what did you do to your micra today ?
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Went to Halfords and picked up some supplies, I used a full can of White Primer on the panel, then some 1200 Grit wet and dry, made it all smooth then added Paint.
I put 2 runs in it and got too giddy trying to rub them out too quick so caused ripples. I have used 1 and half cans of paint. I shall wait a day or so for the paint to harden a little before sanding the ripples with the 1200 but I think I did ok for a first go. It looks better than rust anyway.
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Fujiwara-Ben
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Took the dash out in the K11 today ready for a pre face dash to go back in. Wasn't as hard as i thought it was going to be.
I can't get the steering wheel off either, the two torx screws that hold the air bag in have been chewed up and i'm not sure how to remove them. Also look at the state of that pollen filter! Yuk!
I can't get the steering wheel off either, the two torx screws that hold the air bag in have been chewed up and i'm not sure how to remove them. Also look at the state of that pollen filter! Yuk!
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I'll be doing some more stuff on the K10 soon! I just thought i'd have a mess around with the K11 as it's right next to me. Where as the K10 is like 6 miles away :L
Fujiwara-Ben
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Yep! Already have haha. Need a preface bonnet catch though as the bonnet does not sit right. I'll get a pic tomorrow
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Clearcoated Wing and drove to Scotland. The Clearcoat seems to hide My mistakes well. Will sand back and polish another day.
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Clearcoated Wing and drove to Scotland. The Clearcoat seems to hide My mistakes well. Will sand back and polish another day.
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Looks like a good job
Better than what I've managed before!
Thank YouLooks like a good job
Better than what I've managed before!
It was just a driveway rattle can Job.Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk
If you use clearcoat and a color thats not mettallic you can always fix runs, just sand them flat, the clear hides the sanding marks that's why base coat clear coat jobs are the easiestThank You
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Got the rally car all finished and fixed up again after Cadwell Parks little incident
Still a couple of blemishes, and needs a fuel pump, before the next event - Abingdon Carnival.Plus I sorted the k10's running issue, new coil, leads and plugs have got it running nice and smoothly again - still slow.
Fujiwara-Ben
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I never though my K10 was particularity slow, i think it felt a little faster than my 1L K11 :L
h701micra
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You haven't owned a fast car yet eitherI've never owned a 'slow' car until now, used to have a 1.6 fiesta so the 10 feels pretty sluggish!
On a plus side it just makes the rally car feel even better
Took the 1.3 GX in for an MOT and the b*****d failed >.<
OSR rear sill corrosion. Forgot to check both sills and only checked the NSR darn it. At least it didn't fail in the newly replaced cross member though.
In for some welding next week and hopefully through. Now I'm forced to drive the turbo K11 as a second car.........oh what a shame!
OSR rear sill corrosion. Forgot to check both sills and only checked the NSR darn it. At least it didn't fail in the newly replaced cross member though.
In for some welding next week and hopefully through. Now I'm forced to drive the turbo K11 as a second car.........oh what a shame!
Don't worry. Fast is all about perception
It's alright, my rally car is faster than any of his cars atm... Because mine work
What about a Nissan Silvia 1.8 turbo - quick (?) I thought it was.Don't worry. Fast is all about perception
Or a 6.0 ltr V12 Jaguar (?) Once it got rolling - awesome lump.
But I would not have them back in place of my 1.4 coilpack - helluva thing.
Muhm, I drove a 1l 16 plate C1 today, what a horrible, slow clump of plastic that was, made my 1l 15 year old Micra seem powerful
Dislocated my little finger polishing it. Got it stuck in the bonnet vent. You know one of those urrgh moments when you look at it and think, that's not right. Didn't get chance to take a photo as I had to put it back in place to finish polishing. Lol. Bloody hurt though.
Today I took my rear spacers off and put my steels back on, while doing so I noticed that while I was "Jacking the car up" on the drivers rear the car was not going up, turns out the sill was going up, into the car, so that's a slight problem...
I also replaced my speedo sender thing in the gear box, turns out it had snapped the speedo gear was a right pain in the ass to get back out, but its out and the one off my old 1l box took its place
I also replaced my speedo sender thing in the gear box, turns out it had snapped the speedo gear was a right pain in the ass to get back out, but its out and the one off my old 1l box took its place
Oh dear. Hope it's not too bad. I always jack under the suspension as even though my sills are fine they just can't handle the stress of being jacked.Today I took my rear spacers off and put my steels back on, while doing so I noticed that while I was "Jacking the car up" on the drivers rear the car was not going up, turns out the sill was going up, into the car, so that's a slight problem...
I also replaced my speedo sender thing in the gear box, turns out it had snapped the speedo gear was a right pain in the ass to get back out, but its out and the one off my old 1l box took its place
pollyp
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Collected a disc rear beam complete with calipers etc... all to add to my growing list of micra spares
and worth giving em a complete rebuild cos the handbrake mechanism inside tends to dry & seize.
Good thing is you have 9 other fingers lol!
Past experience dictates always use the specified jack points, I learnt the hard way by jacking up my old Toyota Hi-lux Surf result straight through the sills and chassis!Today I took my rear spacers off and put my steels back on, while doing so I noticed that while I was "Jacking the car up" on the drivers rear the car was not going up, turns out the sill was going up, into the car, so that's a slight problem...
I also replaced my speedo sender thing in the gear box, turns out it had snapped the speedo gear was a right pain in the ass to get back out, but its out and the one off my old 1l box took its place
SuperUno
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Will do, it the calipers which are the important parts as they are so rare / expensive.
Past experience dictates always use the specified jack points, I learnt the hard way by jacking up my old Toyota Hi-lux Surf result straight through the sills and chassis!
I was using the Micra jack, but the sill just got so rotten that the jacking point gave way, taking the rest of the rear sill with it, I ended up getting my 2 ton jack under the rear arm and the standard jack in the center of the sill to support it and lift it enough
I would have jacked it up under the rear bush mount first, but my 2 ton mini jack does not lift it high enough, and I don't trust the standard jack on said arm
Finally got around to replacing Hi Level brake bulb.
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Muhm, I drove a 1l 16 plate C1 today, what a horrible, slow clump of plastic that was, made my 1l 15 year old Micra seem powerful
They are faster than a 1.0L K11 though aren't they?
60 in 14.30secs and 98mph
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/citroën/c1/specs
I bought another Micra today. Pics to follow when I collect it tomorrow.
Only 98? I've had 115 out of my Micra, And when I said slow I meant, you put your foot down and it feels like 3 years later it takes off, at least with my micra it only seems like 2 years
h701micra
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My BM worksIt's alright, my rally car is faster than any of his cars atm... Because mine work
Passed its mot much to my surprise
My BM works
Passed its mot much to my surprise
Did the MOT tester have to climb in through the boot as well?
Damn that was funny
111mph from c1Only 98? I've had 115 out of my Micra, And when I said slow I meant, you put your foot down and it feels like 3 years later it takes off, at least with my micra it only seems like 2 years
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Mine has an elcheapo induction kit and a stupid exhaust, basically stock
