what did you do to your micra today ?

[Wagoneer]

Started on modifying my grille. Having seen a lovely one in the internet I thought I'd replicate it using the stock grille as a basis. Check my blog for a full pictoral rundown of the process so far.
http://www.micra.org.uk/threads/wagoneers-k11.55378/

 

[frank]

WDIDT ? a post mortem on the corsa piston engine
here,s the source of the rod-knock ! (2 mullered shells from cyl # 1)

 

[solarice]

WDIDT ? a post mortem on the corsa piston engine
here,s the source of the rod-knock ! (2 mullered shells from cyl # 1)

Just slight wear lol.

 

[Belly93]

spotted this wire just hanging around on the altonator is it supposed t be attathed to something?

 

[frank]

spotted this wire just hanging around on the altonator is it supposed t be attathed to something?

autochoke maybe ?

 

[Belly93]

could that be why its not always going off itself? it looks like its maybe ment to be attatched to the condesor looking bit above?

 

[frank]

could that be why its not always going off itself? it looks like its maybe ment to be attatched to the condesor looking bit above?

iirc the autochoke was wired directly to the alt, so that it would only retract while the engine was running (and not if you accidentally left the ign on)

 

[Belly93]

iirc the autochoke was wired directly to the alt, so that it would only retract while the engine was running (and not if you accidentally left the ign on)

im having problems sometimes it high idless and i can move the trottle lever on the carb back and the idle drops is that it?

 

[Noddie]

My god frank

 

[frank]

it got me home tho.................just



gasket and pistons survived the ordeal tho

 

[JoeK11]

Pretty resilient then! What hg is that? I'm trying to find a cheap but reliable one for the high comp. Don't fancy re channeling everything for the mls one though lol

why does the bloomin signature keep resetting?

 

[frank]

Pretty resilient then! What hg is that? I'm trying to find a cheap but reliable one for the high comp. Don't fancy re channeling everything for the mls one though lol

why does the bloomin signature keep resetting?

that was a £12 ebay one joe, pretty good imo

 

[JoeK11]

that was a £12 ebay one joe, pretty good imo

Got a link? If it handles your boosting then my high comp should be fine

why does the bloomin signature keep resetting?

 

[Hazara]

WDIDT?

Put the carpet back on, fitted the fronts seats, drained old brake fluid, washed, used T-cut and waxed. Its all shiny and ready for MOT. Since underneath the rear seat was very oily applied some mud to absorb it out.

Things still left to do:

1. Insurance.
2. MOT
3 VOSA

Regards

 

[karlj]

Wdid: charged Charlie's battery in preparation of this weekend

 

[frank]

Got a link? If it handles your boosting then my high comp should be fine

why does the bloomin signature keep resetting?

there are 3 or 4 @ about £14 posted on ebay atm eh joe, and the last one stood 8 months of boost

 

[Hazara]

Hello every one,

Here is the video of what I did yesterday. I could not do yesterday because I finished very late and it was very dark.
Regards

 

[skymera]

Bought two ditchfinders for £84

 

[frank]

WDIDT ? tested the coolant flow, to see if my loose (idler removed) waterpump belt was the cause of my overheating at mallory).
it does seem to lack flow @ higher rpm !

 

[skymera]

Why the loose belt?

 

[frank]

Why the loose belt?

i removed the idler years ago scott, and fitted a shorter (fairly slack) belt, its been fine for everyday use, but this new one that i fitted last week is even slacker (its a 4pk610, which should have been shorter than the previous 4pk613 i,ve been using for years)

 

[Enuo]

WDIDT ? tested the coolant flow, to see if my loose (idler removed) waterpump belt was the cause of my overheating at mallory).
it does seem to lack flow @ higher rpm !

water pump could be cavitating at high rpm, maybe a smaller crank pulley or larger water pump pulley to see if it flows better?

 

[frank]

water pump could be cavitating at high rpm, maybe a smaller crank pulley or larger water pump pulley to see if it flows better?

i think i.ll try a lightly sprung idler first, i prefer the full pulley contact and lowered parasitic losses from the slack belts and big alternator pulley

 

[Enuo]

i think i.ll try a lightly sprung idler first, i prefer the full pulley contact and lowered parasitic losses from the slack belts and big alternator pulley

I thought drive belts were around 97% efficient at correct tensio ? Can't be that much parasitic loss from a light tensioner?

 

[r-reg-sr]

Why the loose belt?

Do you realise the time sir?

hehehehe

 

[imweejay]

Today iv decided to make a start on some banded steals. Let hope it goes to plan
An does Corasa b coilovers fit right in ?

