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My New Metro XFI
Topic Started: Feb 25 2010, 12:31 AM (1,154 Views)
Switchblade8588	Feb 25 2010, 12:31 AM Post #1
Member Posts: 62 Group: Members Member #1,903 Joined: Feb 24, 2010 Location Corn Field in Iowa Year/Make/Model 1994 Geo Metro XFI	Today I got a 1994 Metro XFI with some rust damage and while I am repairing the frame I was wondering what you guys think the best mods to start with for gas mileage would be, any would help. Thanks Dan can't wait to start saving gas!! Here are some pictures of her needs some work but ill get it done Front Back Inside



CityConnection	Feb 25 2010, 12:47 AM Post #2
This is you, so you must be online Posts: 753 Group: Tech Certified Member #1,190 Joined: Sep 8, 2009 Location Magalia, CA Year/Make/Model 1993 Geo Metro G10/5	wow, that's a pretty clean interior. Welcome aboard!



Jittney	Feb 25 2010, 12:50 AM Post #3
Anchorage, AK 93 & 94 Posts: 359 Group: Tech Certified Member #1,658 Joined: Jan 9, 2010	Congratulations on getting an XFi. We're looking forward to hearing what you do with it. Thanks for posting pictures.



Switchblade8588	Feb 25 2010, 01:44 AM Post #4
Member Posts: 62 Group: Members Member #1,903 Joined: Feb 24, 2010 Location Corn Field in Iowa Year/Make/Model 1994 Geo Metro XFI	and I was really happy with the inside of the car so far tho I have not had a a lot of time to look it over I had to leave for work as soon as I got it home, It is missing both inside door handles so I was lock inside the car till I rolled the window down lol gonna have to get me some new ones, but the first thing I need to get to is the rust problem I believe its a lower control arm or in the area on the passenger side, I'll be looking at it friday. After its drivable thou on to the MPG modding



90metro	Feb 25 2010, 11:21 AM Post #5
Geo Stalker Posts: 891 Group: Valued Members Member #594 Joined: Mar 22, 2009 Location Pickerington, OH Year/Make/Model 90 hatchback 3/5, 91 hatchback 3/5 with rusted frame, 93 vert automatic	I'm currently welding some fresh steel onto both frame stands at the forward control arms of a 92XFI. Post some pics of the rust areas....I believe somebody here can post a welding thread to help you out.



Bad Bent	Feb 25 2010, 10:22 PM Post #6
Facetious Educated Donkey Posts: 3,847 Group: Moderator Member #334 Joined: Dec 26, 2008 Location Native of SoCal, existing in McCall, Idaho Year/Make/Model 1991 and 1996 Geo Metros	Welcome to the forum, Switchblade8588! Look like a very good buy. Well, we have the usual "econo" mods like tire pressure, Seafoam for a cleaner running less carbon'd up engine, block off the front grill, new wheel bearings, maybe delete the passenger mirror (state laws?) and take a look at ecomodder.com/fuel-economy-mpg-modifications for 65+ mods.



Mr Murf 59	Feb 25 2010, 10:46 PM Post #7
Looking like a lost Irish tourist Posts: 2,408 Group: Tech Certified Member #928 Joined: Jul 2, 2009 Location Humboldt Co. CA Year/Make/Model 94 Geo Metro 1.0L, 99 Chevy Metro 1.0L both 5spds	Welcome SB



Switchblade8588	Feb 26 2010, 04:25 AM Post #8
Member Posts: 62 Group: Members Member #1,903 Joined: Feb 24, 2010 Location Corn Field in Iowa Year/Make/Model 1994 Geo Metro XFI	thanks for the mods you posted. I have read the list of +65 and there are some really good ideas in there. I also seen where someone removed there driver side mirror and put the mirror inside the car. I think that would still be legal? any good ideas on keeping these cars from rusting so bad? Thanks Dan Also these pictures where the ones of the car that the guy gave me I would say its doesn't look as nice as the pictures make it look, in the inside the radio was taking out along with the speakers I think and the floor in the back is pulled up, I don't know I haven't looked at it much yet I will know a lot more tomm. Oh and is there anywhere to get stock replacement parts for the inside of the car my inside door handles are broken and I am looking to replace them. Edited by Switchblade8588, Feb 26 2010, 04:37 AM.



