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Aside from my hard top making a whistle the car felt pretty tame at 150+. Just kinda rolled into it and 150 came pretty quick. I just did it for the sake of a picture though. Didn't feel too light, no walking around. Pretty well planted for having no aero or aftermarket down force.
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They're just not meant to go that fast. They top out at 110-115ish in stock form, so adding 40mph on top of that can be sketchy. I've heard this especially with NAs, probably since they're the lightest?
Unfortunately my crazy speed days are behind me, I've done an indicated 140 in a Saab which was rock steady, but nothing like that since I turbo'd the miata.
Unfortunately my crazy speed days are behind me, I've done an indicated 140 in a Saab which was rock steady, but nothing like that since I turbo'd the miata.
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I've been 125 in my NB and it felt just fine. Are NB2s maybe more aerodynamic??
Funny story about my old '93 was I could get it up to like 115 eventually with the headlights down, but with the headlights up it would barely do 110 lol (non-turbo).
Funny story about my old '93 was I could get it up to like 115 eventually with the headlights down, but with the headlights up it would barely do 110 lol (non-turbo).
#333
I really wanna try again once I lower it with good tires, good suspension, and my bigger front skirt when it gets here. That should stop a lot more flow from getting under the car, becoming all churned up (slowing down).
Sorry to derail a little, there is a pretty hefty thread on aero on m.net - wings and splitters?
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