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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since:  Posts:  |
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Sat 03 Jul 2010 12:25:14 AM |
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As most of you know I've bought a wrecked Micra which had quite a few mods, I've decided to take this opportunity to make a build thread even if it is going to be short.
This is the original Micra I've owned for about 6 months originally buying it from my mechanic in fair condition.   After a fair bit of polishing, detailing and banging I resulted with the above, painted the wheels black again, touched up other parts, sanded down hits on the bumpers and blacked them out. So.. Ive decided in like all my cars to go with a JDM/Hellaflush theme. If you dont know what hellaflush is goto Hellaflush.com. Now it begins. Stripped car... Pulled these out.  Cleaned them up, As from my previous experience dirty coil overs are so very painful to adjust! Always clean a thread with soap then adjust. Tape them up with electrical tape.  Also decided to restore the tired looking Dragway rims with tough offset but will most likely run spacers. Going to get a metal polishing kit for the centres tomorrow. Looks like the barrels have been polished before.  Then I stumbled on this.. Is this bent or is it designed this way? I does have some knocks in the metal but the curve is fairly direct can anyone suggest if its ok to use? |
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frank2 » CMF Member birmingham United Kingdom Member since: Posts: |
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Sat 03 Jul 2010 12:31:19 AM |
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i would say, straighten it decim8 (but it may have been curved to stop the o/s/r tyre fouling :o )
frank |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sat 03 Jul 2010 12:48:41 AM |
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O/S/R?
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sat 03 Jul 2010 01:00:06 AM |
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I've got a feeling it may have been done to pass the exhaust, just sprung to mind. Seems its not a big issue and quite common to do? Does this not cause an alignment issue?
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frank2 » CMF Member birmingham United Kingdom Member since: Posts: |
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Sat 03 Jul 2010 01:24:04 AM |
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DECIM8 WROTE: "O/S/R?" offside rear decim8, is it a panhard rod or a front lower brace ? frank |
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Mickb » CMF Member Perth Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sat 03 Jul 2010 09:01:13 AM |
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Then I stumbled on this.. Is this bent or is it designed this way? I does have some knocks in the metal but the curve is fairly direct can anyone suggest if its ok to use? " That's the way it was designed, don't straighten it :) |
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Marshal » CMF Member albury Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sat 03 Jul 2010 10:38:02 AM |
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so you brought that micra. good luck with the build
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sat 03 Jul 2010 06:56:48 PM |
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Oh excellent, I couldn't find any info on the bar so imagine its fairly rare.
Tried to fit the rear coilovers to my car today, I can safely say what a pain in the ass! Im fairly sure I've stripped one bolt already as they are on so tight/so dirty. I also broke my wobble head on the ratchet. Can anyone suggest if I can use an electric drill as an impact gun for the bolts?  Have not had a problem on anything else, just on the suspension I even removed the brakes lol. So .. Photos let me know what you think.. repainting black or staying with the silver?   This is the result of cut springs over the years..  OLD >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> NEW |
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Marshal » CMF Member albury Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sat 03 Jul 2010 07:25:41 PM |
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stay silver!!!!
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Micra_King » CMF Member Perth Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sat 03 Jul 2010 08:57:16 PM |
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I like the black myself.
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sat 03 Jul 2010 09:48:14 PM |
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I chose Silver, however I may spray them like a gun metal colour. Anyone who has an impact gun want to lend it to me (portable one) you can take what you need for the wreck. Within reason i.e not taken parts or over price parts like the engine or box.
Wait maybe ill just buy a breaker tomorrow... |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 14 Jul 2010 08:19:21 PM |
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I installed the exhaust today, what a pain in the ass. The headers required removal of the aircon fan, alternator, compressor, plate which holds up the alt and compressor and basically the whole engine lol.
