Well, the Metro has been on the road for a week. So far, the mileage is an unimpressive 57 (uncalibrated). Considering
the last tank in the Miata was 51, that's extra disappointing!
I've been doing a few things to it, starting with...
... this 5-minute cardboard grille block I slapped on before a highway trip last week.
But what it really needs is a
giant air dam / grille block. That's coming soon.
I've also done:
- engine kill switch, on the shifter
- exterior mirrors delete/relocation to inside
- engine/transmission oil change (slightly lower viscosity & synth)
- swapped driver's seat from the Firefly (I padded it for extra comfort!)
- tracked down an annoying buzz/rattle under the car (worn shifter linkage)
- took the driver's front quarter off to push out a sizeable dent that a family member inflicted on it
- started applying this winter's anti-rust spray in the nooks & crannies
My goal before the weather gets too uncomforable...
- lower the car a bit (Metro spring chop!)
- get the air dam on it
- I should really grab the inline coolant heater out of the Firefly too
The car actually came with a remote starter. I'd like to pull it out. Too many clumps of wires under the dashboard.