A-Z of Upgrading

The Figaro is the perfect car to upgrade and or personalise. Over the years many of our members have improved various parts of the car in addition to creating some amazing upgrades.


Engine - Ignition Lead Sets

Nic Caraccio from the Figaro Doctor have launched a brand new range of custom colour ignition leads for the Nissan Figaro. The lead set of 8mm performance silicone leads are made to order and hand crafted. Priced at £39.95 a set and available in Black or… Read More
Published on 17th October 2020

Engine - Piston Replacements

Press Release by The Figaro Shop – 15th October 2021 Our new and exclusive Figaro pistons allow for ultimate engine reliability for many years to come and are now available in our online shop.  We wanted to share some background details on them with you. What’s unique about the Nissan… Read More
Published on 15th October 2021

Engine - Rocker Shaft Re-Tension Kit

This kit is to re-tighten the rocker shaft on the engine. The kit is sold by The Figaro Shop who claim that if not done the shaft can lift causing damage to the head / top of the engine or even a snapped rocker shaft. For a simple job to do… Read More
Published on 31st January 2017

Engine - Service Kit

The club works with Autolink UK who have put together a Figaro Service Kit. This consists of service parts which are perfect if you wish to have a go and do your own servicing. The kit contains Sump Plug Washer (the proper Nissan type), Oil, Air & Fuel Filters (quality,… Read More
Published on 19th August 2012

Engine - Turbo Silicone Hose

According to the supplier, this is a Silicone replacement hose kit, which far exceeds the quality of the original genuine Nissan parts, will help eliminate any boost leaks and on top of that improve the looks of your engine. Leaking boost pressure causes noise, low power, bad running and eventually… Read More
Published on 8th October 2017

Figaro Trailers

Over the years the club has seen a few members attach (and manufacture) Trailers to their cars…… Read More

Front Windscreen

Although the rear windscreen is no longer available, the good news is the front windscreen (PART NO HT6024LB) is! The part is still being manufactured and available through National Windscreens and The Figaro Shop. Click here for Rear Heated Window The… Read More
Published on 28th December 2023

Glove Box Lockable Latch

A very handy addition to your Figaro and allows you to keep your personal items secure with this lockable glove box latch. Any Figaro Key will lock this too! To buy this item refer to our Parts & Services Directory – Click here Club Members can… Read More
Published on 17th December 2016

Grill - How to fit a badge to your grill

Numerous car badges are available that owners may like to attach to their cars. This page shows you how to remove the Figaro grill, make any minor repairs (the neoprene seal around the edge usually needs reglueing), attach the badge, and reinstall the grill. Here, clung founder Kevin Fagan is… Read More
Published on 18th October 2024

Handle - Chrome Handle Surround Kit Upgrade Video

Manufactured by The Figaro Shop this is a 3 piece kit to help tackle shrinking door cards and roof liners.The kit comes with two plates for behind the inner door handles and 1 for the roof handle. They can be fitted in seconds and can transform a sorry looking interior. Read More
Published on 12th January 2017

Heater Knobs - Replacement set of 4

The slider knobs on the heater can become cracked over time due to heat and age. This ends up meaning they will not stay attached to the lever and fall off! These items have been manufactured using a 3d printer by member Jon Franklin. Purchasing Options Original Colour Amayama.com… Read More
Published on 15th August 2022

LHD - A look a left hand drive Nissan Figaros

Despite popular belief, Nissan never actually manufactured any left-hand drive Figaros. If you’re lucky enough to own one, it would have gone through considerable modification to move the steering wheel and all the controls to the left-hand side of the car’s cabin. When Nissan launched the Figaro back in 1991… Read More
Published on 15th November 2019

Lighting - Rechroming Nissan Figaro Rear Lights Video

If you take a close look at your rear light surrounds, chances are, the shine may have dulled over time and in some cases pealing of the chrome coating may have occurred due to the poor design of allowing water to sit in the recess. No amount of polishing will… Read More
Published on 1st July 2020

Lighting - Upgrade to LED Signal Lighting (Kit)

The Figaro Shop have created a kit of LED lights that are a direct replacement for the original bulbs. The new LED variants emit a modern bright light that is not only brighter, safer and more reliable but also draws less current than the original and ensures more visibility. The… Read More
Published on 11th February 2022

Lights - Reversing Light Lenses (Pair)

These lenses have been remanufactured by Garage FK10. The lenses fit into the rear number plate holder light section. If you live in the UK you will need a fog light so will have to change to nearside light bulb to red. Priced individually at £48.78, click on the link… Read More
Published on 16th February 2024

Painting - Engine bay and inside lower boot

Club founder Kevin takes you through how he painted the engine bay and inside the lower boot. The quality of paintwork within both these areas is nowhere near as high quality as the bodywork. If you like showing off your engine bay or just want to to look nice, this… Read More
Published on 11th August 2022

Painting - How to protect the underside of the car

If you drive your Figaro all year round we highly recommend you get it treated with Waxoyl or an equivalent product. The original design of the car with its deep cavities is an ideal breeding ground for rust, especially in areas along the under-door seals. In cold conditions, salt is… Read More

Painting - How to restore the inside of the Fuel Cap

Two rubber stoppers are used to support the lid when shut Anyone following me on our YouTube Channel will be familiar with my past efforts to paint the areas of the engine bay and inside and around the rear boot gutter. I am the sort of person with… Read More
Published on 23rd June 2023

Painting - Original Centre Console

Being over 30 years old the original console can become worn where legs touch it or through use. Yesterday I decided to try a spray the item using The Figaro Shop Interior Ivory Aerosol 400ml. I was concerned that being flexible the paint may not adhere correctly but it worked… Read More
Published on 16th August 2022

