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Skinners Sprint Micra
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Not going to risk having one snap again, think i used all my luck up last time!
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Cheers mate!
From similar speced motors I'm hoping for 130bhp, only real way to know will be my times this coming April unforunatley!
Or I treat myself to a boat trip and a rolling road session eh
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Evening folks after a day watching Rally Isle of Man 2012 for a bit of inspiration the TTV Flywheel is on along with the 1.0 litre pully.
Almera Gti disc's arrived today too, glad im gutting so much weight as they are going to put it all back on again, weight a f'ing ton! but if it stops faster il be happier
Almera Gti disc's arrived today too, glad im gutting so much weight as they are going to put it all back on again, weight a f'ing ton! but if it stops faster il be happier
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Lil update old bushes cut / knocked out & new solid mounts ready to go
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SirChris
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Wats this?Lil update old bushes cut / knocked out & new solid mounts ready to go
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SirChris
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You & Karl are spot on mate, drivers side engine mount & passenger side gearbox mount
going to have to open out the mounts on the chassis legs as they are a VERY! tight fit
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What are the benefits and dis advantages to solid bushings skinnetYou & Karl are spot on mate, drivers side engine mount & passenger side gearbox mount
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Disadvantages Chris are alot more vibration from the engine is put back through the bodywork / me lol
Advantage, engine stays put under hard throttle & gearchanges are a little more posative as the engine/box will be held more firmley in placed
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Evening Folks managed to get a good bit done on the car over the week thanks to a break in the weather at last!
Hubs & wishbones were looking a little tatay so got a redoxide & a few coats of gloss.. (one coat still to do)
Gave me chance to strip the micra calipers/discs off and test fit the Gti brakes...... LOADS of room on 14's so im happy (forgive the grubby wheels)
All my brake fittings turned up so finished off the braided lines, handbrakes been sold to save weight / no longer needed as well as 90degree & bulkhead fittings being used for the rear... (wasnt happy with the lines just running through the gromets i had previously.
Lost the light tonight so set too making the termal Manifold gasket, got it cut to shape hopefully to be finnished off over the next evening or too... big push for next weekend to get the motor back in!
Hubs & wishbones were looking a little tatay so got a redoxide & a few coats of gloss.. (one coat still to do)
Gave me chance to strip the micra calipers/discs off and test fit the Gti brakes...... LOADS of room on 14's so im happy
(forgive the grubby wheels)
All my brake fittings turned up so finished off the braided lines, handbrakes been sold to save weight / no longer needed as well as 90degree & bulkhead fittings being used for the rear... (wasnt happy with the lines just running through the gromets i had previously.
Lost the light tonight so set too making the termal Manifold gasket, got it cut to shape hopefully to be finnished off over the next evening or too... big push for next weekend to get the motor back in!
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hey skinner with them gti discs try to cut that hub shroud thing off so it doesn't block cooling air from the disc vent on the backside.
prob not much benefit on a hillclimb as oppose to high speed circuits where I've videoed my pulsar discs glow orange but every little helps
http://micra.org.uk/threads/pollymobiles-rebuild.35251/page-59#post-525073
prob not much benefit on a hillclimb as oppose to high speed circuits where I've videoed my pulsar discs glow orange but every little helps
http://micra.org.uk/threads/pollymobiles-rebuild.35251/page-59#post-525073
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Thanks Paul, i may just drill a few holes in the rear of the shroud to vent the heat as it draws the air in nicely at the moment, but its not need some real punishment yet eh
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Final preps before the engine goes back in this coming weekend
waterpump tensioner from Pollyp (ta again mate) gave a lick of paint & installed, no going back to powersteering now!
Brakes installed properly on front, fitted / greased & torqued up, carnt wait to use them in anger!
