Ecomodding my winter beater: a unicorn no-rust (*) 2000 Chevrolet Metro 1.0 5-spd

[Xist]

I hope that I never have brake issues like that, I think that I would have needed to find a mechanic. Frank, for how long have you had a Metro? Why isn't it listed in your fleet?

I bought a beaded seat cover for my Accord. Later someone posted a picture of theirs and I realized that I installed mine wrong, mine only covers the back, and then hangs over behind the seat, but I only notice my back sweating, not my sitting-down-side.

Have you guys worn out any? I periodically notice mine splitting in two and think I should mend it with fishing line.

Do you guys put one in every car that you drive regularly or move it when you change cars?

I just realized that I do not have one in my Civic and I do not know why!

[MetroMPG]

Mine hasn't busted yet, and it's pretty old ... 16 or 17 years, I think. I am mentally prepared for catastrophic failure. Beads everywhere!

I move it from car to car. And I really only tend to use it for 2 or 3 weeks a year when it gets hot & humid.

[Shaneajanderson]

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

Glad you got your windows working... can you crank them all from the driver's seat? :-)

Summer's here. I installed my AC:


The MPGiata is coming out of storage today, on the road next week. I will not miss driving the Metro, aside from its easy-peasy 70 MPG at this time of year.

Back windows work fine, passenger front rolls up straight and easy but the last 3 inches going up it gets really difficult, so I don't use that one. The driver's side falls off the track, but I found if I hold it tight against the back of the track as I roll it will work if I'm careful. I can roll them all down from the driver's seat, so driving home I have the driver's front and both rears open.

I need one of those beaded covers but haven't been able to find one, and I'm terrible at ordering stuff online.

[mpg_numbers_guy]

I haven't sat in one so I can't speak from experience, but aren't those beaded seat covers uncomfortable? From appearance they look like you're sitting on a bunch of wooden marbles.

[Shaneajanderson]

Originally Posted by mpg_numbers_guy

I haven't sat in one so I can't speak from experience, but aren't those beaded seat covers uncomfortable? From appearance they look like you're sitting on a bunch of wooden marbles.

If it keeps my back cooler, I'd be ok with that.

I'm now seriously looking at an 07 yaris with a 5-speed. Listed for 5k with 167k miles, looks to be in very good shape. NADA say 3800 for high retail, but All the 2007's I can find nearby are listed for 5k+, so may be an ok price.

[MetroMPG]

It's fine. The foam in the seat deforms as usual under the beads, so there are no weird pressure points or anything. The air gap makes things much more comfy.

[MetroMPG]

Ps. I got mine at a major auto parts store. AKA: Crappy Tire in the great white north.

[Shaneajanderson]

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

Ps. I got mine at a major auto parts store. AKA: Crappy Tire in the great white north.

I've looked at the parts stores in my town (there's only 2 of them) and no luck.

fun fact, even though you live in Canaderp, there's a decent chance you are actually further south than I am in North Dakota.

[Xist]

I bought this one two years ago. $17.75 and rated 3.7/5. All of the other ones Amazon showed me had similar prices and ratings. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one is rated 4.3/5, but costs $60! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Walmart has a similar one for $12.88: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Auto-Driv...hion/138559663

[MetroMPG]

Originally Posted by Shaneajanderson

fun fact, even though you live in Canaderp, there's a decent chance you are actually further south than I am in North Dakota.

Possible! I'm at latitude 44.59 N.

Extra fun fact: When I was a kid, I clearly remember the geography class where the teacher dropped the bombshell that the southernmost point in Ontario is further south than California's northern border.

Mind = BLOWN.