Test drove a Miata
05-14-2001, 04:08 PM
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Test drove a Miata
I've always wanted a small convertible sports car. And nothing too fancy either. Something like the Miata or the S2000. I'm not really interested in anything like an M Roadster or Boxster S.... they're just more than I need.
Or so I thought....
The Miata is nice. The handling and steering are wonderful, but the car is very seriously lacking in power. I don't care what anyone says.... great handling alone does not make a car fun to drive. I will dare say that a Comptech suspension'd CL-S is more fun than a Miata.
Give me the power baby.....
Or so I thought....
The Miata is nice. The handling and steering are wonderful, but the car is very seriously lacking in power. I don't care what anyone says.... great handling alone does not make a car fun to drive. I will dare say that a Comptech suspension'd CL-S is more fun than a Miata.
Give me the power baby.....
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by GoldTypeS:
I've always wanted a small convertible sports car. And nothing too fancy either. Something like the Miata or the S2000. I'm not really interested in anything like an M Roadster or Boxster S.... they're just more than I need.
Or so I thought....
The Miata is nice. The handling and steering are wonderful, but the car is very seriously lacking in power. I don't care what anyone says.... great handling alone does not make a car fun to drive. I will dare say that a Comptech suspension'd CL-S is more fun than a Miata.
Give me the power baby.....</font>
I've always wanted a small convertible sports car. And nothing too fancy either. Something like the Miata or the S2000. I'm not really interested in anything like an M Roadster or Boxster S.... they're just more than I need.
Or so I thought....
The Miata is nice. The handling and steering are wonderful, but the car is very seriously lacking in power. I don't care what anyone says.... great handling alone does not make a car fun to drive. I will dare say that a Comptech suspension'd CL-S is more fun than a Miata.
Give me the power baby.....</font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by soopa:
Yea... ya need torque in car.
Just my 2c</font>
Yea... ya need torque in car.
Just my 2c</font>
gold go drive the boxster S it's a beast, i drove on the other day
my friend has an m roadster and that things an animal too
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05-14-2001, 04:15 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CLpower:
which rules out the s2k...
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which rules out the s2k...
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But the fun thing about the S2k is you can rev it to 9000RPM hehe.
That can be as fun as snapping your neck back sometimes.
Still. Torque is what ya want on a daily basis.
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Gold,
You can get the SC...and the miata for far less than the S2000. This will make your car rather fast...40hp at the wheel in a car that weighs 2300lbs!!! My friend has one and just advancing the timing made a noticeable difference...and that's like 2hp at the wheel. Think what it'll feel like with a SC!!!
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You can get the SC...and the miata for far less than the S2000. This will make your car rather fast...40hp at the wheel in a car that weighs 2300lbs!!! My friend has one and just advancing the timing made a noticeable difference...and that's like 2hp at the wheel. Think what it'll feel like with a SC!!!
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by GoldTypeS:
I've always wanted a small convertible sports car. And nothing too fancy either. Something like the Miata or the S2000. I'm not really interested in anything like an M Roadster or Boxster S.... they're just more than I need.
Or so I thought....
The Miata is nice. The handling and steering are wonderful, but the car is very seriously lacking in power. I don't care what anyone says.... great handling alone does not make a car fun to drive. I will dare say that a Comptech suspension'd CL-S is more fun than a Miata.
Give me the power baby.....</font>
I've always wanted a small convertible sports car. And nothing too fancy either. Something like the Miata or the S2000. I'm not really interested in anything like an M Roadster or Boxster S.... they're just more than I need.
Or so I thought....
The Miata is nice. The handling and steering are wonderful, but the car is very seriously lacking in power. I don't care what anyone says.... great handling alone does not make a car fun to drive. I will dare say that a Comptech suspension'd CL-S is more fun than a Miata.
Give me the power baby.....</font>
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05-14-2001, 04:41 PM
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Yeah, I know about the SC's available for the Miatas.... and I'm still **kinda** thinking about it. Another problem is that my left leg was jammed between the steering wheel and the door. At nearly 6'2" I am really pushing it as far as being able to fit in a Miata.
CLPower.... heh heh... as much as I'd love to drive either a Boxster S or an M Roadster there's no way IN HELL I'm going to. Those are both WAY out of my budget... so why torture myself?
CLPower.... heh heh... as much as I'd love to drive either a Boxster S or an M Roadster there's no way IN HELL I'm going to. Those are both WAY out of my budget... so why torture myself?
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For the seats, my friend was telling me that you can remove some of the cushion to lower yourself into the miata...that way you'll have that cool wave in your hair and no bugs on your face...
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by GoldTypeS:
Yeah, I know about the SC's available for the Miatas.... and I'm still **kinda** thinking about it. Another problem is that my left leg was jammed between the steering wheel and the door. At nearly 6'2" I am really pushing it as far as being able to fit in a Miata.
CLPower.... heh heh... as much as I'd love to drive either a Boxster S or an M Roadster there's no way IN HELL I'm going to. Those are both WAY out of my budget... so why torture myself?</font>
Yeah, I know about the SC's available for the Miatas.... and I'm still **kinda** thinking about it. Another problem is that my left leg was jammed between the steering wheel and the door. At nearly 6'2" I am really pushing it as far as being able to fit in a Miata.
