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Intro!!; I feel like I know you people already!!
Topic Started: Mar 12 2012, 05:51 PM (708 Views)
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Well I've done it!!! I have been reading up on what to get in the way of a better mpg car and came up with the metro!! It has a newly installed motor(40000 mls) and wasn't a bad price seein as a new car with same mpg's is like 20 times what I paid!!!
My first thought upon seeing said metro is wow it's ugly!! But with a little driving I've fallen in love!! it's alot like a gokart!!
So the stats: I have a 97 metro hatchback with the 1.0l, my micro-minivan!! I got it and stripped it of it's rear interior(no backseat, spare, trim, nothin!) now I'm covering it in light weight foam and dropcloth for durability! Im a carpenter so I do alot of hauling of tools and materials...I'm interested in making the car a little more powerful but not so much as to compromise the milage a ton...
I've read like every post you've put on here so I feel like I know you all!! Your really helpful people and I'm so happy to be part of your metroforum family!!!
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arollinstone
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On a Mission from God

Welcome, the guys here are great.
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Je conduis une petite voiture.

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Mar 12 2012, 05:51 PM
I'm covering it in light weight foam
I'm picturing a cocoon of down feathers, and silk personally, but foam will work.
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Lol the inside goofy!! But it would be pretty fun to do a pillow car... And the metro would make a pretty good one!!
With a subwoofer in the city it needs foam to absorb the sound!! I try to think of my fellow man because I love the bass in the car but when I'm at home trying to get some much deserved rest I don't wanna hear your bass...
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Welcome to your new forum, 1.0 L! :coffee

Cargo? Check out post number 4 by Neo Geo Neo Geo Build Thread.
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Murf 59
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Welcome to the forum. Do you have any pics of your ride? We love pics
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Duct tape heals all wounds

Welcome here :)
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Still trying to figure out how to put a pic up... No computer, just iPhone so it's harder
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Johnny Mullet
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Welcome aboard! If your car has no hatch release, I would try to find one at a junkyard to make life easier.
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@ Johnny- Does it put a release up front? I won't have to fumble around with my keys in the dark?!?! Defiantly worth looking into!!
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idmetro
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Welcome aboard.

Yep that's the release. Not on all models but definitely worth keeping an eye out for in the junkyard. If you find one I suggest snagging the entire assembly - lever, cable and latches that way you know they are compatible. I think there may be some differences in the latches used depending on whether it came with a release or not...

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised just how much stuff will fit in a Metro.
Edited by idmetro, Mar 13 2012, 09:15 AM.
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It is rather amazing how much they will fit! I was so delighted when I figured out how to fit 8 foot lumber in it and still close the hatch!! Metros are highly underrated!!
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Ssssshhhhhhh don't tell anyone or we won't be able to afford them...
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