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Forum: DIY / How-to 06-30-2018, 09:58 PM
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Posted By me and my metro
Your 96 is OBD2 and has a crank sensor on the...

Your 96 is OBD2 and has a crank sensor on the bottom behind the crank pulley. You need to keep that for your car to pass DEQ in Portlandia. You can get away with a cam change and a transmission...
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-29-2018, 11:34 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By Stubby79
What he ^^ said. It won't fit the harness.

What he ^^ said. It won't fit the harness.
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-29-2018, 11:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,901
Posted By me and my metro
There are two basic body styles, 89-94 an 95-01....

There are two basic body styles, 89-94 an 95-01. Actually there are subtle differences in each series. The 89-91 cars are similar, and the 92-94 cars are similar. The 94 and 95 electronics are very...
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-29-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,901
Posted By HydroJim
geometroforum.com has the answers you seek.

geometroforum.com has the answers you seek.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-04-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 59,081
Posted By bobo333
Thanks guys, Im still saving for new gears,...

Thanks guys,

Im still saving for new gears, being such a popular diff they are quite expensive here, even from the wreckers they wanted $400 for a used center with a different ratio, then i still...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-30-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,944
Posted By RiderofBikes
Found this: GY6 engine - Wikipedia, the free...

Found this: GY6 engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_GY6_Engine)

Do the RPMs seem abnormally high for cruising above 40+? Wiki mentions its driven commonly...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-30-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,944
Posted By metromizer
I'd check the airfilter, pull it out and take it...

I'd check the airfilter, pull it out and take it for a ride... um... drive? to see if top end speed increases. I'd replace the fuel filter, and check the fuel tank vent system, as well.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-30-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,944
Posted By RiderofBikes
dam... I see these (cheapo) all the time in...

dam... I see these (cheapo) all the time in ghetto ads. And have been wanting to build one from scratch myself, just curious, how much HP does that thing have, how is acceleration, and handling of...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-30-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,944
Posted By scivicblu83
your trike reminds me of the 62,000 dollar carver...

your trike reminds me of the 62,000 dollar carver trike from europe.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-29-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,944
Posted By scivicblu83
Thumbs up hello, little friend. this thing is...

hello, little friend. this thing is awesome!:thumbup: how far over does it tilt when you turn?
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-29-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,944
Posted By Weather Spotter
about what was the cost of this thing, I might...

about what was the cost of this thing, I might have to get one :)
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-27-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,944
Posted By beatr911
Perfect for the coming wetness. People...

Perfect for the coming wetness.

People will laugh, until they realize what a great idea a covered scooter is. Then they'll wonder why they haven't caught on. Then they'll wonder where they can...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-26-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,944
Posted By renault_megane_dci
Interesting vehicle ...

Interesting vehicle ...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-26-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,944
Posted By Weather Spotter
It looks like a nice project, it needs a tail and...

It looks like a nice project, it needs a tail and you could get 5-10 MPH more top speed.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-26-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,944
Posted By euromodder
It looks like a cross between a BMW C1, and a...

It looks like a cross between a BMW C1, and a reversed Piaggio MP3 :)

The next steps are obvious. ;)

Close off the better part of the gaping hole on either side - better suited to bad & wet OR...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-26-2012, 12:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,944
Posted By thomason2wheels
Sounds like a project for sure, but hopefully fun...

Sounds like a project for sure, but hopefully fun when all is said and done. Be interesting to see if it has the characteristics of most beautiful women.....high maintenance! :-D
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-25-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,944
Posted By ecomodded
Its pretty cool really, it reminds me of a...

Its pretty cool really, it reminds me of a senior's classy electric scooter. I expect it to be much faster then "the little rascal"type of scooter. i could see the MyPod being used for rentals in...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-20-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 50,165
Posted By Christ
You can make a cleaner "edge" where your kamm...

You can make a cleaner "edge" where your kamm joins to the sides by using wire and silicone or epoxy. Put the stuff in a dispenser tube, goop a bunch of it into the holes, and stuff the wire into the...
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-23-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 50,165
Posted By renault_megane_dci
What about lightening the car as much as likable...

What about lightening the car as much as likable ?
Boosts mpg in the lower range of speed for free.
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-23-2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 50,165
Posted By Galane
Then the best is to find a shop that has pride in...

Then the best is to find a shop that has pride in their work and will go to the effort to make the angles on both sides match, not just be "within specification".

Setting the toe to the minimum of...
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-22-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 50,165
Posted By Galane
You need to find an alignment shop that's willing...

You need to find an alignment shop that's willing to do your front suspension setup precisely. You want the angles on both sides identical, not just in the factory specified range.

It can make the...
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-19-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 50,165
Posted By blownb310
I see quotes like this quite a lot on these...

I see quotes like this quite a lot on these forums. It's certainly good to have goals. I was in the same boat, I always wanted to do a belly pan and other aero mods, but for years just never got...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-05-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,528
Posted By Mpdonalson
Also beware xfi pistons are different than all...

Also beware xfi pistons are different than all other metros. They have only one compression ring (zero gap) and tend to be hard to find but are a vital part of an xfi.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-05-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,528
Posted By Mpdonalson
Not lifters

I too replaced all of my lifters. Wasted my $. Sad thing is the engine was supposed to be freshly rebuilt. The builder reused the old pistons. The edges of the skirts were razor sharp.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-05-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,528
Posted By Mpdonalson
Piston slap

Piston skirt slap is a common problem with these. Sounds like a diesel and is loudest when cold and when the engine is under load. I got the same problem. The pistons will eventualy break. The skirts...
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