I've managed to mount it up however the rear has been bent in the accident so zip ties are holding it up atm lol. Tomorrow i will be taking it over to Midas (down the street thankfully) to get them to press bend and weld a new pipe onto the muffler. lets hope that it is fairly cheap I cant see it being expensive but you never know. It only bent about 4cm but the difference it made down the end was amazing. I have to say, If you have never removed your exhaust and started the car with the manifold only it is the most fantastic sound. Just imagine a quiet V8, lumpy idle with a rally engine sound. Music to my ears! Photos to come! P.S 2.5 week wait on panhard. Have to wait ages for wheels :( Im thinking of painting them in the mean time. |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 14 Jul 2010 08:29:19 PM |
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time off work.. I wish haha. I do this work every night in the garage everyone in my apartment thinks im nuts. Im going to sort a safc soon see if I can pull some more ponies out of this thing.
Keep tuned as next up im smoothing the bumpers, fitting some fog lights flush in the bumper and colour matching the bumpers. I will also be adding a front diffuser. Plan to do a badboy bonnet and also remove the centre of the grill (not the cutout, totally removed apart from parts under the lights. |
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Marshal » CMF Member albury Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 14 Jul 2010 09:09:49 PM |
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plans sounds good man!!
if you need a hand with fiberglassing that bumper or anyother fiberglassing shoot me a PM |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 14 Jul 2010 09:39:44 PM |
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Where is albury anyway? Im pretty good with fibreglass its just colour coding the bumpers lol. Im good with paint but im a little uneasy about the overall look. I will certainly take up your offer if I need it. Trying to avoid f/g as its to much prep to be worth it.
Ill be using body filler for the lines although im seeing a car with the lines still and it looks tops. Ill use plasti-weld to do the grill I think heaps easier. http://www.micra.org.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=12455&d=1238678003 |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 15 Jul 2010 12:44:40 PM |
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turns out its 150 to unbend it. I told them to piss off. Zip ties for the win: cant get much more back yard than zip ties
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Marshal » CMF Member albury Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 15 Jul 2010 01:23:52 PM |
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albury is on the border of nsw and vic about 6 hours from sydney 3 from melb
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AB-NRML » CMF Member Perth Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 15 Jul 2010 02:32:23 PM |
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$150 to straighten the panhard rod?!?!?
if the shop has the right tools it'll take less than 5 mins. i'd use a couple of lumps of wood, a doorway and a bottle jack to press it straight. |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 15 Jul 2010 02:56:38 PM |
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No $150 to straighten a bent exhaust. After I told him it was a joke he told me It has several bends. I said yeah its an exhaust it goes from one end to the other. The only bend im worried about is the one on the end. I then left in a fury of rage and im pretty sure my hair turned blonde and I became a super sayan. Ha!
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Jon » CMF Member Melbourne Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 15 Jul 2010 02:58:52 PM |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 15 Jul 2010 09:57:41 PM |
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No they said "Its a few bends sir"
I rang another place today, "oh mate sounds fairly simple. About $40-50 dollars" .. Oh righto I said, Ill bring it around soon. |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 16 Jul 2010 09:49:15 AM |
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Well im going to try drop in this arvo to the place in gladesville. Have to leave work early but hopefully they can knock the bend out of it.
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 16 Jul 2010 05:41:48 PM |
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Turns out it was fairly easy fix. Oxy torch and metal bar and it is nice and curved correctly. Cost $50 bargin!
Unfortunately it resulted in the exhaust being quite low and it sits quite abit lower than where it originally was but I may drill a hole somewhere and add another hanger. Just to avoid it hitting too much it just taps big speed humps now so not too worried. Soooo.. Saturday will be smoothing day! Where can I buy AJ4 paint code? Super cheap mix it up? |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sun 18 Jul 2010 12:47:57 AM |
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So thought I'd throw a DIY in this for painting the bumpers..
