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[h701micra]

I don't use Facebook soo thought one ickle post wouldn't hurt and no one would mind to much x

Of course we don't mind

 

[MicraPRO]

Gentlemen millie has a little idle issue come to a stop at traffic lights or parking and she sits at 1500 everytime then slowly settles to 900 until I come to stop again.
Any ideas?

 

[frank]

vac leak maybe tom ?

 

[MicraPRO]

vac leak maybe tom ?

Likey rubber hose from the back of the trottle body?
I guess that makes sense as its been like that since the rebuild... ill have a look cheers frank!

 

[skymera]

Gentlemen millie has a little idle issue come to a stop at traffic lights or parking and she sits at 1500 everytime then slowly settles to 900 until I come to stop again.
Any ideas?

IACV?

 

[MicraPRO]

IACV?

Possibly scott ill have a proper look next days off.

 

[skymera]

Possibly scott ill have a proper look next days off.

If you've removed it recently make sure you didn't trap the O ring !

 

[MicraPRO]

This might just be me worrying about nothing but ever since my breakdown at jae ive always worried my car is running to hot... so for if anything a little piece of mind does this gauge look normal to everyone, I mean does it sit when everyone elses does?

 

[h701micra]

Mine sits just below half way and only ever creeps as high as yours is in that picture now

 

[frank]

mine sits below half way too tom

 

[SirChris]

Below half on mine

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[MicraPRO]

Mine sits at this and then stays but always used to sit horizontal so was just concerned last thing I want is it over heating over a period of time.

 

[SirChris]

Possible crap in coolant pipes and rad when hg failed

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[SirChris]

Mayonnaise

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[MicraPRO]

Think I should be concerned?

 

[frank]

Think I should be concerned?

not if its not drinking coolant, no

 

[SirChris]

Na. Flush her through and dont bloody over heat her. Keep a good eye on her temps

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[Enuo]

Mine sits just above halfway and runs happiest there, drops to just below with heater on full whack but its not alot of difference

 

[MicraPRO]

Cant really update this much as I forgot to take pictures...
Lots of mending things that have happened over winter.
Re fitted front splitter.
Cut front bumper mount so the fog sits correctly.
Re painted nodspeed strut brace.
Painted slam panel.
Re painted my horns.
Re routed induction kit no longer behind headlight its now round the left of the engine bay and cable tied to the front grill ram air style noticed loads more torque top end
Painted dash cluster pod black and jdm dash pod black again.
Cleaned up the exhaust manifold.
Managed to separate the micra rear dust covers from the old micra shocks ready to go on to the modified corsa shocks to hopefully stop this knocking I still have...
Gave her a wash and polish all in all a nice 2 days work

 

[skymera]

I have my doubts over ramair intakes. I don't think they do anything

Here's just one post.............

at 60F and sea level:

Or, in short, "why I don't believe in ram air intakes."

 

[MicraPRO]

I never have either throttle response just feels nicer in short feels like she wants to go...

 

[skymera]

Take 2 of these every 4 hours and try again

Not to put a downer on you or that I don't believe you... It's that I don't believe anyone.

Waiting for @Enuo for a mouth watering cocktail of diagrams and "HA PROOF"

 

[Noddie]

Could be more to do with getting cold air rather than Ram air.

 

[Enuo]

Pressure is one side of it, air flow the other. Engine vacuum has to do less work drawing air in of it's already traveling into the engine at 60mph eh

 

[MicraPRO]

Pressure is one side of it, air flow the other. Engine vacuum has to do less work drawing air in of it's already traveling into the engine at 60mph eh

This would explain improved throttle response and the feeling of more torque at 60mph+

 

[Enuo]

This would explain improved throttle response and the feeling of more torque at 60mph+

And why I could do 120+ indicated in the white one

 

[MicraPRO]

Sweet

 

[MaxK11C]

@skymera they had this big fancy ram air system on the later model 4th gen Pontiac Trans/Am. (LS1 only I think) if the Americans did it it must be good.

