1993 K11 Nissan Micra Super-iSh

I don't actually think they take much notice. There's the occasional "why don't you get a decent car" type comment. I've been quite surprised by how few have even mentioned the wheels while they have been in the classroom, even my engineering groups are pretty disinterested.

Leigh, what size tyres were you running on the AlleyCats?

Those wheels are heroically wide, I salute you sir!

Can't wait to see them with tyre fitted and on the car ;D What did you use to make the jig?

The wheels are all machined now, re-drilled to 4x100 with a 60 degree taper.



I was Going to try and get tyres on them and get up to the Ace for Awards Night. Unfortunately there was some drama at home, which meant that I wanted to stay with Nikki, so I didn't get the wheels on or to the Ace. I'm destined never to get there for an awards night.

I've also been playing with gear leavers again,



I've turned up an adaptor to take the thread on the top of the leaver from 10x1.25 to 10x1.5, maily because I only have a tap in 10x1.25 and no die. And made up a rod with a 10mm thread on each end. Its about 300mm long but its easy to make a longer one if I decide I'd like a little more.

Because my other two gear knobs are threaded with x1.25 I've had to come up with a stop gap topper, using an old skateboard wheel. I have a scheme for another knob though that will fit the general theme better.





The knob sits about level with the top of the steering wheel. Clearence is a bit tight in 5th and reverse.

Thanks go to Mr donttellhimpike for supplying this, which has finally arrived now that the postmen can move about a bit more safely.



I like to think it shows my intentions and influences, even though its not really appropriate for a stock height narrow wheeled granny chariot

It already looks ace on its current wheels, like the fuel cap.

Did you consider already 185/60R13 or 205/60R13 tires?

And btw, did somebody already mention to lower it?

Good work on the 'stick Mark, that looks ace You can shortshift mod the stick really easily, brings the travel at that height back to an almost normal size gait.

YAY! Someone else in the 'irresponsibly long shifter'-club!

I was toying with a skateboard wheel for the suicide-shifter on my forthcoming Honda Cub Custom project.... Might have to call on you for a wee bit of machining

The ball at the bottom of the stick is nylon type stuff moulded onto to the stick. Remove your extension and the gaitor. With the car jacked up, from underneath take out the bolt at the bottom of the stick, let the shift rod drop. Undo the steady bar and mech off the rubber body mounts, let it drop down, bringing the stick down through the hole. On the top at the base of the stick are two bolts, removing these lets you remove the actual stick, put it loosely in a vice with the 'ball' resting on top and knock the stick down through it until it reaches the bend. Reassembly is the reverse of this process, greasing the ball and the bush at the bottom. Hey presto! Quick shift, or with your extension, normal sized gait

What about a dark gunmetal or bronze all over the wheels? BUt, yes I think that colour combo would work as well.

I am really liking the idea of the higher profile bouncy tyres on this car with a bit of judicious stick action!

Did you know that an SR20 will go under the bonnet on one of these... ;D

Keep up the good work Mark!

Rysz.

like the new shifter.
i vote for all black wheels. then if you don't like em can paint the centers gold or silver or whatever without having to remove the tyres