06-26-2008, 04:23 PM
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VIVA LA MPG RESISTANCE
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Just getting started
Hey y'all from down in TN. I am just getting started with all of this, but I am making solid progress with my 97 Metro.
I really want to see if I can find some headlight covers for it, and maybe some skirts for the back wheels. I looked everywhere, and even tried to make them using plexi, a heatgun, and a coffee can (I read that somewhere). It was not pretty at all!!!!!!!!
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06-26-2008, 04:28 PM
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Hey Will, welcome to ecomodder! Looking at your fuel log I'd say you're off to a great start already,  |
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06-26-2008, 04:35 PM
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Welcome to the site. I'm sure you've seen MetroMPG.com already? |
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06-26-2008, 04:40 PM
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Yeah, I saw Metro MPG. It had some really great stuff. I think that is where I got the idea to make the headlight covers, but when I finished they looked more like modern art. Maybe I should call a museum..... HA HA
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06-26-2008, 08:35 PM
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You could upgrade those lights to the kind on my car and MetroMPG has. They are the aerodynamic molded lights, but fog over pretty easily.
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06-27-2008, 10:31 AM
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CoyoteX did some clear covers on his old XFi to cover the headlight buckets.
How come yours didn't turn out? What happened?
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06-28-2008, 11:05 AM
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I don't know, I think it was a little too much heat, or too much time in one spot. I kept melting parts of it or not getting the right bends. I finally gave up and decided to try something different.
I like Johnny Mullet's idea above, but I will have to find one with those lights and make sure they are a good fit to mine. I still have some structual damage to the front end of mine from the previous owner. I have it functional but, this car has been a real test of patience. I guess it's better than the junk yard it was bound for...
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07-06-2008, 11:30 AM
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Hey, Has any Metro owners tried the new e3 sparkplugs in your cars? I am curious to see if they work.....
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07-06-2008, 04:42 PM
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welcome texan
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