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1993 Metro GTi 16v MPi Hillclimb/Sprint Project
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mbwoy84
Posted 19/9/2012 2:43 PM (#676711)
Subject: 1993 Metro GTi 16v MPi Hillclimb/Sprint Project
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Thought I'd best start a journal for the Metro GTi I acquired on Saturday.

Won't be doing too much for at least a few weeks as I've just bought a two-post ramp for my workshop, but need to get an old pit filled in and paint the floor etc first, then I can use it for the many jobs I have to do on my numerous vehicles. Anyway, I can start by showing the car in its current state plus whilst the work hasn't started just yet, my shopping for bits started yesterday, so I can show what's arrived so far and update as and when.

Firstly, the car as it is now. It was a one owner from new car, the guy who sold it was in his eighties at the time and he got rid to buy a scooter. It was sold to a guy in the Mini and Metro spares and repair business who was going to use it for trackdays, but never got round to doing anything with it and it was parked up on his driveway under a tree for over three years, that's when I bought it. The original owner was from North Wales and only ever used it relatively locally, so it's never seen a motorway or anything in its life.























 
mbwoy84
Posted 19/9/2012 2:58 PM (#676712 - in reply to #676711)
Subject: RE: 1993 Metro GTi 16v MPi Hillclimb/Sprint Project
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And some of the new bits.

MGF Rear Hydragas Units for the front



MG TF Trophy AP Racing 4-Pot Calipers. I've got the discs and pads as well, but will be ditching those in favour of something much better



MGF Front Lower Ball Joints



AVO Adjustable front Shock Absorbers



Sparco Race/Rally Steering Wheel with a nice suede grip



Sparco anodised aluminium gearknob, nicely weighted for quick and precise changes



New Slam Panel



FIA Plumbed-In Fire Extinguisher



FIA Battery Isolator Switch, got one for inside and outside the car



New Battery, I connected this earlier and the car now fires up first turn of the key with no hesitation



New rear brake shoes. Will change everything on the car brake-wise. I like good brakes and don't like brakes on any car that's been standing for three years plus



New Oil Filter as naturally the engine will be getting a thorough refresh



New Fuel Filter as the car really didn't like the stale old fuel which I've now flushed out



That's all my shopping for now, but there's a LOT more to follow.


 
jasonr
Posted 19/9/2012 4:36 PM (#676731 - in reply to #676711)
Subject: RE: 1993 Metro GTi 16v MPi Hillclimb/Sprint Project


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Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire		Wouldn't bother with the brakes, your going to need mgf trophy or tf 17s to make them fit.
 
mbwoy84
Posted 19/9/2012 4:43 PM (#676733 - in reply to #676731)
Subject: RE: 1993 Metro GTi 16v MPi Hillclimb/Sprint Project
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jasonr - 19/9/2012 4:36 PM

Wouldn't bother with the brakes, your going to need mgf trophy or tf 17s to make them fit.


They will fit under 15's without too much drama, It's been done. Just a bit of work required.
 
Jim VVC
Posted 19/9/2012 5:10 PM (#676736 - in reply to #676711)
Subject: RE: 1993 Metro GTi 16v MPi Hillclimb/Sprint Project


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Location: Studley, Warwickshire		They will fit under 15" comps with a bit of grinding but I would check track tyre fitments before going any further

Just noticed your reg, just a few before mine



Edited by Jim VVC 19/9/2012 5:15 PM
 
mbwoy84
Posted 19/9/2012 5:26 PM (#676738 - in reply to #676711)
Subject: RE: 1993 Metro GTi 16v MPi Hillclimb/Sprint Project
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Wheels and tyres are already sorted, should be here pretty soon!
 
Chris VVC
Posted 19/9/2012 5:45 PM (#676743 - in reply to #676711)
Subject: RE: 1993 Metro GTi 16v MPi Hillclimb/Sprint Project


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Location: wolverhampton		what you doing with the wheels that are on it now?
 
jasonr
Posted 19/9/2012 6:08 PM (#676749 - in reply to #676711)
Subject: RE: 1993 Metro GTi 16v MPi Hillclimb/Sprint Project


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Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire		Got to be honest the benefits do not compensate for the downside - extra weight, reduced acceleration, reduced handling, increased weight of rotating mass. If you are intending to sprint/hillclimb it stick with 13's. You will not need stoppers that big, I race a 170-75bhp metro with standard calipers and 1166 pads - just get some 1177 pads and save your money. I am currently building a new car with wilwood 4 pots under standard wheels.

Edited by jasonr 19/9/2012 6:10 PM
 
DotMatrix
Posted 19/9/2012 6:40 PM (#676751 - in reply to #676711)
Subject: RE: 1993 Metro GTi 16v MPi Hillclimb/Sprint Project


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Location: Jelling, Denmark		good project you have here get cracking with that rust and keep the pictures comming (including those from races)
 
mbwoy84
Posted 19/9/2012 6:48 PM (#676754 - in reply to #676711)
Subject: RE: 1993 Metro GTi 16v MPi Hillclimb/Sprint Project
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That brake and wheel combo was fitted to by far the fastest and best-handling Metro (well, Rover 100) I've ever seen and it was quicker round ever circuit it went to with the new wheels and stoppers than before with 13's and Rover 200 brakes.

The old wheels and tyres will be up for sale soon.
 
AdrianSi
Posted 19/9/2012 8:07 PM (#676769 - in reply to #676711)
Subject: RE: 1993 Metro GTi 16v MPi Hillclimb/Sprint Project


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Location: Midlands		What tyres you going for? Have to agree with what has been mentioned already, i cant see any that there is any tyre in 15inch dia (that will fit a metro) that will be close to the actual track tyres available for a metro. You can have the best suspension set-up in the world but if the 4 patches keeping you on the black stuff arent up to scratch then you're on a back foot already. You can transform a car through tyre choice alone.

1166/1177 pads in Metro GTi calipers are more than capable upto and beyond 200bhp... this is fully tried and tested.

Good effort for saving the GTi from the breakers!!
 
metro190bhp
Posted 19/9/2012 8:55 PM (#676777 - in reply to #676711)
Subject: RE: 1993 Metro GTi 16v MPi Hillclimb/Sprint Project
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Location: birmingham		I agree with everything just said. Even on 14in wheels you loose a bit of feel. Your far better sticking with 13in for the best handling and a good choice of tyres
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