You will need: Sand Paper - 250, 400, 800 & 2000 (I used more but thats what you'll need) Wax and Grease remover (Im pretty sure acetone will work too, dont use kero, metho etc anything oil based) Plastic Primer - 1 Large Can Spray Putty - 1 large can (use sparingly) Paint colour of your choice. Newspaper Masking tape About 2-5 hours of time. So.. We begin.  Im lazy, So I did most of the prep on the car. I highly recommend removing the bars to paint or prep but I have to use it daily so its pointless as the bar is a PIA to remove. Rub down that bumper, dont think its a one application affair, Several applications of Wax and Grease remover is required. Most of you including me have most likely spent ages coating the bar in silicone to make it look pretty. You now spend a good hour to remove it from the bar. I did about 10-12 applications and removals of each bar. You apply on clean rag and wipe it off while wet. Let it dry for 2 minutes. Sand down bar with 250-400 grade sandpaper. Spend ages on this, its important.  Mask up if you want to leave it on the car. Spend awhile on masking!! Then apply a plastic primer. This is quite thick so quick even thin coats is always best. Apply until most of the bar to covered. I use the grey spray as I can see where its going. It comes in clear also. It also makes a good undercoat & sealer. 1 - 3 coats 1500-2000 grade sand back. Very light just to keep it smooth.  Spray putty. Apply this lightly and work up. We will be sanding this back from 400-2000 so I would apply a minimum of 3 coats.  Before Ive sanded it back, I will hit it with a quick 400 and then jump to a 850 and then 1500 and 2000. I wouldnt spend to much time on each as the putty is very soft. 2000 would be a nice good rub down. I wouldnt go to wet paper as the paint will stick better with the dry sand. You then reapply the plastic primer for the two reasons, better adhesion to paint and also its sealing properties. Paint to come, Ive yet to get some packed. Will hit up auto one soon. I also want to work out If I should remove the front grill. Its a little bit of effort but it may look better. |
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ndxxx » CMF Member lismore Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sun 18 Jul 2010 09:39:47 AM |
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grille should be a peice of piss to do bud :) good info. its good to see how other people do it, when i did mine i just used 400 wet and dry to rub it down, then spray bogged it and rub it down with 600 wet then couple coats of paint then light rub with really fine paper then one last coat and rub down the applied clear. came up a treat
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frank2 » CMF Member birmingham United Kingdom Member since: Posts: |
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Sun 18 Jul 2010 10:05:11 AM |
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2000 grit !! you may as well use the back of the paper lol, 280 is the finest i ever use
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sun 18 Jul 2010 10:42:31 AM |
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Haha Frank, Im trying not to be that ghetto. lol although your way seems alot easier. Its got a couple of dimples in the bar from someone tapping a pole and a scratch on the front from something else. Hence why I used the filler. Much easier than being rooted sanding down solid plastic haha. (you can see the heavy application on the left side of the car) I was going to fill it like yours but after seeing the above car I decided against it.
Frank it looks good, I can see that wet spot on the bumper though lol Im not sure what Im going to do with the grill, you all think take it out? seems like a decent choice but I dont know If I can be bothered either way lol Dont want to sand it thats for sure. When you rubbed down before you cleared it does it not remove the shine from the paint? I always seem to have that issue if I rub down even with 2000 wet on that last coat before clear. |
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sikK11 » CMF Member Darwin Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sun 18 Jul 2010 11:00:22 AM |
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OMG Frank 280 is rough as hell mate. I always go the same as DECIM8 start rough and go down to 2000. You need to also do the same when i am polishing metals.
Now DECIM8 i need to ask why did you stuff around getting them to straighten the pipe when they could have just cut it before the bend and weld another piece of pipe onto it and then would be straight and also not as low as you now describe. Would have taken 5 minutes and 20 bucks LOL. Cut and flare the ends slip over and weld into place. I am very suprised they did not suggest this to you. |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sun 18 Jul 2010 11:05:33 AM |
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Sikk11, Its not that low, its still clearing the 10cm law so its fine with me. They would have to drop the exhaust to do that I would imagine and Im pretty sure I wouldnt pay for them to root around to do that. Im not fussed. Honestly its a micra, its not turbo charged and exhaust wont make much more power lol. I might go down that path in the future, depends how much it becomes a problem. I happy to smash it up in the mean time lol.
The biggest problem I have ATM is with the exhaust I keep waiting for the turbo to kick in (guess the whole link to sound and turbo cars I've had). Problem is it doesnt. I do need a Rev counter now for sure! |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 21 Jul 2010 02:11:26 PM |
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Sprayed the bumper today, turns out that Red I needed is not the same as what was in the can lol. Red is very hard to match and I knew this but tried anyway. Ill post up photos later and you guys can decide if I should keep it red or spray it black.
