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DotMatrix
Posted 6/10/2008 6:21 PM (#455743)
Subject: My Danish '84 Metro


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Hello.

I have been here for a while, and figured it was about time I created a journal
So here it is, and this is the status of the car so far:

Model: Austin Metro 1275 HLE

Year of make: 1984

Engine: Original 1275 A+ with 1.5/1 roller-valvelifters, carburettor trumpet, "sock" foam airfilter, other carburettor needle, leadfree valveseats, sports-manifold and other exhaust. quick-shift gear lever.

Wheels: 6x13 SuperLight in dark metal grey

Tires: Yokohama A539, in 175/50-13

Suspension: uprated front anti-rollbar, rear turbo anti-rollbar. 7mm shortened suspension trumpets fron, 6mm in the back, individualized suspension, rear suspension stiffening bar, GAZ adjustable shocks, green stuff brakepads, polybushes all way round, metro turbo front brake disk ventilation.

Stereo: Pioner Cd radio with Purple Power amplifier, 2x 6x9" Sony X-Plod in back, and 2x 6.5" Sony X-Plod in the door pockets.

Styling: MG Metro turbo wing extensions and front spoiler, Hella oval high beam lamps in the front bumper, original tailgate spoiler mounted, painted black, coloured wing mirrors.

Interior: MG Metro seats, black fabric on the "parcel shelf" in the back, black vinyl on the door cards, black front and rear door pocket, black "parcel shelf" rests, black inner door handles and window winding knobs, Austin Metro S 3-spoke steering wheel, Austin Metro S rev counter.

Edited by DotMatrix 6/10/2008 6:21 PM
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Posted 6/10/2008 6:21 PM (#455744 - in reply to #455743)
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And now a couple of pictures. Hope you like them. A buddy of mine who is good with photos helped me take them.















Edited by DotMatrix 6/10/2008 6:24 PM
DotMatrix
Posted 6/10/2008 6:26 PM (#455745 - in reply to #455743)
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A couple of picture more:









Edited by DotMatrix 6/10/2008 6:31 PM
JamieS
Posted 6/10/2008 6:31 PM (#455746 - in reply to #455743)
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Thats a very nice example fella.. how a modified mk1 should look

Are they just mini fitment wheels or are they specifically metro offset?
DotMatrix
Posted 6/10/2008 6:34 PM (#455747 - in reply to #455746)
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JamieS - 6/10/2008 1:31 PM

Thats a very nice example fella.. how a modified mk1 should look

Are they just mini fitment wheels or are they specifically metro offset?


Thanks Its one of those never ending projects it has been mine for 4-5 years now.
Its normal 6x13" SuperLights as you buy for a mini. Some modification to the front wings necessary, other than that standard.
JamieS
Posted 6/10/2008 6:35 PM (#455748 - in reply to #455743)
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Thats what I like to hear.. might go for some revolution rfx for mine and finding them in mini fitment is hard enough.. dont fancy trying it in metro fitment lol

Are the door pockets mk1 and standard aswell? Thats the only thing I was worried about with the mk1 interior
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Posted 6/10/2008 6:38 PM (#455749 - in reply to #455743)
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Stunning!

Wheels suit it down to the ground!
DotMatrix
Posted 6/10/2008 6:46 PM (#455750 - in reply to #455749)
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Pandy - 6/10/2008 1:38 PM

Stunning!

Wheels suit it down to the ground!


thanks

JamieS - 6/10/2008 1:35 PM

Thats what I like to hear.. might go for some revolution rfx for mine and finding them in mini fitment is hard enough.. dont fancy trying it in metro fitment lol

Are the door pockets mk1 and standard aswell? Thats the only thing I was worried about with the mk1 interior


I have been looking on the rfx 5 spoke wheels as well, but went for these. But think the rfx's would also suit the car very well.
yes. the door pockets are standard mk1. But the type with speakers in, and then painted black as everything else
vvc warrior
Posted 7/10/2008 1:39 AM (#455771 - in reply to #455743)
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stunning, looks really nice & sitting on them alloy wheels it looks very fat

this has to be one of the best A-series about

must say tho you defo need a new shiney exhaust as it's the only thing letting the car down.