Painting - The Figaro car shell

Words and Pictures Toby Brooks (The Figaro Shop) Painting a Figaro is a much more enjoyable process in terms of aesthetics. One that can make a slightly tired-looking car into a vibrant, gleaming one again………or even a unique extension of your personality!… Read More
Published on 5th November 2022

Painting - Touch Up Ivory Interior Paint Spray

With the Figaro now over 25 years old it’s only natural that the inside will have suffered from lots of scruffs and marks over the years. In addition, many cars have issues with the interior panels becoming stained or going sticky. How to paint your interior They need to… Read More
Published on 5th January 2017

Polo Hub Cap – Wheel Trim

The iconic look of the Nissan Figaro is one that it easily recognisable from its sweeping curves, chrome-plated bumpers and simple ivory wheels with chrome centre caps. The ivory-painted “polo” wheel trims can suffer damage over time due to their proximity to the road, salt and grime attack, brake dust… Read More
Published on 21st December 2023

Rear Quarter Panel - O/S/R Quarter Panel

Words and Pictures: Garage FK10 Reproduced Nissan Figaro O/S/R (driver side) quarter panel. The panels are a replica of the original now discontinued quarter panel. They are British and each one is hand-finished, to produce a panel that fits just like the original. It comes complete with the inner door… Read More
Published on 27th October 2023

Rear View Mirror - How to replace the glass Video

If you closely at your rearview mirror you may see unsightly dark spots or black edges. This is the effect of excess moisture entering the layer between the silver and the backing. This causes the bond to break and the silvering to chip off behind the glass and… Read More
Published on 11th December 2021

Rear Window (Heated)

Over time, the heated rear screen can begin to de-laminate and more commonly, the heated elements begin to fail reducing its ability to clear condensation from the rear screen. The glass is no longer available. Click here for the Front Windscreen The Figaro Shop have re-manufactured this item to… Read More
Published on 28th December 2023

Rear Window Frame

The Rear Window Frame is known to suffer from rust-causing the vinyl to lift and bubble rust badly and many become unrepairable. The Figaro Shop have re-manufactured the part in Fiberglass providing exceptional protection. The item is a direct replacement and comes fully trimmed requiring no modification to fit. This… Read More
Published on 19th December 2016

Rear Wing - Arch repair panel

The Figaro suffers badly from rust around the rear arches. This is due to the spot welding of the sub-frame to the shell of the car. Water from the road is forced up into this area and has no way of escaping. Over time the water turns the metal to… Read More
Published on 4th February 2019

Reversing Camera & Parking Sensors Installation

Once the luxury of only the most expensive vehicles, reversing cameras are becoming standard on many cars today. One of our members decided to install one on his Figaro and documented where to buy the parts, and how to install it. The costings are very appealing too, all the parts… Read More
Published on 12th April 2024

Roof - Handle Gutter Protector

If you pull your roof back, you will see two plastic protection strips located within the gutter area. These are often discoloured due to age. The strip provides protection when the white roof handle sits on the roof. A simple way of tidying up the look is rather than try… Read More

Roof - Removal and fitting of new roof video

One of the most frequent requests we get from owners is how to fit a new roof? Over the years the roof can shrink (especially if your car has no garage and lives outside for most of the time due to UV) and can become brittle and tear (again due… Read More
Published on 17th December 2016

Roof - Seal replacement

The Nissan Figaro’s iconic folding roof is covered in a hard-wearing, foldable and weather-resistant ivory-coloured vinyl trimming. This trimming is bonded to the structural front and rear roof bows that form the structure of the roof mechanism. To become weather resistant with the folding roof closed, a very complex roof… Read More
Published on 18th February 2024

Seat - Front Seat Base Springs (set)

Words and Pictures by The Figaro Shop The Nissan Figaro was originally equipped with thin, low-grade leather coverings to the front seats which over time fade, crack and tear letting down the interior of your Figaro. Some of this damage is caused by the failing seat base support springs that… Read More
Published on 4th June 2024

Seats - Figaro Upholstery & Interior Services

Club Member and Figaro Owner Steve Newbold runs Figaro Upholstery & Interior Services from his workshop based in the pretty village of Old Warden in Bedford UK. The car was manufactured back in 1991 the one thing about Figaro seats is that they were extremely well made and put together… Read More
Published on 31st August 2023

Seats - Repair Service By Member John Catling

Words and pictures by John Catling Are you fed up with your nasty discoloured Figaro seats? Do you want them to look shiny and impressive again? I can clean, strip and repair all light damage/cracks etc to your seats. Then re-colour in Figaro Ivory Grey and seal in gloss or… Read More
Published on 14th August 2024

Seats - Replacement leather seat kits

The club works with Seat Surgeons who can fit replacement leather seats either sent by post so you fit yourself or they can fit for you. Tekko – This is a man-made microfibre material. It has a very natural feel close to genuine leather. Very durable and hard-wearing. Read More
Published on 24th October 2019

Seats- Upholstery restoration seat kits

Without question, the leather seats in your Figaro are one of the most luxurious elements of your car. However, at the age of 30, they may be looking a bit tired and in need of some much-needed TLC. Regular ‘feeding’ the leather with conditioner can improve the look in the… Read More
Published on 18th August 2023

Security - How to review and upgrade your alarm

You can buy 4 stickers for just £3.30! At least it might deter someone from stealing the car. Compared with the cars of today, the Nissan Figaro is an extremely easy car to break into and steal. It doesn’t take too much imagination to consider that not everything… Read More
Published on 14th April 2023