Post a picture of your vehicle here Part 5 (don't quote pictures, 24h ban!)

Duke O Smiley

Any plans for new wheels on the Primera @m-i-m-m- ?

jayo26

I love the wheels on it I think they very retro for the car and year.

Duke O Smiley

jayo26 wrote: »

I love the wheels on it I think they very retro for the car and year.

Absolutely +1 to this, I was just thinking tho as mim has put some class wheels on some of his previous cars but I can't really think of a kind of after market alloy to suit the Primera

Dord

That Primera looks really well!

CianRyan

I'm absolutely mad for modding but I wouldn't touch the outside of that Primera, especially the wheels. The car looks like a time capsule, it's beautiful.

colm_mcm

Yep, I'd keep it standard.

26000 Elephants

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Absolutely +1 to this, I was just thinking tho as mim has put some class wheels on some of his previous cars but I can't really think of a kind of after market alloy to suit the Primera

Alloys wont do much for it in fairness, but if ya must, either these or some off an almera gti.

Hal1

Don't turn it into that, please.

bear1

I wonder, would a very subtle dual exhaust look good?

m-i-m-m-

There are very sensitive to cosmetic modifications, a quick google search throws up some awful creations! The bodywork / exterior will be mostly staying bog standard. I love how it looks now, I may consider a bolt on spacer to bring the standard rear wheels out a bit, as they are a bit lost in the arch. It's that, or possibly some Enkei rpf1's as the pic, not sure yet. I do love the wheels that are on it. I will probably be getting BC coilovers which will lower it a tad but nothing crazy. Subtle is key!

Ded_Zebra

Spacers will only interfere with the handling! It's your car obviously and by all means do what you like! But Nissan knew what they were doing when they made it. Leave it the way they intended:)

m-i-m-m-

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Spacers will only interfere with the handling! It's your car obviously and by all means do what you like! But Nissan knew what they were doing when they made it. Leave it the way they intended:)

Yup, I do have a lot of thinking to do... but I won't ruin it I promise! :pac:

Vicxas

I love those old school Primeras. Something so classic about them. Always had a soft spot for hatchback versions.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

You should slam her laad.

m-i-m-m-

Had to try them to see, advan RG-1's. I kinda like how it looks with these!

tossy

m-i-m-m- wrote: »

Had to try them to see, advan RG-1's. I kinda like how it looks with these!

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Re paint them Gun metal grey :cool: Will look savage.

Cheensbo

I have to say you have access to some of the best wheels out there man, I'm so jealous.

Wailin

Wasn't sure if the matt grills would look good on carbon black (looks great on grey and white) but tried it anyway. Happy enough with it I have to say. Car needs a major exterior clean and new bits make it look worse!

MetzgerMeister

I think the new ones look well. They match the lower grilles/mesh. Wouldn't fancy it on my own Estoril Blue as the chrome surround goes well but the inside part is black rather than chrome.

Duke O Smiley

Agree with MM.

That looks nice and subtle. I actually don't like the black matte grilles on white cars where they stand out!

bazz26

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I think the new ones look well. They match the lower grilles/mesh. Wouldn't fancy it on my own Estoril Blue as the chrome surround goes well but the inside part is black rather than chrome.

There is someone working close by to me with an F30 M Sport in Estoril Blue with the black kidney grill and it actually looks quite well imo. It's a personal choice though.

Ironically about 10 years ago BMW owners where replacing their black kidney grills with chrome ones when BMW only fitted chrome grills to their 6 cylinder and above cars.

MetzgerMeister

bazz26 wrote: »

There is someone working close by to me with an F30 M Sport in Estoril Blue with the black kidney grill and it actually looks quite well imo. It's a personal choice though.

Ironically about 10 years ago BMW owners where replacing their black kidney grills with chrome ones when BMW only fitted chrome grills to their 6 cylinder and above cars.

The grill on mine has black fins with a chrome surround. I like it

That's true. The grill on my 335i was chrome and as ShanE90 told me, that was to signify 6 cylinders.

Means Of Escape

Needs a bit of tlc for the nct next week

Means Of Escape

Needs a bit of tlc for the nct next week

166man

Not sure if serious but I absolutely love those! Such charm and character and you just don't see them anymore. :cool:

Ded_Zebra

Means Of Escape wrote: »

Needs a bit of tlc for the nct next week

I saw that that car was gone from DoneDeal. Did you buy it?:)

m-i-m-m-

I managed to fix the timing chain issue on the GT last night. Turned out to be a sized chain tensioner. SR20's are very particular about oil changes and quality and this is one of the reasons why, the tensioner uses oil pressure on the lower inner chain guide to keep it in place. You can see in the picture the old tensioner stuck halfway out, and the replacement beside it. Crappy blueprint filter on the car and black oil says it all. Oil plugs filters etc all getting done today. Anyhow no more timing rattle, and no damage done to chain and guides which is good. Tickover smooth and quiet now

Truckermal

Your an amazing man mimm with the beautiful motor's you pick up for pittance! Someone will post a 50K car and get less thanks...:D

JohnBoy26

m-i-m-m- wrote: »

I managed to fix the timing chain issue on the GT last night. Turned out to be a sized chain tensioner. SR20's are very particular about oil changes and quality and this is one of the reasons why, the tensioner uses oil pressure on the lower inner chain guide to keep it in place. You can see in the picture the old tensioner stuck halfway out, and the replacement beside it. Crappy blueprint filter on the car and black oil says it all. Oil plugs filters etc all getting done today. Anyhow no more timing rattle, and no damage done to chain and guides which is good. Tickover smooth and quiet now

Nothing wrong with blueprint filters, in fact they are decent.

Alanstrainor

That GT has to be my favourite car on this forum at the minute!