Any way i can make my Geo Faster

[movin2stereo]

Originally Posted by uranium235powered

OR...you can go and steal a rocket from NASA, weld it on and ignite it. Remember to shift to neutral though. Guaranteed speeds of over 1 mph. The problem is that the cops will catch you once your rocket dies

Was that funny?

[geozukigti]

Yea, that was pretty lame, lol. Well, I like Geo's for a ton of reasons. I paid $500 for my metro CONVERTIBLE(nissan's don't have one except the 350z roadster and RX7. VERY expensive) I'm a drop top nut. And my metro was in perfect condition because it was a southern car. I pay $48/month in insurance, undestructable 1.3L, 35+mpg when I drive it nice, it handles better than just about any car I've ever driven(I used to be a porter for a Saab/Jag/aston martin dealer, so i've driven some NICE cars). It's very economical in every sense. And, it's unique. Everyone's got a honda, nissan, toyota, subaru. I live on my own, I make $10/hour, and I really can't afford to insure a car like a Nissan with my "previous driving history". We're not gonna go there, lol. But I haven't been pulled over in 2 years, so i'm doin good!!! It's the poor man's dream. The 1.0 is by no means a screamer, but if you maintain it, and drive it good, it'll pull almost 50mpg. Hybrid cars have trouble doing that, and they're barely any faster, and they're $20,000. And the honda is only a pint sized 2 seater.... with a 1.0L 3 cylinder, lol. I dunno. You'd never understand my love for my geo unless ya drove it. Name 1 other car that can cost total WITH engine work, body, parts, and all, less than $2000, cost less than $50/month to insure, pull .97g lateral acceleration, high 14s 1/4 mile(GPS tested. My buddy with his Tibueron has some cool toys ), and pull 30mpg, and i'll be the first in line to buy one. But till then, i'll drive my poor man's "sports" cabrio Besides, even tho its a Geo, chicks dig it! Nuthin catches a girl's attention like a little 2 seater drop top. Got my gf now cause of it! loooooong story, but she's great Besides, how crappy would you feel if you had some geo running side by side with your Nissan, and then it got all the attention at the car show? I love seeing people's faces when someone shows up with a Geo that is a no-joke car. People on the internet can flame it all they want, but i've never gotten a rude comment on it in person. Everyone loves it. I love it. Why change a good thing? Oh, and on the economy factor... You can buy a 2000 Metro LSi for about $2000 too. And they're excellent cars, and almost new. And come standard with a 16v 1.3L with multi point fuel injection. Still 40mpg, and a great deal on an almost new car, that's affordable for us "underdogs". I guess like the jeep guys say "It's a Geo thing". Great learner car for the not-mechanically inclined. It's a cinch to work on. If you're good, you can pull the whole motor and tranny in 2 hours. And drop a new one in in about 3 more hours. And a new motor is about $300.

[geozukigti]

Anyone ever notice I type too much? Damn, that's a looooong post. Sorry lol

[movin2stereo]

A very heart warming story.It's true though.Cheap car,cheap insurance.What more could a person want?Now that's a dumb question.On another note I like my Geo.

[ModifiedCars04]

Light it on fire & Push it off a cliff, It may get to 70-90 MPH :-D

Geos are NOT for preformace, they are for young drivers & for older drivers. They also are VERY VERY VERY bad in Accidents, 99.9% of Geos in wrecks are T-O-T-A-L-E-D!

[geozukigti]

I don't know where you get your info from man, but that's the way a car is supposed to be after an accident. Totalled. They're engineered to crumple, smash, wrinkle, and bend AROUND the passenger compartment, so the people inside are fine. I'd rather have a totalled car than 1 less leg. My ex gf last febuary took my metro convertible 100mph into a concrete wall, and walked out of it with some bad seat belt bruises, and some welts on her legs from her legs kicking the dashboard.
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/398523/2
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/398523/3
A few other members who have swift GT's(Geo's) have been hit head on by a bread truck, rolled over and hit a tree, slid sideways into trees, and so on, all walk out of the car with minor cuts and bruises.
So. In other words. Great job on your assumption.. Don't quit your day job! This thread is dead. If you want performance from your metro, just let me know. But for now, i'll leave you with this... For our members who can't help but be forever 13

[movin2stereo]

Originally Posted by ModifiedCars04

Light it on fire & Push it off a cliff, It may get to 70-90 MPH :-D

Geos are NOT for preformace, they are for young drivers & for older drivers. They also are VERY VERY VERY bad in Accidents, 99.9% of Geos in wrecks are T-O-T-A-L-E-D!

Getting totaled is not limited to Geos.I think you need to know what you are talking about before typing.

[MatLax]

Also, the geos had one of the best note on security checks in 98, since the model didn't change much from 95 to 01, it's safe to say that the security on any mk4 geo is really great. I don't have anything on mk1 to 3 but I'm pretty sure they were still really safe.

[chembrad]

Geos are inexpensive in all aspects (like geozuki posted above) and easy to work on. I got my newest Geo Metro for $350! And all it needs is a new clutch. $100 for the clutch kit. I've never done a clutch. But I'm willing to learn. Some new tools and I'm good to go. There are only the two main engines to worry about: 1.0 3 cyl and the 1.3 4 cyl. Just like any car, maintain it and it will run for you. My

[jason-1995fbody]

i paid a hundred bucks for mine it needs head work but in looking for a head i found these cars wheigh 1600lbs man drop a v6 in it beef up suspention and that thing will fly

[chembrad]

Hmmm. I don't know as I've never tried it, but there isn't a whole lotta room in the engine compartment of the Geo. Perhaps a Chevy 60 degree 2.8 V6 fwd might fit. But everything would need to be replaced. All the supension, axles, transmission, brakes, everything. I think I would just rather pick up a 91-95 Cavalier V6 and fix that up. I am looking for one btw...

Cavalier = poor man's muscle car (poor man would be me!)

[Ge0Sc0ut]

All I have to say is this, Who Cares you have a Geo and you only have to put in like 15 bucks and you have a full tank while big ol'e SUV boy over here has to put in 40 bucks and has to fill it every 2 days....Go ahead make fun of me I don't care I love my little white egg....I even named her Lady Bird from "King of the Hill"

[crabbyman]

Originally Posted by chembrad

Hmmm. I don't know as I've never tried it, but there isn't a whole lotta room in the engine compartment of the Geo. Perhaps a Chevy 60 degree 2.8 V6 fwd might fit. But everything would need to be replaced. All the supension, axles, transmission, brakes, everything. I think I would just rather pick up a 91-95 Cavalier V6 and fix that up. I am looking for one btw...

Cavalier = poor man's muscle car (poor man would be me!)

Heres for all the haters out there...

http://www.k20a.org/9secgeo.wmv

http://www.k20a.org/9secmetro.mpeg

...feel sorry for the camaro who thought he was the shit there...he even waited for a second before he started...