ive just bought a k11 r reg for my first car its had nothing one to it so i want to make it look better had anyone got any ideas that i could do to it.
K11 First car
- Thread starter adammichael
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mean micra
www.mightymicra.co.uk
alright homie... i see you from oldham... 5 minutes away...
i live in ashton-u-lyne
well dont worry everyone here has got sweet looking cars...
what you need to decide is what suits your style...
obviously i like my car but might not be to your taste...
first post what car you got i.e. 1.0l shape/1.3l super s etc..
and we'll let you know what can be done...
also what you thinking... bodywork aesthetics or tuning...
p.s i bought my k11 as a temp run around when i first passed... 4years later we still together so good investment...
i live in ashton-u-lyne
well dont worry everyone here has got sweet looking cars...
what you need to decide is what suits your style...
obviously i like my car but might not be to your taste...
first post what car you got i.e. 1.0l shape/1.3l super s etc..
and we'll let you know what can be done...
also what you thinking... bodywork aesthetics or tuning...
p.s i bought my k11 as a temp run around when i first passed... 4years later we still together so good investment...
R
RIK
Guest
imo its best just to have a look in old threads at pics of mods and if you have any questions about things you see just ask. 
most common things people start with its colour codin everything ,de-bump strip,lowerd,15" alloys,and a nice exhaust
best to check threads in k11 body modification section or use search button,,im sure youl find alot of stuff
most common things people start with its colour codin everything ,de-bump strip,lowerd,15" alloys,and a nice exhaust
best to check threads in k11 body modification section or use search button,,im sure youl find alot of stuff
paddymarsden
Iggy Iggy oooooooooo
de-sticker it ! defo as a starting point... if you dont want to take the bump stips off spray them the same colour or contrasting colour....i did it with mine, will you be coming to the meet on 29th of october ?
G
greyhound
Guest
adammichael said:
How much u pay?
goldstar0011
Ex. Club Member
paid 850 for it its a 1 litre equation its called R reg, with it bein my first car n everything i avent got a clue about moddin cars or anything. can you's post sum pics of ur cars to give me sum ideas
how do you de-sticker it n all tht
Dr Zoidberg
Ex. Club Member
you just take the stickers off like the micra badge on the boot etc
best is to heat them up with hair dryer, carfully pick them off and use a solvent or soapy water to remove the glue. this will work for bump strips as well. best trying a search for better expalnation as this is a quick one. theres a few guides about for this sort of stuff.
with regards to modding it depends on what you want like people have said, performance or body, ice etc
oh and welcome to the MSC
best is to heat them up with hair dryer, carfully pick them off and use a solvent or soapy water to remove the glue. this will work for bump strips as well. best trying a search for better expalnation as this is a quick one. theres a few guides about for this sort of stuff.
with regards to modding it depends on what you want like people have said, performance or body, ice etc
oh and welcome to the MSC
im not really tht arsed bout performancejust want it to look good really
R
RIK
Guest
colour coding is a good option, of course thats if its not already colour coded.
btw iam from rochdale. right round the corner!
btw iam from rochdale. right round the corner!
Dr Zoidberg
Ex. Club Member
goldstar0011 said:
thats your best bet to do, quite a few of the NW peeps have body kits i think
anyone else have any ideas
paddymarsden
Iggy Iggy oooooooooo
take a look at my pictures of my car here
http://www.micra.org.uk/showthread.php?t=4474
might inspire you, the wing mirrors and bump strips where black now blue.
http://www.micra.org.uk/showthread.php?t=4474
might inspire you, the wing mirrors and bump strips where black now blue.
richmicratwista
Direct Detailing UK
once its looking good u'll want the performance to match it!!
Ive got exactly the same car for my first car (paid slightly more though!)
Mine is sliver and i wanted to smarten it up to, have done nothing to it mechanically but it looks cute,Ive:
Put some seat covers in
Put on a sunstrip
added playboy graphics to the side doors and back bumper(you might not fancy that one!)
Added a steering wheel cover
Added a stainless steel exhaust trim
Im trying to get my hands on some clear side repeaters at the minute
Mine is sliver and i wanted to smarten it up to, have done nothing to it mechanically but it looks cute,Ive:
Put some seat covers in
Put on a sunstrip
added playboy graphics to the side doors and back bumper(you might not fancy that one!)
