The problem with Micra wheels is the centre bore size. They are pcd 4x100 which is, or used to be, really common. Toyota, Honda, Vw, Vauxhall and Citroen and many more manufacturers have used them. But the Micra's centre bore is 60.1mm, which is larger than most manufacturers used in 4x100s. So although a Toyota wheel will bolt up, it wont sit flat because the centre of the hub will hit the flat of the alloy. You can grind them to fit, but it takes ages and potentially ruins the wheel. I had a k11 decades ago with a set of Nova three spokes on it. It took me several days with a die grinder to get them to fit. Looked pretty stupid afterwards too 🤣 wheelfitment eu is a good site for checking what wheels will fit. Your best bet is to try and find Nissan or Renault wheels because they should have the right centre bore. But there's an added issue as some Nissans, like Primeras, are 4x113.4. Or aftermarket wheels as they often heavily over size the centre bores.
Yeah this is the problem man ! It's the centre bore 4x100 is the easiest pcd to find but CB are few and far between. So I'm really struggling to find some at an affordable price. Thanks for watching and commenting as always !
Breaking the bottom off of the shocks looks like a bear! It always looks easier when you see someone with a full workshop of tools. I was surprised how much difference those 35mm makes to the stance. Good job 👏
Did you install the panhard rod. When you lower the car the panhard tries to push the axle too far to the right, you need to put the adjustable one on to correct it, or the rear end could get very flighty
I didn't put it on currently as the car is yet to be road legal , do you reckon it's essential then ? As from doing some research on the forums it seems to only be needed when going lower ?
I think it's pretty important if you've lowered the car. 35mm lower will push the axle 8 or 10mm to the right, which doesn't sound like much, but it puts all the other angles out of whack. Not worth the risk if you have the adjustable rod sitting there. All you need to do is fit it. Get it sitting on a nice level bit of ground, and then measure from the arches to the tyre. Or from the chassis rail to the tyre should be more accurate. Then adjust the rod until they are even. That should get it pretty much to where it needs to be, although obviously not as accurately as a laser alignment would. Make sure you bounce the car a few times if you've just had it jacked up though. So the suspension can settle.
Got two of these little beauties, a 2002 and a 1999, both in amazing condition, had them undersealed last summer, springs ordered and raring to go! Great video mate and it looks so much better.
Looks good to me! Have only driven the gen Micra after yours and I remember it feeling high and mushy, so this helps with that. That wheels search, Lord, help Matt find some!
Firstly, it's nice to see someone else loves, or well ..someone else who cares about their K11. Secondly, I never thought, not for one second. That it'd look so very good lowered. Bloming heck, that amazing! Mind you I'm not rushing out during winter weather to lower my Twister. p.s. Your damn tooting correct about trying to find decent wheels! They're almost impossible to find! 😢
Another spanner monkey hack for you buddy, with these old cars, always worth a good soaking of WD40 and left for 20 mins, go for a brew, and when you come back, should be a little easier on you and your back 🤙🏻👊🏻
The problem with Micra wheels is the centre bore size. They are pcd 4x100 which is, or used to be, really common. Toyota, Honda, Vw, Vauxhall and Citroen and many more manufacturers have used them. But the Micra's centre bore is 60.1mm, which is larger than most manufacturers used in 4x100s. So although a Toyota wheel will bolt up, it wont sit flat because the centre of the hub will hit the flat of the alloy. You can grind them to fit, but it takes ages and potentially ruins the wheel. I had a k11 decades ago with a set of Nova three spokes on it. It took me several days with a die grinder to get them to fit. Looked pretty stupid afterwards too 🤣
wheelfitment eu is a good site for checking what wheels will fit. Your best bet is to try and find Nissan or Renault wheels because they should have the right centre bore. But there's an added issue as some Nissans, like Primeras, are 4x113.4. Or aftermarket wheels as they often heavily over size the centre bores.
Isn't Micra like 59.1mm? Still an unusual bore size, so everything else you said is true.
@@konrad8509 Yeah, I was looking at the wrong year aparantely. The later ones are 60.1 but a k11 is 59.1.
Yeah this is the problem man ! It's the centre bore 4x100 is the easiest pcd to find but CB are few and far between. So I'm really struggling to find some at an affordable price. Thanks for watching and commenting as always !
old friend of mine had Audi 80 14" alloys on his micra. fit perfectly to the stock hubs, looked pretty damn good. would recommend
Good effort mate, the difference looks massive with the trims on and the drop! Love the series, interesting and fun. 😊
Glad you enjoyed I really appreciate you watching
Breaking the bottom off of the shocks looks like a bear!
