1999 Chevy Metro 1.0L 5spd ecomodding thread

[MetroMPG]

Nice. Is the OEM knob taller? Different ergonomics?

[Daox]

I'd say they're about the same height. The shaft goes into the OEM knob quite a bit before the threads start.

The ergonomics are definitely different. I really like a ball shift nob. The new shift knob is a tiny bit larger in diameter, but not much.

[Daox]

I also 3d printed up a gauge pod for the vacuum gauge I have. I started a new thread for it here:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...uge-31526.html

[MetroMPG]

Does it attach with the existing screw that holds the cluster bezel?

EDIT: never mind! Yes it is, and you answered that in the linked thread.

[Daox]

Nope, I had to source a slightly longer one.

[Daox]

I've been loving the new vacuum gauge. Its so much easier to read being right in the gauge cluster.

Last night it was time for more 3d printing though. The shifter linkage on the Metro is a solid beam. Here is a picture of the setup:





Well, that little black piece next to the blue shifter shaft wears out and you get a lot of slop in the shifting mechanism. That is where my car is at right now. I sometimes miss downshifting on hills trying to shift quickly due to this and its generally just not real nice. So, I printed out some new ones with some dimensions I found from other Metro owners making their own out of brass or nylon. Mine are made of ABS, so we'll see how long they'll actually last.

If other Metro owners are interested, making an extra set is no big deal. Just shoot me a PM.

[user removed]

Looks like the old tophats they used in the later versions of the 240-60-80 Z cars. The earlier versins we called "monkey motion".

regards
mech

[Daox]

I installed the new bushings last night. Wow is there a big difference! I can feel each gear so much better. There is no side to side slop like there used to be. It had over an inch of side to side slop I'd have to guess. Every movement is much more direct. I really like it.

I wrote up a DIY here: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ent-31603.html

Also, if any other Metro owners are interested, I'd be happy to print you up a set. Just shoot me a PM.

[Daox]

Blah, rust... While taking a look over the car trying to fix a few nagging issues (ok, its more of a small list), I found what you see below. This is where the rear driver's side wheel well is supposed to be. What you're actually looking at, behind the rust is the interior plastic! Looks like I have more welding to do. Thankfully, the passenger side is okay.



Sadly, the list of things to fix up on the car is growing faster than its being fixed. Thankfully, its finally getting warm to the point where I actually want to work on things.

[MetroMPG]

Holy cow - haven't seen that on a Metro before.

Makes me want to say: double-check those front control arm mounts!