Micra modifications, customizations & DIY list

[Daox]

Micra Modifications / Customizations & DIYs

How have you customized/modified your Micra?

Darin and I would like a way to keep track of all the different modifications so you guys can easily see what others have done with their cars. This thread will attempt to keep track of any modifications done. If you notice something's missing from the list, please let us know so we can add it.

The modifications are categorized just like the sub-forums are so things are easy to find:


Engine & Transmission

Modifications

• 352hp K13 Micra - SR16VE+Turbo engine swap
• K13 1.6L Micra catback exhaust -- claims 124 hp from HR16DE
• Micra K&N air filter
• 2 inch cat back exhaust: glasspack & Magnaflow muffler
• Block heater extension cord
• MIA's Motorsports Intake
• HKS Silent Hi Power exhaust installed

DIYs

• Micra Oil Change (easy DIY / How to / oil filter part numbers)
• DIY/How To: changing Spark Plugs on a K13 (Micra/March)
• Modified engine+transmission mounts

Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Suspension & Steering

Modifications

• Lowering
• The wheel fitment thread
• RTX 15's on red Micra SV
• Sumitomo Z32 brake caliper swap
• Adding cross tire iron to the tire change tool kit
• custom front stress & strut bars installed - nice improvement
• Tanabe sustec brace (front, lower)
• Custom Made Front Lower Suspension Brace
• Custom Front Strut Brace
• Air bag suspension stiffeners
• Tanabe Lowering Springs installed
• DIY: Lowering Springs - RS*R Down kit
• Hand Brake Adjustment
• Front brake replacement job (DIY with pics)

Wheels Gallery: pics of Micras with aftermarket rims & wheel mods

Body & Exterior

• Air conditioner Condenser coil protection screen
• SR rear spoiler priced and part number found
• Strut for hood nissan micra k13
• Horn replacement; Horn replacement #2
• Scuff plates: hatchback lip & rear bumper top (OEM)
• Chrome Exhaust Tip
• LED light upgrade (dome light, cargo light, rear lic. plate)
• Euro Plate (or "MICRA"-embossed replacement bumper part)
• dani3d's MICRA racing stripe decals
• side skirts / Adding SR sill spoilers to non-SR Micra
• Re-badging: OEM "MARCH" name in place of "MICRA"
  
• Protecting the fuel filler pipe
• Rust protection / undercoating
• I debadged mine
• Custom "Euro plate"...
• JDM Style Yellow Headlights
• Vent Visors / window deflectors
• Fun with Plasti-Dip (badging edition)
• The Micra-Forum.com decal
• Fog lights installation (DIY); LED aftermarket fog lights (behind grille)
• Micra trailer hitch... and hitch-mounted bike rack
• Nissan OEM mud guards/flaps (in ptbo micra's garage entry)
• Tow hook (micra cup style tow hoop)
• Nissan roof rack
• All Fit automotive lip kit; Lip kit #2
• tite lumiere! (small light LED replacement in headlight assembly?)
• Push bar project
• Because You're mine, I tow the line... Installing 4 pin trailer lights harness
• Pictures of my ski/snowboard pod.
• Outside mirror visors
• Rear Bumper/Hatch scratch pad (aftermarket)
• NISMO Grill Badge (HOW TO)
• New toy arrived (Shark Fin antenna)
• Rally armor universal mudflaps
• Storage mod (roof basket)
• Houston we have a sun roof!
• Smoked tail lights (spray) - see post #58, this thread
• 3rd (center) brake light strobe LED (video)
• LED Projector Retrofit and Blackout
• DIY Mud Guard Install (factory look, aftermarket part)
• Rear Bumper Scuff Guard (from a Toyota Matrix)

Interior

Modifications

• Adding a pull-down strap to the hatchback (2 methods/versions)
• DIY: Turning your Micra into a micro cargo van... rear seat removal
• Micra DIY: adding keyless entry power locks
• Tinted windows
• Trimming interior plastic by gas pedal
• Storage/Organizer Under Tonneau Cover from UK K13
• Interior underdash lighting
• LED light upgrade (dome light, cargo light, rear lic. plate)
• Another LED interior light upgrade
• Winter floor mats
• Adding a cabin air filter (no filter present from the factory)
• Sports pedal set
• Privacy window shades
• Replacement HVAC Knobs
• Replacement shift knob micra 2015
• Nismo sport pedals
• Seat Covers
• Coloured Vent Trim
• Replacement Key Fob
• 2015 micra S cargo cover template- DIY
• Seat back storage
• March OEM rear head rest (better visibility out the back)
• Door handle interior covers
• Leather wrapped my steering wheel
• Rolls Royce Starlight Headliner
• Shift Knob Replacement + Leather Boot on an automatic
• Center Console From Aliexpress

DIYs

• DIY: Blower Motor Resistor replacement (with pics)
• Replace lost Bumper Cover Plastic Push In Rivets
• How to remove Micra S front bumper (pics)
• Micra modifications, customizations & DIY list

Audio, Video, Navigation, Instruments

• Speakers and radio suggestion (See Aftica's posts, part way down this thread)
• upgraded speakers (post #24 in ptbo_micra's garage entry)
• Stereo and speaker replacement
• ScanGauge custom codes for the Micra (eg. MAF, MAP, Oil temp/pressure)
• Hidden XM feature in the Convenience Package/SR radio

Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

• DIY: disconnect air conditioning switch from defroster setting
• Experiment: 7 aero mods + tire PSI = 10% better fuel consumption at 90 km/h

[Daox]

Darin also just added a new tab/link at the top of the page. This will bring you to this thread.

[BanjoMicra]

Underdash lighting

[Daox]

Got a link?

[MetroMPG]

Thanks, Banjo! Just found it: Interior underdash lighting

[PocketRocket]

side skirts

[MetroMPG]

Oh right - you're going to order 'em?

[PocketRocket]

Yep, when the car reaches compound i'm going to get the dealership to order them. 349 for skirts is not too bad, it will cost more to get them colour matched to car than to get them lol.

[MetroMPG]

Added: Energie's dealer-sourced scuff plates for the hatchback opening

[MetroMPG]

Added: GENUINE shiny Nissan exhaust tip.