Progress on my Primera Wagon GT conversion. Bringing a 2.0 SLX Wagon up to GT spec, including engine, gearbox, bumpers and interor.
Author: Stuart Wood
Amateur graphic artist and photographer, works in Server Support and has a keen interest in web design and system building. Minecraft addict and father (not in that order).
Primera GT – Seatbelt Replacement
One of the nicer five-minute jobs, I had to replace the driver’s seatbelt as the original one had frayed pretty badly. It’s enough to fail an MOT, so it was something fairly high on the list. Luckily, I found a complete seatbelt assembly from another Primera at the local breakers and since I had the…
Primera GT – Stripping the Interior
In order to check the condition of the floor pan, I had to strip as much of the interior out as possible. This included the seats, carpets and lower dashboard plastics. This also meant I could give the interior a good clean whilst it’s out of the car, which isn’t always possible when it’s all in…
Primera GT – Boot Lid Wiring Loom
Another nice and easy fix for the Primera was the wire loom in the boot lid, which powered the rear lights and central locking motor. The existing loom had been water damaged, and needed to be fixed in order to pass an upcoming MOT. The fix wasn’t pretty, but it was functional. A trip to…
Primera GT – Fixing the Rear Door
One of the problems with the car at the point of sale was the nearside rear door not opening. It wouldn’t open from either the inside or outside, but I got £50 off the cost of the car, and I already had an idea on what the problem could be. On most cars, the internal…
Nissan Primera GT Saloon
Having recently had another baby, it became clear that the 3-door Micra was a bit too small for two kids and a pushchair in the boot, so I started looking for something a bit more practical. Luckily I woke up one morning, checked my phone and noticed an ad for a Primera P11 GT Saloon…
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Changing the Window Server 2012 Border Colours
Those who have taken the plunge and upgraded their servers to Windows Server 2012 will notice that, like earlier versions of Windows Server, you cannot change the window border colours like you can on their desktop counterparts. This will be down to Microsoft stripping out any features that may present a security risk out of…