Im slightly angry, Im hoping a highfill gloss will help melt the colours together. |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 21 Jul 2010 08:29:59 PM |
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off the shelf can. Im pretty picky when it comes to paint and in daylight i cant pick it just in dark light. Ive got a photo its got no clear just yet so please forgive me for that.
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Jon » CMF Member Melbourne Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 21 Jul 2010 08:51:07 PM |
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If you wanted it to match why did you buy a can of red off the shelf? Course it won't match. Best to go to a paint place with your colour code and do it right.
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 21 Jul 2010 08:52:28 PM |
 You cant see much difference in the photo, apart from the matt finish. Its pretty clear even though the car HAS been resprayed in AJ4 it has faded. In saying this .. I saved $150ish dollars. Being a budget build thats pretty good. Next I install central locking from the smashed micra.. At least I think its central locking. Oh yeah Ill spray the front bar tomorrow (as long as its warmer and I have enough time) I also sprayed the horns red and concidering bolting in 4 horns .. Just for extra BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP :) |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 21 Jul 2010 09:00:36 PM |
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Yeah.. I guess. Maybe Im too picky. lol On my rx7 I have fenders from an exact same colour of the same car (he replaced his) and I cant deal with the colour difference which seems to only be visable to me lol
Looks better slammed with all the same colour bumpers though. Also lets me keep silver wheels on the car. Black bumpers would mean black wheels look better. |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 21 Jul 2010 09:17:28 PM |
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i wanted to go 2 tone like an ae86. didnt look to good though. its easy to paint a bumper what colour is the car?
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 21 Jul 2010 09:56:14 PM |
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Sounds interesting.. Dont know about green and black though? I would prob go just green looks hotter :)
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 21 Jul 2010 10:54:22 PM |
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Sounds like a top idea lol..
So I plan to do this to the grill.. Anyone interested in selling a broken/smashed/want to swap for the 97 model grill so I can do this? I can do it without it but I thought I might put it out there first.  |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 21 Jul 2010 10:55:35 PM |
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Without the grill you get great airflow, I can feel more power. So this is the next best thing.
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 22 Jul 2010 10:58:04 AM |
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its banged up. All the clips work but the nissan sign is off now and it has a split in the centre of the grill under the nissan. Might use it and get you to shoot me a grill if i fuck it up ?
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sikK11 » CMF Member Darwin Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 22 Jul 2010 11:38:43 AM |
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I was going to do the same thing and see how high i can mount my oil cooler to fill the gap. Would look pretty cool i think
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 22 Jul 2010 12:24:32 PM |
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I was thinking the exact same thing. however I wont use an oil cooler, its useless on a n.a in sydney unlike in darwin where its hot.
I was concidering using a oil cooler from a old mazda.. rx2 rx3 which is about the same size as that gap! |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 22 Jul 2010 03:08:06 PM |
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You mean why wont I use a cooler? Having a cooler on a car which does not reach max temps alot (I.E hard enough driving to raise the oil temps above 90, where it begins breaking down after higher temps) is pointless as it wont lubricate. Only way around this is a thermostat in the cooler. Popular in Japan as it gets cool :) Rotarys of this age did not have thermos. Sydney is too cold in winter and I literally drive 3km to work, in this case totally pointless. Ive also got a Rx7 for hard driving. so you see the prob.
I may place one in there though, just got to find one. Yeah mod it up and post it, are you going to do the one I posted too? Mine is a touch harder as its not the normal grill its the newer version so the way it is built requires more "resculpting" Maybe I should go to pick n payless... |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 22 Jul 2010 03:22:22 PM |
.jpg) Like dis :) |
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Marshal » CMF Member albury Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 22 Jul 2010 04:46:27 PM |
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i vote oil cooler in the grille opening im even thinking of doing it now
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 22 Jul 2010 05:34:22 PM |
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Supra cooler :P
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 22 Jul 2010 06:03:30 PM |
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Cant seem to locate one though, Have found a number of Rx2 ones though.
