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Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:16 pm

It's great to see something other than the Golf, 205, etc. getting some appreciation, and it sounds like it will be a hoot to drive.

It will only end up getting expensive if you let it, but given what you have done to your MR it looks like expense may be on the cards!

Beedub · Post by **Beedub** » Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:06 pm

ordered two sets of these to tidy up the harness left overs...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254940871564 ... ekEALw_wcB

axelleveau · Post by **axelleveau** » Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:58 pm

Beedub wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:01 pm thanks guys, currently sourcing
* Original Metro mats ( mine are perished )
* parts for a rear disc conversion this NEEDS more braking .

Have you looked into some small lithium battery? I cannot stop myself from thinking the weight saving would be significant on such a small car, it would complete the rally look and a pretty small battery should manage to crank just fine? Liam22 manages to crank an N52 with a battery I would only trust to go into an RC Car

Beedub · Post by **Beedub** » Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:42 pm

axelleveau wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:58 pm
Beedub wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:01 pm thanks guys, currently sourcing
* Original Metro mats ( mine are perished )
* parts for a rear disc conversion this NEEDS more braking .
Have you looked into some small lithium battery? I cannot stop myself from thinking the weight saving would be significant on such a small car, it would complete the rally look and a pretty small battery should manage to crank just fine? Liam22 manages to crank an N52 with a battery I would only trust to go into an RC Car

I'll take a peak into it.

beanie · Post by **beanie** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:01 am

A Metro! Wow, that’s about the last thing I’d have expected!

I learnt to drive in my mums metros and have many great memories of them. Dodgy escapades, near misses and just general young driver shenanigans

Perhaps the only ‘downside’ of buying this one is that you’ll miss out on the full metro experience by not having one that shakes violently as it hits top speed (104mph indicated iirc)

craig3.2 · Post by **craig3.2** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:25 am

Beedub wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:24 am thanks craig!

work starts on this TODAY... sooooo excited to take this build into something truely a one off. If anyones interested in the video LOG follow the YT channel for the ongoing series on this little ripper, but if your not into YT im going to keep it updated here just with less detail. This week, get that original paint, PERFECT. im trying to source a red carpet to put back in and make this a little more civilised! lol. Ill keep this thread open and updated with all the juicy bits and changes!

oh and..... ive ordered this.

https://store.jenvey.co.uk/rover-k-dth- ... ckrv03-kit

Thats cool. Like many on here,growing up with 80s cars, still have a passion for them.......so many good cars back then,just too expensive for me and my mates ,we couldn't afford the Gti golfs or Astra gte's when they were new/relatively new,so we had 1.2 Novas/1.0 Metros,etc then mid spec 2.0 Cavaliers(mk.3) and Sierras,when we really wanted the Cavalier Turbo or Sierra Cosworth,lol

Look forward to seeing the progress with this one,Byron

Beedub · Post by **Beedub** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:52 am

beanie wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:01 am A Metro! Wow, that’s about the last thing I’d have expected!

I learnt to drive in my mums metros and have many great memories of them. Dodgy escapades, near misses and just general young driver shenanigans Perhaps the only ‘downside’ of buying this one is that you’ll miss out on the full metro experience by not having one that shakes violently as it hits top speed (104mph indicated iirc)

Lol.... My guilty please is 80s/90s hatches... Its just my era and simply adore that genre of hatch. This is as mad as a box of frogs. Really enjoying taking it to the next level it's been really loved. Quite simply I've fell head over heals in love

Beedub · Post by **Beedub** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:02 pm

I NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE GUYS.... The GTi is having its wheels refinished and I'd love to get all your thoughts on a colour for the wheels ??? Hit me up in the comments with your thoughts . Here's mine 2p worth , definitely not black , utterly played out and boring ... So it's either a high gloss silver , gold or white . I think a brilliant white would look pretty special on this but look forward to hearing some ideas. Really looking for classy but abit of wow factor if possible.

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:09 pm

Daisy’s running the same wheels in gloss white, as below. Not a huge lover of gold wheels but I think the colour of Toby is ideal for gold wheels

Beedub · Post by **Beedub** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:16 pm

Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:09 pm Daisy’s running the same wheels in gloss white, as below. Not a huge lover of gold wheels but I think the colour of Toby is ideal for gold wheels

It could really work ..... So torn. Maybe a very light anthracite ??

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:26 pm

Beedub wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:16 pm
Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:09 pm Daisy’s running the same wheels in gloss white, as below. Not a huge lover of gold wheels but I think the colour of Toby is ideal for gold wheels
It could really work ..... So torn. Maybe a very light anthracite ??

As I said not struck on gold but this made me change my mind, pretty similar colour to yours.

I really like light anthracite but on that car don’t know if you’d “lose” some of the wheel and definition. I think the wheels being so small is part of the issue. IMO has to be bright like white/silver/gold

craig3.2 · Post by **craig3.2** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:55 pm

Beedub wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:02 pm I NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE GUYS.... The GTi is having its wheels refinished and I'd love to get all your thoughts on a colour for the wheels ??? Hit me up in the comments with your thoughts . Here's mine 2p worth , definitely not black , utterly played out and boring ... So it's either a high gloss silver , gold or white . I think a brilliant white would look pretty special on this but look forward to hearing some ideas. Really looking for classy but abit of wow factor if possible.

Gold might work well,but my choice would be Silver. Not super high gloss though, maybe just fresher and a bit brighter than standard.
That's just my thoughts,mate

Beedub · Post by **Beedub** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:09 pm

right went with a shadow chrome with a darker base, lets see how it looks...... lets be honest they are pretty ugly wheels so.... not expecting miracles but lets see. in a year or so ill get some custom made image wheels.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:18 pm

Beedub wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:09 pm in a year or so ill get some custom made image wheels.

Minilites (or minilite replicas)? They always seem to suit any old British cars, especially in matt white!

I've been looking at old Metros on AT today thanks to you, pal!

Beedub · Post by **Beedub** » Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:18 am

Pondrew wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:18 pm
Beedub wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:09 pm in a year or so ill get some custom made image wheels.
Minilites (or minilite replicas)? They always seem to suit any old British cars, especially in matt white!

I've been looking at old Metros on AT today thanks to you, pal!

LOL !!!

wheel wise, it will be something from the image vintage series.

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