago when i got it. Best to ask him yourself The bonnet was included in the price

ok no worries. ill have to pm him because he doesnt come on here very often. thanks anyway.