I'll leave before you all throw rocks at me


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[MicraPRO]

New boots for the old girl ordered
Toyo T1R 195 45 15 lower profile than before cant wait! now heres the question...
I dont suppose any of you nice people with these tyres can post a pic of the side wall I might be thinking about tyre paint... just want to get a quick look myself before I buy the markers
Cheers fellas

 

[h701micra]

Like that Tom?
Best photo I have unless @Enuo or your very fabulous @Clodo has any from JAE when we had a colouring session

Edit: mine are 195/50 but there aint much in it

 

[MaxK11C]

Love the tire paint, it'll look great on your car Tom, I'd do it myself if I had a brand of tire someone had actually heard of ..


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[MicraPRO]

Like that Tom?
Best photo I have unless @Enuo or your very fabulous @Clodo has any from JAE when we had a colouring session
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Edit: mine are 195/50 but there aint much in it

Need a cloder one ideally mate im thinking the t and 1 white and R in red...
Dont think clodos got any...

 

[h701micra]

Any better?

 

[MicraPRO]

Maaaaad cheers boss

 

[h701micra]

Maaaaad cheers boss

No worries bud
Any more let me know as I'm floating about at the mo

 

[MicraPRO]

No worries bud
Any more let me know as I'm floating about at the mo

What size are your tyres mate would you say theyve got a square profile? If that makes sence.

 

[Magpie42]

Love the tire paint, it'll look great on your car Tom, I'd do it myself if I had a brand of tire someone had actually heard of ..


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That's the whole point... you can paint whatever brand you like on them... I might do Nike....

 

[h701micra]

What size are your tyres mate would you say theyve got a square profile? If that makes sence.

195/50r15
They look alright to me. Think I know what you mean by square
I'll chuck a couple if photos at you to see you what you think

 

[MicraPRO]

That looks perfect mate thanks

 

[h701micra]

That looks perfect mate thanks

No trouble mate

 

[Rebeltog]

Ok, funny few days really... started with led footwell lighting.
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And bought myself a backbox for £10 yes just £10 its a RAGE box with 5'' rolled tip...
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Cant wait to get it on... clodo says will I be renting it to homeless people to sleep in when its raining...
Over and out.

where did you wire the leds into?.

 

[Clodo]

Below half on mine

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Could this be because of engine modifications? As mine sits the same as Toms.... x

 

[Clodo]

New boots for the old girl ordered
Toyo T1R 195 45 15 lower profile than before cant wait! now heres the question...
I dont suppose any of you nice people with these tyres can post a pic of the side wall I might be thinking about tyre paint... just want to get a quick look myself before I buy the markers
Cheers fellas

Does this mean you'll let me loose with the tyre paint! ..... x

 

[Enuo]

Could this be because of engine modifications? As mine sits the same as Toms.... x

Is that when stationary or when on the go? When stationary, its to do with what temp the rad fan kicks in, which can vary a little bit depending on the temp sensor as they won't all read EXACTLY the same...

 

[Clodo]

Both of ours sit there when were on the move x

 

[h701micra]

Does this mean you'll let me loose with the tyre paint! ..... x

She's had practice. I'll be her reference for the job if needs be Tom

 

[Enuo]

Both of ours sit there when were on the move x

Tried a new engine temp sensor? Coolant mix could have an effect maybe

 

[Clodo]

Mines a new temp sensor however I shall be chaging the coolant in mine soon so ill have to see x

 

[Davegrout1]

Could this be because of engine modifications? As mine sits the same as Toms.... x

Mine sits around about there , fairly fresh coolant , while driving

 

[MicraPRO]

where did you wire the leds into?.

I dont use the cigarette lighter ever so thought why do I need a light around it so I can see it at night... cut the wires and spliced into the light port on the ciggie lighter easy to do.