DoctorRetro Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Done a bit of tidying up, the wheels were a bit minging. Just wheel silver etc, but I didn't like the full trims. Also debadged where I can, and I took the front badge off to check if it's the same as the spare one I have from the Golf - it is... privatewire, outlaw118, Isopon and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Here the to-do list: Tyres - currently on 4 X indeterminate aged snow tyres! 😨 Suspension - various clunks and creaks mean a few bushes etc need replacing. Front offside spring/shock feels too squishy. Dashboard - So many rattles! Drivetrain - tap/ clunk when accelerating/ deccelarating could be suspension related. Doors - locks are troublesome and drivers one is completely broken. Paintwork - arches starting to rust, will clean up and repaint. Interior - seats and carpet are pale grey and desperately need a clean. Boot - handle broken, needs a new one, may be easier to look for hen's teeth... Cosmetic - I've seen a Seat grille I'd like. I have some 4 X 100 alloys I might tidy up and pop on. Isopon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat.T Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Looking good, probably needs lowering? I think I replaced all the wishbone bushes. Certainly it's had 4x front springs and 4 X shocks. Front springs were replaced at different times though! (Always replace in pairs etc) Door locks are definitely crap, I think the driver's had been replaced. I also replaced most of the of the CV joints and the rear engine mount. Boot handle is the same as the MK3 golf hatch! Seats also swap from MK3 golf. You will probably find random bits of foam, card and rubber stuck in and under the dash and an attempt to reduce the rattles. My mates MK2 caddy it the same! DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 No VW badges on the outside of the car at all.... crad, Dan302 and Tickman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sham Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 But how will the other drivers know how cool you are? Oh, the pink Metro. As you were. Crackers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 16 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said: No VW badges on the outside of the car at all.... well i supose it is a Seat Cordoba really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Just now, Noel Tidybeard said: well i supose it is a Seat Cordoba really It even has SEAT stamped on the steels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, Sham said: But how will the other drivers know how cool you are? Oh, the pink Metro. As you were. Because I'm cool no matter what I drive. 😎 Leyland Worldmaster, Datsuncog and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said: Because I'm un-cool no matter what I drive. 🤓 sorry i couldn't stop myself 😁🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Did you take all the wheels off to paint them? Only ask as I see loads of people doing them on the car now? Looks like a really good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, tom13 said: Did you take all the wheels off to paint them? Only ask as I see loads of people doing them on the car now? Looks like a really good job. Wouldn't that cover the brakes in paint overspray? I've always removed wheels to paint them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Dick Longbridge said: Wouldn't that cover the brakes in paint overspray? I've always removed wheels to paint them. Yeah I always remove the wheels as well. I have seen people brush painting with the wheels still on and getting nice results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 26 minutes ago, tom13 said: Did you take all the wheels off to paint them? Only ask as I see loads of people doing them on the car now? Looks like a really good job. I didn't on this occasion. Littlun stuck playing cards around the edge and I just blasted them with wheel silver. I normally take them off though. 19 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said: Wouldn't that cover the brakes in paint overspray? I've always removed wheels to paint them. Yes. Looks shit close up. 😂 tom13, privatewire and Dick Longbridge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Still got dibs. DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 5/12/2021 at 6:18 PM, bunglebus said: let me know when you're bored of it 4 hours ago, yes oui si said: Still got dibs. Oh yeah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 7 hours ago, bunglebus said: Oh yeah? Beat you by six minutes bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 😂 loserone, Tickman, Dan302 and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 stick SKODA badges all over it!! DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 22 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said: 😂 Cor!doba! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Every time you post a pic i think you've put pink bits on it, then realise it's the reflection of the Metrosexual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 6 hours ago, DoctorRetro said: 😂 It looks as though it's confused with its identity. I bet if you parked it near it's mates, they'd have to be careful whether they referred to it as Seat or Volkswagen, and whether they should chat in Spanish or German. Mind you, I guess the Metro is now a she, or is it just a very confident DGAF he? 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said: It looks as though it's confused with its identity. I bet if you parked it near it's mates, they'd have to be careful whether they referred to it as Seat or Volkswagen, and whether they should chat in Spanish or German. Mind you, I guess the Metro is now a she, or is it just a very confident DGAF he? 😅 They're both non binary, so no confusion. 😁 Leyland Worldmaster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyland Worldmaster Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, DoctorRetro said: They're both non binary, so no confusion. 😁 Someone asked me how I know Alison is Female. I said one can tell if one looks underneath, between the rear wheels. I will paint the Brake Drums pink as suggested by a helpful neighbour. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Forgot to post this milestone reached the other day... Excuse the unclear pic, but I thought it better to have a passenger take it as I was driving and couldn't stop. Check me out being all law abiding and stuff. 😂 LightBulbFun, crad and Shite Ron 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Aww. Crap. crad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Nice Polo @DoctorRetro ! I really liked these back in the day. I owned a T reg Ibiza 1.4 (60 bhp) in the 2000s and it is the best car I have owned to date. Essentially the same car from the front end to the rear wheels. From memory I think the Polos has a nicer grade of interior plastics over the SEAT versions. I think it looks great on the steelies. VW designed some nice looking steelies from the 1980s into the 90s. DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DoctorRetro Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 Tried to fix the door lock on driver's side to no avail. Nice SEAT logos inside the door.. I think I've sorted the leak by cleaning out all drainage, but I've taped up the sunroof too just in case... Also replaced the Metro HT leads only for it not to start! I'd knocked off one of the small leads on the coil! Cord Fourteener, bunglebus, Coprolalia and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave j Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said: Tried to fix the door lock on driver's side to no avail. Nice SEAT logos inside the door.. I think I've sorted the leak by cleaning out all drainage, but I've taped up the sunroof too just in case... Also replaced the Metro HT leads only for it not to start! I'd knocked off one of the small leads on the coil! Do you know when the sunroof drains are to check if they are blocked? On my old mk3 golf they were in the door shut, not sure if they are in the same place on a Polo? Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 Got these from Germany this morning! crad, mk2_craig, Dan302 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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