New polly mounts were a bit too snug so gave the engine mounts a tweek upon a few mill... incase anyone was wundering about the strength of the engine mounts the 10mm stainless bar bent before they did
So................. to get done before Friday:
Test the gearbox goes back on no problem
Sort out some new inlet manifold bolts
Bleed the brakes
Check the carbs arent sticking
Put the dash & oil pressure gague back in
waterpump tensioner from Pollyp (ta again mate) gave a lick of paint & installed, no going back to powersteering now!
Brakes installed properly on front, fitted / greased & torqued up, carnt wait to use them in anger!
New polly mounts were a bit too snug so gave the engine mounts a tweek upon a few mill... incase anyone was wundering about the strength of the engine mounts the 10mm stainless bar bent before they did
So................. to get done before Friday:
Test the gearbox goes back on no problem
Sort out some new inlet manifold bolts
Bleed the brakes
Check the carbs arent sticking
Put the dash & oil pressure gague back in
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Looks great i would love to see this car
If you ever fancied a road trip mate you'd be more than welcome!
Saying that i really should get it round some UK tracks! its built to be used eh
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anytime mate, hope you get the niggles sorted out
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I'll take you up on a road trip once we're back in the UK and are in a position to finish the car Paul
Looking forward to hearing how she goes
you'd be very welcome Dave! & id look forward to it
Nothing more nerve racking than the first turn of the key but im hoping for some good weather to get a few videos, very keen to see how the flywheel & cams pair up, & of course thanks again
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me too got a maf meter on the way
Stick to a reasonable name & you couldnt go far wrong bud, Teng / Snapon / Britool its something that sees a good bit of use so its worth a good investment
Youre cars a winner mateTook the Micra out for a run with my race boots on to get a feel for the pedals as its been a while
what was involved in fitting the bike carbs? Cant really find anyone that shows how to fit them.. Thanks
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Youre cars a winner mate
Hi mate thanks very much
Fitting carbs isnt too bad at all you just need a manifold making up to fit the carbs you want to use, jet the carbs to your spec, lower the fuel pressure down to 1 - 3 psi, make up a bracket for the throttle cable and your pritty much there!
If you're a more step by step guide let me know il pm you
P.s bit of info in here too bud
http://www.micra.org.uk/threads/carb-conversion-guide.52443/
thanks very much mate! that was a huge helpHi mate thanks very much
Fitting carbs isnt too bad at all you just need a manifold making up to fit the carbs you want to use, jet the carbs to your spec, lower the fuel pressure down to 1 - 3 psi, make up a bracket for the throttle cable and your pritty much there!
If you're a more step by step guide let me know il pm you
P.s bit of info in here too bud
http://www.micra.org.uk/threads/carb-conversion-guide.52443/
i just couldnt find anyone that explained the basics lol thanks!Evening Folks managed to get a good bit done on the car over the week thanks to a break in the weather at last!
Hubs & wishbones were looking a little tatay so got a redoxide & a few coats of gloss.. (one coat still to do)
EDIT: did you sand it with sand paper or paint over them?
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Wirebrush, rub with a scotch pad then clean off with white spirit, let that dry off mate then paint & hopefully you wont see rust for a good long while
Wirebrush, rub with a scotch pad then clean off with white spirit, let that dry off mate then paint & hopefully you wont see rust for a good long while
thanks for advice mate. i need to do on my micra in soon
Hi skinner! Incredible build, lots of inspiration to be taken from this! Where did you get your refurb kit for the big brakes? Just bought some pulsar ones and I need some anti chatter clips for them
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Hi skinner! Incredible build, lots of inspiration to be taken from this! Where did you get your refurb kit for the big brakes? Just bought some pulsar ones and I need some anti chatter clips for them
Hi Motty! Ta very much..
Here's a link to the rebuild kit
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Al...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item48496cb348
Unfortunately i never got my hands on new pad shims (two companies i purchased them from then told me they were out of stock!!), i just cleaned up the ones i had that came with the caliper in the end.
Sorry if thats not much help
No that's plenty of help thanks! They are easy enough to install, just need to space them over don't I?
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