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by wolfie
Thu Jul 08, 2021 11:36 am
Forum: Mk 3 Convertible
Topic: any experience with these
Replies: 0
Views: 22553

any experience with these

I've always thought the front suspension was crap having no adjustment but I've come across these https://5004preparation.bigcartel.com/p ... lower-arms Has anyone else got experience using them?
by wolfie
Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:32 pm
Forum: Engine conversions
Topic: Re: MKII suzuki 1300 gti 16 v conversion
Replies: 74
Views: 287321

Re: MKII suzuki 1300 gti 16 v conversion

Love the look of those lights. I'll have to remember those for when it comes time to alter the ones on my gold (I'm doing a micra conversion). At the moment its still constant arguments with myself as I also wants front coilovers so may end up having to do a bespoke subrame rather than modding the ...
by wolfie
Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:53 am
Forum: Engine conversions
Topic: Micra engine
Replies: 8
Views: 26526

Re: Micra engine

IMG_20190403_192602550.jpg I've got one in my MK2
Nice 1. Was much work needed to squeeze it in other than tweeking the subframe?

The engine encroaches into the o/s headlight so that needs a solution. The rest is just subframe mods

I've been thinking about the headlight issue and to keep the ...
by wolfie
Sat Dec 12, 2020 7:13 pm
Forum: Engine conversions
Topic: Micra engine
Replies: 8
Views: 26526

Re: Micra engine

l_jonez wrote:
IMG_20190403_192602550.jpg
I've got one in my MK2
Nice 1. Was much work needed to squeeze it in other than tweeking the subframe?
by wolfie
Fri Dec 11, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: Complete Midas rebuild
Topic: Mk 1 Project Zippy. Looking Like a Car.
Replies: 809
Views: 1474183

Re: Mk 1 Project Zippy. Looking Like a Car.

Spotted the car in practical performance car the other week
by wolfie
Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:42 pm
Forum: Engine conversions
Topic: Micra engine
Replies: 8
Views: 26526

Re: Micra engine

Last time I checked it it will fit. npp 015 - Copy.jpg
Are you doing the conversion as well then? I'm hoping i'll be able to find a 1.3 beater so I can just swap out what I need and sell the rest for scrap

Well if I ever get around to it that's a yes, struggling to find any motivation to get on ...
by wolfie
Wed Dec 09, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: Engine conversions
Topic: Micra engine
Replies: 8
Views: 26526

Re: Micra engine

Stuart wrote:Last time I checked it it will fit.
npp 015 - Copy.jpg
Are you doing the conversion as well then? I'm hoping i'll be able to find a 1.3 beater so I can just swap out what I need and sell the rest for scrap
by wolfie
Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:13 am
Forum: Engine conversions
Topic: Micra engine
Replies: 8
Views: 26526

Micra engine

Well its been a long time since I was last on here due to ill health but after years of sat looking at my gold convertible and refusing to sell it I've decided i'm going to go hard at it next year (well designing stuff now in preparation for next year). I pulled the tarp off today and the bodyshell ...
by wolfie
Sat Jun 11, 2016 11:18 pm
Forum: Engine conversions
Topic: Ford 3 cylinder engines
Replies: 14
Views: 51917

Re: Ford 3 cylinder engines

there have been a few micra engines modded to run turbos which have made minis more pleasant to drive. I'm sure some smaller engines will appear soon with ever tightening emission laws especially in Japan and if they're japanese they'll probably be rev happy and pretty bullet proof
by wolfie
Sun Jun 05, 2016 12:30 pm
Forum: Mk 3 Convertible
Topic: Front wheel bearings
Replies: 1
Views: 7567

Front wheel bearings

After recommendations for front wheel bearings as I dont want to end up with some cheap chinese crap. Any help appreciated

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