It always looks easier when you see someone with a full workshop of tools.
I was surprised how much difference those 35mm makes to the stance.
Good job 👏
Exactly man I have a Halfords tool set and nothing else, I recently invested in a torque wrench and gun which has made it a bit easier now !
Nice one Matt. I have a neighbour who has their K11 parked in their driveway since 2018! I need to put a note through their letterbox
Get it done man !
Another fantastic video 👍
Thanks again for watching 😄
@@MattsMotors15 of course 👍
Another great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Matt, great to see the progress on the Micra, keep going mate 👍🏻
Thanks, will do! 🙂
Another good video The Micra is coming along nicely 💪🏽
Thanks 👍
Instant click for me! Very happy to see this. :D
Top man, Hope you enjoyed it!
@@MattsMotors15 I really did, nice work!
Very nice 👍
Thanks for watching and the comment man 😀
Good content, Micra looks "better"! lowered. Keep well/up the good work.
Thanks man much appreciated 🙂
Did you install the panhard rod. When you lower the car the panhard tries to push the axle too far to the right, you need to put the adjustable one on to correct it, or the rear end could get very flighty
I didn't put it on currently as the car is yet to be road legal , do you reckon it's essential then ? As from doing some research on the forums it seems to only be needed when going lower ?
I think it's pretty important if you've lowered the car. 35mm lower will push the axle 8 or 10mm to the right, which doesn't sound like much, but it puts all the other angles out of whack. Not worth the risk if you have the adjustable rod sitting there. All you need to do is fit it. Get it sitting on a nice level bit of ground, and then measure from the arches to the tyre. Or from the chassis rail to the tyre should be more accurate. Then adjust the rod until they are even. That should get it pretty much to where it needs to be, although obviously not as accurately as a laser alignment would. Make sure you bounce the car a few times if you've just had it jacked up though. So the suspension can settle.
👍👍so good
Thank you 👍 mr DW
Got two of these little beauties, a 2002 and a 1999, both in amazing condition, had them undersealed last summer, springs ordered and raring to go!
Great video mate and it looks so much better.
Thanks a lot man there will be lots more k11 content as it's my first project car and loving making videos on this so far !
Thoroughly enjoyable, keep at it!
Thanks man much appreciated 🤠
Fantastic video mate, I was surprised how much better it looks lowered, looking forward to the next installment 🙂
Thanks a lot man I appreciate your continued support 🙏🏻
Great. Now I want to lower the K11 Micra I don’t have. Thanks, Matt. 😂
Sounds like you need a project car ! 🚨
@@MattsMotors15 you might just have convinced me 🤔 time to get saving! 😂
If your mechanic does not hit youre suspension with a piece of wood and a hammer is he really a mechanic?
Keep up the good work on the videos
Im a MeChAnIC so I used just a hammer ⚒️
Thanks for the nice comment man
Looks good to me! Have only driven the gen Micra after yours and I remember it feeling high and mushy, so this helps with that.
That wheels search, Lord, help Matt find some!
Damn right man I've been looking everywhere everyday since I bought it
@@MattsMotors15 we need an emergency update once the wheels are located and home, I’ll sleep better on your behalf haha
Looks sweet mate,
Thanks man 🙏🏻
Please tell me you have axle stands to back up the widow maker jack 🙈🙈
Nahhh we like to Liv life on the edge 😁
Get the ali g sound system in there matt 😂 hope your having a good day fella 🙏
Thanks man , you too !
Firstly, it's nice to see someone else loves, or well ..someone else who cares about their K11.
Secondly, I never thought, not for one second.
That it'd look so very good lowered.
Bloming heck, that amazing!
Mind you I'm not rushing out during winter weather to lower my Twister.
p.s.
Your damn tooting correct about trying to find decent wheels!
They're almost impossible to find! 😢
RIP Matt
Another spanner monkey hack for you buddy, with these old cars, always worth a good soaking of WD40 and left for 20 mins, go for a brew, and when you come back, should be a little easier on you and your back 🤙🏻👊🏻
Thanks for the tip! I did soak them the night before but I doubt they were ever touched before 😂
@MattsMotors15 oh yea, most prob not 😜, the other good thing you could try is the heat method with a propane/butane torch.
Why am I this invested in such a terrible car 🤣
Micra ain’t a terrible car
The old small Nissans have soul.
I'm in the same boat as you ! I spend day and night looking for cool parts for it 😂😭