Project shed/bangernomics: The Return of the Shed

[Kiltox]

Just bought another shed after my initial disaster with bangernomics - this time a 2002 (02) Nissan Almera 1.5 E. 100k miles on the clock, dubious history, two not so careful lady owners.

Bodywork is in a mess and the interior is manky but it drives perfectly after getting the wheels balanced (£13.44).

12 months MOT, Tax til October, £750. Not bad I reckon.

No pics yet but soon

[Thesaint01708]

Pulsar GTi-R engine, box and 4WD system!!

it would be rude not to! :-)

[Kiltox]

! - will that fit in a N16 Almera?



(not mine - mine has an Audi wheel trim on one wheel and a Vauxhall one on the other on that side )

[Thesaint01708]

Kiltox said:

! - will that fit in a N16 Almera?

If they can squeeze um into a Micra im sure the Almera would be ok!

[SR20]

SR20DET engine is the way forward.

[Kiltox]

SR20 said:

SR20DET engine is the way forward.

I hear they pull a premium a week before race wars

[Thesaint01708]

Kiltox said:

I hear they pull a premium a week before race wars

you look thirsty... wanna glass of oil?

[Kiltox]

Anyone able to HPI check it for me ? I think it's maybe been smashed up before because the paint is properly ropey (cheap respray perhaps)

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Edited by Kiltox on Friday 3rd June 17:51

[Kiltox]

Decided to run a check on it myself - it's clear

[diddly69]

My friend has an '03 Almera that has 122k and still going sweet as a nut

[Kiltox]

It really does drive well - gearbox is a little whiney but it's a known weak point on the 1.5 so I'm not overly worried - if it blows up it blows up.

Started cleaning the interior

[Lets Torque]

THIS THREAD IS USELESS WITHOUT PICTURES!!

We want to see the beast shed in all its glory!

Don't get carried away with all that power! Its a menace to contain and if your stepping up from the Picanto the 0-60 will be immense!

[Kiltox]

Lets Torque said:

THIS THREAD IS USELESS WITHOUT PICTURES!!

Before I get lynched, here's the only shot I have so far

[Kiltox]

First long journey tomorrow (~320 miles) - current mileage 104804.

[Kiltox]

Current mileage in excess of 105120 - didn't miss a beat today.

[Kiltox]

Keeps soaking up the miles although was a bit hesitant on starting yesterday morning and has a hefty rattle when driving at motoreay speeds.

Another 300 mile drive on Sunday (and another on Tuesday )

Current mileage 105465

Has a coffee mug print on the roof because I keep using it as a shelf

[Biker's Nemesis]

Kiltox said:

Before I get lynched, here's the only shot I have so far

Arnold Clarke. They're a hire company no?

[Kiltox]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Arnold Clarke. They're a hire company no?

Yes but also one of the biggest sellers of new and used cars in the country. (definitely the biggest in Scotland)

I have reason to believe it spent it's first 6 months as a rental, but not with Arnold Clark.

[steve_k]

Is that a alternator belt under the car?

[Kiltox]

Ignoring the ailing battery was a bad idea - it started after multiple attempts on Monday but since I was running late for a meeting I dumped it at the train station a mile away and left it overnight - mistaaaaaaaake!

One jump start later to get home and £48 for a new battery and we're motoring again