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Post by redexstyle on Dec 21, 2021 23:55:11 GMT 1
Hi guys. I recently bought this to go alongside my XE powered Cavalier mk2 which has gone off to Zidan Motorsport for a fully forged turbo conversion. 1985 Nissan Cherry 1.5 8v turbo 56k 3 owners Previous restoration Standard except some lowering springs I believe and a backbox.       Plans are for a new stainless steel exhaust, some servicing and then maintain and enjoy it. No plans to go wild with this one as it's too good to mess about with. Also need to change those horrid number plates. |
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Post by redexstyle on Dec 21, 2021 23:55:50 GMT 1
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Post by redexstyle on Dec 21, 2021 23:56:18 GMT 1
Since my last post, little red has had a busy few weeks. First up was a major service. Plugs, ignition leads, oil filter, fuel filter, coilpack, gearbox oil, engine oil, auxiliary belt, timing belt all replaced. I replaced all the exterior light bulbs as well. Changed the lowering springs to 40mm but the front doesn't sit how I want so I've bought some Polo 6n2 front coilovers as they fit with some minor adjustment so the front will sit better soon. Also found some 10mm spacers on the back which was a nice surprise. Then it was off to APH Performance Engineering to get the exhaust sorted. Changed from a 1.75" bore to a 2.25" bore with a period looking 3.5" outward rolled tip. New exhaust fits and sits a lot better and sounds even better. Alongside the service, she runs so smooth. Can't get enough of driving her. Also had the wheels taken off, balanced and re-fitted alongside wheel alignment which has helped the drive so much. Final piece was having Retro Plates make some smaller plates with a period font. I would have had dealer plates made but just can't find any information on who that was. Few pictures at the bottom from the West London Classics meet at Car Audio Security the other day.  Fits in the garage quite well.  Quick pic next to old blue while she was awaiting recovery to the garage for the full engine rebuild.  Can see the Cav lurking in the back feeling left out lol.              I do need to get a vid of the new exhaust at some point. |
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Post by gainsb1 on Dec 23, 2021 11:07:28 GMT 1
beautifully polished! Lovely car. I always thought that this was an odd decision by Nissan to turbo this model when there were other more "obvious" choices from their range. How quick is it?
The new plates look better than the other (illegal) ones. Well done. Has it been undersealed? If not, beware the salty winter roads that may be coming.
Merry Christmas.
Leigh (Area rep)
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Post by redexstyle on Jan 5, 2022 14:56:21 GMT 1
It looks better in photos than close up lol. But doesn't shape up too bad.
It's pretty quick for what it is. Definitely surprised a few other cars on the road.
Yeh, the old plates just didn't look right. I know the new front isn't legal but it suits the car so well compared to a full size or import plate. The car has been undersealed but I will be taking it off and doing it to a higher standard at some point.
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