CLPower.... heh heh... as much as I'd love to drive either a Boxster S or an M Roadster there's no way IN HELL I'm going to. Those are both WAY out of my budget... so why torture myself?
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True, it is the national car of the gay community...I think the rainbow strip or flag is available as an option from the dealer...
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by sneakypete:
Miatas are cool. But you would have to deal with "chick car" stigma.</font>
Miatas are cool. But you would have to deal with "chick car" stigma.</font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by soopa:
Right.
But the fun thing about the S2k is you can rev it to 9000RPM hehe.
That can be as fun as snapping your neck back sometimes.
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Right.
But the fun thing about the S2k is you can rev it to 9000RPM hehe.
That can be as fun as snapping your neck back sometimes.
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. I'm a sucker for high RPM's but i think it could use an extra 20 lb ft at the bottom end. I'm still waiting for a ride in a SC'd one
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Mike:
I get my ride in a SC'd S2000 on wednesday. It should be @ comptech right now.
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I get my ride in a SC'd S2000 on wednesday.
It should be @ comptech right now. </font>
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The new BMW MZ3 is out w/ 315hp 
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by M3Sins:
The new BMW MZ3 is out w/ 315hp
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The new BMW MZ3 is out w/ 315hp
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CLpower:
are you sure, ithought it was more around 280</font>
are you sure, ithought it was more around 280
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But it is SLIGHTLY less powerful due to less room for the exhaust system.
Therefore... 315 horsies.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by moomaster_99:
True, it is the national car of the gay community...I think the rainbow strip or flag is available as an option from the dealer...
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True, it is the national car of the gay community...I think the rainbow strip or flag is available as an option from the dealer...
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Those are cool, but they destroy the inherent nature of the miata as a roadster. Even Monster admits that they're cars don't handle like before. Best to get a rotary swap..can anyone say tri-rotor?? Or 20B?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by tinman:
How about a "Monster Miata"?
There used to be a place in the San Diego area that swapped Ford 5.0's into Miatas. (Don't know if they're still around though.) </font>
How about a "Monster Miata"?
There used to be a place in the San Diego area that swapped Ford 5.0's into Miatas. (Don't know if they're still around though.) </font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by moomaster_99:
Those are cool, but they destroy the inherent nature of the miata as a roadster. Even Monster admits that they're cars don't handle like before. Best to get a rotary swap..can anyone say tri-rotor?? Or 20B?
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Those are cool, but they destroy the inherent nature of the miata as a roadster. Even Monster admits that they're cars don't handle like before. Best to get a rotary swap..can anyone say tri-rotor?? Or 20B?
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Naw...it's 500hp turbo'd...and the 13b is cool, but only like 145 in stock trim...should think about the new renesis rotary...280 hp....now that's not a bad idea..and the they lost like 30lbs on the motor too..only 300lbs. now...that'll probably help the weight balance on the miata.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CLpower:
my buddy had a monster in high school, thing was a beast. A tri rotor in a miata would be pointless, those things are like 500HP stock. A 13b is a much better choice, theres someone on the board here thinking about it.</font>
my buddy had a monster in high school, thing was a beast. A tri rotor in a miata would be pointless, those things are like 500HP stock. A 13b is a much better choice, theres someone on the board here thinking about it.</font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by moomaster_99:
Naw...it's 500hp turbo'd...and the 13b is cool, but only like 145 in stock trim...should think about the new renesis rotary...280 hp....now that's not a bad idea..and the they lost like 30lbs on the motor too..only 300lbs. now...that'll probably help the weight balance on the miata.
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Naw...it's 500hp turbo'd...and the 13b is cool, but only like 145 in stock trim...should think about the new renesis rotary...280 hp....now that's not a bad idea..and the they lost like 30lbs on the motor too..only 300lbs. now...that'll probably help the weight balance on the miata.
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and those new ones are sweet
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That 500hp one was from that Banzai one built by what's his name!?! When I first saw that car...I was like drooling and going...WTF!!! But then I woke up and figured that no one I know would wanna work on my car anyway...
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CLpower:
who the hells gonna build one w/o a turbo
and those new ones are sweet</font>
who the hells gonna build one w/o a turbo
and those new ones are sweet
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CLpower:
A tri rotor in a miata would be pointless, those things are like 500HP stock. A 13b is a much better choice, theres someone on the board here thinking about it.</font>
A tri rotor in a miata would be pointless, those things are like 500HP stock. A 13b is a much better choice, theres someone on the board here thinking about it.</font>
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blxmjx,
Nice Miata!
Do you know when the new Mazda is coming out? Name? hp? tq? Are they still going to continue making Miatas?
Anyone?
Patrick
Nice Miata!
Do you know when the new Mazda is coming out? Name? hp? tq? Are they still going to continue making Miatas?
Anyone?
Patrick
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by SpeedyRonin:
blxmjx,
Nice Miata!
Do you know when the new Mazda is coming out? Name? hp? tq? Are they still going to continue making Miatas?
Anyone?
Patrick</font>
blxmjx,
Nice Miata!
Do you know when the new Mazda is coming out? Name? hp? tq? Are they still going to continue making Miatas?
Anyone?
Patrick</font>
Here is a link for some info on the speculations of the upcoming 3rd gen Miata
http://www.miata.net/news/editions.html
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