DotMatrix
Posted 7/10/2008 3:28 AM (#455778 - in reply to #455771)
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Man on a Mission - 6/10/2008 8:39 PM

stunning, looks really nice & sitting on them alloy wheels it looks very fat

this has to be one of the best A-series about

must say tho you defo need a new shiney exhaust as it's the only thing letting the car down.



thanks
but yes. the exhaust looks a bit small and inadequate being that small, but I like it there in the middle, and if it gets much bigger it hits the ground but of course I could polish the sticking out of the rear.
AdrianSi
Posted 7/10/2008 6:55 AM (#455839 - in reply to #455743)
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That looks an awesome machine...would look better a tad lower but im guessing exhaust clearance would be an issue!
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Posted 7/10/2008 7:24 AM (#455846 - in reply to #455743)
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looks pretty good dude, allot like mine!
DotMatrix
Posted 7/10/2008 8:06 AM (#455855 - in reply to #455839)
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AdrianSi - 7/10/2008 1:55 AM

That looks an awesome machine...would look better a tad lower but im guessing exhaust clearance would be an issue!


thanks
exactly. its all ready a bit of a problem getting on the car lift back home, also the wings need a bit of work for the wheels to clear if it has to be lower so this is where it sits

#petrol_head thanks.

Edited by DotMatrix 7/10/2008 8:07 AM
JamieS
Posted 7/10/2008 10:48 AM (#455880 - in reply to #455743)
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Is getting a custom exhaust made up not an option?
DotMatrix
Posted 7/10/2008 1:56 PM (#455981 - in reply to #455880)
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JamieS - 7/10/2008 5:48 AM

Is getting a custom exhaust made up not an option?


I have recently considered buying the maniflow metro exhaust.
A custom one would be just as low when I want it to have a centre exit, this is one I bend myself, and the rear silencer is as small as they get, of course I could get rid of the rear silincer all together and just have a pipe, that would give 1" or so of room at the back.
but when it is worn out this one, I think I will buy a maniflow and fit it in the standard place.
robster
Posted 7/10/2008 3:05 PM (#456020 - in reply to #455743)
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Did you need to machine off the lugs from the drive flanges, if they are mini fitment wheels?
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Posted 7/10/2008 3:53 PM (#456042 - in reply to #456020)
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robster - 7/10/2008 10:05 AM

Did you need to machine off the lugs from the drive flanges, if they are mini fitment wheels?


yes. did do that.
but actualy it was only a couple of milimeters the diameter of the rim was to small.
Metromartin
Posted 7/10/2008 4:04 PM (#456049 - in reply to #455743)
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I love those pictures and love your car,

Do you want me to add it to the 1.3 gallery now you have some good pictures?
DotMatrix
Posted 7/10/2008 4:08 PM (#456055 - in reply to #456049)
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Metromartin - 7/10/2008 11:04 AM

I love those pictures and love your car,

Do you want me to add it to the 1.3 gallery now you have some good pictures?


yes. that would be great. I have postet a link and some text ind the "add my car please thread"
Metromartin
Posted 7/10/2008 4:46 PM (#456068 - in reply to #456055)
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DotMatrix - 7/10/2008 9:08 PM

Metromartin - 7/10/2008 11:04 AM

I love those pictures and love your car,

Do you want me to add it to the 1.3 gallery now you have some good pictures?


yes. that would be great. I have postet a link and some text ind the "add my car please thread"


Your mk1 Metro is now famous
http://www.metropower.co.uk/portal/default.asp?id=258&mnu=258
DotMatrix
Posted 7/10/2008 4:59 PM (#456078 - in reply to #456068)
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Metromartin - 7/10/2008 11:46 AM

Your mk1 Metro is now famous
http://www.metropower.co.uk/portal/default.asp?id=258&mnu=258


thats great. thanks
mayoturbo
Posted 7/10/2008 5:09 PM (#456085 - in reply to #455743)
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looks nicely modidied. Good to see another a-series!
DotMatrix
Posted 7/10/2008 5:46 PM (#456103 - in reply to #456085)
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mayoturbo - 7/10/2008 12:09 PM

looks nicely modidied. Good to see another a-series!


thanks. liking yours to I must say! specially the wheels and that is sits so low.
robster
Posted 8/10/2008 1:52 AM (#456133 - in reply to #455743)
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Well done on the site pics. Hopefully mine will be alongside yours in the not too distant future
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Posted 9/10/2008 2:21 PM (#456617 - in reply to #455743)
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lovin your metro m8, there many metro in denmark?
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