Mr Murf 59	Feb 26 2010, 04:43 AM Post #9
Looking like a lost Irish tourist Posts: 2,408 Group: Tech Certified Member #928 Joined: Jul 2, 2009 Location Humboldt Co. CA Year/Make/Model 94 Geo Metro 1.0L, 99 Chevy Metro 1.0L both 5spds	I am not sure about new int. parts. But for used. Try Samp. It has #s after his name. I don't remember what they are. I am looking for door handles for the outside of my 94. As far as rust goes. I am way out west. We don't seem to have that problem here. It does not snow right here. I would try Ospho. It is a mild acid. That leaves a zinc coating, it stops the rust process and gets it ready to paint. The fishermen use it out here on their steel boats. It works good. Check your frame horns where the A arms bolt on. It seems to be a very common problem out your way. I am sure BB or one of the guys out east can point you in the right direction as far as repairing them.



metro_fiend	Feb 26 2010, 06:12 PM Post #10
Posts: 273 Group: Valued Members Member #1,349 Joined: Oct 25, 2009 Location Nova Scotia Year/Make/Model 95 Geo Metro Lsi	keep the tialights like that , i love it



Bad Bent	Feb 26 2010, 09:08 PM Post #11
Facetious Educated Donkey Posts: 3,847 Group: Moderator Member #334 Joined: Dec 26, 2008 Location Native of SoCal, existing in McCall, Idaho Year/Make/Model 1991 and 1996 Geo Metros	I saw the driver's side mirror delete and I think it was in Washington state? Is "what's legal is the interpretation of the law" the term? You can ask if samp9983 and metroschultz have door handles and 1DCGUY posted the eBay search ebay.comgeo+metro+door+handle. It's what I did pre-forum. I installed an after market stereo and speakers. It's just better. Mr. Murf has great suggestion in Ospho. I hope it's working out...



Car Nut	Feb 28 2010, 04:55 PM Post #12
Posts: 242 Group: Valued Members Member #426 Joined: Jan 31, 2009 Location Fredericksburg, VA Year/Make/Model 1994 Metro XFI 1995 Metro 1999 Metro 95 Civic VX 92 Civic VX 68 VW Bug 69 VW Bug 98 K1500 Silverado	Welcome. Nice find. Missed a clean, no rust 92 XFI for $700 last week. Would have looked nice beside my 94 XFI. Guy wanted to deal with locals only & I was 1 1/2 hrs away. Oh well, sometimes you're the windshield & other times you're the bug. PS. I didn't want to do the mirror delete. I'd rather be safer & keep it there.



Switchblade8588	Mar 1 2010, 04:44 AM Post #13
Member Posts: 62 Group: Members Member #1,903 Joined: Feb 24, 2010 Location Corn Field in Iowa Year/Make/Model 1994 Geo Metro XFI	Well here is a picture of the rusted frame, I haven't had time to fix it or even know if I can at this point I am kind of worried about alignment and I'm guessing when the frame broke in the first place it also moved the axle because when you put it in gear it makes a grinding sound.



metroschultz	Mar 1 2010, 09:20 AM Post #14
NHRA N E 1 Posts: 1,079 Group: Tech Certified Member #10 Joined: Sep 11, 2008 Location The Beach, Va. Year/Make/Model 1993,4,5,7 Metro+Integra+Swift	It is repairable. You need a competent welder and some time. The axle may have pulled free of the transmission. The distance from one front control arm bolt to the other is ~ 27 inches



Johnny Mullet	Mar 1 2010, 09:31 AM Post #15
"Geo Whisperer" Posts: 5,613 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Sep 7, 2008 Location Ashtabula, Ohio Year/Make/Model 97 & 98 Metro	Looking forward to updates! You also made "Ride of the Week"



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