Ive done something crazy! Classic content!

[-Tom-]

That’s a crazy little thing, it must be so much fun!

Someone came and picked up some MG parts from me via a forum 17-18 years ago when I was at uni in Brum and living in Selly Oak; he was driving one of these with this engine! I can’t remember any specifics about the actual car, but it was insane when he drove off down Bristol Road!!

Once had a drive of a corsa A with a red top turbo. Let’s say it was just an engine swap and a body kit only, terrified me

[1536Z4]

Pocket rocket

[Argyll Andy]

I’m sure we’ve spoken about this. My mate rallies one of these, with his 17 YO daughter as his co-driver. It’s f***ing nuts, as is he. I can honestly say I sh!t myself every time I get in the Metro with him it’s lightning fast and handles like nothing else. His is called Daisy

I’ve had a few, a 1.0 was the only thing I could insure after 2nd ban but also had an MG and MG turbo, all hilarious cars for fun, even the 1.0 never forget the hydrolastic suspension and paying £8.50 a side to get it pumped up

https://www.instagram.com/p/CjyZrnPjrfE ... MyMTA2M2Y=

Enjoy it bud, you deserve it

[Beedub]

I’m sure we’ve spoken about this. My mate rallies one of these, with his 17 YO daughter as his co-driver. It’s f***ing nuts, as is he. I can honestly say I sh!t myself every time I get in the Metro with him it’s lightning fast and handles like nothing else. His is called Daisy

I’ve had a few, a 1.0 was the only thing I could insure after 2nd ban but also had an MG and MG turbo, all hilarious cars for fun, even the 1.0 never forget the hydrolastic suspension and paying £8.50 a side to get it pumped up

https://www.instagram.com/p/CjyZrnPjrfE ... MyMTA2M2Y=

Enjoy it bud, you deserve it

andy youve never told me this!!! lol!!! the pumped up suspension 8.50 a side, LOLLLLL love it.... ill give you a bell in the next few weeks to catch up . thanks for the love mate, always appreciated, hope your well and always good to see your name pop up.

[Beedub]

well i will say im shocked at the general response to this car, i expected some abuse

[craig3.2]

Very nice,Byron.
That looks so cool. A neighbour used to have an A reg black MG Metro turbo in 84,was a cracking wee car.

[Beedub]

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

[IRD]

Many moons ago I had a new silver MG Metro Turbo. Great fun car. Enjoy your new toy. It looks great.

[Beedub]

Right guys

got a few weeks lined up for this so going straight in on it. After really crawling around it, it's condition is nothing short of remarkable , I got to spoke to the guy that built this and it was purchased from a gent who used it as a show car . You can tell it's had very little exposure to the elements. So pleased with it. The main body is in excellent condition with real scope to get it near perfect with a good correction, the underside is fantastic and i really look forward to the strip down and underside restoration of this. Next winter ill remove the engine and powder coat all the brackets , the airbox sounds utterly fantastic, i do love a revved out K series!

Today decontaminated the paint
Used some washing machine feet to create quick release tabs for the battery release bar which was knocked up from a piece of alloy.
Cleaned engine bay
Cleaned interior flooring
APC wiped down shuts .
Preparing for 3 stages of correction .

Only iffy part of paint is the rear spoiler which sadly has laquer peel ( I'm happy it's not the body of the car ) I'm slightly worried about removing the spoiler as it's all one piece and I'll likely not be able to source a new one. So for now , I'll wrap it satin black and gently try to remove another time.

also guys, does anyone know of some clips for the harness tails? they are loose and it looks naff, id like to loop them around the bar in the back of the car ???

[inkey$]

LOVE THIS!
Can't wait to see more on the ultimate q car and more vids!
EDIT: Looks like it has quite a tall ratio steering rack. Any plans to shorten?

[Beedub]

LOVE THIS!
Can't wait to see more on the ultimate q car and more vids!
EDIT: Looks like it has quite a tall ratio steering rack. Any plans to shorten?

Thanks for the comments brother, ill leave it be, once in the car it feels pretty good, the lack of power steering is no joke however! im going to change the wheel for something alittle bit more special and the dash will be removed so it can be flocked.

[Beedub]

i have a feeling this is going end of being pretty expensive

[tiglon]

Love it, cars should be fun and i bet that little thing is pure entertainment!

[inkey$]

LOVE THIS!
Can't wait to see more on the ultimate q car and more vids!
EDIT: Looks like it has quite a tall ratio steering rack. Any plans to shorten?

Thanks for the comments brother, ill leave it be, once in the car it feels pretty good, the lack of power steering is no joke however! im going to change the wheel for something a little bit more special and the dash will be removed so it can be flocked.

Awesome!

[Beedub]

thanks guys, currently sourcing
* Original Metro mats ( mine are perished )
* parts for a rear disc conversion this NEEDS more braking .