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 22 Jul 2010 06:18:07 PM |
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Anyone know if lexan paint will stick to the headlights? Going to give it a go anyway, make those lights frosted :)
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 22 Jul 2010 07:03:46 PM |
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Oh so thats how it is hey... My image has been stolen.. lol
Thats alright be can both be ballers lol |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 22 Jul 2010 07:25:10 PM |
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Ill let you know, Have to measure the grill opening first. The coolers are 500mm wide so have to check first. Dont think they will fit very easy
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 22 Jul 2010 09:46:17 PM |
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Too quick! Damn it would look hot lol
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 09:48:12 AM |
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Sounds good, unsure if im willing to pay so much for one though. I dont think it would look that great either. Kind of out of place on a micra.
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 10:43:04 AM |
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Yeah but prob catch alot of crap, maybe chicken wire sprayed black lol. Maybe fly screen stuff.. Looks awesome all the same cut out. Doing it tonight I think :)
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 10:46:09 AM |
 Gutter mesh for the win :) |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 10:55:18 AM |
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Yeah :) Then send it to me so I dont have to do it lol
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 11:13:47 AM |
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Woo Awesome.. Prob abit of effort to post lol
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 11:35:55 AM |
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Humm.. Photos First :P
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 12:46:26 PM |
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Ok next, What should I do on the fender. Im thinking painting it with blackboard paint, sanding it back and rusting it or covering in stickers. Any ideas? Im thinking brushed aluminum with pop rivets :)
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 01:49:59 PM |
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Hmm yes point made, Ive already been collecting stickers. Just junk thats bright and flashy though. Ive also post up for a graffiti artist in sydney to do a fender. might be worth a shot.
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 02:58:40 PM |
 White fender with something like this would look mental! |
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deNs » CMF Member Melbourne Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 03:16:24 PM |
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Here's a crazy thought; Why don't you try doing something original? *gasp*
---dens |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 03:53:22 PM |
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Yeah... im not that crazy sorry.
p.s its all original if its on a micra. |
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Jon » CMF Member Melbourne Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 04:13:57 PM |
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We should change the title to: DECIM8 & LowMicra's general chat thread.
Not much build happening! |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 04:17:31 PM |
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You shush! Not much to do when your at work you know :P
I do the front bumper tonight, had to wait for the JB weld to harden so I can sand it. After a hour of sanding ill apply plastic primer and away ill go. Still have to clear coat the rear too :( So much effort so little time. Ill also sand down the fender tonight, roll the front fenders and fit the other wheels to get the camber right. Coilovers are adjustable. After that ive got to replace the blown clutch in the rx7 yay. Im also going for longest thread award :P |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 04:58:06 PM |
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Yeah.. 2 vrs 1 you lose...
Post count +1 |
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Jon » CMF Member Melbourne Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 06:37:02 PM |
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How many pointless posts are in this thread?
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Jon » CMF Member Melbourne Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 06:37:03 PM |
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How many pointless posts are in this thread?
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 07:44:39 PM |
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lots.. :)
Jon_95SLX WROTE: "How many pointless posts are in this thread? " Jon_95SLX WROTE: "How many pointless posts are in this thread? " I count two lol |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Fri 23 Jul 2010 09:45:25 PM |
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Just clear coated the bumper, ill post photos when I wet sand it and buff it up. That will be in 5-6 days. Still not happy with colour difference. Oh well.
Having real issues making this open mouth grill on the front bar, glue wont set before I have to move the sucker and it falls out. Think ill just mesh infront of what I have cut lol In other news Rx7 still fucked I gave up. Too much effort. Should cancel the insurance its pointless. Im also enjoying some nice toast and jam, also made myself a coffee milk shake. Its pretty good. |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sat 24 Jul 2010 12:20:17 AM |
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not the grill the actual front bar. leaves a big ass hole in it. I think ive got it now. Can you use body filler on plastic cant seem to find an answer?
7 is rooted, if you've ever had a look the box sits under the drivers leg which is hell hard to drop without a hoist. mechanic time. |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sat 24 Jul 2010 08:38:07 PM |
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So.. 100 Posts.. What a great thread!
