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[lewBlew]

sorry for the total thread hi-jack, but have you seen the apple jack green mk1 is back on ebay, due to a timewaster, im curious to see if it makes it to 1800 again!

I've seen it, it's lush! No plans for buying another car though..

[olds_kool_lews]

Should change the topic title to "metro chat" lol the apple jack green one is really nice, colour suits it well, its a pretty rare model aparently!

As for the k-series metros, they go like stink when u drop a vvc under the bonnet, went out in a mates metro that had a vvc from an mg-zr touring car in it, easily pull the tro to 160mph+! absolute monster it is, got it up to 125mph (on private land) n still plenty to go, but the metro was pretty hairy at them speeds haha!

[lewBlew]

Should change the topic title to "metro chat" lol the apple jack green one is really nice, colour suits it well, its a pretty rare model aparently!

As for the k-series metros, they go like stink when u drop a vvc under the bonnet, went out in a mates metro that had a vvc from an mg-zr touring car in it, easily pull the tro to 160mph+! absolute monster it is, got it up to 125mph (on private land) n still plenty to go, but the metro was pretty hairy at them speeds haha!

Good job they're safe

[cradley-heathen]

Should change the topic title to "metro chat" lol the apple jack green one is really nice, colour suits it well, its a pretty rare model aparently!

As for the k-series metros, they go like stink when u drop a vvc under the bonnet, went out in a mates metro that had a vvc from an mg-zr touring car in it, easily pull the tro to 160mph+! absolute monster it is, got it up to 125mph (on private land) n still plenty to go, but the metro was pretty hairy at them speeds haha!

its a hls i think the same as mine, there is 11 left i think. i think the real value in the car is that unusual colour. other than in one of the original brochure things i have never seen one that colour. it is lush though!

a few years ago i knew i guy who had an 1800 non vvc engine in his metro, it went pretty well its gotta be said, sadly he did nothing to sort the suspension and brakes so it drove pretty terribibly really!

we need a metro section on here......

[olds_kool_lews]

My mates is slammed and has MGF vented n groved brakes up front, rides a bit harsh, but it sticks to the road like poo to a blanket lol

Defo need a metro section... Hint hint

[lewBlew]

Wasn't it a Mini colour? I thought Mr Bean's Mini was apple jack green. Maybe as the 80s started the colour wasn't chosen so much which is why it is rare, then it was dropped.

[olds_kool_lews]

Yeah its a mini colour, but it does suit the metro well!

[minimat]

http://www.roadworku...-metro-for.htmlAnyone remember the childrens book series call the little red metro?

[cradley-heathen]

http://www.roadworku...-metro-for.htmlAnyone remember the childrens book series call the little red metro?

that is amazing! i need a copy of that!

going back to the colour thing, i think its a colour that would have sold better in the late 70s,

by the time we hit the 80s and metro territory it was all about brown or light metalic colours like that light green (similar to the colour of the triangular ones in quality street) or the equivelent light blue.

[josh.goddard]

Hi
Well not updated this thread for a while been doing some light renovation work on alf done lots of small jobs:
- gave it a full service changing all the fluids and pumping up the suspension
- changed the wheels and tyres
- did a full rear brake reline
- fitted a decent stereo system + parrot kit
- fitted all the interior trim from a gs that was in my local breakers yard
- swapped to chrome handles and locks

a few jobs i have left to do,
- reline the front brakes
- fit the electric window kit
- fit passenger door mirror with inside adjuster
- fit alarm kit
-source and fit mg zr leather interior
- fit mg metro rear spoiler
-source and fit mg turbo front splitter











All comments and opinions are welcome.
Thanks Josh

[leroy26]

thats looking just sweet as it is!

[bamby]

its so 80's cool - love they way you have got a parrot kit in their too !

[josh.goddard]

need my creature comforts lol

[Mini-Mad-Craig]

That is gorgeous mate, very nice indeed and your mods look well.

A grey metro has tonnes of potential I'd lose the wheels, and fit some superlites with turbo arches, and a nice MG front end. There is a few lovely Mk2s about

Edited by Mini-Mad-Craig, 05 January 2013 - 02:51 PM.

[Artful Dodger]

OMNOMNOM

The late mini sports pack wheels look awsum on a metro:P would be cool to see one on them!