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So i bought myself a k10 micra as a cheap reliable run about while i finish fixing my megane. I said i wasnt going to modify it but i just cant help myself so the plan is: de wipered Lowered on jom coilovers for polo 6n matt black 13x8 wheels with 225/45 tyres rangerbob arches sr20de conversion  I forgot to take picture of removing rear wiper but only took 10mins and used a grommet in hole for now until i get it welded up properly.  I got polo 6n jom coilovers and manged to modify the fronts to fit by drilling out top mount and drilling a hole in shock 5mm below.  Not sure if you can see in picture but by fitting the fronts its caused both front wheels to point outwards while steering wheel is straight. Tried taking it for a drive and its so bad the tyres are screeching just driving forward slowly.  Just need bushes on the rears to but cut down a bit and they should fit on.  |
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willg
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These square micra's are awesome! Please keep the comedy nose down stance!
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Retro is best!
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Yeah i will try I'm going to wind rears up as high as they go see how it looks and drives.
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Oct 11, 2014 20:40:54 GMT
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Got my new wheels today Revolution 4 spokes 13x8j they have 175/50 tyres on so once ive worn out ill put some 225/45 on for lots of grip.  Alot lower profile than standard steels so sitting even lower.  Sticks out a bit so just need to order some new wide arches before i fit them all.  |
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Speedle
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Oct 13, 2014 14:21:53 GMT
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Nice! I want to get another k10 for playing with but they are becoming very hard to come by down south!
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stevietuck
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Never argue with idiots,they drag you down to their level then beat you with their expertise!
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Oct 13, 2014 16:39:28 GMT
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Love those wheels mate, they look super cool
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Oct 16, 2014 16:14:05 GMT
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Managed to get rear shocks on today. Think I'm on bumpstops all round as its very bumpy.  Got tracking done aswel and it turns out i have almost 1 degree positive camber on the front. Just waiting on arches which should hopefully come tomorrow then ill put new wheels on. |
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1991 K10 MicraDeleted
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Oct 16, 2014 16:35:53 GMT
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Those wheels are perfect.. looks a good height too, will be even nicer with the wheels + arches on  |
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Oct 26, 2014 20:16:40 GMT
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I received my style 2 wide arches in post so went about fitting them. The pictures are in the wrong order and cant seem to move them. I marked the outside position of where the arch will sit and marked an inside cutting line atleast 20mm inside that.  I drilled and tapped a thread into the body work and used bolts to fix them so i can remove for painting without drilling out rivits.  Taped arches on to get rough idea how they will look.  Arches are alot wider than i thought it makes them 8j wheels look very narrow.  Got plenty of arch clearence now and i put a bit of zinc primer on to stop edge rusting.  Added a bit of weight to the boot to stop try compress the rear springs so they don't knock on top mounts.  My first ever time using a welder i was kind of doing it blind as i had no mask or anything. Going to get a mate to finish it off properly.  Pulled of the plastic inner arches and trims and found rust.  The car lines make them look like there difference heights but measuring from floor arches are level.  When cutting out rear arches the inner and outter skin has seperated so ive used a bit of the arch i cut out to weld back in the gap.  With the metal being quite thin i thought my dremel would be upto the task but after a mate used 20 cutting discs on that one arch. I decided to break out the 9" grinder for the other 3.  A blurry picture of all 4 fitted.  Tomorrows job is to try and get car painted matt black. |
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1991 K10 MicraDeleted
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Oct 26, 2014 20:42:41 GMT
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Looks good! Nice to see updates on this car, I really like it and I think wing-mounted mirrors would look cool too  |
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1991 K10 MicraRobinxr4i
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Oct 26, 2014 22:07:49 GMT
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Excellent stuff! Love those revolution 4 spokes always wanted them for my Micra.
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Dan P
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Oct 27, 2014 13:56:14 GMT
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love this shape micra! them wheels and arches look great! |
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TS
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Oct 27, 2014 17:46:45 GMT
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I really wanna see a K10 with a roof chop.
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would need to fit lower sitting seats as you sit pretty high to the roof in it.
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Oct 28, 2014 16:58:57 GMT
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Tested my black paint on bonnet before i done the whole car. Took picture while it was still wet so you can see roller lines.  |
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Oct 28, 2014 17:18:15 GMT
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Leave the car as it is..
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rtlkyuubi
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Oct 28, 2014 20:24:16 GMT
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not sure on the black paint but loving the arches and wheels.
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Started putting the first coat of paint on the rest of the car. My painting skills are bad but it should look less patchy after a few coats.  Took a while to paint and was getting dark but managed to get it done then 5mins after walking in doors i heard rain.  The damage the rain caused. good job it was quick drying paint or it could have been alot worse.  |
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markbognor
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1991 K10 Micramarkbognor
@markbognor
Club Retro Rides Member 56
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Those wheels are ace. Can't wait to see more of how it turns out.
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Touched up the bits that the rain washed off then gave it a second coat all over and put 1 coat on arches. Might do bumpers aswel, it could probably do with a third coat but didnt want to chance weather today. Only used about 0.5l doing all this so still got 2l left in my tin to touch it up in future.  |
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