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Forum: EcoModding Central 11-21-2023, 10:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,315
Posted By me and my metro
You must have purchased some soft sticky tires....

You must have purchased some soft sticky tires. Good winter tires are very soft to grab the road. They usually never last through a hot Summer. They also wear out very quickly.
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-19-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,510
Posted By me and my metro
My brother in law bought Volt # 68. He preordered...

My brother in law bought Volt # 68. He preordered it a year before they finally came out. He is now a retired electrical engineer and the technology interested him. He loved the car and kept it until...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 06-08-2023, 12:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,067
Posted By me and my metro
I hope everyone realizes that the money is worth...

I hope everyone realizes that the money is worth about half of what it was 3 years ago. Fuel, parts and labor have doubled. My wages have not! A double wopper, fries and a drink is now $15.00. Used...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-31-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,483
Posted By me and my metro
You do realize that CAFE stands for corporate...

You do realize that CAFE stands for corporate average fuel economy. While making improvements they also limit sales on low fuel mileage models until they sell enough Metros each year. They also...
Forum: DIY / How-to 11-20-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,402
Posted By me and my metro
The car came with a switch that looks like a...

The car came with a switch that looks like a brake light switch only it was on the clutch pedal. That switch is the only thing between the starter and the ignition switch on the start circuit.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-30-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,515
Posted By me and my metro
As long as Mercedes approves you should good! Air...

As long as Mercedes approves you should good! Air cooled VW gearboxes did not like GL5, it is too slippery an oil for the syncros.
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-29-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,879
Posted By me and my metro
This has been a common practice on circle track...

This has been a common practice on circle track race cars for at least 50 years. It was done to get the rear spoiler higher in the air for more down force. They would limit the spoiler size but not...
Forum: Introductions 08-21-2022, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 772
Posted By me and my metro
Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 07-17-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,413
Posted By me and my metro
Probably find a number as a 2500, 3500 is...

Probably find a number as a 2500, 3500 is considered a heavy duty truck and not rated.
Forum: Hybrids 06-19-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,418
Posted By me and my metro
This is what we did with our 67 Firebird back in...

This is what we did with our 67 Firebird back in 1977.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 05-28-2022, 11:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,196
Posted By me and my metro
Back 20 years ago when my used car dealer friend...

Back 20 years ago when my used car dealer friend was selling a lot of Chrysler minivans, the rear head was always worse than the front head. The 3.0 Mitsubishi engine was a hemi and the exhaust seals...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-17-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,912
Posted By me and my metro
Gear ratio is a big factor in a Metro. There are...

Gear ratio is a big factor in a Metro. There are four different ratios available. They range from 4.4 to 3.5 in 9% jumps. Obviously the big car with the small engine gets the 4.4 from the factory. As...
Forum: The Lounge 04-16-2021, 11:07 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 15,388
Posted By me and my metro
2000 Tdi/5 new Beetle on the way! Probably moving...

2000 Tdi/5 new Beetle on the way! Probably moving out of L series Saturns. 45 mpg sounds better than 30. Powertrain might end up in a Jetta or Passat wagon.
Forum: The Lounge 04-15-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,839
Posted By me and my metro
I have only used stop leak as an emergency...

I have only used stop leak as an emergency measure. I had a plastic tank radiator develop a crack and stop leak got us back home from Kansas. It always costs more to repair the vehicle after stop...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-23-2021, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 845
Posted By me and my metro
1994 is pretty early for drive by wire. Ford and...

1994 is pretty early for drive by wire. Ford and Gm went drive by wire about 2003. Of course the Diesels were drive by wire in 94.
Forum: Success Stories 12-27-2020, 11:02 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 76,377
Posted By me and my metro
Installed the engine/transmission combo into the...

Installed the engine/transmission combo into the 2000 Saturn LS1 Saturday and took it for a nice drive tonight. From long block/trans hanging on the cherry picker Saturday to test drive in about 7...
Forum: Hybrids 12-19-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,418
Posted By me and my metro
I also love your Caddy.

I also love your Caddy.
Forum: Hybrids 12-16-2020, 09:45 AM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,418
Posted By me and my metro
Now where was I? Why do I have so many boxes of...

Now where was I? Why do I have so many boxes of parts?
Let the festivities begin again.
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-04-2020, 10:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,235
Posted By me and my metro
Geometroforum.com was very busy for years. There...

Geometroforum.com was very busy for years. There just aren’t many Metros left in the NorthEast. I ran Metros for about 8 years, repaired and sold many. Just moved on to Saturn L series cars about 5...
Forum: For Sale 11-03-2020, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 823
Posted By me and my metro
I’ll look but I think I got rid of all my Metro...

I’ll look but I think I got rid of all my Metro stuff. The 3.79 ratio works well and are much more available. They come in all the 95+ four cylinder cars. The 3.52 is only in the early four cylinder...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-30-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,235
Posted By me and my metro
The ignition lock comes off the column and you...

The ignition lock comes off the column and you can probably just smack it on the counter and get the piece out. There are two anti-theft shear bolts that hold the lock to the column. Take a hack saw...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-11-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,791
Posted By me and my metro
Unfortunately a majority of new cars sit of...

Unfortunately a majority of new cars sit of freeways in stop and traffic with the air conditioning on. Cooling systems are designed to drive to Death Valley in the summer so everyone gets to enjoy...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-07-2020, 12:22 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 26,672
Posted By me and my metro
Do you know any small car lot dealers that go to...

Do you know any small car lot dealers that go to that auction? Just ask them to buy it for you. I have a dealer friend and have bought most of my vehicles through him for the last 30 years.
Forum: Hybrids 07-22-2020, 08:51 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,418
Posted By me and my metro
Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!!!
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-05-2020, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 719
Posted By me and my metro
The tone ring in the differential will turn at...

The tone ring in the differential will turn at the same speed as your tires so no difference. You are only changing the ratio that your engine sees so you do nothing and the speedometer reads...
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