In latest news the front bumper is in colour, no more black and white on this micra! Its not drying and waiting a wet sand clear coat! Photos will follow. I sorted out the JB weld. It finally set and I took a dremel to that sucker and sanded it flat and applied a body filler. Said its fine on plastics so I wacked it on. I also mounted some sexy stickers on the rear in hellaflush style. They are also official hellaflush stickers from the U.S ;) Next week marks the time when whiteline should have the Panhard avaliable! Im quite excited as it means the car can now have a wheel alignment and fit the new wheels which ive spent ages polishing. In good news too the front cross member is not too bad, I put heaps of fish oil down any holes and then covered what rust I could see with paint. I also painted the front reo and horns so when the open mouth is on it will look tops! Give me about an hour on photos :) |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sat 24 Jul 2010 11:18:26 PM |
   This clear coat I have is crap. It just wont shine. After it dries for a few days I am either going to get a guy to do a clear coat over it or find a high gloss clear I can use. Ive only once had this issue and I know its related to the temps atm but I also think it is the acrylic im using. maybe 2pak is needed :) |
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bongo bus » CMF Member sydney Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sun 25 Jul 2010 04:28:53 PM |
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this is an inspireing build.
keep up the good work!!!! |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sun 25 Jul 2010 04:48:23 PM |
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Low Micra, finish that grill yet?
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jcmicra » CMF Member Brisbane Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Mon 26 Jul 2010 03:21:42 AM |
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i like your style! :D
lol im doing a similar build, i ordered illest stickers too haha i've been collecting a fair few stickers too but decided to stick my bucket seat, maybe move onto my rear defuser :) [URL=http://img823.imageshack.us/i/dsc02202b.jpg/]  Uploaded with [URL=http://imageshack.us]ImageShack.us [URL=http://img15.imageshack.us/i/dsc02194hi.jpg/]  Uploaded with [URL=http://imageshack.us]ImageShack.us ^ i just put primer inside but deciding what colour to go.. |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Mon 26 Jul 2010 10:00:57 AM |
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That is an awesome colour, Is that Jade green from the R34 GTR? Did you spray the colour on it or does it come from factory like that? Looks tops.
Didnt realise ive inspired so many lol |
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kovert.k11 » CMF Member onjomama Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Mon 26 Jul 2010 10:29:32 AM |
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those watanabes look sweet on ur car Jason - good buy 'ey! lol...
not wanting to detract from ur "inspirational" project DECIM8, but i can't help but think that these projects would be happening regardless of whether or not u were building up/pimping ur micra... and correct me if i'm wrong jc, but i think the bulk of the mods were done by the car's previous owner |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Mon 26 Jul 2010 11:19:48 AM |
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Yes yes.. Wheres the love?
Seriously its great to see people doing the same thing to the humble micra. In all honesty that micra above eats mine lol |
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Marshal » CMF Member albury Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Mon 26 Jul 2010 10:43:44 PM |
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hey mate
saw this car and then came across your idea of wanting to draw on your fender, well here you go, this car has been compleatly drawn on with sharpies and then a clear coat over the top! |
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Mon 26 Jul 2010 10:44:07 PM |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Mon 26 Jul 2010 10:46:01 PM |
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Thanks for that! Ive actually got a artist interested in doing it so now I just have to wait for her to get some free time.
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Mon 26 Jul 2010 11:02:02 PM |
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I really want my micra that jade colour, im sorta angry ive got red now lol
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Marshal » CMF Member albury Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Tue 27 Jul 2010 12:03:02 AM |
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to do that car the artist slept and ate in the paint booth took him 3 days
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jcmicra » CMF Member Brisbane Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Tue 27 Jul 2010 12:50:31 AM |
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DECIM8: lol that "jade" colour is a commodore bronze but matt i think Kovert: Great buy indeed ;) thanks again ay, and yea most of the mods r from the previous owners, i only did the front bar and rims for now ;) soon to be turbo :D LowMicra: The bucket seat is a no brand :) does a damn good job tho :D |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 04 Aug 2010 06:04:00 PM |
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So.. Thanks to a generous member on this forum I bought a Panhard bar. Works perfectly and is adjustable Yey! Im abit lazy and a day in the garage took it out of me. I gave up getting it exactly right but its close. Within 1cm of each side at least.
