MY little red celebration.

[r-reg-sr]

very strict look you have their ! yes franks wheels would do very well

 

[euro_micra]

Looking tidy, I like the black. Definetly think about Franks reversed steelies instead of spacers, would really set it off imo. Panhard rod comes off, but puts up a good fight doesn't it, try removing the rear o/s wheel and use a 3foot breaker bar on the nut, that worked for me, but be warned though, removing the nut is the easiest part of replacing the bush:laugh:

 

[davey1991]

I had a 6 foot scaffolding pole haha. I would like some of franks wheels when funds allow.
Frank how much kind sir?

 

[davey1991]

Looking good. No spacers needed , cross Frank's palm with silver for some reverse rimmed/re-offset steels (Y)

Does your Tow sticker on the back point to the exhaust, rather than the tow hook?

Yes... I have truly hilarious friends, because it has a down turned pipe ho ho ho....
I'm going to turn the T upside down.

 

[davey1991]

Me being a loud boy racer...
Also a little 0-60, about 11 seconds?
Respectable for a 1.0

 

[frank]

I had a 6 foot scaffolding pole haha. I would like some of franks wheels when funds allow.
Frank how much kind sir?

i,m doing some more for mine with 5mm more poke davey (et minus 5) so mine are available :grinning: (tried and tested to 90+ on the tracks lol)

 

[davey1991]

Pricicles?

 

[Daniel]

####ing boy racers, speeding around the estates like madmen in their loud Micras and whatnot :glare:. Oh, wait a minute...

 

[davey1991]

I'm proud off the fact i did not speed Got to love the sound of the springs almost coming out and the exhaust scrapping on the massive speed bump....

 

[frank]

Pricicles?

dunno :wasntme: the last ones were £30 ea, these need prepping and re-painting tbh tho

 

[davey1991]

Some holiday photos!

Before setting off.

The morning after arrival.

Lovely accommodation and transport to be seen.

Got to love Yorkshire roads.

Reflections.

Eying up a young tall facelift

Fish and chips at the seaside but none for you Mr Micra.

Home time.

Now sitting on 58748 600 miles in 3 days... Woops
Nice average 51 mpg can't complain at that with a fully loaded car!

 

[karlj]

I remember staying in one of those sheds when I went kayaking (sp) and canoeing

 

[davey1991]

This one is mine so we always end up going to the same place haha.

 

[davey1991]

Just woken up to prepare myself for a drive down to see Mr Frank and get some of his fine looking wheels!

 

[peposhi]

Post some pics, once you get them

 

[Daniel]

Thanks for sharing pics from your trip (Y). Nice cabin by the way :grinning:. And a set of Franks wheels will really set your car off (Y)

 

[davey1991]

Here is some facelift porn, well for me anyway.

Arriving at Franks work behind the most amazing micra i have ever had the privilege of seeing and driving!

Last photo with the old wheels

Got home and fitted the wheels in the pouring rain sat in a stream!

Thanks very very much Frank i am officially in love with my car!

 

[davey1991]

Little issue because of myself, because i haven't sorted the Panhard rod the offside rear just touches the arch on hard bumps, will be sorted this weekend but looks amazing.

 

[r-reg-sr]

changed the look big time for the better, nice move!

 

[Shaun]

did you get some of frank's bushes? (Y)

 

[peposhi]

Frank has done some fantastic job again to make a Micra fan happy (Y)(Y)

 

[davey1991]

did you get some of frank's bushes? (Y)

I did yes i just haven't had the motivation to fit them, its fair to say with these wheels the motivation is back.

 

[Stani1029]

Frank is taking over the micra world :laugh:

 

[euro_micra]

Wheely nice davey Front need to loose a coil now, side bump-strip glue and rear 'tow' sticker removed, and it'll be a big WIN imo(Y)

 

[r-reg-sr]

Frank is taking over the micra world :laugh:

i would like to do things for members like he does,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,cant do them things though :grinning:

 

[davey1991]

Wheely nice davey Front need to loose a coil now, side bump-strip glue and rear 'tow' sticker removed, and it'll be a big WIN imo(Y)

I'm worried that might be to low though, we'll see.
I like my tow sticker haha.

 

[Stani1029]

Are you really going to forget where to tow from? LOL

 

[will930]

No need for tow hookers on these! Never need them!

 

[r-reg-sr]

handy them their hooks, when your low. sort of like a warning device :grinning:

 

[Daniel]

Ok Davey, I'm going to be honest here, because I always am - I want your Micra. Those wheels look so lush! Really sets the car off, and Frank really is taking over the world of Micras, like Stani says :laugh:

 

[davey1991]

Heh thanks Dan, i still want that polo splitter!

 

[davey1991]

Updates:
Good old clean today. Removed the stickers and centre brake light, hoovered and photo whoring.

 

[r-reg-sr]

well tidy, hardly need bodykit/spoilers now days with the right wheels :grinning:

 

[euro_micra]

I really like this, clean and subtle, well presented and nothing over the top(Y)
Front does need to come down imo, reverse rake just reminds me of cheap chavy pugs. Have you thought about using matiz rears on the front, looks like it should just be enough to match the rear. And it shouldn't be too low, I go everywhere in mine

 

[markbognor]

Looks great Davey!

 

[davey1991]

I really like this, clean and subtle, well presented and nothing over the top(Y)
Front does need to come down imo, reverse rake just reminds me of cheap chavy pugs. Have you thought about using matiz rears on the front, looks like it should just be enough to match the rear. And it shouldn't be too low, I go everywhere in mine

I do want to do the matiz struts but money is tight atm, the front will go lower when i get a chance could've done it today but lost my grinder...

Plans:

Respray front and rear bumpers, color coding the black strips. They're tatty and i do not like.
More front lows.
A can of tyre weld because I'm not brave enough to drive with nothing as a spare.
A very thin strip of red LED's to replace the center brake light.

 

[davey1991]

Lowered the front
Pics soon when i find my camera cable.

 

[frank]

Lowered the front
Pics soon when i find my camera cable.

eagerly awaiting :grinning:

 

[davey1991]

Its looow, the curb i have to get up to park overnight is VERY close.

First few of the car on its own.

Before

After.

These ones with a couple of friends cars. A more door polo semi rat look and a lovely mini.

 

[r-reg-sr]

level'd out nicely !

 

[davey1991]

After mincing my panhard rod stud i have a new plan, i'm going to get the rod off and replace the stud with some threaded bar and nuts its my only choice without replacing the axle..
Slowly loosing my love for this car.

 

[r-reg-sr]

After mincing my panhard rod stud i have a new plan, i'm going to get the rod off and replace the stud with some threaded bar and nuts its my only choice without replacing the axle..
Slowly loosing my love for this car.

aye ? pics up mate, didnt you get frankspeed bushes?

 

[davey1991]

aye ? pics up mate, didnt you get frankspeed bushes?

I did yes but i helpfully put them in the wrong way... I've given up for now.
My threaded bar idea is possible but looks like it will be a PITA still going to try.

 

[davey1991]

Right threaded bar/ bolt is ready to go on the car.
Also custom made an exhaust tip out of a freebie halfords crap tip, looks ok not to over the top.

 

[r-reg-sr]

sounds interesting , errr no pics?

 

[davey1991]

Camera is out of action until tomorrow when i buy b82rez.

 

[davey1991]

Pictures of my problem and my exhaust.

exhaust

 

[r-reg-sr]

exhaust looking good
werent the bolt supposed to stay on ?

 

[Scouse boy]

Im loving this blog dude, keep up the good work

Craig

 

[davey1991]

The bolt snapped clean off... YAY!