 

[Immy]

Hey up folks, take a look at these seat covers please and let me know what you think? will they fit my k11 ? Thanks in advance
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7405299.htm

 

[MrMigs08]

Driving around with a passenger reading consult to discover the cg10 averages 13.8 mpg at full WOT.

 

[Enuo]

reported the person who crashed into it to the police

 

[SirChris]

reported the person who crashed into it to the police

What how

 

[Enuo]

he reversed into the spot in front of me by driving through my bumper and walked off. Its probably uninsured looks like a pikey van inside. He cracked the bumper, took chunks out of the plastic and paint, took all my strength not to take a tire iron to his windows. Fuming.

 

[Immy]

wdidt
bought some seat covers for my bundle of joy. £6.99 Local halfords clearance sale. Decided to take the seats out and fit them, adjustments needed. Opinions please magic micra owners.

 

[skymera]

Reminds me of a hospital gown of some sort.

If you need a tough seat cover, look into the Snap-On ones

 

[karlj]

he reversed into the spot in front of me by driving through my bumper and walked off. Its probably uninsured looks like a pikey van inside. He cracked the bumper, took chunks out of the plastic and paint, took all my strength not to take a tire iron to his windows. Fuming.

Did you tell your insurance company?

 

[reflexuk]

Driving around with a passenger reading consult to discover the cg10 averages 13.8 mpg at full WOT.

When I fuel up for a road rally I calculate how much I need based on 18mpg competing. (cg10)

 

[Clodo]

Alloys have arrived !

 

[skymera]

Had 2 new tyres fitted. ROTALLA 109 RADIAL. WHAT THE HELL.

These are made from sawdust, I swear.

 

[1275]

Had 2 new tyres fitted. ROTALLA 109 RADIAL. WHAT THE HELL.

These are made from sawdust, I swear.

Why did you do that? I suppose you can burn them come winter if they're made of wood.

 

[skymera]

Why did you do that? I suppose you can burn them come winter if they're made of wood.

Needed two tyres, when they asked from brand I said "Errr, Nankangs or something". Expecting Nankangs. But no.

 

[Immy]

Alloys have arrived !

pics please

 

[1275]

Needed two tyres, when they asked from brand I said "Errr, Nankangs or something". Expecting Nankangs. But no.

Plenty of people also call Nankangs ditch finders, but oddly Micra owners seem to rate them, perhaps goes to show how tyres vary from size to size and car to car. Well they certainly gave you a something tyre

 

[skymera]

Plenty of people also call Nankangs ditch finders, but oddly Micra owners seem to rate them, perhaps goes to show how tyres vary from size to size and car to car. Well they certainly gave you a something tyre

Similar priced. According to the ratings, Rotalla is 1 grade better for fuel, but 2 grades worse for wet grip.

Can't find any info on them stretched which has me concerned.

 

[1275]

Can't find any info on them stretched which has me concerned.

My understanding on stretched tyres is that grip is nowhere near as good when mounted that way. I've no experience, but I suppose starting with a hard none grippy tyre just makes the situation even worse.
It sounds like you have no choice but to swap tyres.

Not sure which ones you have? but they get poor reviews if this one is representive http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Rotalla/F108.htm

scary http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Rotalla/F105.htm

 

[Clodo]

pics please

As soon as they're on promise

 

[skymera]

My understanding on stretched tyres is that grip is nowhere near as good when mounted that way. I've no experience, but I suppose starting with a hard none grippy tyre just makes the situation even worse.
It sounds like you have no choice but to swap tyres.

Not sure which ones you have? but they get poor reviews if this one is representive http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Rotalla/F108.htm

scary http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Rotalla/F105.htm

Mine are F109's which don't seem to be much better. I'm stuck with these for now, if they're truly that bad I will swap them. Argh.
http://www.tyretest.com/summercar_tyres/rotalla/f109/index.html

 

[SirChris]

Mine are F109's which don't seem to be much better. I'm stuck with these for now, if they're truly that bad I will swap them. Argh.
http://www.tyretest.com/summercar_tyres/rotalla/f109/index.html

Whats the difference, you drive it at 5 mph hour everywhere...

 

[skymera]

Whats the difference, you drive it at 5 mph hour everywhere...

SHHH. It's not the point

 

[SirChris]

SHHH. It's not the point

lolz

 

[Clodo]

Alloys are on check my blog for pictures
Mildred the Micra

 

[JoeK11]

Alloys are on check my blog for pictures
Mildred the Micra

Now make it lower get charming mr micrapro to help you