Wheels are all fitted, still require a electric drill to polish the wheels up to a shine ill be happy with but look tops so far. Really does need some spacers on the rear though just to make it have more stance. Front left side scrapes so its clearly an camber adjustment to be made but I only get it on hard bumps when cornering left. I also stripped alot of the wreck but for the life of me couldnt drop out the engine. Oh well Ill try on saturday. Photos to come when I can be bothered to drop down to the garage again. |
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MSS15 » CMF Member Brisbane Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 04 Aug 2010 06:47:23 PM |
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DECIM8 out of interest what size tyres do you have on the rear? I ask cause my micra is going to have 235's . Id love to see more pics..
how much was the panhard bar? |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 04 Aug 2010 07:18:19 PM |
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235'S? No chance of the micra running those without minitubs and a whole new suspension system.
Mine are 165's which should be running at least a 185 however at max I think the micra could handle a 205. For example.. my rx7 runs 235's! $100 for the bar.. $130 RRP. |
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MSS15 » CMF Member Brisbane Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 04 Aug 2010 07:19:51 PM |
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Hmm.. well Dan has done something and ill see .. ill show you once the rims are back on.. all i know is its going to be fat!!
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 04 Aug 2010 07:40:11 PM |
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sounds tops, would look insane if it does have that width. Cant wait for photos!
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 04 Aug 2010 08:34:23 PM |
   Wa-la.. lol |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 04 Aug 2010 09:01:30 PM |
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Doing swapsies with S1 grill and chopping it open :)
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RoadsterGarage » CMF Member sydney Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 05 Aug 2010 07:18:44 PM |
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That panhard bar was straight when I installed it.
Still burning you go my old car so cheap! MMM, looks like you got a smaller profile tyre too, I can't really tell from the pics. |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Thu 05 Aug 2010 10:44:49 PM |
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Nope.. Old tyres on them.. One has some nicks on the wall so ill prob replace it but they are the same.
Yeah.. Alot of it was damaged that I wanted from it. Would of bought it for more if it had more gear in it.. Most of the things I wanted you took out lol. Panhard way way way bent now lol. Replaced though all good. Coilovers still not dampener adjustable on the rear.. seems they had been injured in the crash. I suppose not that bad a thing but get alot of bodyroll due to it. Im thinking spraying the wheels black in the centre, doesn't look good silver.. well not that great anyway. |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sun 08 Aug 2010 08:55:08 PM |
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soo... take one wheel.
 add polishing kit + drill  finished wheel.    Nismo grill tomorrow ! Well my copy of one |
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chargeR » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sun 08 Aug 2010 09:51:56 PM |
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Looks good guy. Lower it though, I can see the top of your tyres :).
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sun 08 Aug 2010 10:04:38 PM |
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cant.. too much scrub :( going to pump them asap and see if i can sort it.
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sun 08 Aug 2010 10:30:31 PM |
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I would hope so.. lol Why?
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sun 08 Aug 2010 10:38:39 PM |
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Buy mine.. I want a new car already lol
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Marshal » CMF Member albury Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Sun 08 Aug 2010 11:01:26 PM |
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you aint living til ur scrubin :)
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 11 Aug 2010 04:57:45 PM |
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Ok.. So today.. I went for a wheel alignment, they told me to come again tomorrow. lol
I also, installed new rear speakers  Ran a new power cable from Alternator to battery and battery to chassis. Ive noticed if I pump the pedal about 4 times while at the lights the car starts to struggle to idle due to power loss I imagine, not a good thing. So that is done and the car's idle is alot smoother. I expect it will be slightly more zippy now too as more power to spark.   I also dismembered parts of the micra grill in prep for making a nismo one, im taking my time though lol. Ive also grabbed a bunch of things to sell up here from the wreck |
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 25 May 2011 05:39:57 PM |
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How ghetto is this.. surely some more street credit...
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DECIM8 » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
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Wed 25 May 2011 05:55:43 PM |
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Yeah, someone tried to push it over a cliff.. Haha
Im getting a new hatch on the w/e.. but the old one just oozes character i.e looks like im a shithouse driver. Matches well to the gearbox which sounds like a dogbox cause its fucked up bearing.. haha micras.. |
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