Ricks SRi

Rick

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Well I’ve officially bought my 5th Almera!! This time it’s a 97 Phase 1 SRi, never had a SRi before!! I’ve only had it around 5weeks. I'll get pics of it tomorrow but here's the plan of action.....

Mods I’ve carried out so far

• Rear wiper repositioned along bottom of window

• 17’s replaced with GTi alloys and new tyres inc. spare

• Fitted new number plates

• Fitted clear side repeaters

• Fitted rear strut brace from GTi

• Fitted Kenwood headunit

• Removed lower rear brake light and fitted proper boot trim

• Fitted new centre console and blacking plate

• Fitted GTi steering wheel

• Fitted Ph2 Rear Lights

• Fitted Ph2 (non GTi) headlights

• Deglobed and fitted Ph2 indicators with silvertec bulbs

• Replaced parcel shelf

• Replaced door cards with GTi ones and electric window switches

Mods that I still have to do

• Fit front GTi strut brace

• Fit lowering springs and GTi top mounts

• Remove “Almera”, “Nissan” & “SRi” badges

• Fit Colour coded wing mirrors

• Fit GTi leather gear knob

• Replace aerial

• Reconnect rear speakers (previous owner cut the wires)

• Spray rocker cover black with silver lettering

• Replace original rear wiper arm with one from a Fiat Punto.

• Respray front wiper arms

• Spray and Fit Ph2 rear number plate surround

• Fit Ph2 front grill

Mods that I would like to do

• Respray front and rear bumpers.

• Add SRi lower splitter to front bumper

• Respray rear arches, front wings, sills and passenger door to get rid of rust

 
look forward to seeing the pictures mate, all sounds very nice and tasteful :) , best of luck with it
 
Sounds good Rick! Sounds like the way i woulda done my SRi but for my personal taste hiatus.

How does its SRi'ness live up to your expectations then? selling the BM yet? :D
 
K33 ELV said:
Sounds good Rick! Sounds like the way i woulda done my SRi but for my personal taste hiatus.

How does its SRi'ness live up to your expectations then? selling the BM yet? :D

Dunno, i don't drive the SRi. It's my car but the GF drives it. I'm just doing little subtle mods to it so i can take it to shows with you lot. BM is not looking to get sold or modified. That;s why the SRi is getting all the attention.

I'm pretty sure the clutch needs adjusted though as it has a very high biting point, but there seems to be no slippage.

Would love to get a Phase 2 kit for it but i dunno if the pennies will allow that. Should really sort the rust first!! :rolleyes:
 
Tech1_uk said:
Is she all ok now mate ?

Seems to be ok now, just sorted herself out. There was some traces of oil in the filter though.

I'm gonna give her a service anyway, just so she's running 100%.

Cheers for all your help to get it sorted.
 
Jockrock said:
looking good mate

Whats the cover thing on the bottom Din, did that come as std??

That was a find in the scrappy mate. It was just lying in an NX, i tried it in a center console and it fit's perfectly.

I have no idea what it came with as standard. :confused:
 
Love the car, I have just got a GTi & would like to do the rear wiper repositioning thing that you've done, how do you do it??

Thanks
 
scoobysn7x said:
Love the car, I have just got a GTi & would like to do the rear wiper repositioning thing that you've done, how do you do it??

Thanks

become a member and you'll find out mate :D :p
 
Rick said:
That was a find in the scrappy mate. It was just lying in an NX, i tried it in a center console and it fit's perfectly.

I have no idea what it came with as standard. :confused:

My old 1.4 had a cover like that instead of the cubby hole.
 
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