Added a steering wheel cover
Added a stainless steel exhaust trim
Im trying to get my hands on some clear side repeaters at the minute
av u got any pictures of ur car
pefect thread for a beginner!
hi there all,
i'm new to the game aswell, i've got a 1.0L silver "L" reg k11, and sooo much i wanted to do.
i say wanted because i have recently found out that that modding a car cost money, a fair bit more money than a second year A Level student with a part time job at Tesco has in their pocket. nevertheless i have so far
so basically you see that i'm not on a great budget, but i have ambitions
there were a few things i needed help on though
so any help is appreciated and hello to you all.
EcHO
hi there all,
i'm new to the game aswell, i've got a 1.0L silver "L" reg k11, and sooo much i wanted to do.
i say wanted because i have recently found out that that modding a car cost money, a fair bit more money than a second year A Level student with a part time job at Tesco has in their pocket. nevertheless i have so far
- added a jvc mp3 head unit
- added some DLS 6x9
- added a exhaust cover
- covered the nasty "L" on the back with a new shiny dragon
- replaced the front headlight and sidelight bulbs with blue xenon-look bulbs
- bought but not yet recieved new wheels trims
- put in shiny steel effect floor mats
- installed a fridge in the boot
- broken both rear exterior door handles!!
- and taken off one of the side bump strips using a pressure washer!!
so basically you see that i'm not on a great budget, but i have ambitions
there were a few things i needed help on though
- can the front or rear light units from a later new shape k11 be put in mine- old shape?
- how have all of you done your interior - colour coding?
- where can i get clear rear lights?
- where can i get "eyelids" for the the front?
- can i change the lights in the speedo, fuel meter etc to blue?
- my fan/heatings system inside is not working properly, it is either off or on full power! how can i fix this?
- and finally my front left headlight is not working correctly - no power is getting to the big bulb. i have changed the bulb and the fuse and i know they work but the light still doesn't come on!
so any help is appreciated and hello to you all.
EcHO
R
RIK
Guest
to change to newer shape lights(facelift) you will have to change the whole of the front end bonnet bumper and wings,,more money
and the heater problem is the resistor
yes you can change the dash dial lights to blue,eBay have them for the k11
clear lights are hard to get hold of,i dunno wer from tbh,,but hte front eyelids can get from larkspeed that i know of anyway
interior colour coding is simply spray paint make sure you prepair it right or it comes of and looks a mess
think that covers most of you questions,,
and the heater problem is the resistor
yes you can change the dash dial lights to blue,eBay have them for the k11
clear lights are hard to get hold of,i dunno wer from tbh,,but hte front eyelids can get from larkspeed that i know of anyway
interior colour coding is simply spray paint
make sure you prepair it right or it comes of and looks a messthink that covers most of you questions,,
cheers rik
that does cover most of it, just the eyelids and my front headlight fault. i dont think i will go with the new front lights in that case fwn, i'm still looking into the iinterior painting, i've read some posts about it but it seems quite pricey, i posted some one who has done it to find out how much it cost them. the resistor thing seems a common problem. apparlently its something in the glove box? i'm going to a scrap yard on thursday to pick up some handles and mudflaps, any idea how i can take out this resistor thing aswell while i'm there? the lights in the dash seem to be standard led's so i will look into that but i forgot to mention that my petrol warning light doesn't come on, at all!! dont know if thats a common problem.
many thanks
that does cover most of it, just the eyelids and my front headlight fault. i dont think i will go with the new front lights in that case fwn, i'm still looking into the iinterior painting, i've read some posts about it but it seems quite pricey, i posted some one who has done it to find out how much it cost them. the resistor thing seems a common problem. apparlently its something in the glove box? i'm going to a scrap yard on thursday to pick up some handles and mudflaps, any idea how i can take out this resistor thing aswell while i'm there? the lights in the dash seem to be standard led's so i will look into that but i forgot to mention that my petrol warning light doesn't come on, at all!! dont know if thats a common problem.
many thanks
thanks for the quick reply btw
